Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say
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Matano seeks winning response as KCB take on Mathare
KCB and Mathare United chase their first wins of the season as Robert Matano demands improvement from the Bankers after their opening draw.
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Ng'etich hopes to extend flying form at Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon
Ng’etich heads into the race boasting the second-fastest time in history over the 21km distance, courtesy of her commanding 1:03:04 triumph at the 2024 Valencia
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KPA expands Mombasa Port as cargo volumes rise
Alongside the physical expansion, KPA is rolling out a modern Terminal Operating System and a Smart Gate System to improve cargo tracking, security
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AfDB funding boost puts Sh10.6bn Thwake Dam on track for completion
The 80.5-metre-high dam, being constructed at the confluence of the Thwake and Athi rivers along the Makueni-Kitui border, was 94.2 per cent complete
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Two traffic police officers arrested over alleged roadside bribery in Meru
The officers were arrested during a targeted surveillance operation over allegations of extorting motorists along Maua–Makutano Road.
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Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job
Zacharia faced heavy criticism for her first press briefing on Tuesday, which lasted less than 15 minutes and included only three questions from reporters
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Kenya confirms third Ebola case as 127 contacts placed in quarantine
The Ministry of Health said Friday, October 16, that the woman was a primary contact and close relative of the first and second patients.
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Kindiki storms Karua’s backyard, urges political tolerance in Mt Kenya
Kindiki urged residents to prioritise development and support government projects, warning against allowing political differences to derail growth
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Wajir governor hopeful Dahiye unveils three priorities ahead of 2027 polls
Dahiye has outlined a three-point agenda focused on early childhood education, revenue collection and municipal management
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The hidden loneliness of young adults in the social media age
Perhaps the real issue is not that young adults have too many online connections, but that some of those connections leave little room for vulnerability
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KRA shifts cargo tracking to private e-seal providers from October 26
KRA will stop using its own electronic seals for dry cargo and motor vehicles, with approved private vendors taking over.
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Lobbies, IEBC form electoral integrity alliance to guard Garissa 2027 polls
Assessment of Garissa’s electoral environment identified gaps in public awareness of laws, the mandate of IEBC and offences associated with polls
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The Raila I Knew
I never imagined the man I once watched from a stadium would become a close friend I would one day help bring back home.
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Maraga vows to fix Kenya’s ‘chaotic’ health sector if elected president
The ex-CJ pledges to improve access to treatment and ensure public dispensaries have adequate medicine if elected president.
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Sh36.7bn nuclear reactor planned for Konza as Kenya eyes cancer care gains
The proposed Konza facility is expected to support cancer diagnosis, treatment and local production of medical isotopes.
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Ruto steps up North Rift projects with Kitale housing, market launches
A Sh4.05 billion housing project, a modern trading complex and new college facilities featured in his fifth day of regional engagements.
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LVCT Health rebrands to expand beyond HIV services
New identity reflects a broader focus on maternal and child health, mental health, reproductive health and gender-based violence.
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Ruku orders 84 HR officers off payroll system over suspected irregularities
The officers have also been ordered to take mandatory 30-day leave as the DCI investigates suspected payroll irregularities.
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Being an Ebola contact does not mean you have the disease, says ministry
The Ministry of Health says being placed under quarantine is a precaution, not proof of infection, as Kenya records a third Ebola case.
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Machete, sword recovered as five arrested over chaos at Raila memorial in Bondo
DCI say officers intervened after a section of crowd turned rowdy during the October 15 commemoration at Migwena Cultural Grounds.
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Woman found stabbed to death in Ruiru, Kiambu
Mercy Wanjiku was found dead on October 14 after family members opened her bedroom at around 10am and found her body on a mattress
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UDA defectors face uphill battle for acceptance in Mt Kenya
Tabitha Karanja, Ndindi Nyoro and other leaders who have quit UDA face hostile receptions, criticism and questions over their political loyalties
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Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa
The facility, operated from a church in Mpumalanga province, was discovered during an operation by officials in the area on Thursday.
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