State plans Sh80bn reactor at Konza to produce cancer drugs locally
The project, to be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), is expected to address the country's huge cancer burden
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Maraga vows to end impunity and state capture
Maraga said the country urgently needs radical change to restore accountability, protect public resources and rebuild public trust
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PS Omollo defends Ruto’s road funding model amid criticism
PS Omollo defended the securitisation model adopted by the Kenya Kwanza administration to mobilise funds for infrastructure
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Iran says its 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz still on table
Iran's conditions for ceasing hostilities and reopening the strait were "completely clear" and had been submitted to the United States
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MKU founder Simon Gicharu appointed for fresh three-year term as KICD chair
Appointment comes as the country continues implementing the Competency-Based Education system, which is gradually replacing the 8-4-4
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Wetang’ula: No opposition leader capable of unseating Ruto
Speaker Wetang'ulsaid the presidency was a serious responsibility that should be entrusted to a leader with proven experience
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Wetang’ula: No opposition leader capable of unseating Ruto
Speaker Wetang'ulsaid the presidency was a serious responsibility that should be entrusted to a leader with proven experience
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ODM to back Ruto for president, fight for all other seats
ODM party officials urged members to protect the party's structures and preserve the political legacy of its late leader, Raila Odinga
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State plans Sh80bn reactor at Konza to produce cancer drugs locally
The project, to be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), is expected to address the country's huge cancer burden
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Raila Junior warns ODM members against quitting party amid internal feuds
Raila Junior said internal disputes should not be used as a reason for abandoning a political party that his father spent decades building
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How to reduce your risk of breast cancer
Maintaining a healthy body weight and staying physically active form the foundational lifestyle recommendations aimed at mitigating risk.
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Mbadi proposes PAYE exemption for workers earning below Sh32,800
Mbadi said the proposed amendment, expected to be presented to Parliament in November, aims to ease the financial burden on low-income households.
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Iran says its 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz still on table
Iran's conditions for ceasing hostilities and reopening the strait were "completely clear" and had been submitted to the United States
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Crystal Asige declares Nairobi senatorial bid
Asige said she was seeking an opportunity to continue serving Kenyans, particularly young people in business and learners
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Junet explains why he snubbed Raila’s memorial in Bondo
Junet revisited Raila’s 2022 presidential bid as he weighed in on the absence of key political figures from the memorial.
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KNH launches probe after patient’s viral video raises questions over treatment
The national referral hospital said it had taken the concerns seriously and was seeking to engage the patient to address the issues
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Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, including three health workers
DG for Health Patrick Amoth said all four patients had developed fever as their first symptom before testing positive for the disease.
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Naivas to extend shopping hours during 3-Month Kikwetu campaign
The retailer says it will also seek to absorb the rising operating costs and work with suppliers to keep prices affordable
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Beyond retirement: Researcher turns dragon fruit into a super farming venture
The dragon fruit is appreciated worldwide and is commonly referred to as ‘a super fruit’ due to its positive health benefits and high nutritional value.
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State plans Sh80bn reactor at Konza to produce cancer drugs locally
The project, to be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), is expected to address the country's huge cancer burden
3 min read
Gachagua's intelligence network in Ruto government
On Wednesday, the DCP leader disclosed petrol prices would rise by Sh12 per litre and diesel by Sh9, hours before EPRA announced
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Teach our children to own businesses, not just apply for jobs
The goal is not to produce fewer employees. It is to raise a generation with the confidence and skills to become both capable professionals. traders
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Kenya-Russia jobs row puts legal recruitment under scrutiny
A report presented to Parliament in February 2026 indicated that over 1,000 Kenyans had been recruited into the Russian military through rogue agents
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Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg
A logistics centre belonging to Ozon - known as Russia's Amazon - and a data centre belonging to Facebook equivalent VKontakte were also hit
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