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Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has warned that manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of counterfeit or unregistered health products will face severe penalties, as authorities tighten regulation ahead of the festive season. In a statement issued on Friday, Acting Chief Executive Ahmed…
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President William Ruto has confirmed that Talanta Stadium, currently under construction, will be renamed the Raila Odinga International Stadium once completed, in recognition of the late former prime minister’s legacy. The announcement comes after public calls, notably from Nairobi Governor Johnson…
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Eight members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) are in custody in Mombasa, facing investigation over their alleged involvement in the diversion of methamphetamine from a major drug haul in the Indian Ocean.  The soldiers, all from the Kenya Navy, are suspected of links to 24 kilogrammes of…
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Oketch Salah, once a largely unknown figure in Migori, has rapidly ascended to a prominent role in Kenya’s political landscape, positioning himself as a key player in the wake of Raila Odinga’s declining health and subsequent death.  His rise, marked by close associations with high-profile…
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Pressure is mounting on the Kenyan government to rename the under-construction Talanta Stadium in Nairobi after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The debate gained momentum during Kenya’s 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations, when Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja publicly urged President William…
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President William Ruto joined thousands of Kenyans in dance during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium, blending official ceremony with vibrant entertainment.  The event highlighted the government’s focus on tourism, wildlife, and the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences,…
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing a legal challenge following the death of nominated Member of Parliament Joseph Denar, who passed away on 6 December after a road accident in Nairobi. Denar, 56, had been nominated by the Amani National Congress (ANC), which…
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Former co-preacher George Mwaura Kiburu has testified in the Mombasa High Court, revealing new details about the controversial teachings of Paul Mackenzie, whose doctrine is linked to the deaths of 191 people in the Shakahola forest massacre. Mwaura, who worked with Mackenzie between 2018 and 2020…
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The 2025 Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) results reveal a significant gender performance gap, with female learners outperforming their male counterparts in most subjects, particularly Kiswahili, CRE, and Social Studies. This trend highlights the increasing academic success of…
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The High Court has blocked the implementation of a health cooperation agreement between Kenya and the United States, citing concerns over the protection of citizens’ medical data.  The suspension follows a petition by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek), which argues the deal could lead…