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Former Lugari MP Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo was honoured at a memorial service where emotional tributes highlighted his influence as a political figure and family man. Jirongo died on 13 December at the age of 64 after a road accident involving his private vehicle and a passenger bus on the…
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The Ministry of Education has published the final results for the Grade 10 Senior School placement review, following an overwhelming number of review requests. The original placement exercise, held from 14 to 19 December, allocated learners to their Senior School pathways. After an appeals window…
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A resident of Luoka village in Ugunja, Siaya County, has appealed to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) for action after a python attacked and killed one of his dogs. The dog’s owner, Charles Otieno, said the incident occurred while he was carrying out household chores at his home. He was alerted by…
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Kisumu County faces a diplomatic and financial crisis following the death of Dr George Rae, a senior adviser to Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, who died in South Korea on 26 December after a prolonged hospitalisation.  His body remains in a Seoul morgue as officials struggle to cover an outstanding…
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Former Shinyalu Member of Parliament Daniel Liula Khamasi has died at the age of 79. Governor Fernandes Barasa confirmed the death on Tuesday, describing Khamasi as a principled leader who dedicated his career to serving the people of Shinyalu and Kakamega County. In his message of condolence,…
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Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has warned against the misuse of antibiotics during the festive season, urging Kenyans to avoid self-medicating with over-the-counter drugs. Muthoni expressed concern over the growing tendency for people to seek quick treatments for common illnesses…
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Persistent rainfall is forecast to continue across much of Kenya until Tuesday, 30 December, with authorities warning of an increased risk of flooding in several regions. The Kenya Meteorological Department said wet conditions would persist from Monday morning into Tuesday, affecting both inland…
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The FBI has deployed additional agents and resources to Minnesota as part of an expanded investigation into large-scale fraud involving federal programs, with money flows traced to overseas destinations including Kenya. On Sunday evening, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau was intensifying its…
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President William Ruto has raised the prospect of a political alliance with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as he positions himself for re-election in 2027. Speaking in Homa Bay during the Genowa Governor’s Cup, Ruto told supporters that his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the wider Kenya…
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Police arrested four suspects and seized suspected bhang during a weekend operation in Makina, Kibra Sub-County, as part of an intensified crackdown on illicit drugs and illegal alcohol. The National Police Service said officers recovered three bales believed to contain bhang and impounded a…