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Ebola: Kenya screens 80,000 travelers, 56 suspected samples test negative

Kenya is intensifying its surveillance and preparedness measures against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), having screened over 80,000 travelers at various points of entry. To date, all 56 suspected samples tested have been negative for the virus.

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top1d ago

MPs approve 2026/27 budget, prioritizing health, education sectors

The National Assembly has approved the 2026/2027 budget, a people-centred plan prioritizing key sectors and social protection initiatives.

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top22h ago

Ruto challenges African entrepreneurs to prioritize Intra-Africa trade

President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa.

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top1d ago

PS Oluga seeks stronger Novartis partnership for NCDs, cancer care

Kenya's Ministry of Health is seeking to deepen its partnership with Novartis to bolster efforts in combating non-communicable diseases, cancer, sickle cell disease, and advancing palliative care across the nation.

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top1d ago

Public order, protection of business key roles of new police unit, Murkomen says

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is establishing the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit with a focus on public order and business protection, drawing inspiration from the City of London Police.

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top1d ago

Kenya, South Africa sign six deals as Ruto calls for united Africa

Kenyan President William Ruto concluded a two-day State Visit to South Africa by signing six agreements aimed at deepening economic, diplomatic, and strategic ties, emphasizing the need for a united Africa on the global stage.

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top2d ago

PS Oluga calls for innovation driven health solutions

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has urged Kenyan institutions of higher learning to champion local health product manufacturing by translating research into practical solutions.

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top2d ago

Murkomen: Kenya’s major cities to get their own metro police units

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced plans to establish metro police units in major cities across the country, mirroring a model to be first implemented in Nairobi.

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top1d ago

PS Ng’eno rallies support for Mau Forest restoration amidst climate crisis

Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Dr Eng Festus Ng’eno is rallying support for the restoration of the Mau Forest Complex, highlighting significant community-led conservation achievements.

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top1d ago

Kenya eager for partnerships that will create jobs, transfer skills-Mudavadi

Kenya is actively seeking transformative partnerships with South Korean companies, focusing on job creation and skills transfer, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

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top2d ago

Ruto begins South Africa State Visit

President William Ruto has commenced a two-day State Visit to South Africa, aiming to deepen the existing strategic partnership between the two nations.

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top2d ago

Murkomen in United States for NYPD security benchmarking tour

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, is in the United States on a security benchmarking tour with the New York Police Department (NYPD).

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top2d ago

Health Ministry dismisses reports of Ebola case in Kenya

The Kenyan Ministry of Health has officially debunked claims of a suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case originating from AAR Hospital in Kiambu County.

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top2d ago

Utumishi girls school fire: Nine students remanded for 21 days

Nine students from Utumishi Girls’ Senior School have been remanded for 21 days following a dormitory fire that tragically killed 16 of their schoolmates.

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top2d ago

Mudavadi calls for global south unity as Kenya positions itself as a strategic player

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for renewed multilateralism and stronger Global South solidarity, positioning Kenya as a strategic player amidst a fragmented world order.

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top2d ago

DPP secures conviction of three terrorists in Kamiti Prison escape

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced the conviction of three terrorists, Musharaf Abdala, Mohamed Ali Abikar, and Joseph Juma Odhiambo, who escaped from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison.

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top3d ago

Duale to face MPs over proposed Ebola facility in Laikipia

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will face Kenya's National Assembly Departmental Health Committee to address concerns surrounding a proposed quarantine facility for US citizens exposed to Ebola in Laikipia.

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top3d ago

Heavy security as 9 students arraigned over Utumishi Fire

Nine students have been arraigned in court following a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The fire, which occurred on May 28, 2026, resulted in the deaths of 16 students.

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top3d ago

Ruto pledges more resources for Northern Kenya as three-day tour ends

President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Northern Kenya by pledging increased resources and attention to the region, aiming to correct historical marginalization and unlock its untapped potential.

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top4d ago

Eight students to take plea over deadly Utumishi girls dormitory fire

Eight students are set to enter pleas in relation to the May 28, 2026, dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, which claimed the lives of 16 students.

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top3d ago

Court orders disclosure of Kenya–US Ebola facility deal

The High Court has ordered the Kenyan government to publicly disclose all details regarding the proposed Kenya–US Ebola quarantine facility within seven days. The court also issued conservatory orders temporarily halting the establishment and operation of the facility.

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top4d ago

President Ruto defends Laikipia Ebola quarantine centre

President William Ruto has defended the establishment of an Ebola quarantine center at the Laikipia Air Base, drawing parallels to COVID-19 response measures.

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top4d ago

Highest honour of 100 camels given to “Sultan” Ruto by Wajir county

President William Ruto was honored with 100 camels by elders in Wajir County, the first time the region hosted the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations.

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top4d ago

Wajir set for new University as Ruto says Kenya’s future lies in classrooms

President William Ruto has announced plans to establish a new university in Wajir County, emphasizing education's crucial role in national development and pledging to integrate alternative learning pathways.

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top4d ago

Ruto reaffirms commitment to equal development across all regions

President William Ruto reaffirmed his administration's dedication to achieving equitable development across all Kenyan regions, emphasizing a deliberate shift from past exclusion and neglect.

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top5d ago

How Bungoma County is bridging donor funding gap to sustain NTD interventions

Faced with dwindling donor funding, Bungoma County is stepping up its efforts to sustain interventions against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and achieve elimination targets. The county government has increased budgetary allocations to ensure critical programs remain uninterrupted.

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top5d ago

Live: Madaraka Day Celebrations

Kenyans are converging in Wajir County to mark the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, a significant event as it's the first time a North Eastern county is hosting the national commemoration.

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top4d ago

Only legitimate Kenyans will get IDs, Ruto clarifies

President William Ruto has clarified that national identity cards will only be issued to legitimate Kenyan citizens, emphasizing that reforms aim to end discrimination rather than abolish vetting.

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top5d ago

How Bungoma County is bridging donor funding gap to sustain NTDs interventions

Bungoma County is proactively addressing the challenge of dwindling donor funding for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by increasing its own budgetary allocations and integrating interventions into the broader healthcare system.

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top5d ago

Government commits Ksh4B for developing Wajir County

The Kenyan National Government is investing Ksh 4 billion in Wajir County as it prepares to host the nation's 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations.

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