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Kenya Launches Nationwide Asbestos Removal Program to Combat Cancer Risk

The Kenyan government has approved a nationwide initiative to eliminate asbestos from all public and private facilities in a move aimed at significantly reducing the public's exposure to the known carcinogen. The deci…

Mar 11, 2025

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Cabinet Elevates Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital to National Status

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has been designated a National Teaching and Referral Hospital and established as a state corporation following a Cabinet decision on March 11. This move i…

Mar 11, 2025

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British Man's Epic 8800KM Rowing Challenge from Australia to Mombasa to Fund Dementia Support

Bill Taylor, a former firefighter from Selsey, West Sussex, is preparing to row 5,500 miles across the Indian Ocean, aiming to raise £500,000 for early-onset dementia research and mental health support for veterans. S…

Mar 11, 2025

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Dutch MPs Challenge Controversial King's Visit to Kenya

The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander's planned state visit to Kenya later this month is facing scrutiny from Dutch lawmakers who have voiced concerns about the safety and appropriateness of the trip given the countr…

Mar 11, 2025

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Odinga Criticizes Ruto Over SHA and High Taxation

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has sharply criticized President William Ruto's administration for its handling of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the imposition of high taxes, including the Housing Levy. Spe…

Mar 11, 2025

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Death of TikTok Moderator in Kenya Prompts Official Investigation Into Outsourcing Practices

The death of Ladi Anzaki Olubumni, a Nigerian national and content moderator for TikTok, has ignited outrage among gig workers in Kenya, raising serious concerns about labour practices within the outsourcing industry…

Mar 11, 2025

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President Ruto Allocates Sh1 Billion to Build More Classes in Nairobi

President William Ruto has announced a Sh1 billion allocation to Nairobi County dedicated to constructing additional classrooms, supplementing the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). The announ…

Mar 11, 2025

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NACADA Reports Surge in Drug Abuse in Airbnbs

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) is sounding the alarm over the increasing use of short-term rental accommodations, such as Airbnbs, as hubs for illicit drug activity. Th…

Mar 10, 2025

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Kisii and Kuria Leaders Forge Political Alliance Ahead of 2027 Elections

Leaders from the Abagusii and Kuria communities convened on Monday to solidify a new political alliance aimed at fostering regional unity and cooperation in advance of the 2027 elections. The meeting, which took place…

Mar 10, 2025

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MP Salasya and Former Sports CS Echesa Clash Publicly at Shianda Market

A public confrontation occurred on Sunday at Shianda market between Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya and former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rachid Echesa. The incident unfolded as Echesa addressed Shianda m…

Mar 10, 2025

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Gachagua Blames Government Interference for Delayed Party Launch

former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has postponed the launch of his political party, citing potential government interference as a key factor. Speaking at a church event in Kitengela on Sunday, Gachagua alleged t…

Mar 10, 2025

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Speaker Wetangula Reveals His Key Role as Initiator of Raila-Ruto Political Agreement

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has endorsed the recently formalized Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as a crucial adva…

Mar 10, 2025

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President Ruto Launches Week-Long Development Tour of Nairobi

President William Ruto commenced a week-long development tour of Nairobi County on Monday, his first major engagement of its kind since assuming office in 2022. The tour, which follows closely on the heels of a recent…

Mar 10, 2025

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Man Arrested for Operating Fraudulent Police Station in Uasin Gishu

An unauthorized police patrol base has been discovered in Cherus Centre, Kesses Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, prompting an investigation by the National Police Service (NPS). The discovery was made by local official…

Mar 10, 2025

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Bishop Mwai Calls for Release of Detained Protesters Following Planned 'Occupy Jesus Winner' Demonstration

Bishop Edward Mwai of Jesus Winner Ministry Church has publicly forgiven a group of protestors who planned to disrupt services this weekend, following controversy over a substantial donation from President William Rut…

Mar 9, 2025

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Odinga-Ruto MoU Fractures Azimio Coalition as Kioni Alleges Betrayal

A political schism has erupted within the Azimio la Umoja coalition after Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto formalized a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to pursue collab…

Mar 9, 2025

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Kenya Meteorological Department Warns of Imminent Heavy Rains, Flooding Risk

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a cautionary alert for heavy rainfall expected to begin on Sunday, March 9th, across several regions of the country. Residents are urged to exercise caution as the downpo…

Mar 9, 2025

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Missing Wajir MCA Yussuf Hussein Found Alive After 6 Months

The whereabouts of Yussuf Hussein Ahmed, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Dela Ward in Wajir County, have finally been resolved. This is after he resurfaced in Nairobi and reunited with his family on Saturday n…

Mar 9, 2025

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20-Year-Old Trainee Pilot Dies in Aircraft Crash Near Ikanga Airstrip in Voi

A trainee pilot from the Kenya School of Flying died Saturday when their light aircraft crashed near Ikanga Airstrip in Voi, Taita Taveta County. The pilot, identified as a 20-year-old student and the sole occupant of…

Mar 9, 2025

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Trans-Nzoia County Government Put Funeral Disruptors on Notice Ahead of Chebukati's Burial

Security has been heightened in Trans Nzoia County to prevent potential disruptions in advance of the burial of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati. County Commis…

Mar 7, 2025