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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 13.10.2026.
It displays 115 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.10.2026 ⇢ The Day the Appeal Court Cleared the Kenya-US Health Deal
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Courts drove the day as the Court of Appeal lifted orders blocking the Sh328 billion Kenya-U.S. health deal, ruling suspension would disrupt medicines and support for over 1.4 million Kenyans, while in a parallel blow it declined to suspend the nullification of the Ksh204 billion Safaricom share sale.
Ruto’s attacks on Uhuru Kenyatta carried over, with Matiang’i urging him to stop targeting a man not on the 2027 ballot, as attention turned to their expected reunion at Raila Odinga’s memorial in Bondo on Oct. 15. The United Opposition frayed further as Ndindi Nyoro denied Methu’s claim he was Ruto’s mole.
Ebola controls tightened with gazetted border rules after a Nanyuki scare tested negative, while university lecturers entered a second strike week threatening mega protests.
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Kenya Met warns of heavy rain, isolated storms and winds above 25 knots in western Kenya, including Bungoma, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia and Nandi over next 24 hours.
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RAIS William Ruto jana alimrejelea Rais Mstaafu Uhuru Kenyatta kama kiongozi msaliti ambaye...
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The businessman pays phone snatchers up to Sh500 per handset for the top brands like iPhone and Samsung.
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The new inpatient block will increase Meteitei Hospital’s capacity from 66 to 116 beds, improving access to treatment for about 350,000 residents in Nandi and neighbouring areas.
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SEKTA ya meli za kitalii za kimataifa imepata pigo nchini kutokana na kisa cha kwanza cha Ebola...
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Explore Fred Obachi Machoka’s 15-acre cowboy-themed ranch in Kisaju, Kajiado: a 27-year vision turned agri-tourism resort, backed by a Sh4 million investment.
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07:15⇢Government Touts Africa's Biggest Hospital
⌨Front pages remain fragmented with no shared lead. The closest overlap is on health infrastructure, with a government update on the planned 4,000-bed hospital billed as Africa's biggest (People Daily) and a Sh270 million 50-bed expansion at Meteitei Hospital in Nandi (Eastleigh Voice). Remaining headlines stay isolated, from Ruto's attack on Uhuru allies to the Ziwa 2 dam commissioning.
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07:15⇢Government Touts Africa's Biggest Hospital
⌨Front pages remain fragmented with no shared lead. The closest overlap is on health infrastructure, with a government update on the planned 4,000-bed hospital billed as Africa's biggest (People Daily) and a Sh270 million 50-bed expansion at Meteitei Hospital in Nandi (Eastleigh Voice). Remaining headlines stay isolated, from Ruto's attack on Uhuru allies to the Ziwa 2 dam commissioning.
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Under the rules, the government aims to control the spread of Ebola through surveillance, contact tracing and other suitable public health measures.
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TV47 Digital
“If anything bad happens to me, or I am found dead somewhere, tell them it is Sarah,” former MP Patrick Muiruri told the court on Monday, October 12 while recounting…
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Environment Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno has broken his silence after being involved in a helicopter accident at Kericho Golf Club....
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With under 10 months to the 2027 elections, the United Opposition continues to grapple with suspicion of growing infiltration within its ranks by the government as time ticks on on who its...
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SHIRIKA la Huduma za Misitu nchini (KFS) jana lilithibitisha kuwa watu wote wanne waliokuwa ndani...
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The IMF's projection comes as the U.S. eased restrictions on Russia's oil, with Moscow releasing diesel to…
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IKIWA imesalia chini ya miezi 10 kabla ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027, upinzani unaendelea kukabiliwa na...
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About 200 Mama Mboga and other traders in Nandi County are set to benefit from improved trading facilities following the handover of the Maraba Modern Market, as the Government expands…
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NAIBU wa Rais Prof Kithure Kindiki anatumia baraka za wazee waliomteua kuwa msemaji wa eneo la...
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Kenya Railways has provided an update on the construction of two commuter railway stations in Changamwe, Mombasa County....
