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Farmer Rescued After Being Trapped Between Two Overflowing Rivers
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Farmer Rescued After Being Trapped Between Two Overflowing Rivers

A farmer in Thika, Kiambu County, was rescued after being stranded for four days between two overflowing rivers following heavy rains that caused flooding in the country. The incident unfolded after rising water levels cut off access to…

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11 Vehicles Damaged as Perimeter Wall Collapses in Kilimani
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11 Vehicles Damaged as Perimeter Wall Collapses in Kilimani

At least 11 vehicles were damaged after a perimeter wall collapsed into a garage in Kilimani following heavy rains that lashed Nairobi overnight on Saturday. The incident occurred along Kilungu Road, where several vehicles had been parked…

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How to Claim NSSF Retirement Benefits in Kenya
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How to Claim NSSF Retirement Benefits in Kenya

Kenyans aged 55 years and above are eligible for retirement benefits through the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Beneficiaries of the NSSF retirement benefits and grants can claim them when they have retired from regular paid…

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Ukraine Hits Russia’s Largest Baltic Oil Gateways
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Ukraine Hits Russia’s Largest Baltic Oil Gateways

Ukraine has struck Russia’s largest oil-loading port on the Baltic Sea, triggering fires and fuel leaks at the strategically vital Primorsk terminal in the Leningrad Region, in one of the deepest attacks inside Russian territory this year.…

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Risks Kenyan Motorists Now Face After Govt Waives Sulfur Fuel Standards
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Risks Kenyan Motorists Now Face After Govt Waives Sulfur Fuel Standards

Kenyan motorists are facing new risks after the government temporarily waived fuel sulfur standards, a move experts and vehicle owners say is meant to stabilize fuel supply, but which experts warn could damage vehicles and raise long-term…

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Mosiria Involved in Road Accident on Outering Road
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Mosiria Involved in Road Accident on Outering Road

Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, was involved in a road accident on May 2 along Outering Road when a lorry collided with the vehicle he was traveling in, causing significant…

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Kenyan Skater Who Took Matatu to Airport Wins Gold Abroad
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Kenyan Skater Who Took Matatu to Airport Wins Gold Abroad

Kevin Kiarie Ruhiu, a Kenyan skater who boarded a matatu to the airport on his way to a skating competition, has won a gold medal for Kenya. In March 2026, Kevin Kiari said he could not afford an Uber as a self-sponsored Kenyan skater and…

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Ruto Publicly Apologizes to His Daughter During KICC Event
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Ruto Publicly Apologizes to His Daughter During KICC Event

President William Ruto has publicly apologized to his daughter, expressing regret over a past career decision. Speaking on May 2 at the Kalasha Awards held at the Kenyatta International Convention Center, the president stated that after…

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Orengo Forced Out of Funeral Over ‘One-Term’ Political Stand
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Orengo Forced Out of Funeral Over ‘One-Term’ Political Stand

Siaya Governor James Orengo has been forced to flee funeral proceedings after a political clash between his team and Homabay Governor Gladys Wanga. During the burial ceremony of Seme Member of Parliament’s Father, Dr. James Nyikal, the…

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Museveni Fires Top Officers Following Nationwide Power Blackout
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Museveni Fires Top Officers Following Nationwide Power Blackout

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has acted at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), dismissing senior officers and ordering a management review following a nationwide power blackout. In a notice dated May 2, 2026,…

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