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NCIC summons Didmus Barasa over ‘dismiss Kikuyu job seekers’ remarks
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Murkomen warns new reservists over firearm misuse The CS warned that reservists who misuse their guns for personal gain will face prosecution.
The CS warned that reservists who misuse their guns for personal gain will face prosecution.
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University Statistics Report 2025 shows that Kenyan nationals accounted for 98.39 per cent of students.
IPOA probing Dennis Osiemo's death at Narumoru Police Station
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Top 10 counties in factory modernisation grants Tharaka Nithi received Sh35 million, while Kirinyaga County received Sh28.7 million.
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Nosike Nwigene: From flunking medicine to shaping Africa’s AI policy
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Kenyan National arrested by U.S ICE after Tennessee truck crash
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Man handed life sentence for defiling a six-year-old girl in Kakamega
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Guterres: Africa’s missing UN Council seat is unjust The UN chief said the Security Council must be reformed to reflect the realities of the 21st century.
The UN chief said the Security Council must be reformed to reflect the realities of the 21st century.
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Court intervenes as 300 Gatoto pupils face exam crisis Justice Mutai demands solution for pupils caught in ownership feud
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Police pursue gang after man leaving bank was robbed in Kahawa Sukari
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‘Jail my son’: Marsabit father’s plea upheld by High Court The father told authorities he feared for his safety after repeated attempts to reform his son failed.
The father told authorities he feared for his safety after repeated attempts to reform his son failed.
Bachuma centre to unlock Sh30bn livestock exports Facility targets export markets and wider livestock trade
Facility targets export markets and wider livestock trade
Benni McCarthy: Why I can't stay in Kenya Harambee Stars head coach says he always leaves the country after national team camp closes
Harambee Stars head coach says he always leaves the country after national team camp closes
Petitioner seeks orders to have IEBC operational protocols revealed ahead of 2027 polls
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As treatment cost bites, sickle cell survivors demand better care, jobs
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Why African startups can be profitable and still look too risky to finance
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Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.
Presidential aspirant Owalo reveals root cause of FKF Premier League gridlock
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Ruto unveils $600m clean cooking investment opportunity, Nairobi to host 2027 Africa summit
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Police pursue gang after man leaving bank was robbed at Kamakis
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NCIC Summons Turkana South MP John Ariko over hate speech
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What general anaesthetic reveals about our brains General anaesthesia was introduced in 1846, but how it puts us to sleep is still not entirely clear.
General anaesthesia was introduced in 1846, but how it puts us to sleep is still not entirely clear.
Sakaja waives approval for minor repairs as Nairobi prepares for El Niño rains
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Mosiria adopts new strategy to enforce footbridge use Mosiria turned to megaphone warnings as crackdown on illegal pedestrian crossings intensifies.
Mosiria turned to megaphone warnings as crackdown on illegal pedestrian crossings intensifies.
IPOA calls for stronger strategies as attacks on police officers rise
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Safari Rally roars through Naivasha
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Residents, motorists navigate through flood waters
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Africa Forward Summit
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Mbadi reads 2026-27 budget
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From vigils to teargas and arrests, a look at Gen Z's second anniversary
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10 hearts, one mission: Global specialists join KNH for heart surgeries
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New law to require banks and payment providers to share customer data
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National Karting Championship lays a solid foundation for future racers
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Relief for schools as government releases Sh18.5b capitation
Government releases Sh18.5b capitation, primary education to get Sh1.4b, Junior Schools Sh6.1b and Senior Schools Sh10.9b, Education CS Ogamba says.
Gachagua to Duale: You don't own pastoralists
DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of allegedly doing nothing for pastoralist communities in the country.
Ruto hands Sh2.6bn to Mau Forest evictees
Each beneficiary received Sh200,000 through M-Pesa to help them resettle.
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IEBC rejected claims that politicians had purchased a house for its chairperson to influence him.
Ruto allies hit back at Gachagua over IEBC tender concerns
President William Rutos allies have criticised former DP Rigathi Gachagua and the Opposition over their concerns about the IEBCs IEMS tender.
Trumpets of reforms blow louder as Kenya marks 16 years under 2010 Constitution
Kenyas constitutional journey 16 years after the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, is being debated over whether its promises have been fully implemented.
IG Kanja orders probe into abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor
Kanja promised a transparent investigation, stressing that no one was above the law.
Ruto assures Kajiado residents of full control of Amboseli National Park
President William Ruto has assured Kajiado residents that they will soon have full control of the management of Amboseli National Park, following his decision to...
Murkomen reaffirms IG Kanja's command of National Police Service
Murkomen dismissed criticism directed at the office of the Inspector General, describing some of its proponents as tribalists and propagandists.
Sifuna condemns abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor
Sifuna accused President Rutos administration of undermining constitutional freedoms and creating an atmosphere of fear
Ruto: Kenya to end raw mineral exports
President William Ruto says Kenya will no longer allow its mineral wealth to leave the country in raw form.
Centum taps insider as Mworia exits after nearly two decades
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Sifuna hits back at Ruto over opposition agenda
Sifuna said the oppositions immediate plan was to restore meritocracy in government and remove Ruto from power.
Mama Tutam acquitted of Sh25m fraud, says Nigerian tycoon cost her marriage
A Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant has confessed the frustrations and embarrassment and troubles that befell her after befriending a Nigerian businessman.
Ndindi Nyoro tells Ruto to keep off Tata Chemicals
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ODM vows not to interfere with Linda Mwananchi rally in Nairobi
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has said it will not disrupt the planned Linda Mwananchi rally scheduled for Sunday at Jacaranda Grounds.
Police to restrict access to CBD during Linda Mwananchi Nairobi rally
Nairobi CBD will be out of bounds tomorrow ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda grounds, Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud says.
One dead, vehicles torched as violence rocks Kindiki's UDA event
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For nearly a year, Ms Aluoch's life revolved around hospital corridors, medical tests, blood transfusions and the fragile hope that her firstborn son would one day get better.
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Muthaiga Golf Club restores access after KFS standoff
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Five killed as bandits ambush police search team in Isiolo
Five people, including two police officers killed by bandits at the troubled grazing field of Gotu in Isiolo County on Wednesday.
Ruto faults Uhuru for undermining his government
President William Ruto has renewed his public criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his predecessor of undermining the government.
Inside Parliament's probe into secondary school fees and capitation
MPs questioned disparities between capitation disbursements and the actual number of students in schools, which principals said had contributed to underfunding.
Ruto leaves for New York ahead of UN General Assembly
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Ndindi Nyoro, Kinangop MP clash over alleged threatening message
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