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A 20-year-old female student at Kitui Teachers College is fighting for her life at Kitui County Referral Hospital after she was allegedly attacked by her lover, a Junior Secondary School…
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10:12⇢United Opposition Faces Loyalty Test
⌨Coverage converges on 2027 election positioning (Daily Nation, Taifa Leo, People Daily). Daily Nation reports Matiang'i and Nyoro closing ranks amid questions over infiltration in the United Opposition. Taifa Leo tracks Deputy President Kindiki's move to western Mt Kenya. People Daily carries Nyando MP Jared Okello's warning that the IEBC's Ksh68 billion budget is excessive.
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10:12⇢United Opposition Faces Loyalty Test
⌨Coverage converges on 2027 election positioning (Daily Nation, Taifa Leo, People Daily). Daily Nation reports Matiang'i and Nyoro closing ranks amid questions over infiltration in the United Opposition. Taifa Leo tracks Deputy President Kindiki's move to western Mt Kenya. People Daily carries Nyando MP Jared Okello's warning that the IEBC's Ksh68 billion budget is excessive.
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The strike, which began on October 2, has disrupted teaching, examinations and academic calendars across public universities, less than a year after a 49-day industrial action ended in November 2025.
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CHAMA cha National Reconstruction Alliance (NRA), kinachohusishwa na Seneta wa Busia Okiya Omtatah,...
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TV47 Digital
Tata Chemicals says a prolonged suspension could cripple its operations, derail a Sh3.62 billion expansion plan and expose it to potentially irreparable financial losses. “The applicant directly employs over 500…
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MTANGAZAJI wa zamani wa habari kwenye runinga, Esther Arunga, ameondoa rasmi jina la ukoo la Quincy...
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A teacher at Friends School Kamusinga Boys High School in Bungoma County has been arrested over allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes from unemployed teachers, claiming she could secure their…
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Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia has filed a constitutional petition seeking to stop the ongoing tree cutting in Aberdare Forest Reserve....
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The 71-year-old will head to the Gemelli hospital in the late morning, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told AFP.
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Reigning Kenyan champions Gor Mahia will begin their title defence against Murang’a SEAL on Tuesday, October 13 evening in the opening fixture of the 2026/2027 SportPesa League season. The highly…
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According to a three-day programme by the Raila Odinga Memorial Anniversary Committee, the two leaders are set to share a podium during the commemoration in Bondo on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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12:40⇢Ruto Uhuru Bondo Reunion Looms
⌨Attention narrows on the Ruto-Uhuru dynamic ahead of the Raila memorial in Bondo (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice). People Daily carries Matiang'i questioning Ruto's continued attacks on Uhuru, who is not on the 2027 ballot. Eastleigh Voice previews a delicate reunion, reporting the two are set to share a podium on Oct. 15. Other front pages remain scattered with no second shared lead.
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12:40⇢Ruto Uhuru Bondo Reunion Looms
⌨Attention narrows on the Ruto-Uhuru dynamic ahead of the Raila memorial in Bondo (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice). People Daily carries Matiang'i questioning Ruto's continued attacks on Uhuru, who is not on the 2027 ballot. Eastleigh Voice previews a delicate reunion, reporting the two are set to share a podium on Oct. 15. Other front pages remain scattered with no second shared lead.
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The suspect, identified as Lilian Nelima Buluma, was arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Monday, October 12, 2026, following investigations into complaints lodged by three...
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Police in Homa Bay have arrested at least 40 suspects who took part in demonstrations and looting of several business premises during the arrest of Abdi Kassim Sebo.The suspects were…
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KAKAKE marehemu mwanamuziki maarufu wa nyimbo za injili Betty Bayo, amekata kauli na kusema...
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The Aga Khan University Hospital has been fined Sh1 million by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) over lapses in the care and management of a woman who…
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In a statement dated Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the hospital confirmed that laboratory tests conducted at the National Virology Reference Laboratory returned negative results for Ebola....
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The appointments come as the Nairobi Senator intensifies his quest to clinch the presidency in 2027.
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She said Raila left the party with a structure that ensures the party operates effectively and is set for longevity.
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Muja Wamariya Dative fled ethnic persecution in Rwanda in 2011 to join her husband at Kakuma Refugee Camp.
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The suspect, reportedly a teacher at Katumbu Primary School, is accused of assaulting the student with a hammer before stabbing her multiple times in the head with a knife, leaving her with life-threa...
