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Kenya Loses 6 Million Eucalyptus Trees in Six Months
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Kenya Loses 6 Million Eucalyptus Trees in Six Months

The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (Kefri) has raised alarms regarding a significant depletion of the nation’s eucalyptus forests, alerting the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry an…

Dec 12, 2024
Sonko to Appeal Court's Reversal of Sh357 Million Corruption Case Acquittal
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Sonko to Appeal Court's Reversal of Sh357 Million Corruption Case Acquittal

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has announced plans to appeal a recent court ruling that overturned his previous acquittal in a Sh357 million corruption case. This decision, made by Justice Nixon Sifuna on Wednesda…

Dec 12, 2024
Kenya's PPB Recalls Defective Sure Condom Batch Over Quality Concerns
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Kenya's PPB Recalls Defective Sure Condom Batch Over Quality Concerns

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya has urgently recalled a specific batch of Sure lubricated condoms following serious quality concerns. The recall pertains to Batch Number 2405055, which failed crucial int…

Dec 12, 2024
No Arrest Planned for Ruto Silhouette Creator, Says PS Omollo
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No Arrest Planned for Ruto Silhouette Creator, Says PS Omollo

In recent weeks, a trend featuring silhouettes resembling President William Ruto has surged across Kenyan social media. The trend now raised questions about the government’s response and the fate of the artist behind…

Dec 12, 2024
Kenya Regulators Ban Floracil 1000 and Quarantines Mefnac Suspension Over Safety Concerns
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Kenya Regulators Ban Floracil 1000 and Quarantines Mefnac Suspension Over Safety Concerns

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya has implemented an immediate ban on the distribution and usage of Floracil 1000 (Fluorouracil 1000mg/2ml injection), following a recent post-market surveillance that identified…

Dec 11, 2024
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Kindiki Clarifies Kazi Majuu as Labour Mobility, Not Migration
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Kindiki Clarifies Kazi Majuu as Labour Mobility, Not Migration

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki today launched the Global Labour Market Strategy and the National Strategy on Skills for Labour Mobility at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The DP emphasizes that…

Dec 11, 2024
Kenya Aims to Boost Visitor Numbers with US Tourism Campaign
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Kenya Aims to Boost Visitor Numbers with US Tourism Campaign

As the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) Annual Conference unfolds in Florida, the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is making a concerted effort to position Kenya as a premier destination for American tourists…

Dec 11, 2024
Safaricom Consortium Engages Savannah Informatics to Resolve SHA System Issues
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Safaricom Consortium Engages Savannah Informatics to Resolve SHA System Issues

Safaricom, along with its consortium partners, has enlisted Savannah Informatics to address critical failures associated with the Social Health Authority (SHA) system claims portal. This strategic partnership, announc…

Dec 11, 2024
Tragic Accident on Mombasa Highway Claims Lives of Dutch Tourists
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Tragic Accident on Mombasa Highway Claims Lives of Dutch Tourists

On Wednesday morning, a devastating collision occurred on the Mombasa highway, resulting in the deaths of two Dutch tourists. The accident took place around 7 AM in the Mariakani Maji Ya Chumvi area, involving a van c…

Dec 11, 2024
2 Million Kgs of Hazardous Rice Infiltrate Nairobi Market, Regulatory Gaps Exposed
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2 Million Kgs of Hazardous Rice Infiltrate Nairobi Market, Regulatory Gaps Exposed

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has flagged a substantial consignment of rice, importing from Pakistan, as unfit for human consumption due to hazardous aflatoxin levels. The 2-million-kilogram shipment, which arr…

Dec 11, 2024
Jeremiah Kioni Refutes Uhuru-Ruto Alliance
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Jeremiah Kioni Refutes Uhuru-Ruto Alliance

President William Ruto's surprise visit to former President Uhuru Kenyatta on December 9, 2024, has ignited widespread speculation regarding a potential political 'handshake' between the two leaders. This meeting has…

Dec 11, 2024
UK Sanctions Kamlesh Pattni for Alleged Gold Smuggling and Corruption
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UK Sanctions Kamlesh Pattni for Alleged Gold Smuggling and Corruption

The United Kingdom has imposed financial sanctions on Kamlesh Pattni, a British-Kenyan businessman associated with a series of high-profile scandals. This move marks a decisive action against international corruption…

Dec 10, 2024
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Kenya Ranks Eighth Globally in Food Insecurity, FAO Report Reveals
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Kenya Ranks Eighth Globally in Food Insecurity, FAO Report Reveals

Recent data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations reveals that Kenya is positioned as one of the top ten nations grappling with food insecurity from 2021 to 2023. A report published on…

Dec 10, 2024
Raila Intensifies AU Chair Campaign Across North African Capitals
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Raila Intensifies AU Chair Campaign Across North African Capitals

Raila Odinga recently held discussions with Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Foreign Affairs Minister, in Rabat, centring on his vision for the continent. The talks focused on Odinga's commitment to initiatives aimed at enha…

Dec 10, 2024
President Ruto Visits Uhuru Kenyatta in Gatundu, Discusses IEBC Challenges
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President Ruto Visits Uhuru Kenyatta in Gatundu, Discusses IEBC Challenges

President William Ruto met with former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu home on December 9, marking their second meeting within the month. Their first encounter took place in Embu during the consecration of Bis…

Dec 9, 2024
Deadly Stigma Surrounding Dementia in Kenyan Communities
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Deadly Stigma Surrounding Dementia in Kenyan Communities

A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease by researchers from Aga Khan University has revealed alarming consequences for elderly individuals exhibiting signs of dementia in Kilifi, Kenya. The find…

Dec 9, 2024
December 13 Debate: Odinga's Chance to Sway African Union Leadership Race
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December 13 Debate: Odinga's Chance to Sway African Union Leadership Race

Veteran politician Raila Odinga is poised to make a significant career advancement as he campaigns for the African Union (AU) chairmanship. Should he secure this position, Odinga will assume office in February at the…

Dec 9, 2024
How Mulot SIM Swapping Fraud Lures Students into Cybercrime
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How Mulot SIM Swapping Fraud Lures Students into Cybercrime

In the past 15 years, Mulot town, situated between Bomet and Narok counties, has emerged as a controversial centre for mobile phone SIM swapping fraud, evolving from isolated incidents into a sophisticated multimillio…

Dec 9, 2024
Uhuru Present as Kalonzo's Daughter Weds
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Uhuru Present as Kalonzo's Daughter Weds

In a notable ceremony held in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Damarie Saada Kalonzo, the daughter of Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, wed Martin Nyaga on Saturday. The event was attended by various prominent political figures…

Dec 8, 2024
400 Kenyan Police Officers Resign from Haiti Mission Amid Salary Payment Delays
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400 Kenyan Police Officers Resign from Haiti Mission Amid Salary Payment Delays

A wave of resignations has struck the Kenyan contingent serving in the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, as twenty officers out of 400 have tendered their resignations due to…

Dec 7, 2024
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