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Car Owners Count Losses After Night Fire Destroys Vehicles
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Car Owners Count Losses After Night Fire Destroys Vehicles

Car owners and mechanics are counting losses after a fire destroyed several vehicles at a garage off Ole Dume Road in Kilimani, Nairobi, on Tuesday morning. The blaze, which broke out during the night, took more than four hours to contain…

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KMTC Announces Job Vacancies Across Its Campuses: How to Apply
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KMTC Announces Job Vacancies Across Its Campuses: How to Apply

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has announced 94 job vacancies across its headquarters and campuses. The institution has called on qualified Kenyans to apply for positions in teaching, ICT, finance, human resources,…

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Kenya Must Build Competitiveness, Not Fear Its Neighbours
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Kenya Must Build Competitiveness, Not Fear Its Neighbours

Kenya’s President William Ruto has received heavy criticism after remarks made during his meeting with MSMEs at State House, which has become the epicentre of his campaign. In the run-up to the 2022 elections, he used the Deputy…

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When the President Warns You Against Electing a Thief
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When the President Warns You Against Electing a Thief

Every so often, a politician says something so extraordinarily revealing that opponents need not embellish it. The statement simply escapes into the public square, acquires a life of its own and invites citizens to apply it to the speaker.…

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Best At-Home Nail Kits and Tools for Professional Manicures in 2026
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Best At-Home Nail Kits and Tools for Professional Manicures in 2026

At-home nail kits have become a practical alternative for consumers who want salon-style manicures without regular trips to a nail salon. In 2026, the market ranges from basic manicure sets for natural nails to complete gel systems with…

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Shilling Edges Higher Against Dollar Ahead of New Trading Week
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Shilling Edges Higher Against Dollar Ahead of New Trading Week

Kenya’s currency strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Monday, maintaining the stability that has characterised the foreign exchange market in recent weeks. Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data showed the shilling exchanged at…

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JSC Names Robert Kibet Kibor New Registrar After 14 Years at Commission
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JSC Names Robert Kibet Kibor New Registrar After 14 Years at Commission

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appointed Robert Kibet Kibor as its new Registrar after serving in an acting capacity for two years pursuant to Section 10(2) of the Judicial Service Act, Cap. 8A. The Commission appointed Robert…

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KRA Puts Clearing Agents on Notice Over Accurate Cargo Declarations
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KRA Puts Clearing Agents on Notice Over Accurate Cargo Declarations

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified the legal requirements for cargo clearance after clearing agents, motor vehicle dealers, and other stakeholders raised concerns. In a statement on September 7, the Commissioner, Customs &…

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Bolt Creates 170,000 Income Opportunities in Kenya as It Marks 10 Years
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Bolt Creates 170,000 Income Opportunities in Kenya as It Marks 10 Years

Bolt is marking 10 years of operations in Kenya after investing more than KSh19 billion in the local market, connecting over 8 million riders. The ride-hailing platform has also created income opportunities for more than 170,000 drivers…

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Kenyan Running Star Banned From Athletics After Anti-Doping Violation
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Kenyan Running Star Banned From Athletics After Anti-Doping Violation

Kenyan road runner Caren Chelagat has received a four-year ban from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for anti-doping rule violations. In a statement dated September 4 by the AIU, Chelagat provided an in-competition urine sample on May 3,…

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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Husband Hafidh Ameir Dies
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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Husband Hafidh Ameir Dies

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while receiving treatment for a heart-related condition in Zanzibar. The death was announced on Monday, September 7, by Tanzania’s Vice President…

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Motorists Face 12-Day Closure of Westlands Exit on Nairobi Expressway
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Motorists Face 12-Day Closure of Westlands Exit on Nairobi Expressway

Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will be diverted from the Westlands Exit for 12 days, from September 8, to allow maintenance and construction works on the elevated overpass deck after the exit. In a public notice, Moja Expressway…

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Profile of King Cyrus, Rigathi Gachagua’s Lookalike Living in the US
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Profile of King Cyrus, Rigathi Gachagua’s Lookalike Living in the US

King Cyrus, popularly known online as “Riggy G Junior” and “Gachagua Mdogo,” is a middle-aged man who resembles former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The Kenyan man, who lives in the United States, first attracted attention at a…

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Eric Omondi Arrested in Nairobi CBD
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Eric Omondi Arrested in Nairobi CBD

Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has been arrested in Nairobi CBD while collecting signatures for his “Punguza Mzigo” referendum initiative, which seeks to reduce Kenya’s 47 counties to 8 regional units. Although authorities have not…

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US Embassy Nairobi to Remain Closed on September 7 — Here’s Why
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US Embassy Nairobi to Remain Closed on September 7 — Here’s Why

The United States Embassy in Nairobi will remain closed on September 7, as the United States observes Labor Day, a federal holiday recognizing the contributions and achievements of American workers. According to the embassy, services…

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