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They would rather operate on the wrong side than spend more on fuel.
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Political strategist Pauline Njoroge has been appointed Interim Head of Communication at the Linda Mwananchi Movement....
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The charge of conspiracy to defraud was brought under Section 317 of the Penal Code.
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Mdoe says the book isn't reinventing the wheel, but recollecting some of Raila's remarkable events.
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15:38⇢Njoroge Takes Linda Mwananchi Comms Role
⌨Front pages fragment after the Bondo reunion preview. The only overlap is the Linda Mwananchi Movement naming Pauline Njoroge interim communication head (People Daily, Nairobi Leo). Sifuna's addition of a former Jubilee official to his 2027 secretariat draws separate attention (Kenyans). Remaining headlines stay isolated, from a book on Raila's legacy to Homa Bay road chaos and the Aga Khan fine.
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15:38⇢Njoroge Takes Linda Mwananchi Comms Role
⌨Front pages fragment after the Bondo reunion preview. The only overlap is the Linda Mwananchi Movement naming Pauline Njoroge interim communication head (People Daily, Nairobi Leo). Sifuna's addition of a former Jubilee official to his 2027 secretariat draws separate attention (Kenyans). Remaining headlines stay isolated, from a book on Raila's legacy to Homa Bay road chaos and the Aga Khan fine.
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TV47 Digital
Governor wants tougher penalties for developers who flout approved plans and greater county involvement in prosecuting construction offences, warning that current fines may not deter violations. Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson…
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The movement said its leadership had agreed on the appointments during a meeting held on Monday to review progress in the rebranding process and the establishment of the party's structures.The leaders...
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A number of Nairobi estates are set to be affected by an emergency water shutdown announced on Tuesday, October 13.
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KMPDC's Disciplinary and Ethics Committee ordered the hospital to pay the fine, review its medical protocols, strengthen procedures for investigating maternal deaths and enter mediation with Misoi’s husband, Lawrence Oyaro.
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NCWSC said the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) would shut down the NCT-Kigoro-Gigiri-Kabete pipeline to allow emergency repair works along the line.The shutdown is expected to last a...
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Talanta Sports Stadium will stage its first international sporting event when Nairobi hosts the opening leg of the 2027 HSBC SVNS 2 series on January 23–24, with Kenya’s Shujaa set…
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The President flagged off materials for the projects during his tour of the North Rift region, with the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) tasked with implementing 217 proj...
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The ruling delivered by a three-judge bench said suspending the agreement could disrupt access to essential medicines and healthcare support for more than 1.4 million Kenyans.
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in 10 counties, including Nairobi and Kiambu, on Wednesday....
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A three-judge bench set aside orders issued by the High Court on December 19, 2025, which had stopped the government from implementing the framework signed by Kenya and the United States on December 4...
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Kenyans are paying more for everyday goods again, and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has decided to hold its policy rate rather than act. The latest figures show prices…
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Jamleck Kariuki Grace, aged 27 years, was arrested on Saturday night after detectives responded to a tip-off and apprehended him at Club Cluster at Piai trading centre.Upon searching him, officers rec...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The new changes come as government officials seeking elective posts in 2027 seek to resign from government by February…
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Citizen TV
Speaking during the handover of a bus funded by the Cherangany Constituency NG-CDF at Sibanga Secondary School, Natembeya claimed the market was constructed using county funds....
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Matiang’i said Uhuru had retired from active politics and should be allowed to serve in his roles at the AU and the EAC without being drawn into political exchanges.He...
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17:59⇢Court Unblocks Sh328 Billion Health Deal
⌨Editorial attention converges on the Kenya-US health pact after the Court of Appeal cleared the Sh328 billion deal (Eastleigh Voice, The Kenya Times). Eastleigh Voice reports a three-judge bench held that suspending the agreement would disrupt essential medicines and support for more than 1.4 million Kenyans. The Kenya Times frames the ruling as a new turn for the Ruto-Trump deal.
