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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 the phenomenon. Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo addressed…
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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 the drug as unregistered and substandard. The Board's announcement raises serious…
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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 the Kazi Majuu program is fundamentally a labour mobility initiative and not a…
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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. KTB CEO June Chepkemei, in her pre-conference remarks, emphasized the importance…
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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, announced without public review, is aimed at alleviating the mounting pressure from…
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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 carrying the tourists and a trailer. In addition to the fatalities, two other…
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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 arrived in September and October, was found to contain dangerously high…
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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 raised questions about future political alliances, even as key figures from Uhuru’…
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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. The UK’s International Corruption Unit (ICU) alleges that Pattni has employed…
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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 December 9 reveals that approximately 39.4 million Kenyans faced uncertainty…