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Ruto: Kenya Not a Third World Nation, Our DNA Is Excellence
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Ruto: Kenya Not a Third World Nation, Our DNA Is Excellence

President William Ruto has insisted that Kenya should no longer be classified among Third World or developing nations, arguing that the country’s athletic dominance reflects its true potential for global excellence. Speaking on Thursday…

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From Westlands to Kibera: Nairobi Faces 24-Hour Water Disruption
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From Westlands to Kibera: Nairobi Faces 24-Hour Water Disruption

Nairobi Water, in collaboration with the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA), has announced a planned water supply interruption affecting several neighborhoods across Nairobi from Friday, October 3, 2025, at 6:00 am to Saturday,…

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Court Grants Bail to Minors Accused of Desecrating Kenyan Flag
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Court Grants Bail to Minors Accused of Desecrating Kenyan Flag

A Nairobi court has ordered the release of two minors accused of desecrating the Kenyan flag during a CAF Champions League match, directing that each be freed on a cash bail of Sh50,000 with two sureties. The court specified that at least…

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Ruto Delivers Cash and Homes for Medal-Winning Athletes
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Ruto Delivers Cash and Homes for Medal-Winning Athletes

President William Ruto has confirmed that the government disbursed Kes.27 million in cash rewards to Kenyan athletes who won medals at the recent World Athletics Championships. Gold medalists received Kes.3 million each, silver medalists…

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Ex-Chief Justice Maraga Unveiled by UGM as 2027 Presidential Aspirant
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Ex-Chief Justice Maraga Unveiled by UGM as 2027 Presidential Aspirant

Presidential aspirant and Chief Justice Emeritus David Kenani Maraga declared his candidacy to dislodge President William Ruto, saying he will be running on the United Green Movement (UGM) Party ticket. Maraga was officially unveiled at…

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Father Ropes Son into Ksh.236,000 M-Pesa Scam, Both Now in Custody
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Father Ropes Son into Ksh.236,000 M-Pesa Scam, Both Now in Custody

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a 49-year-old man and his 23-year-old son for allegedly conning unsuspecting M-Pesa operators – proving that like father like son extends beyond virtuous…

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Govt to Pay TikTok Creators to Promote Ruto’s Agenda
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Govt to Pay TikTok Creators to Promote Ruto’s Agenda

TikTok content creators in Kenya could soon start earning directly from the government to promote Kenya Kwanza administration projects. The Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, Dennis Itumbi, unveiled a new…

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Baba Yao Can’t Buy Freedom as Court Says Pay Ksh.53M or Sit Tight
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Baba Yao Can’t Buy Freedom as Court Says Pay Ksh.53M or Sit Tight

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu alias Baba Yao can’t seem to catch a break in his fight for freedom after the High Court declined to alter his bond terms, insisting that he must provide a Ksh.53 million bank guarantee. Waititu,…

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Alice Wahome Clears Air on KSh1.3B Loresho Land Row as MPs Grill Her
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Alice Wahome Clears Air on KSh1.3B Loresho Land Row as MPs Grill Her

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has denied allegations that she has a personal stake in the ownership dispute over an 18-acre prime property in Loresho, valued at Ksh1.3 billion. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental…

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Kasmuel McOure Joins U.S. Envoy Susan Burns at Nairobi Dinner
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Kasmuel McOure Joins U.S. Envoy Susan Burns at Nairobi Dinner

ODM Youth Leader Kasmuel McOure joined dignitaries and senior leaders at a welcome dinner hosted at the U.S. Embassy Residence in Nairobi to honor Susan M. Burns, the new U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya. The dinner offered Kenyan leaders…

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Haiti Security Mission Restructured as Kenya Bows Out of Lead Role
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Haiti Security Mission Restructured as Kenya Bows Out of Lead Role

The government has welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) decision to authorize a new multinational Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti, which will take over from the Kenyan-led security support mission. The UNSC move…

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