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Former Harambee Stars Footballer Dies
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Former Harambee Stars Footballer Dies

Former Harambee Stars and AFC Leopards defender Richard Madegwa has died, marking the loss of a former Kenyan international and long-serving football figure. Richard Madegwa had an illustrious playing career before transitioning into…

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Sakaja Orders Evacuation of Nairobi Residents in Select Areas
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Sakaja Orders Evacuation of Nairobi Residents in Select Areas

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the evacuation of residents living in high-risk riparian areas as the county intensifies preparations for the anticipated El Niño rains in the coming weeks. Sakaja convened a meeting to assess…

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SHA Issues New Dates for Hospitals With Pending NHIF Claims
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SHA Issues New Dates for Hospitals With Pending NHIF Claims

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has revised the verification dates for Level 4 hospitals with pending claims from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). The changes affect facilities handling NHIF claims valued at KSh10 million,…

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Kenya Set for First Oil: How Much Money and Jobs Could It Bring in 2026
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Kenya Set for First Oil: How Much Money and Jobs Could It Bring in 2026

Kenya is edging closer to commercial oil production after more than a decade since it discovered crude oil in Turkana County. The South Lokichar Basin project is targeting first oil in December 2026, with the first commercial crude exports…

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Court Spares IG Douglas Kanja Punishment Over June 25 Case
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Court Spares IG Douglas Kanja Punishment Over June 25 Case

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has been pardoned by the High Court in a contempt case over police roadblocks and barricades across Nairobi during the June 25, 2026, protests. The decision was made by Justice Patricia Nyaundi…

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Kenya Shilling Under Pressure as Dollar Gains Momentum
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Kenya Shilling Under Pressure as Dollar Gains Momentum

The Kenya shilling weakened slightly against the US dollar on Monday, September 28, as the dollar extended its gains against the local currency. Latest exchange rate data showed the shilling trading at KSh129.67 against the dollar, up from…

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Martha Karua’s Father Dies
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Martha Karua’s Father Dies

Former Justice Minister Martha Karua has mourned her father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua, describing him as one of her strongest supporters throughout her life and career. Karua announced his death in a statement on Sunday, September 27, 2026,…

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Kenya’s Affordable Airlines and the Domestic Routes They Serve
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Kenya’s Affordable Airlines and the Domestic Routes They Serve

Kenya’s domestic aviation market has several affordable airlines operating scheduled passenger services between Nairobi and destinations across the country. Fares vary by route, travel date, availability, and the services included with…

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North Rift Shuttle Profile: History, Routes and Operations in Kenya
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North Rift Shuttle Profile: History, Routes and Operations in Kenya

North Rift Shuttle is one of Kenya’s oldest shuttle operators, providing passenger and parcel transport services between Nairobi and towns in the North Rift and Western Kenya regions. The company traces its roots to 1988 and remains a…

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Mungai Eve Details What Changed Her Body After Years at 49kg
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Mungai Eve Details What Changed Her Body After Years at 49kg

Kenyan content creator Mungai Eve has opened up about her weight gain journey, revealing what changed her body after years of weighing about 49kg. Eve addressed the questions during a recent social media Q&A on September 27, where…

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