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Tuju Resigns From Jubilee, Opens Up on Uhuru Loyalty and Ruto Fallout
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Tuju Resigns From Jubilee, Opens Up on Uhuru Loyalty and Ruto Fallout

Former Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has officially severed ties with the party, bringing an end to a political alliance with former President Uhuru Kenyatta dating back almost two decades. Tuju, in a resignation letter…

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CS Ogamba Explains How Kenyan Schools Will Teach Sex Education
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CS Ogamba Explains How Kenyan Schools Will Teach Sex Education

The push to make sex education a standalone subject in Kenyan schools has hit a wall after lawmakers opted for a more integrated approach. The decision followed a motion that Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Maina tabled, aiming for…

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MPs Reject CS Mbadi’s Push for Exclusive Electronic Tender Plan
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MPs Reject CS Mbadi’s Push for Exclusive Electronic Tender Plan

The National Assembly has struck down a Treasury directive that sought to make the electronic Government Procurement System (e-GPS) the sole method for processing government tenders, ruling the move unconstitutional and beyond legal…

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Ex-OCS Talaam SIM Swap Suspect Changes Plea at Milimani Court
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Ex-OCS Talaam SIM Swap Suspect Changes Plea at Milimani Court

A suspect who on Tuesday admitted guilt in the SIM swap case involving former OCS Samson Taalam has changed his plea. When he appeared before Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego at the Milimani Law Courts Wednesday, August 20, Dennis…

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Bolt Launches Smartphone Dash Cam to Boost Driver and Rider Safety
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Bolt Launches Smartphone Dash Cam to Boost Driver and Rider Safety

Bolt has rolled out a first-of-its-kind dash cam service in Kenya through a partnership with AI-driven mobility tech firm Driver Technologies, offering drivers access to advanced safety features at a heavily discounted rate. The initiative…

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Parents Reassured as NTSA Offers Free Safety Checks for School Transport
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Parents Reassured as NTSA Offers Free Safety Checks for School Transport

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will conduct free motor vehicle inspection clinics for school buses and school vans under its “Operation Watoto Wafike Salama” initiative. The nationwide exercise shall be carried out on…

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Sifuna Dragged Into Bribery Storm as Ruto Faces Senate Backlash
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Sifuna Dragged Into Bribery Storm as Ruto Faces Senate Backlash

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has claimed that the government is plotting to arrest Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna over alleged bribery. Speaking during a stakeholder forum in Meru County, Onyonka alleged…

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KRA Opens 2025 Jobs Portal With Over 250 Vacancies
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KRA Opens 2025 Jobs Portal With Over 250 Vacancies

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has opened over 250 job opportunities across different categories, including graduate trainees, and is urging qualified candidates to submit their applications. KRA revealed that it plans to recruit more…

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Key Suspect Pleads Guilty to SIM Swap Fraud Targeting Ex-OCS Talaam
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Key Suspect Pleads Guilty to SIM Swap Fraud Targeting Ex-OCS Talaam

A Nairobi court has exposed the operations of a SIM swap fraud ring after one of its members admitted to orchestrating a scheme that duped members of the public using the phone number of former Central OCS, Samson Talaam. Dennis Masavi…

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Kikuyu Elders Clash With Church Leaders over Muratina
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Kikuyu Elders Clash With Church Leaders over Muratina

The Kikuyu Council of Elders has dismissed accusations by some church leaders that their cultural practices involving Muratina promote alcohol consumption among the youth. They asserted that the traditional brew is symbolic and reserved…

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Alliance Girls Teacher Resigns After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
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Alliance Girls Teacher Resigns After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

A veteran teacher at Alliance Girls High School, Peter Albert Ayiro, has resigned from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) following allegations of sexual misconduct that recently triggered public outrage and investigations. In his…

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Stop Using Ozempic for Weight Loss, Kenyans Warned
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Stop Using Ozempic for Weight Loss, Kenyans Warned

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has raised an alarm over rising misuse of semaglutide, a drug marketed under the brand name Ozempic, and warned Kenyans against using it for weight loss without medical supervision. In a Tuesday…

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Kasarani Set for High-Stakes World Cup Qualifiers After CHAN Finale
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Kasarani Set for High-Stakes World Cup Qualifiers After CHAN Finale

Kenya is preparing to host three high-profile 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, barely a week after concluding the month-long African Nations Championships (CHAN). The CHAN final will take place on Saturday, August 30, at the Moi…

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Your Safety First: Practical Tips for Using Portable Laser Welders
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Your Safety First: Practical Tips for Using Portable Laser Welders

Using a portable laser welder can revolutionize your projects, but safety should always come first. This powerful tool offers precision and efficiency, yet it also poses unique risks if not handled properly. Understanding the safety…

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Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform
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Ministry of Health Links Private Insurance to SHA in Healthcare Reform

The Ministry of Health has announced a new partnership with private insurance companies to complement services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and expand healthcare access for Kenyans. In a Monday statement, the ministry confirmed…

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Jimi Wanjigi Slams Ruto’s Youth Program as “Pure Showbiz”
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Jimi Wanjigi Slams Ruto’s Youth Program as “Pure Showbiz”

Presidential asprirant Jimi Wanjigi criticized President William Ruto’s recently launched youth empowerment program at State House, Nairobi, dismissing it as a publicity stunt with no real economic benefit. Speaking on a local radio show…

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