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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 01.06.2026.
It displays 128 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
01.06.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Nanyuki Ebola Protests
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The day's editorial focus shifted decisively to the Ebola quarantine facility dispute in Laikipia. Morning reports of a large aircraft landing in Nanyuki revived the controversy, and by midday protests erupted at the airbase, with residents clashing with KDF soldiers. Multiple outlets covered the demonstrations, while Taifaleo warned of tourism impacts. The Utumishi Girls fire aftermath continued, with seven students to face court, but the Ebola protests dominated. President Ruto's Madaraka Day apology to Northern Kenya and stadium renaming in Wajir received sustained coverage, but the Nanyuki unrest was the primary editorial priority, marking an escalation from previous days' legal and political debates.
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Dua Lipa, 30, wore a white hat and dress designed by the Schiaparelli studio for the wedding, reports said. Turner, 36, donned a dark blue suit.
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The body of the man fell into a garden in the town of Zundert, the birthplace of impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh, near the border with Belgium.
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SERIKALI ya Kenya inaendelea na mipango ya kuanzisha kituo cha kutenga na kutibu Ebola kwa...
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61 others were treated and discharged at a Gilgil hospital.
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Decision to bulldoze controversial project goes against widespread public backlash.
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Education PS Julius Bitok says all boarding schools will undergo safety inspections within 10 days as investigations into the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire that killed 16 students continue.
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06:48⇢The Giant Plane Over Nanyuki
⌨The Ebola facility controversy resurfaces as Standard Media reports a large aircraft landing in Nanyuki, while Taifaleo and Daily Nation accuse the government of ignoring court orders and public backlash. The Utumishi fire investigation continues with DCI identifying seven students (Tuko).
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VIONGOZI wa ODM jana walitangaza kuwa wataongoza eneo la Luo Nyanza kumuunga mkono Rais William...
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One hundred roses and a cake will be placed at the site, a symbol of Hollywood's golden age and a popular tourist hotspot.
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He was arrested after a police chase when he defied orders at a traffic stop along the Silibwet–Bomet road.
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As early as 6:00 am the stadium showed an early surge of attendance, with residents arriving in large numbers and filling key sections of the ground.
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SENETA wa Kakameg,a Boni Khalwale amemuidhinisha Katibu Mkuu wa ODM Edwin Sifuna kama kigogo wa...
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The directive comes amid heightened concerns over the safety of students in boarding schools following a series of fire…
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A suspected drug trafficker has been arrested in Bomet County after detectives recovered approximately 1,600 rolls of cannabis sativa, commonly known as bhang, during an intelligence-led operation. In a statement…
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CCTV footage has revealed the final moments before the deadly fire broke out at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School in Gilgil, Nakuru County....
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This will be the first time that the national fête has been hosted in northern Kenya since independence.
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SPIKA wa Bunge la Kitaifa, Moses Wetangúla amesema kuwa yupo tayari kuridhiana na mahasimu wake...
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President Ruto’s decision to host the national event in Wajir has been welcomed by leaders across the county as a symbolic gesture of inclusion and national cohesion.
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President William Ruto leads 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir, the first time the national event is being held in North Eastern Kenya.
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CCTV footage reveals how eight students set fire to Utumishi Girls' dormitory, resulting in 16 tragic deaths, as detectives identify the suspects involved.
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The entire vehicle turned into a fireball with all occupants trapped inside....
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09:26⇢Madaraka Day in Wajir
⌨Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir dominate coverage, with multiple outlets reporting President Ruto leading the first national fête in northern Kenya. The Utumishi Girls fire investigation continues with CCTV footage showing students starting the blaze. A fresh Mpox outbreak is confirmed by the Ministry of Health.
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The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump sought changes to a proposed ceasefire deal.
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RAIS William Ruto leo, Jumatatu, Juni 1, 2026 anaongoza taifa kuadhimisha miaka 63 ya Kenya...
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Former Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) David Osiany has shared a heartbreaking glimpse into his visit with Dennis Nyakeri and his wife, Pastor Rebecca Maina, who tragically lost their 15-year-old daughter,…
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WADAU wa utalii wanahofia sekta hiyo itaathirika vibaya endapo kituo kinachopendekezwa cha...
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Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo says the Government of Kenya invested more than KSh2 billion in infrastructure and public works projects in Wajir County…
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Tens of thousands of flag-waving fans took to the streets again to see the team parade from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport to the Champ-de-Mars plaza in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower...
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The British athlete's win in 1min 42.98sec, over half a second faster than Wanyonyi's 1:43.56, suggests he can aim for something special at the main event of the season, the new World Athletics Ultima...
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DAKIKA chache baada ya kuwasili Wajir Stadium ambako maadhimisho ya Madaraka Dei 2026 yamefanyika...
