Acquire ID and voter cards, Garissa leaders urge locals
They are urging residents without national identity cards and voter registration cards to acquire the documents ahead of the 2027 polls
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State disburses 257 smart boards to JSS in Murang’a
The devices are expected to help teachers deliver lessons using digital content and strengthen the integration of technology into teaching
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Matatu Saccos partner with police in plan to curb road accidents
Stakeholders agreed to hold regular meetings to address emerging issues promptly and strengthen collaboration in preventing crime within the sector
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AI tools now offer crop breeders affordable way to assess plants
The technologies were recently presented at the ninth International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (IPPS9), held for the first time in Africa, in Accra, Ghana.
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Mathari appeals for families to collect abandoned patients
Some patients have stayed at for long periods, yet relatives or guardians are not showing up. Experts say patients should not exceed 6 months
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Abdullahi thanks Wajir voters as he reflects on devolution legacy
Governor Abdullahi took time to reflect on his leadership journey, highlighting his tenure at the helm of the Council of Governors
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Wiper suffers setback in Migwani as aspirants defect to NLP
The aspirants were received by NLP leader Augustus Muli during a meeting in Migwani and pledged to rally their supporters behind Adrew Kaleli’s candidature
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Kadibo residents urged to protect children ahead of heavy rains
Parents have been urged to take precautions to protect children from flooding as authorities prepare for forecast El Niño rains.
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Duale appoints KMPDU deputy SG Miskellah to Ebola control taskforce
CS Duale said the task force was constituted to provide strategic leadership and coordinate the national response to the outbreak.
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Kawira Mwangaza alleges goons attacked her entourage at Mashujaa Day celebrations
The ex-governor had earlier claimed that individuals, some reportedly armed with pangas, were being mobilised along Maua–Meru route.
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Trans Nzoia maize farmers count losses after massive crop failure
CS Kagwe said in August that the country expects a shortfall of about 25 million 90kg bags against annual consumption of roughly 75m bags.
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No land, no future: Why women’s rights are key to land restoration efforts
Some of the challenges facing women include laws and customs that block women from owning, purchasing, or inheriting land.
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Cerebral palsy: Kisumu families face stigma and therapy gaps
Cerebral palsy is among the most common motor disabilities in childhood, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Manufacturer bets on e-bikes to cut milk transport costs by 80pc
The company says farmers using petrol-powered motorcycles spend about Sh1,000 daily transporting milk, compared with Sh200 for electric bikes
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Ruto honours nurse who braved danger to help Ng’eno crash victims
Jacobeth Jeptoo rushed to the crash site with gloves in an attempt to assist victims as the helicopter burst into flames.
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Zelensky prepares for Oslo talks with US envoys as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
Rubio rejected as "scandalous" and "outrageous" accusations that Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.
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Turkana oil exports expected to start in December, says Ruto
Crude oil exports could open a new revenue stream for Kenya but will not automatically ease pump prices as Kenya continues to rely on imported refined fuel.
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Dairy farmers to earn Sh65 per litre, get quarterly bonus under Ruto plan
The President also announced a sharp reduction in the cost of sexed semen as part of efforts to improve livestock breeds and productivity.
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Should aid cuts be reversed or aid increased? Views by country (bottom 15)
A significant portion of the global public continues to champion foreign assistance. Turkey leads the surveyed nations in approval, with 67%
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Buying land? Ruto proposes scrapping stamp duty on deals up to Sh1 million
The proposed exemption is part of four measures Ruto says will lower household costs and make economic opportunities more accessible.
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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
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Ruto acknowledges youth anger over jobs, taxes and cost of living
The President said an electoral mandate does not take away citizens’ right to challenge government decisions between elections.
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Three children injured after school bus roof ripped off in crash
The pupils' injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, the force said, but the children have been taken to hospital for treatment.
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Ruto challenges opposition: Beyond what you oppose, what do you propose?
The President singled out affordable housing and healthcare reforms as he defended his administration’s development agenda.
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