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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 09.07.2026.
It displays 118 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
09.07.2026 ⇢ The Day the Ol Kalou By-Election Was Threatened with Cancellation
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The Ol Kalou by-election dominated editorial priorities, with IEBC warnings of postponement or cancellation due to violence and bribery surfacing by midday and intensifying through the afternoon across multiple outlets. The story built on previous days' tensions, culminating in an official threat to delay the vote until 2027. Other threads included the arrest and release of Gachagua ally Ndegwa Njiru, the High Court barring Speakers Wetang'ula and Kingi from partisan politics, and Edwin Sifuna's removal as ODM Secretary General. A student was killed when a lorry plunged into a school, and a post-mortem failed to determine the cause of death for KFS legal manager Esther Keige, continuing the mystery from the previous day.
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More than 90 percent of Russian regions have experienced fuel rationing or shortages since June, according to local media reports and statements from officials.
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"I think I will," Trump told reporters in response to a question during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Turkey.
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Four staff members recount how they were stripped, beaten and forced to transfer their properties.
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HUKU zikiwa zimesalia siku nane kabla ya uchaguzi mdogo wa eneobunge la Ol Kalou utakaofanyika...
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06:02⇢Ol Kalou's Costly By-Election
⌨The media focuses on the Ol Kalou by-election, described as the most expensive in history, with money and projects flowing (Taifaleo). Meanwhile, ex-Epra boss is accused of torturing workers over a Sh96m dispute (Daily Nation). Other stories include Trump's plan to remove Syria from US terror list (Citizen) and a US Senate campaign suspension (The Kenya Times).
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06:02⇢Ol Kalou's Costly By-Election
⌨The media focuses on the Ol Kalou by-election, described as the most expensive in history, with money and projects flowing (Taifaleo). Meanwhile, ex-Epra boss is accused of torturing workers over a Sh96m dispute (Daily Nation). Other stories include Trump's plan to remove Syria from US terror list (Citizen) and a US Senate campaign suspension (The Kenya Times).
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A new UNCTAD report shows foreign direct investment is shifting from traditional manufacturing to AI, semiconductors and other strategic sectors, leaving many developing economies at risk of falling behind.
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The project is set to start within the next 30 months, with groundworks already initiated to consider soil testing and…
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The University of Nairobi has invited eligible graduates to apply for Master's scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year....
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TV47 Digital
Rúben Amorim addressed the media for the first time as AC Milan head coach on Wednesday, July 8 at Casa Milan, reflecting on his departure from Manchester United while outlining…
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The EU says all options are on the table, from a blanket ban on children from social media platforms to restrictions on certain services and features.
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VYAMA vikuu vya kisiasa nchini vinaendelea kukumbwa na wimbi la viongozi kuhama huku maandalizi ya...
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Governor Nyong'o shared memories of the fateful day in Nyalenda, when Baby Pendo was killed.
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Preliminary reports indicate the girls may have been defiled, poisoned, and killed, although the exact cause of death has not yet been established.
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Eastleigh Voice
According to Kajiado Governor Joseph Lenku, KWS has blocked county officers from accessing the park’s entry points, preventing the implementation of an agreed revenue-sharing arrangement that was to take effect on July 1.
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TV47 Digital
The disturbing revelations from the Ehsan Rehabilitation Centre in Kajiado County have deepened following the discovery of a 14-year-old minor among the victims. The underage boy, who was rescued during…
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JOHANNESBURG, Afrika Kusini:
POLISI Afrika Kusini wamethibitisha kuwa kifo cha raia wa Nigeria...
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Appointees are largely from the corporate sector, with CS Mbadi announcing that they would immediately embark on their…
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AI romantic companions — digital agents that can text, speak, flirt and are always available — are a rapidly growing social phenomenon. The number of AI companion apps rose by…
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When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unravelled. Yet addiction is often hidden in plain sight – affecting people in workplaces, schools, sporting…
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Four suspects have been arrested in Nairobi over an alleged employment fraud scheme that targeted job seekers by falsely promising them jobs at the National Intelligence Service (N...
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Taifa Leo
MSISIMKO mkubwa ulitanda barani Afrika wakati timu tisa kati ya 10 zilitinga hatua ya maondoano ya...
