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Types of Betting in Canada vs. Kenya: Where Do You Have Better Odds?
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Types of Betting in Canada vs. Kenya: Where Do You Have Better Odds?

Betting landscapes in Canada and Kenya differ significantly, particularly in the odds offered across various gambling formats. While Canadian sportsbooks maintain tighter margins of 4-6%, Kenyan operators typically run at 6-8%. These…

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Hilarious Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week
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Hilarious Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week

This weekly collection takes you on a rollercoaster through Kenyan social media’s humor-filled landscape, showcasing the best of internet hilarity with witty quips, hilarious observations, and random photos.

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Wanyonyi: Sakaja Has Failed Nairobi, 2027 Will Not Be a Free Ride
Nairobi WirePolitics

Wanyonyi: Sakaja Has Failed Nairobi, 2027 Will Not Be a Free Ride

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has made it clear—nothing will stop him from running for Nairobi Governor in 2027. Unshaken by political maneuvering, Wanyonyi has vowed to push forward with his ambitions, dismissing any attempts to intimidate or…

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IEBC Chair and Commissioner Interviews Begin
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IEBC Chair and Commissioner Interviews Begin

The selection process for new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials kicks off today as Kenya gears up for a new election cycle. The IEBC selection panel will conduct the interviews at the Edge Convention Centre,…

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Hospitals Overwhelmed as Kala-azar Death Toll Rises in Wajir
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Hospitals Overwhelmed as Kala-azar Death Toll Rises in Wajir

The deadly Kala-azar outbreak in Wajir County has claimed 20 lives since September last year, sparking urgent calls for it to be declared a pandemic. Wajir’s main Level 4 hospital is overwhelmed as the number of cases continues to rise.…

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Deadly Kala-azar Epidemic in Wajir: Over 500 Infected, 18 Dead
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Deadly Kala-azar Epidemic in Wajir: Over 500 Infected, 18 Dead

A deadly outbreak of Kala-azar has hit Wajir County, claiming 18 lives and infecting over 500 people in the past three months. The parasitic disease, caused by the Leishmania parasite, has spread rapidly across four sub-counties, prompting…

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KDF May Return to Streets if Needed, Says Defence CS Soipan Tuya
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KDF May Return to Streets if Needed, Says Defence CS Soipan Tuya

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) can still be deployed to manage protests if necessary, as a previous directive allowing their intervention remains in effect. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya informed the Senate on Wednesday that the…

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Mt. Kenya Still Backs Ruto, Sossion Insists Ahead of Presidential Tour
Nairobi WirePolitics

Mt. Kenya Still Backs Ruto, Sossion Insists Ahead of Presidential Tour

Former nominated MP Wilson Sossion has strongly refuted claims that President William Ruto’s support in the Mt. Kenya region is dwindling. With the president set to visit the region in late March or early April for his first development…

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Senator Nyutu Challenges Ruto: Why Is Mt. Kenya Being Targeted?
Nairobi WirePolitics

Senator Nyutu Challenges Ruto: Why Is Mt. Kenya Being Targeted?

Murang’a County Senator Joe Nyutu has taken a bold stand against President William Ruto, demanding answers on why his administration is treating the Mt. Kenya region as a scapegoat. Nyutu accused Ruto’s allies of unfairly blaming the…

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Waithaka Mwangi Becomes Third Governor Jailed for Graft in Two Years
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Waithaka Mwangi Becomes Third Governor Jailed for Graft in Two Years

A Nyandarua court has sentenced former Governor Daniel Waithaka Mwangi to two years in prison or a fine of Ksh1 million after finding him guilty of procurement irregularities. Nyandarua Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Hezekiah Kago…

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Murkomen Enforces Free ID Applications and Passport Verification
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Murkomen Enforces Free ID Applications and Passport Verification

The government has officially scrapped application fees for Identification Cards (IDs) and verification fees for passports, making the process once again completely free for all citizens. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen…

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