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Kenyans Warned of Media Blackout and Internet Shutdown
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Kenyans Warned of Media Blackout and Internet Shutdown

Kenyans could face media restrictions and internet blackouts during the 2027 elections if recent trends continue, a new report by the Thomson Reuters Foundation has warned. The report says the measures could limit access to information,…

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Several People Trapped After Five-Storey Building Collapses
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Several People Trapped After Five-Storey Building Collapses

Six workers were trapped after a five-storey building under construction collapsed in Ogembo, Kisii County, on Tuesday evening. Emergency teams were immediately deployed to the scene as concerns grew that workers could be buried beneath…

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Who is Maureen Lukoye? Career and Life of Prof Atwoli’s Late Wife
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Who is Maureen Lukoye? Career and Life of Prof Atwoli’s Late Wife

Maureen Nyadida Lukoye was a Kenyan public-sector professional, publicly known as the wife of psychiatrist Prof. Lukoye Atwoli. She built much of her career at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), where she worked for more than a…

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The 2007 Presidential Election No One Could Prove Who Won
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The 2007 Presidential Election No One Could Prove Who Won

On 30 December 2007, Electoral Commission chairman Samuel Kivuitu announced Mwai Kibaki as the winner of Kenya’s presidential election. The declaration came after two days of disorder at the national tallying center in Nairobi, where…

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TSC Addresses Message Asking Schools to Pay for Teacher Interviews
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TSC Addresses Message Asking Schools to Pay for Teacher Interviews

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has warned schools against a fake message circulating on social media asking them to contribute money to support teacher recruitment and promotion interviews. In a statement on September 8, the…

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Why Older Office Buildings Are Losing Tenants in Nairobi
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Why Older Office Buildings Are Losing Tenants in Nairobi

A new Knight Frank report indicates that changing tenant preferences are making it harder for older office buildings in Nairobi to compete for occupants. According to the Knight Frank Africa Offices Dashboard H1 2026, businesses are…

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Why Nairobi Landlords Are Ditching Rent for Profit-Sharing Partnerships
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Why Nairobi Landlords Are Ditching Rent for Profit-Sharing Partnerships

Nairobi’s office property market is shifting from traditional fixed-rent leases to revenue-sharing arrangements as landlords look for new ways to generate income from vacant commercial spaces. Knight Frank’s Africa Offices Market Dashboard…

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Ruto Slapped with Demands From Arusha After Order on Foreigners
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Ruto Slapped with Demands From Arusha After Order on Foreigners

The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has called on the Kenyan Government to stop harassment, detention, removal or other adverse treatment of citizens from East African Community (EAC) member states based solely on their nationality. In a…

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From Cleaner to Mechanic: Purity Naitore’s Remarkable Rise at BATUK
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From Cleaner to Mechanic: Purity Naitore’s Remarkable Rise at BATUK

Purity Naitore spent five years working as a cleaner at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK). Today, she repairs vehicles. The transformation followed years of study, apprenticeship and balancing work with family responsibilities.…

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Ruto Signs Law Giving KRA New Role in Air Passenger Charges
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Ruto Signs Law Giving KRA New Role in Air Passenger Charges

President William Ruto has signed into law changes that will affect how the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) distributes air passenger service charges. Assenting to the bill at State House on September 8, Ruto said the Air Passenger Service…

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Nairobi to Burundi: Flight and Bus Fares, Routes and Travel Time
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Nairobi to Burundi: Flight and Bus Fares, Routes and Travel Time

People travelling from Nairobi to Burundi have several options, with the journey to Bujumbura available by air or road, depending on their budget, time, and preferred route. Flights are much faster, while buses offer a cheaper alternative…

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Businesses in Kenya Where Foreigners Dominate
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Businesses in Kenya Where Foreigners Dominate

In Nairobi, you will likely come across a Burundian selling coffee and mandazi by the roadside, and an Arab or South Asian trader selling electronics and phone accessories. Foreign nationals are visible across Kenya’s business landscape,…

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How Much Kenyans Will Pay to Visit National Parks Under New KWS Fees
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How Much Kenyans Will Pay to Visit National Parks Under New KWS Fees

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has released its 2026 fees for national parks, sanctuaries and marine protected areas, setting out the charges payable by East African citizens visiting various wildlife and conservation sites. Under the…

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Can Universities Solve Unemployment in Africa?
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Can Universities Solve Unemployment in Africa?

Young people represent Africa’s greatest resource and a powerful driver of its future. With approximately seventy-five per cent of the continent’s population under the age of 35, Africa’s youth have enormous potential to accelerate…

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Govt Opens Grade 10 Selection Portal With New School Selection Rules
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Govt Opens Grade 10 Selection Portal With New School Selection Rules

Grade 9 learners have started selecting their preferred senior schools for Grade 10, with the Ministry of Education reducing the number of schools each learner can choose from: 12 to eight. The five-day exercise is being conducted through…

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