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17:59⇢Court Unblocks Sh328 Billion Health Deal
⌨Editorial attention converges on the Kenya-US health pact after the Court of Appeal cleared the Sh328 billion deal (Eastleigh Voice, The Kenya Times). Eastleigh Voice reports a three-judge bench held that suspending the agreement would disrupt essential medicines and support for more than 1.4 million Kenyans. The Kenya Times frames the ruling as a new turn for the Ruto-Trump deal.
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TV47 Digital
European football giants are set for another exciting night of UEFA Champions League action, with several top clubs expected to battle for crucial points in the league phase. Arsenal, Manchester…
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The case faces dismissal after lawyers failed to appear for hearing.
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TV47 Digital
The Court of Appeal has lifted conservatory orders blocking the implementation of Kenya’s health cooperation framework with the United States, ruling that public interest and the risk to millions of…
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Ruto took aim at Linda Mwananchi leader and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who last week vowed to scrap the affordable housing levy if elected President, with the Head o...
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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared her intention to run for President in 2032, while signaling her determination to deputise President William Ruto in 2027 General Election. She said her…
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SERIKALI ya Kaunti ya Nairobi imetoa tahadhari kuhusu uwezekano wa mlipuko wa ugonjwa wa...
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The Murrah breed, which is different from the African buffalo found in local game parks, is widely used for dairy production in India, where buffalo milk forms an important part of the dairy industry.
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Beyond lost classroom time and academic delays, students said they continue to incur rent, food and other living expenses while getting little or no value from the education they came to pursue....
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The court ordered his detention at Kisii Central Police Station to allow the preparation of a probation report before further directions are issued in the case.
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Maraga also appealed to the Kisii community not to support his presidential bid simply because of their shared ethnic background, asking voters to assess his leadership on its merits.
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Appellate Court judges Luka Kiprotich Kimaru, Johnson Okello and Kathurima M’Inoti rejected an application seeking to stay the September 15, 2026, judgment pending the hearing and determination of the...
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The family said Oburu was recuperating after weeks of treatment both locally and abroad, urging the public to allow him time to recover before returning to active public life.They said the circulation...
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In the 2025/2026 financial year, a record Ksh.209.37 billion was approved by the Office of the Controller of Budget, comprising Ksh.21.47 billion for development expend...
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21:06⇢Waiguru Declares 2032 Presidential Bid
⌨Editorial attention fragments around early 2027 positioning (People Daily, TV47 Digital, Eastleigh Voice). People Daily carries Ndindi Nyoro's response to Methu branding him Ruto's mole in the United Opposition. TV47 Digital reports Waiguru declaring a 2032 presidential bid while seeking the 2027 deputy slot. Eastleigh Voice reports Maraga pledging to jail corrupt officials if elected.
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21:06⇢Waiguru Declares 2032 Presidential Bid
⌨Editorial attention fragments around early 2027 positioning (People Daily, TV47 Digital, Eastleigh Voice). People Daily carries Ndindi Nyoro's response to Methu branding him Ruto's mole in the United Opposition. TV47 Digital reports Waiguru declaring a 2032 presidential bid while seeking the 2027 deputy slot. Eastleigh Voice reports Maraga pledging to jail corrupt officials if elected.
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Nyoro, who took his campaign to Kajiado County alongside Jubilee party leader Dr. Fred Matiang’i, dismissed Methu’s claims that he was a mole within the opposition, acc...
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On Tuesday, Ida led an inspection of the preparations, calling on Kenyans to give Raila a fitting farewell and avoid turning the commemoration into a contest between political factions.Orengo said the...
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The groups want the court to overturn the benefit, arguing that it is unconstitutional and places an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers.In their challenge, the organisations argue that judges a...
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Kalonzo said his proposed government would begin by publishing details of public funds, levies, securitised assets and financial guarantees, starting with proceeds from the sale of government assets a...
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A year after his death, some of those hits are finding a new audience, rekindling memories of Agwambo. Among them is the late Lady Maureen’s “Raila duogie dala”, whose...
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British High Commissioner Matt Baugh says Kenya has the facilities to isolate and treat Ebola patients as the UK maintains its travel advice and urges peaceful, credible 2027 elections.
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Mwangi said hundreds of volunteers across the country had offered their services without payment as he seeks to reach voters in all 47 counties.He added that he had more human resources than financial...
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"We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters at her first White House briefing.
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