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09:59⇢Two Children Found Dead in Banana Plantation
⌨The media covers two child murders in a banana plantation (Citizen) and a woman assaulted by her OCS girlfriend (The Kenya Times). Other stories include Nigeria-South Africa tensions over a death in police custody (Taifaleo), a KWS-county clash over Amboseli park revenue (Eastleigh Voice), and an NIS jobs scam arrest (Nairobi Leo).
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09:59⇢Two Children Found Dead in Banana Plantation
⌨The media covers two child murders in a banana plantation (Citizen) and a woman assaulted by her OCS girlfriend (The Kenya Times). Other stories include Nigeria-South Africa tensions over a death in police custody (Taifaleo), a KWS-county clash over Amboseli park revenue (Eastleigh Voice), and an NIS jobs scam arrest (Nairobi Leo).
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They include Centum CEO James Mworia Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed Zein, Christopher Kibui Maranga, Latoya Ouna, Lawrence Kibet and Mohammed Abdirahman Hassan.
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Political controversies dominate Kenyan dailies on July 9, covering the Kasarani attempted murder case and allegations of torture linked to a KSh 96 million dispute.
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The lawyer has been a fierce critic of the administration since his recent intention to vie for a parliamentary seat…
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The High Court has issued conservatory orders temporarily restraining National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and his Senate counterpart Amason Kingi from participating in par...
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A 21-year-old robbery with violence suspect who had been on the run after failing to appear in court has been arrested by detectives in Garissa. Acting on intelligence, detectives tracked…
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Under the new amendments, the pension payable to an MP who returns to Parliament will be adjusted based on their earlier period of service, with the total period considered not exceeding four terms.
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Daily Nation
ODM rebels justify their departure by claiming the party has "sold its soul' to the government.
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KWA miongo kadhaa, taswira ya mhuni wa kisiasa nchini Kenya ilikuwa ya kijana asiye na ajira,...
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Mohamed, also an Assistant Inspector General, says the court orders only required police to issue prior public notices where there were pre-planned and structural road closures.
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TV47 Digital
Mwalimu Daniel Oluoch Wandayi, a veteran educator, has died after short illness. The family, in a funeral announcement, describes Mwalimu Daniel as a dedicated and accomplished educator who devoted over…
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Government and UDA politicians aggressively rolled out the Last Mile Connectivity during the by-election.
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Justice Pratricia Nyaundi has ordered the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to pay Abdinoor Maalim Ismail an advocate of the High Court KSh6.9 million after finding that…
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The debate over the 2027 General Election took center stage on TV47 Prime on July 8, 2026 as a panel of experts offered sharply contrasting views on the prospects of…
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The student was hit by a speeding lorry while being ferried to school on a motorbike.
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Police in Kangundo, Machakos County, are investigating the death of a 34-year-old teacher whose body was found inside her rented room. The body of Winfred Mutua was found lying unresponsive…
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Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has called on leaders in the United Alternative Government to set aside personal ambitions and focus on presenting a united front ahead…
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12:34⇢The Ally's Arrest
⌨The media focuses on the arrest of a Gachagua ally and lawyer hours after criticizing Ruto (Kenyans), and on the High Court blocking Wetang'ula and Kingi from partisan campaigns (Nairobi Leo). Opposition unity efforts continue (TV47 Digital, Tuko), while a student is killed in a road accident (Citizen).
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12:34⇢The Ally's Arrest
⌨The media focuses on the arrest of a Gachagua ally and lawyer hours after criticizing Ruto (Kenyans), and on the High Court blocking Wetang'ula and Kingi from partisan campaigns (Nairobi Leo). Opposition unity efforts continue (TV47 Digital, Tuko), while a student is killed in a road accident (Citizen).
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Interpol reported that the operation analysed 152,808 cases, blocked 31,014 bank accounts, solved 23,715 cases, identified 15,606 suspects, and issued 99 Notices and Diffusions, underscoring the scale of the fraud.
