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LIVE: Ramaphosa receives Ruto at Union Buildings ahead of talks

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the Union Buildings in Pretoria for a two-day State Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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PS Shadrack Mwadime Elected Chair of Continental Skills and Apprenticeship Network, SASASNET

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development, Shadrack Mwadime, has been elected Continental Chair of the Sub-Saharan Africa Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network (SASASNET), a significant move for Kenya's regional influence in skills development.

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top18h ago

Nairobi Chief Officer arrested with millions stashed in suitcases at home

Nairobi County's Chief Officer for Urban Planning, Patrick Analo, has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) following the recovery of millions of shillings in cash from his residence.

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top23h ago

Israel eyes bigger role in expanding global markets for Kenyan flower exports

Israel aims to enhance Kenya's agricultural export sector, particularly flowers, by leveraging its global trade networks and technological expertise.

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top22h ago

New packaging technology promises to cut losses for Kenyan flower exporters

A new carton packaging technology is being introduced to Kenyan flower exporters to combat significant post-farm losses and improve flower quality upon arrival in overseas markets.

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Electric motorcycle maker YADEA expands East African footprint with Kenya entry

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer YADEA has officially entered the Kenyan market, launching the KIFA electric motorcycle specifically designed for the local boda boda industry.

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SHA appoints Assistant Director for Corporate Communication after Wednesday interviews

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has appointed Winfred Nduku Nthiani as its new Assistant Director for Corporate Communication following a rigorous selection process.

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top21h ago

JKIA screening chaos exposes Ebola risk gaps in Kenya

Chaotic scenes at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have exposed significant weaknesses in Kenya's disease surveillance and passenger screening, raising alarms about the nation's preparedness for potential outbreaks like Ebola.

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top1d ago

President Ruto Lands at Waterkloof Air Force Base for Historic South Africa State Visit

President William Ruto of Kenya has arrived at Waterkloof Air Force Base for a three-day State Visit to South Africa, aiming to bolster diplomatic and economic ties.

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top1d ago

Ruto sticks to chartered planes as presidential jet remains grounded in Netherlands

President William Ruto recently traveled to South Africa aboard a privately chartered Boeing 737-800, highlighting Kenya's ongoing reliance on leased aircraft as its official presidential jet remains grounded.

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top1d ago

Kenya boosts Ebola preparedness with isolation units at KNH, NPS Hospital and 29 counties, CS Duale says

Kenya has significantly enhanced its preparedness for the Ebola Virus Disease by establishing isolation and treatment units in key national facilities and across 29 counties.

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top1d ago

One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait's international airport on Wednesday resulted in one death and over 60 injuries. The attack was claimed by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in retaliation for U.S. strikes.

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CS Duale: Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base doesn’t require public participation, govt to proceed without consultations

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that the government will proceed with establishing an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base without public consultation, citing the urgency of public health threats.

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top1d ago

Kenya Seeks Sh2.6bn to Boost Ebola Preparedness for First 100 Cases – CS Duale

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has requested Sh 2.6 billion from Parliament to bolster the nation's Ebola Virus Disease preparedness, specifically focusing on the first 100 cases.

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top1d ago

One arrested as DCI seize Sh870,000 worth of cannabis in Nairobi drug trafficking crackdown

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Nairobi, seizing a significant quantity of cannabis.

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top1d ago

Energy Ministry Withdraws KPLC Tariff Review Application, Assures Consumers of Stable Electricity Supply

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has withdrawn an application by Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) to review electricity tariffs, assuring consumers of stable power supply.

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top1d ago

Journalists Eyeing 2027 Seats Must Notify MCK – CEO David Omwoyo

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has mandated that media practitioners intending to run for elective office in the upcoming 2027 General Election must formally notify the council.

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Kenya-US Disease Preparedness Agreement Began in 2015, CS Duale Reveals

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has revealed that the crucial cooperation agreement between Kenya and the United States on disease preparedness was first signed in 2015 during former U.S. President Barack Obama's visit.

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top1d ago

Loreto Girls Limuru Closed Indefinitely Following Student Unrest

Loreto Girls’ High School Limuru has been closed indefinitely following a student unrest incident that occurred on Tuesday, June 3. The school management has directed all parents to pick up their daughters immediately due to the disturbance.

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top1d ago

Utumishi School Fire Probe: Court Approves 21-Day Detention of 9 Students as Investigations Intensify

A Naivasha court has approved a 21-day detention for nine students at Utumishi School as investigations deepen into a dormitory fire that tragically claimed the lives of 16 learners.

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top1d ago

10 individuals, firms to repay Sh51.5mn obtained in Kilifi County fraud scheme

Ten individuals and companies have been ordered to repay Sh51.5 million obtained through a fraud and money-laundering scheme involving the County Government of Kilifi. The convictions stem from unlawful disbursement of public funds in 2016 for services never rendered.

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top1d ago

MoH clears suspected Ebola case in Kiambu after laboratory tests return negative

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed that a suspected case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Kiambu County has been cleared after laboratory tests returned negative.

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top1d ago

EACC arrests Nyamira Assembly Clerk over office block tender fraud

Nairobi, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Duke Simeon Onyari, the Clerk of the Nyamira County Assembly, over alleged corruption and a suspected loss of public funds.

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top2d ago

Govt to release second NYOTA business grant tranche on June 30

The Kenyan government will release the second tranche of the NYOTA business start-up capital on June 30, benefiting over 122,000 youth across the country.

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top2d ago

Murkomen, Sakaja benchmark with NYPD in bid to set up Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja are on a benchmarking tour of the New York Police Department (NYPD) as part of plans to establish a new Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU).

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U.S. Expands Health Surveillance Measures Ahead of FIFA World Cup, Oz Says

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup, the United States has bolstered health surveillance and testing at major international airports, according to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz.

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Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to adopt NYPD-style tech and data policing model

Kenya is set to adopt technology- and data-driven policing strategies for the new Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU), inspired by the New York Police Department (NYPD) model. This move aims to modernize urban security and law enforcement in Nairobi.

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top2d ago

Duale to Explain Ebola Preparedness, US Deal Before National Assembly plenary

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will brief the National Assembly plenary regarding Kenya's preparedness for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus and a controversial US deal.

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top2d ago

The Tomato Economy: What Kenya’s most viral food price tells us about inflation

Rising food prices in Kenya, exemplified by a dramatic surge in tomato costs, are highlighting the severe inflationary pressures impacting millions of households. This economic strain has led to widespread public frustration and a reevaluation of household spending and survival strategies.

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DCI Arrests Suspect Over Githurai Vehicle Arson During Fuel Protest

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspect in connection with the arson of a vehicle during recent protests in Githurai.

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