Ruto rallies support during Nandi development tour
Addressing residents in Nandi Hills, Ruto assured them that his administration would continue implementing development projects across
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to low-security facility in Pennsylvania
The decision to move the rap mogul while he is serving out his 50-month sentence was made with 'safety and security in mind'.
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Ruto chats with vendors as 200 traders get new Nandi market
He handed over the Kaiboi Modern Market in Mosop Constituency, fulfilling a pledge to improve traders’ working conditions.
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Four injured as building collapses along Moi Avenue in Nairobi
Emergency responders and police officers rushed to the scene following the collapse, with several people initially feared trapped
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Raila’s daughter, son scheme for political seats in Nairobi
Winnie announced her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat, while her brother, Raila Odinga Jr, is eyeing the Kibra parliamentary seat
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Man convicted of sodomy to know fate next Friday
25-year-old Athumani Juma allegedly lured the child from a football pitch to his house in Kwale in June 2025. Juma denied the charge
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IGAD, SADC strike deal to strengthen cross-border health security
Five regional blocs are pushing for stronger coordination to detect and respond to disease outbreaks before they spread across borders.
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Woman found stabbed to death in Kirinyaga
The deceased was discovered dead on October 15, 2026, in her two-bedroom rented house in Rwambiti Location, Gichugu Central Division
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Body of unidentified man found at Indian Ocean shore in Mombasa
The body of the man, estimated to be about 35 years old, was discovered on October 15, 2026, after he was reportedly spotted floating
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Teenager stabbed to death in Eastleigh
Police said the teenager had visited his mother’s residence and was climbing the staircase to the second floor when he encountered the suspect
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Quarry worker dies after stone falls on him in Kajiado
Police officers are also pursuing suspects after a security guard was fatally assaulted during a copper cable theft in Machakos county
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Boy, 16, and 80-year-old man die in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond
Temporary airspace restrictions are currently in place over the area while the Air Accidents Investigation Branch conduct their inquiries
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Sifuna, other leaders denied chance to speak at Opicho’s funeral in Trans Nzoia
The master of ceremonies asked leaders and officials who missed out on speaking slots to be content with their colleagues’ remarks.
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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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No fatalities reported in Moi Avenue building collapse
Four workers were injured, three taken to Kenyatta National Hospital, and all 24 workers at the site were accounted for, Nairobi County says
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Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery
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Nyoro outlines measures to lower fuel prices by Sh29
The Kiharu MP said the government should consider the impact of fuel prices on households and businesses, particularly amid rising inflation
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NACADA validates community-based drug rehabilitation guidelines
The Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Guidelines were validated during a board meeting led by NACADA chairperson Stephen Mairori
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The day raises awareness of how poverty limits access to basic necessities, including adequate housing, social protection and justice
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KRA unmasks Sh4 billion VAT scheme involving 62,869 fake invoices
KRA linked 72 entities to thousands of electronic invoices transmitted between 2020 and 2025. Invoices were valued at Sh33.83bn.
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Interior PS Raymond Omollo meets Homa Bay business community
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo is in Ndhiwa East Sub-County for a meeting with members of the Homa Bay business community
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Kenyans urged to break silence on mental health
Amani Counseling Centre and Training Institute (ACCTI) notes that individuals, families, students and employees may be struggling with emotional distress
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Two jailed for life over unlawful possession of wildlife trophies
Each man was fined Sh20m after court found them guilty of possessing elephant tusks, a leopard skin and a cheetah skin without permits
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Oilers, KCB renew rivalry in Impala Floodlit quarter-final
Menengai Oilers renew their rivalry with KCB in the Impala Floodlit quarter-final as the defending champions chase a third straight title.
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