Nyoro said as chair of the Budget Committee, he could only air out his grievances behind closed doors to try and provide solutions.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 22.05.2026.
It displays 145 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Ruto Directive Blitz
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President Ruto dominated the day with a series of directives aimed at quelling transport unrest: ordering a KSh 10 diesel price cut, waiving duty on the first 100,000 electric vehicle imports, and halting the NTSA ban on matatu graffiti and tinted windows. The matatu strike was called off after talks with Ruto, though operators later accused leaders of betrayal. Meanwhile, the Gachagua impeachment case was set for June 8, and the DCI launched a manhunt for suspects linked to fuel protest violence. A plane crash at Wilson Airport and continued Ebola surveillance rounded out the day.
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Kenya’s Met Department forecasts rainfall and thunderstorms across Kisumu, Kakamega, and Nairobi, warning of strong winds in the north and coastal regions.
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Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's order could further frustrate U.S. President Donald Trump and complicate talks on ending the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
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Wearing the headscarf in public has been mandatory for women since shortly after the Islamic revolution in 1979, in what was long seen as an ideological pillar of the clerical leadership....
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The footage showing the attack on Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian living in South Africa, circulated widely on social media during the latest wave of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals in th...
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Some 430 activists from countries around the world had been placed in detention in Israel after they were intercepted at sea on Monday while making the latest in a string of attempts to break the bloc...
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Fractured Opposition hunts single 2027 candidate
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro warns that Kenya’s confidential “one-line” security budgets may weaken accountability and open room for political influence due to limited public scrutiny.
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"There are many countries in NATO that agree with us that Iran can't have a nuclear weapon, that Iran is a threat to the world," Rubio told reporters in Miami before leaving for the talks among NATO f...
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Homa Bay Governor and ODM party national chairperson Gladys Wanga has penned an emotional open letter to James Orengo, expressing hurt over remarks he recently made about her while raising…
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RAIS William Ruto ameanza ziara yake ya maendeleo ya wiki moja katika eneo la Pwani Kaunti ya...
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Police in Nakuru have detained a 16-year-old for the murder of Mercy Nyambura, 12, found dead after school. Autopsy reveals torture and sexual assault.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has won his first league title since moving to Saudi Arabia after guiding Al-Nassr to a commanding 4-1 victory over Damac Club on the final day of the…
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The U.S. sanctions on the senior Tanzanian police officer are likely to intensify scrutiny on Tanzania’s human rights…
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Kenya women’s national under-17 football team will take on Uganda women’s national under-17 football team in Kampala on Friday as they seek a crucial first-leg advantage in the FIFA U-17…
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The ruling overturns the result of the leadership election that brought in current party head Ozgur Ozel -- and ordered that the party's former longterm chair, Kemal Kilicdaroglu -- who lost the elect...
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has mourned the death of Harambee Stars legend Allan Thigo, describing him as a player whose legacy in Kenyan football will never be forgotten....
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MIJADALA ya kisiasa katika eneo la Nyanza inazidi kushuka hadhi huku baadhi ya viongozi wakitumia...
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National Economic Development Party (NEDP) leader Mike Mbuvi Sonko has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to what he described as fairness, transparency and inclusivity while clarifying that no officials have yet…
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07:57⇢Sanctions for Torture
⌨The newspapers report on US sanctions against a senior Tanzanian police officer for torturing Kenyan and Ugandan activists, including Boniface Mwangi (The Kenya Times, Kenyans). Meanwhile, a 16-year-old boy admits to murdering a Grade 6 girl in Nakuru, claiming he was under a spell (Tuko).
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Key players include Sadio Mane, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Edouard Mendy and captain Kalidou Koulibaly, who has been sidelined since April 8 with a thigh injury.
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In a petition filed by hundreds of locals, BP is accused of dumping toxins that contaminated groundwater in Kargi and Kalacha villages in Marsabit County, one of Kenya's poorest regions....
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Matatu operators have revealed why they selected Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson as their guarantor during high-level negotiations with the national government over rising fuel prices that triggered a transport strike.…
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U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation of Tanzanian Police Force Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele under Section 7031(c) of the U.S Department of State appro...
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TV47 Digital
A NACADA-led multi-agency team has seized a large cache of narcotics and arrested two suspects during an overnight crackdown in Kware area of Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, NACADA CEO Dr.…
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The latest reduction is expected to offer relief to consumers and transport operators, particularly in the public transport and logistics sectors, which have been most affected by recent fuel price increases.
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Maia stressed that he built the track on his own and used AI as an assistant when creating certain elements, rather than asking a music generation tool like Suno to create a song with one prompt....
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President Ruto's directive follows a consultative meeting with representatives of transport operators at State…
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What began as deception inside Kitale Police Station ended in a turnaround after officers from Sibanga Police Station recovered a police firearm that had been stolen from an unsuspecting officer…
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MAHAKAMA Kuu imefuta uteuzi wa aliyekuwa Waziri Aisha Jumwa kuwa mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Barabara...
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Federation of Public Transport Sector Chairperson Edwin Mukabana directed investors, drivers, and conductors to return vehicles to the roads. The strike had been set to resume on Monday, May 26.
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President William Ruto has directed a reduction of KSh 10 per litre in diesel prices in the June-July cycle....
