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President William Ruto’s economic reform agenda is under increasing pressure as rising living costs and new tax proposals continue to draw widespread opposition across Kenya. With two years left in his first term, Ruto faces growing criticism over the implementation of his campaign pledges. Elected…
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Kenya has launched a new astro-tourism programme in Samburu National Reserve, marked by the opening of a planetarium and a public lunar eclipse viewing event. The launch event, held at Sopa Lodge, was led by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and featured the inauguration of a purpose-built…
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Authorities in Mombasa have seized counterfeit cooking oil and related assets worth over Sh100 million in a raid targeting an illegal repackaging operation in the Shimanzi area. The operation, led by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) in coordination with regional security agencies, uncovered a…
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A total lunar eclipse was visible across much of Kenya on Sunday night, drawing large crowds to public spaces as the moon took on a deep reddish hue. Thousands gathered on rooftops, beaches, and open grounds to witness the rare celestial event, commonly known as a "blood moon." The spectacle…
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President William Ruto will on Friday host over 3,000 education stakeholders at State House Nairobi in a high-level consultative meeting with union leaders, school heads, and senior government officials. Officials from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), the Kenya Union of Post-Primary…
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A Pakistani national accused of fraud was rescued by police from a mob in Nakuru County and taken into custody.   According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspect, identified as Shabbir, was confronted by residents who accused him of financial deception before police…
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St. George’s Girls Secondary School in Nairobi was closed indefinitely on Monday after students staged an overnight protest following an alleged assault involving a teacher and a Form Three student. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:30pm on Sunday, when a student suffered a jaw injury…
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i is expected to be endorsed as the new leader of the Jubilee Party at a National Delegates Conference (NDC) set for 26 September, as the party prepares for a leadership transition and potential presidential bid in 2027. The planned handover from…
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A burial in Chuth Ber village, Kisumu West, proceeded without the knowledge or involvement of family members and community leaders after a man removed his late mother’s body from the mortuary and conducted the ceremony on his own. Mama Margaret Adongo, 63, was laid to rest on Saturday at the…
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The Ministry of Education is nearing completion of a nationwide audit to verify school and learner records, with 98 percent of institutions having submitted updated enrolment data. The verification exercise, launched in response to findings by the Auditor-General, aims to eliminate fictitious…