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Government and UDA politicians aggressively rolled out Last Mile Connectivity.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The former MP passed away while receiving treatment in Nairobi, and the circumstances surrounding his death are yet to…
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TV47 Digital
The County Government of Kirinyaga has partnered with the National Government to map snakebite hotspots across the county to support the development of a locally produced antivenom. The exercise, being…
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The court certified the petition and the accompanying application as urgent and directed that they be heard ex parte in the first instance.
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The World Bank has lowered Kenya's economic growth projections for 2026 to 4.3%, citing the effects of the conflict in the Middle East....
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WAFUASI wake wanamuita ‘Comando’ jina la utani kuashiria kuwa ni mpambanaji. Gavana wa Trans...
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Ksh3.06 billion will now be invested in the second phase, up from the KSh2.28 billion that was distributed to 121,800 entrepreneurs in the first phase of the programme....
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He said the Government is committed to building a modern, efficient and people-focused public service that responds to the needs of citizens while ensuring prudent use of public resources....
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IEBC Chair Ethekon said the commission had received disturbing reports from Ol Kalou, including violent confrontations, voter bribery, intimidation, misinformation, campaigns conducted beyond the legally permitted hours and the alleged mobilisation of gangs and firearms.
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WANASAYANSI wameibuka na sababu kadhaa ambazo zinasababisha wanaume kufa mapema kuliko wanawake...
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15:41⇢Ol Kalou By-Election in Jeopardy
⌨The media focuses on the IEBC's warning that the Ol Kalou by-election may be postponed or cancelled due to violence, bribery, and intimidation (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, the World Bank downgrades Kenya's 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% citing Middle East conflict (Nairobi Leo).
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15:41⇢Ol Kalou By-Election in Jeopardy
⌨The media focuses on the IEBC's warning that the Ol Kalou by-election may be postponed or cancelled due to violence, bribery, and intimidation (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, the World Bank downgrades Kenya's 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% citing Middle East conflict (Nairobi Leo).
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A violent school protest has prompted a strong response from Education CS Julius Ogamba, but it is what the government…
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Citizen TV
Kibera Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo directed the ODPP to furnish the defence with the outstanding financial statements within seven days, saying the matter has been pending for too long without proc...
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The prosecution told the court that on June 29, 2026, at Kuguru Road in Nairobi's Industrial Area, the four, jointly with others not before the court, attempted to vandalize a 100KV transformer, TX No...
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said it takes more to run for presidency and win, and those who think they can beat President William Ruto easily will be surprised…
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Citizen TV
Kasarani police station DCIO Aloyce Mboya confirmed that Ndanu's high-ranking status in the National Police Service (NPS) would not shield her from facing justice. IPOA has also been briefed on t...
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Mudavadi said the ruling UDA party will field candidates in all the elective seats across all the Western Region counties.He said that even President Ruto, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga...
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WANASAYANSI wameibuka na sababu kadhaa ambazo zinasababisha wanaume kufa mapema kuliko wanawake...
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The Linda Mwananchi movement has issued a statement, accusing President William Ruto’s administration of sponsoring violence, bribing voters in Ol Kalou by-election, and presiding over what it describes as a…
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The latest development comes as a relief following fears that the local currency could weaken in the coming weeks as…
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The latest development comes as a relief following fears that the local currency could weaken in the coming weeks as…
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Bungoma County Governor Kenneth Lusaka has moved to reassure sugarcane farmers that Nzoia Sugar Company is firmly on the road to recovery, following an impromptu inspection visit to the factory…
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In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the groups said Kenya cannot claim to be restoring forests while simultaneously allowing mature indigenous ecosystems to be fragmented, arguing that such habit...
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WASHINGTON, Amerika:
JESHI la Amerika limesema lilianzisha uvamizi dhidi ya Iran ili kuhakikisha...
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Education CS Migos Ogamba said the payments were made after the National Treasury released Ksh.1.5 billion on July 7, 2026, to facilitate the settlement of the outstanding balances....
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned that it could postpone or even cancel the Ol Kalou Parliamentary By-election if escalating violence, voter bribery and other electoral malpractices…
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Prior to the media space, Machoka served as an officer in the GSU, which he left in the 1970s to pursue broadcasting after participating in a radio audition. Owing...
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Rice heist puzzles sleuths piecing together the warehouse incident.