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PIKIPIKI nane zilizoibwa jana zilinaswa katika vituo vya mpakani vya Namanga na Loitoktok kuelekea...
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Wajir elders will present President William Ruto with 100 camels as a cultural tribute following historic Madaraka Day celebrations hosted in Wajir, with leaders...
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Ruto acknowledged that successive governments failed to provide equal development opportunities to Northern Kenya and said his administration was taking steps to address the historical injustices.
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Sabalenka saw off her Japanese opponent in straight sets in Indian Wells, before fighting back from a set down to win at the Madrid Open.
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President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to begin consultations on integrating Madrasa, Duksi and pastoral instruction into Kenya’s basic education system...
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President Ruto pledges that Northern Kenya residents will not be left behind.
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Ahmed Mohamed Khalif became the first Cabinet Minister from Wajir region to serve in the President Mwai Kibaki administration and died in a plane crash in January 2003.
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KIHISTORIA, kando na maadhimisho ya Madaraka Dei kila mwaka kuongozwa na Rais wa nchi, sherehe hiyo...
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11:51⇢Ruto's Northern Pledge
⌨Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir dominate coverage, with President Ruto leading the first national fête in northern Kenya, apologizing for marginalization, and announcing the naming of a stadium after Ahmed Khalif. The Ministry of Education issues new directives to boarding schools amid safety concerns following the Utumishi fire. A gigantic aircraft landing in Nanyuki revives debate on the Ebola facility.
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GAVANA wa Kisumu Profesa Anyang’ Nyongó jana alijitokeza hadharani na kujihusisha na mrengo wa...
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Residents are urging the authorities to upgrade the drainage system and clear blocked channels.
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President William Ruto has apologised to the people of northern Kenya for years of systemic exclusion, infrastructural neglect, and policy failures perpetrated by previous administrations. Speaking during the national Madaraka…
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He also helped Liverpool win the Champions League in 2019.
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President William Ruto has unveiled a Sh5 billion livestock investment company initiative targeting 350,000 pastoralists across 21 ASAL counties to boost value addition, markets,...
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The demonstrations saw locals march through parts of the town carrying placards and leaves, chanting anti government…
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Celebrations were blighted by clashes between youths and police in Paris and other cities, cars set on fire and shops looted.
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After failing to see significant improvement, the family was persuaded to seek help from a traditional healer.
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President Ruto and his Cabinet Secretaries unveil new and returning board members across multiple government bodies.
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President William Ruto has ordered that the newly constructed Wajir Stadium be renamed Ahmed Khalif Wajir Stadium in honour of the late former Cabinet Minister Ahmed Mohammed Khalif. The President…
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Hundreds of Nanyuki residents staged a peaceful protest against plans to establish an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase as legal and political opposition...
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Hundreds of residents and youth groups marched through the town's major streets on June 1, carrying placards and chanting slogans opposing the construction of the facility, citing fears over potential...
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The first leg will be played in South Africa between July 3–5, while the return leg will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, between July 10–12.
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13:37⇢Ruto's Northern Apology Echoes
⌨President Ruto's apology to Northern Kenya and Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir dominate coverage, with multiple outlets reporting on the emotional apology and stadium renaming. The Ebola quarantine facility protests in Laikipia also gain traction, with two sources covering the demonstrations.
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BEIJING, China
CHINA itatuma kundi la wataalamu wa kimatibabu nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya...
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Oburu said he would not hold onto leadership if it became a source of division.
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The parody "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) -- echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -- has won millions of online followers on social media sites since it...
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The plane is said to have been carrying tourists from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara.
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President William Ruto has pledged to end decades of discrimination and exclusion in Northern Kenya, announcing education, identity card, healthcare, and youth empowerment reforms...
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According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation, the incident occurred at around 2:00 PM when a resident of Parklands Court Limited returned home and noticed a suspicious black N...
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Public health advocates, youth organizations, healthcare professionals and civil society groups are calling on the government to tighten tobacco and nicotine regulations amid growing concerns over rising youth addiction and…
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City officials had hoped to illustrate public support with a positive result. With 98 percent of ballots counted, 55 percent of voters rejected the idea, compared with 45 percent in favour.
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According to a police incident report from Nkoilale Police Station in Narok West Sub County, the incident occurred at around 10:00 AM at the airstrip located approximately 60 kilometres west of the ba...
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Embakasi have recovered a stolen firearm and ammunition following a swift intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of a suspect in…
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President William Ruto celebrated Madaraka Day in Wajir, marking Northern Kenya's first hosting. He renamed the stadium in honour of late former CS Ahmed Khalif.
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The commission has issued new guidelines amid public concern and political claims regarding potential election…
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However, despite the encouraging progress, swimmers say inadequate facilities remain a major challenge.
