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Kindiki rallies UDA grassroots teams ahead of 2027

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki rallied over 20,000 United Democratic Alliance (UDA) polling station officials in Meru County to champion the government's achievements ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Former EU deputy ambassador to Kenya Hagemann dies in Zimbabwe

European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Katrin Hagemann, who previously served as the bloc’s Deputy Ambassador to Kenya, has died suddenly. The confirmation came from the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe, describing her passing as “sudden and unexpected.”

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Mudavadi: Kenya-Korea Ties Must Shift From Aid to Technology and Investment

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenya and South Korea to transition their relationship from aid-based to one focused on technology, innovation, and investment to foster shared economic growth.

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Affordable Housing and Modern Markets at Centre of President Ruto’s Kajiado Development Tour

During the tour, President Ruto inspected the Kajiado Town Police Housing Project, which will provide 100 housing units for police officers. He also inspected a 580-bed student accommodation project at Maasai National Polytechnic.

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Murkomen denies parallel police command amid abduction claims

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has refuted claims of a rogue police command structure amidst rising concerns over abductions, asserting that all police units operate under the Inspector-General Douglas Kanja.

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Mogaka Urges KNEC to Ensure Fair, Humane Administration of National Exams

West Mugirango MP Steve Mogaka is urging the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) to ensure national exams are administered fairly and humanely, emphasizing that no candidate should be sent home over school fees.

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75 enter race for PSC female commissioner as 12 are shortlisted

The race to fill the vacant female non-MP commissioner position on the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has narrowed significantly, with 12 candidates selected for interviews from an initial pool of 75 applicants.

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Court denies bond to Chinese national wanted in Uganda over Sh151m fraud

A Nairobi court has denied bond to a Chinese national, Chen Guang, wanted in Uganda for an alleged fraud totaling approximately Sh151 million.

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Karua: Govt ‘days of ruling through fear’ numbered

Martha Karua, leader of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has strongly criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration, asserting that its "days of ruling through fear" are numbered and will be challenged in the 2027 General Election.

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Kwa Binzaro trial: Witnesses recount radical teachings, family disappearances

The trial concerning the Kwa Binzaro deaths has seen new testimony linking radical religious teachings, prolonged fasting, and family disappearances to alleged radicalization. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is presenting its case against eight suspects, including controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie.

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Kenya’s chai tea lovers are not happy as the nation’s cows run dry

Kenya is experiencing a significant milk shortage, impacting the nation's beloved chai tea tradition and causing concern among consumers and businesses.

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Ruto commissions Sh15bn Loitoktok power project to tackle outages, boost Amboseli tourism

President William Ruto has commissioned a Sh15 billion power project connecting Sultan Hamud to Loitoktok in Kajiado County, aiming to significantly improve electricity reliability and boost tourism in the Amboseli region.

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Woman charged over Sh200,000 Denmark job scam

A Nairobi woman, Leah Wanjiku, has been charged with obtaining Sh200,000 by false pretenses after allegedly promising a man a job in Denmark.

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Lawyer wants MPs empowered to act against agencies that fail to enforce laws

A Kenyan lawyer is pushing for Parliament to empower citizens to challenge public institutions that fail to enact necessary regulations for laws passed by legislators. This initiative aims to address delays and inaction by government agencies, particularly citing the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

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Comoros opens Nairobi consulate as Kenya seeks deeper trade, investment ties

The Union of Comoros has officially opened its consulate in Nairobi, Kenya, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and regional cooperation between the two East African nations.

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Africa targets livestock productivity to curb $100bn food import bill as ministers push continent-wide scale-up

African ministers are uniting to boost livestock productivity, aiming to slash the continent's staggering $70 billion to $100 billion annual food import bill.

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Twin Toddlers Drown in Water-Filled Quarry Near Their Home in Siaya

Two-and-a-half-year-old twins, Harriet Akoth and Hallian Odhiambo, have tragically drowned in a water-filled quarry near their home in Siaya County.

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Man Charged Over Alleged Sh28mn Housing Fraud Targeting 22 Victims

A director of Gladdens Homes Limited, Bildad Wambua, has been charged with allegedly defrauding 22 victims of KSh28 million in a fraudulent housing scheme in Nairobi.

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UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact

The United Nations has warned of a "supersized" El Niño event, potentially the strongest in over 70 years, with global impacts expected until at least February 2027.

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Govt extends university, TVET funding application deadline to Sep 21

The Kenyan government has extended the application deadline for first-time university and TVET students seeking funding to September 21, 2026.

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Africa must build nuclear skills pipeline to avoid technology dependence, Shaukat says

Kenya's Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Shaukat Abdulrazak, emphasized the critical need for Africa to build a robust pipeline of nuclear scientists and engineers to foster home-grown technological solutions.

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Kalonzo, UK envoy discuss IEBC readiness ahead of 2027 polls

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka met with British High Commissioner Matt Baugh to discuss concerns about the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's (IEBC) preparedness and rising political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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NPS launches probe to identify armed men behind abduction of Standard Group Editor

The National Police Service (NPS) has launched an investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich by heavily armed men. Kiprotich was found safe after spending approximately nine hours with his alleged captors.

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NACADA seizes over 4,000 counterfeit alcoholic products in Kayole crackdown

Authorities in Nairobi have seized over 4,000 counterfeit alcoholic products in a significant crackdown in Kayole.

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Chinese gold miner dies after falling into 147-foot pit in Siaya

A 59-year-old Chinese national, Jiang Minqiao, died after falling into a 147-foot mining pit at the ArmLight Gold Mining Site One in Siaya County, Kenya. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning.

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top2d ago

Ruto hails deepening Kenya-France ties as French Ambassador Suquet ends four-year tour

President William Ruto bid farewell to outgoing French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet, praising the significantly deepened strategic partnership between Kenya and France during Suquet's four-year tenure.

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UN warns world is heading past 1.5°C, but window to reverse warming remains

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns the world is on track to surpass the 1.5°C climate threshold within years, with warming potentially peaking at 1.8°C.

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Infinia Technologies Unveils Nia 1.0, a Healthcare Language Model With Leading Results on Published Medical Benchmarks

Infinia Technologies has unveiled Nia 1.0, a new healthcare-focused language model that demonstrates leading results on published medical benchmarks.

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Kazakhstan warns world against nuclear tests as 1.5 million bear Semipalatinsk scars

Kazakhstan has issued a global warning against nuclear testing, drawing on its devastating experience at the Semipalatinsk test site. The warning was delivered during a special UN meeting in Nairobi marking the International Day against Nuclear Tests.

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UNIDO, Kenya Climate Ventures move to unlock private capital for Africa’s climate adaptation

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) have partnered to mobilize private capital for climate adaptation businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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