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Kenyans.co.ke
According to IEBC, it had received reports of voter bribery, gun violence and night campaigns, raising concerns over…
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Mbadi said the government’s review of the project was guided by the need to ensure long-term infrastructure investments remained affordable and sustainable.
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The DCI has arrested a woman who had been on the run over her alleged involvement in a multi-million-shilling land fraud case linked to the sale of plots in Kajiado County....
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WASHUKIWA wanne wamezuiliwa kwa siku 14 huku polisi wakiendelea na uchunguzi kuhusu wizi wa magunia...
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Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has faulted ODM Party Leader Dr Oburu Odinga for daringly advising President William Ruto to exercise benevolent dictatorship. Speaking in Matungulu North Ward, the deputy…
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Ruto explained that the project passes close to the Kenya Pipeline Company's oil terminal and storage facilities, necessitating the construction of a 265-metre retainin...
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TV47 Digital
Residents living adjacent to the Kaptagat Forest have expressed overwhelming support for the ongoing ecosystem fencing programme, describing it as a timely intervention that will strengthen conservation while creating new…
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IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon lamented claims of massive voter bribery and the use of State machinery to influence voters.He raised concerns over what he...
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IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon lamented claims of massive voter bribery and the use of State machinery to influence voters.He raised concerns over what he...
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The DCI said Keige's body was recovered at a coffee plantation in Juja, Kiambu County, after weeks of intensive search efforts following her disappearance on June 10, 2026.According to investigators,...
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Discover Northlands Heights Apartments in Ruiru, offering modern living near Nairobi, with strong buyer interest and a variety of financing options available.
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Citizen TV
On Wednesday night, a batch of 80 returnees touched down in the country, the largest single group to arrive since the operation began.The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs stated that it is con...
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The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) on Thursday put an end the long debate removing Sifuna from the leadership list of the ODM party.Sifuna quickly wrote a response through his law...
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The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) on Thursday put an end the long debate removing Sifuna from the leadership list of the ODM party.Sifuna quickly wrote a response through his law...
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DCJ Mwilu cautioned against electoral injustice in next year's General Election, warning that its credibility relies on the conduct of the electoral body.IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon promised to deliver...
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FAMILIA moja katika eneo la Naromoru, Kaunti ya Nyeri, imeachwa katika majonzi makubwa baada ya...
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20:07⇢Mwilu's Warning to IEBC
⌨The media focuses on DCJ Mwilu's warning to IEBC against bias ahead of the 2027 General Election (Citizen), while the Ol Kalou by-election faces possible cancellation due to violence and bribery (Kenyans). Other stories include a blockchain guide (The Kenya Times), a child's death in a road accident (Taifaleo), and the termination of a highway PPP (Eastleigh Voice).
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20:07⇢Mwilu's Warning to IEBC
⌨The media focuses on DCJ Mwilu's warning to IEBC against bias ahead of the 2027 General Election (Citizen), while the Ol Kalou by-election faces possible cancellation due to violence and bribery (Kenyans). Other stories include a blockchain guide (The Kenya Times), a child's death in a road accident (Taifaleo), and the termination of a highway PPP (Eastleigh Voice).
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Detectives say homicide has not been ruled out after a post-mortem on Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige failed to establish the cause of death due to the advanced state of decomposition.
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Panel Chairperson Prof. Makau Mutua said the compensation process remains active, noting that claims continue to be received and verified before payments are made to eligible beneficiaries.Mutua said...
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The President said nearly one billion Africans still rely on traditional fuels that threaten public health, education, and the environment.
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The Senator maintains that the Registrar acted prematurely and outside the law.
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UAG Co-Convenor Martha Karua dismissed speculation that the coalition had settled on a presidential candidate, saying no decision has been made on the criteria, process or timeline for choosing its fl...
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Kenya Power indicated that on occasions when transformers develop technical faults such as water ingress or other defects that cannot be rectified on site, they are taken to specialized workshops for...
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Ogamba said the multi-stakeholder team, which will, for the first time, include students and parents, will traverse the country collecting views and recommendations before submitting its report within...
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The Registrar of Political Parties has formally recognised Edwin Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general, handing the party leadership a major victory as the Nairobi senator prepares a legal challenge.
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