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15:33⇢Ruto's Northern Promise
⌨President Ruto's Madaraka Day pledges to Northern Kenya remain the top editorial focus, with multiple outlets covering his apology, stadium renaming, and promises to end marginalization. The IEBC's new rules barring recounts and the light aircraft crash in Maasai Mara also receive attention, but Ruto's northern outreach dominates.
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President William Ruto has announced that the newly constructed Wajir Stadium will be named after the late Wajir West MP and former Labour Minister...
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Panic broke out at the Maasai Mara airstrip after a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft, registration 5Y-SOP, crash-landed at the facility....
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SENETA wa Nyandarua, John Methu alimchemkia Waziri wa Elimu Julius Ogamba na Waziri wa Usalama wa...
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Who was Meline Waithera? The tragic story behind the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory name, her tragic death in accident and connection to the school.
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Mungatana said the matter should be subjected to full parliamentary scrutiny, arguing that the Health Committees provide the most appropriate platform for accountability and public clarification on sensitive national issues.
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As the global community approaches World No Tobacco Day on 31 st May 2026, the theme Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction serves as a timely lens…
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WAJIR, Kenya, Jun 1-President William Ruto has issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for decades of State-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect...
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NDEGE ilianguka Jumatatu, Juni 1, 2026 katika Mbuga ya wanyama ya Olkiombo, Maasai Mara japo hakuna...
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As the world commemorates the World No Tobacco Day 2026, Kenya faces an urgent and growing public health crisis, with tobacco use contributing to approximately 12,000 deaths annually while thousands…
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MTAALAMU wa mawasiliano ya kidijitali, Dennis Itumbi ameibuka kuwa mmoja wa watu wenye ushawishi...
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Public health advocates and government officials have intensified calls for the urgent enactment of the Tobacco Control Amendment Bill 2024, exposing aggressive tactics by the tobacco industry to derail the…
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The UN Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting later Monday on Israel expanding its operations in Lebanon, and the European Union called on Israel to "stop its military escalation"....
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Kenya Railways is set to resume operations along the 77.8km Gilgil-Nyahururu Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) branch line as part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the country’s railway network and enhance…
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A 22-year-old man with a mental health condition has been rescued in Diani, Kwale County, after allegedly being held in chains for months by a traditional healer, who has since been arrested as police investigate claims of extortion and unlawful confinement.
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Hundreds of Nanyuki residents brought the town to a standstill as they protested a proposed Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, clashing with security officers amid rising concerns over public health risks and lack of consultation.
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WADAU wa utalii wanahofia sekta hiyo itaathirika vibaya endapo kituo kinachopendekezwa cha...
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18:01⇢Ebola Protests Erupt in Nanyuki
⌨The Ebola isolation facility controversy in Laikipia escalates as residents clash with police in Nanyuki, while Taifaleo warns of tourism impact. President Ruto's apology to Northern Kenya remains covered. Iran's threat to block Hormuz and Israel's strikes on Beirut add international dimension.
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Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died and more than 1,100 infected with the strain in the DRC and neighbouring Uganda, though the true spread of the virus is feared to be much wider...
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Today, standing before a beaming Mama Ida Odinga, Rachier pointed to the silverware and declared: "Mission accomplished. These are the two trophies Baba ordered. We are here to deliver."...
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Abiy, who has ruled the Horn of Africa nation of 130 million people since 2018, is criticised for growing authoritarianism, in contrast to his early years when he won the Nobel Peace Prize for mending...
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The plan goes against Linda Mwananchi faction's push against supporting Ruto’s re-election.
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The accident occurred at Kwa Mwega in Kibirigwi when a trailer transporting electricity poles collided with another vehicle as both headed towards Sagana from Karatina
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The high-tech defence vehicle was deployed to enhance security during the Madaraka Day celebrations that drew thousands…
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In a statement shared on his official X account following a meeting with leaders from Wajir, Mandera and Garissa counties at the Wajir State Lodge, the President said the government is implementing tr...
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HAKUNA kituo cha televisheni cha bila malipo nchini ambacho hadi sasa kimepata haki za kuonyesha...
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"Everyone in the team understands their role and what we are here to achieve. I believe we have what it takes to perform well in Zambia based on the spirit and morale I have seen within the squad," sa...
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A review of the commission’s records shows that JSC was involved in 121 litigations, up from 105 cases reported in the financial year 2023/24, representing a 15 per cent increase.
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In their statements, the girls reportedly told detectives they were protesting changes to the examination calendar, the school's decision to charge them for a cultural event, and alleged peer influenc...
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The 36-year-old is in line for his second spell as a head coach having spent six months at Brazilian outfit Botafogo last year.
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Seven suspects linked to the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy, which left 16 students dead, are expected to appear in court on Tuesday as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the dormitory blaze.
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Kenya Railways is set to resume operations along the 77.8km Gilgil-Nyahururu Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) branch line as part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the country’s railway network and enhance…
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