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Government Bars Hustler Fund Defaulters from Accessing Bank and Sacco Loans
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Government Bars Hustler Fund Defaulters from Accessing Bank and Sacco Loans

The government has announced that individuals who default on Hustler Fund loans will be blocked from borrowing from banks, Saccos, and other financial institutions.Speaking during the Kenya Public-Private Sector MSMEs…

Sep 11, 2025
Senior Advocate Kyalo Mbobu Shot Dead in Targeted Attack
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Senior Advocate Kyalo Mbobu Shot Dead in Targeted Attack

Senior advocate Kyalo Mbobu was shot and killed on Tuesday evening along Magadi Road in Nairobi in what police believe was a targeted attack.The 72-year-old lawyer was ambushed near Galleria Mall shortly after 6:30 pm…

Sep 11, 2025
Eldama Ravine Pastor Opens Garage Church to Welcome Addicts and Outcasts
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Eldama Ravine Pastor Opens Garage Church to Welcome Addicts and Outcasts

A pastor in Poror village, Eldama Ravine, has converted his garage into a place of worship for individuals often excluded from mainstream churches, including those struggling with addiction, poverty, and social stigma…

Sep 10, 2025
Ruto Backs Nile Power Deal, Pledges to Mediate Dispute
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Ruto Backs Nile Power Deal, Pledges to Mediate Dispute

Kenya has backed Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam following its official launch, with President William Ruto urging continued dialogue among Nile Basin countries to address regional concerns.The Grand Ethiopian Renais…

Sep 10, 2025
Kenyans Warned to Brace for Increasing Food Shortages in Coming Months
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Kenyans Warned to Brace for Increasing Food Shortages in Coming Months

Over two million people in Kenya are expected to face acute food insecurity between October and December 2025, as poor rainfall, reduced international aid, and widespread food losses strain national food systems.Accor…

Sep 10, 2025
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Gachagua’s High-Stakes Gamble for the Presidency in 2027
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Gachagua’s High-Stakes Gamble for the Presidency in 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his candidacy for the 2027 General Election, positioning himself as a direct opponent to President William Ruto.Now seeking to lead that coalition, he argues that…

Sep 10, 2025
Countdown to 2027: Can Ruto Regain Public Confidence?
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Countdown to 2027: Can Ruto Regain Public Confidence?

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…

Sep 10, 2025
Kenya Launches Astro-Tourism Programme with Planetarium in Samburu
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Kenya Launches Astro-Tourism Programme with Planetarium in Samburu

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 Ca…

Sep 9, 2025
Mombasa Officials Seize Sh100 Million in Counterfeit Cooking Oil
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Mombasa Officials Seize Sh100 Million in Counterfeit Cooking Oil

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-Counterfe…

Sep 9, 2025
Why Muslims Observe Salat al-Khusuf During a Lunar Eclipse
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Why Muslims Observe Salat al-Khusuf During a Lunar Eclipse

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…

Sep 9, 2025
President Ruto to Host Over 3,000 Teachers at State House
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President Ruto to Host Over 3,000 Teachers at State House

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…

Sep 9, 2025
Pakistani Suspect Nearly Lynched Over Alleged Job Scam in Nakuru
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Pakistani Suspect Nearly Lynched Over Alleged Job Scam in Nakuru

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 co…

Sep 8, 2025
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St. George’s Girls Closed Indefinitely After Student Protest Over Alleged Assault
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St. George’s Girls Closed Indefinitely After Student Protest Over Alleged Assault

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 report…

Sep 8, 2025
Uhuru Contemplates Passing Jubilee Leadership to Matiang’i
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Uhuru Contemplates Passing Jubilee Leadership to Matiang’i

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 leadersh…

Sep 8, 2025
Son Bypasses Customs, Holds Private Burial of Mother
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Son Bypasses Customs, Holds Private Burial of Mother

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 ceremon…

Sep 8, 2025
98% of Public Schools in Kenya Submit Data in Drive to Prevent Capitation Fraud
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98% of Public Schools in Kenya Submit Data in Drive to Prevent Capitation Fraud

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 i…

Sep 8, 2025
The Quiet Life of a Suspected Cult Priestess in Kilifi
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The Quiet Life of a Suspected Cult Priestess in Kilifi

A woman believed to have played a key role in a suspected cult linked to starvation deaths in Kilifi County is under investigation as police expand their probe into the Kwa Bi Nzaro case.Sharlyne Anindo Temba, 30, fro…

Sep 8, 2025
Former Cabinet Minister Dalmas Otieno Dies at 80
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Former Cabinet Minister Dalmas Otieno Dies at 80

Dalmas Anyango Otieno, former Cabinet minister and long-serving Rongo MP, has died at the age of 80.Born in 1945 in West Kamagambo, South Nyanza, Dalmas built a career that spanned public service, private enterprise…

Sep 8, 2025
Gachagua Vows Transparent, Merit-Based Nominations Ahead of 2027 Elections
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Gachagua Vows Transparent, Merit-Based Nominations Ahead of 2027 Elections

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has pledged a transparent and merit-based nomination process for the 2027 elections, following protests over a recent leadership change in Meru County.Add…

Sep 7, 2025
How Mackenzie Used Phones to Spread Doomsday Teachings
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How Mackenzie Used Phones to Spread Doomsday Teachings

A digital forensics expert has told a Mombasa court that thousands of WhatsApp messages recovered from mobile phones show how preacher Paul Mackenzie used apocalyptic messaging to influence his followers and direct th…

Sep 7, 2025
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