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Duale Responds to Confusion Over SHA System Transition
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Duale Responds to Confusion Over SHA System Transition

Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has explained the government’s move to shift hospitals from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to the Health Management Information System (HMIS). In a detailed statement issued on…

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Nail Colors Trending in 2026: Shades Changing the Manicure Game
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Nail Colors Trending in 2026: Shades Changing the Manicure Game

Nail colors in 2026 are moving beyond the traditional rotation of reds, pinks, and nude shades, with beauty enthusiasts preferring deeper blues, purples, earthy colors, soft neutrals, and brighter shades. Among the colors receiving…

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Ruto Slapped with Fresh Fuel Prices Demands
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Ruto Slapped with Fresh Fuel Prices Demands

President William Ruto has been slapped with new fuel-price demands by the Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK), which wants the government to provide a legally binding guarantee that savings and proceeds from the proposed Dangote…

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US Lawmakers Unanimously Endorse New Ambassador to Kenya
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US Lawmakers Unanimously Endorse New Ambassador to Kenya

The US Senate has confirmed Henry Wooster as the next US Ambassador to Kenya, approving President Donald Trump’s nominee by voice vote. The confirmation follows Trump’s nomination of Henry Wooster as the next Ambassador to Kenya, which the…

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Win for Sifuna as Registrar Approves Linda Mwananchi Name
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Win for Sifuna as Registrar Approves Linda Mwananchi Name

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has approved the reservation of the name Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM), clearing a key hurdle for the political outfit as it moves to formalize its structures. In a letter dated…

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UEFA Nations League Fixtures, Kick-Off Times and How to Watch
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UEFA Nations League Fixtures, Kick-Off Times and How to Watch

France vs Italy and Croatia vs England are among the headline fixtures in Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, with the two League A encounters scheduled for October 2 and October 3. After the league phase ends in November 2026,…

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Full List of Top NYS Recruits Awarded During Pass-Out Parade
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Full List of Top NYS Recruits Awarded During Pass-Out Parade

The National Youth Service (NYS) has honoured its top-performing recruits during a pass-out parade held on October 2 at the NYS Paramilitary Academy in Gilgil. Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geoffrey Ruku presented awards to…

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Breakdown of Who Uses CD, KX And DX Red Number Plates In Kenya
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Breakdown of Who Uses CD, KX And DX Red Number Plates In Kenya

The Kenya Police Service has explained the different types of red number plates used by diplomats and international organization officials operating in Kenya. According to the Diplomatic Police Unit on October 2, the plates are issued…

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UoN Addresses Notice Ordering Students to Leave University
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UoN Addresses Notice Ordering Students to Leave University

The University of Nairobi has warned students and parents against a fake internal memo circulating on social media claiming that the university had ordered students to vacate the institution following the commencement of lecturers’…

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Registrar Reveals Next Step for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi
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Registrar Reveals Next Step for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has outlined its next steps after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) ordered the reservation of the name Linda Mwananchi Movement. In a statement issued on Friday, October…

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KeNHA Announces Partial Closure of Waiyaki Way for One Month
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KeNHA Announces Partial Closure of Waiyaki Way for One Month

Motorists using Waiyaki Way in Nairobi will face traffic disruptions after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced a temporary partial closure of a section of the road for maintenance work. In a notice on October 1, KeNHA…

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Overnight Mombasa Road Traffic Jam Stretches into Morning
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Overnight Mombasa Road Traffic Jam Stretches into Morning

Heavy traffic has been reported along Mombasa Road near Konza after an accident occurred at Kapiti. The accident occurred at Kapiti near Konza, where the two trailers collided, blocking the highway and disrupting movement in both…

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University Lecturers Strike Nationwide as Talks Collapse
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University Lecturers Strike Nationwide as Talks Collapse

The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) has confirmed that its nationwide strike will begin today, October 2, 2026, after negotiations with the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) failed to reach an…

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Ruto Addresses Beef with Museveni Over Dangote Deal
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Ruto Addresses Beef with Museveni Over Dangote Deal

President William Ruto has dismissed claims of a disagreement with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni over competing refinery projects in East Africa, saying Kenya has no problem with Uganda pursuing its own facility alongside the KSh2.2…

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How YouTube and Social Media Shaped Georgina Njenga’s Life With Baha
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How YouTube and Social Media Shaped Georgina Njenga’s Life With Baha

Georgina Njenga has built a career in Kenya’s digital entertainment space through YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Her online journey has also put her personal life in the public eye, particularly her relationship with…

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Airtel Money Announces Share Price Ahead of London Listing
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Airtel Money Announces Share Price Ahead of London Listing

Airtel Money is set to become a publicly listed company in London after setting its share price at £1.96, (about KSh337), giving the company a value of about KSh911 billion. The company, which operates across 13 African markets, announced…

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Bamburi Makes Move for Major Dangote Lamu Refinery Supply Deal
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Bamburi Makes Move for Major Dangote Lamu Refinery Supply Deal

Bamburi Cement is seeking a contract to supply up to one million tonnes of cement and concrete products for the planned 700,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Lamu crude oil refinery. Bamburi Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Ndugwa said the…

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