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Serikali ya Amerika imempiga marufuku afisa mmoja mkuu wa polisi wa Tanzania na watu wengine w...
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Ruto said the tax relief will apply to both public service and privately imported electric vehicles as part of broader efforts to reduce Kenya’s dependence on volatile global oil markets.He said the g...
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10:36⇢Ruto's Directive Blitz: EVs, Matatus, and Diesel
⌨The newspapers report on President Ruto's directives to waive duty on electric vehicle imports (Citizen), lift the matatu graffiti ban (The Kenya Times), and reduce diesel prices (Kenyans, Nairobi Leo), following a strike by public transport operators that was called off after talks with Ruto (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, a man who deceived a police officer into handing over his gun was arrested (TV47 Digital), and CS Hannah Cheptumo raised alarm over 10,581 missing children cases (TNX Africa).
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Ruto said the government would facilitate an enabling environment for matatu operators to maintain artistic expression on their vehicles while ensuring safety and respect for other road users.The dire...
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President William Ruto has announced a KSh10 reduction in diesel prices for the June – July fuel pricing cycle, a move aimed at easing the cost burden on consumers and…
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KUCCPS CEO Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome revealed that the new admissions system will introduce a completely new placement criterion aligned to the CBE grading structure.She noted that accountability in univ...
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SIASA kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa mwaka 2027 zimechukua mkondo mpya huku mrengo wa upinzani ukiwa na...
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TV47 Digital
President William Ruto, on Friday, May 22, announced a temporary exemption on import duty for electric vehicles. While addressing the nation at State House in Mombasa, President Ruto announced that…
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Orengo said nine security officers attached to him in both Nairobi and Siaya counties were recalled without explanation, leaving him exposed at a time when political leaders are increasingly facing vi...
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President William Ruto announced a further KSh 10 reduction in diesel prices for the June-July cycle to ease fuel costs days after deadly protests
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Ruto defended the decision to maintain taxes and levies on fuel despite public concern over the cost of living, arguing that removing them would create a major funding gap and affect the delivery of essential services.
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Transport stakeholders say most of their demands have been addressed.
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The strike had on Tuesday afternoon been suspended for seven days to pave way for negotiations with the government.The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) Chairperson Edwins Mukabanah has now...
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The suspect reportedly interacted freely with officers on duty and requested assistance in locating accommodation within the police lines.
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Wadau wa sekta ya uchukuzi wamefuta mgomo wao walioahirisha Jumanne uliopangwa kufanyika wiki ijayo...
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Factfiles of 10 African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19:
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Rais William Ruto ameelekeza Mamlaka ya Kitaifa ya Usafiri na Usalama (NTSA) kusitisha marufuku...
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12:21⇢Ruto’s Ten Shilling Reprieve
⌨The newspapers report on President Ruto’s efforts to quell transport sector unrest by ordering a KSh 10 reduction in diesel prices (Tuko, Nairobi Leo, Kenyans). Despite maintaining fuel levies and the state import deal (Eastleigh Voice), the presidency offered concessions including duty-free electric vehicle imports (TV47 Digital) and the return of matatu graffiti (Taifa Leo). Editors focus on the resolution of the strike (Daily Nation) versus stagnant pump prices (Standard Media).
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President William Ruto has stepped in to stop the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) from enforcing its controversial ban on matatu graffiti, decorative artwork, and tinted windows, overriding a…
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The petitioners argue that the dismissals are unconstitutional, discriminatory and violate the affected recruits’ rights to equality, dignity, fair labour practices and fair administrative action.They...
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Court documents show that the dispute traces back to September 2019 when the bank allegedly advanced a Ksh.10 million facility to Smith & Gold Productions at an int...
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Salim Swaleh's rise from Nakuru's Bondeni area to a top journalist crumbled amid scandal, highlighting the fleeting nature of success in Kenya's media space.
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"We believe that we have a strong squad. This is a squad that has achieved great results over a long period of time," said manager Stale Solbakken.
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County Government of Kirinyaga has started process of onboarding investors who have expressed interest in setting up industries at the Sagana Industrial Park. On Thursday, representatives from 13 companies that…
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The Index lists police weapons used in protest disruptions, topped by tear gas canisters, followed by live bullets, water cannons, rubber bullets, batons, and stones in descending order.
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“Thunder have a complete setup with experienced, professional and elite players. For us, we will approach it like a normal game because they are beatable,” he said.
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The lawyers argued that public participation in the impeachment process was not satisfactorily proved, insisting that the process fell short of constitutional standards requiring meaningful involvemen...
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PS Makokha described the initiative as a historic milestone in strengthening Kenya’s skills development ecosystem through evidence-based planning.
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Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai from Uganda edged reigning world champion Faith Cherotich by the slimmest of margins, winning in a world-leading 8:51.47 just 0.01 seconds ahead of the Kenyan teenager...
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The family of the 24-year-old visited him at the police station but were not allowed to see him, only for the police to…
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14:39⇢Ruto Rescues Matatu Graffiti
⌨The newspapers report on President Ruto halting the NTSA directive banning matatu graffiti and tints (TNX Africa, Taifa Leo, Citizen), a move that follows the fuel strike resolution. Meanwhile, a report reveals 138 Kenyans killed and 1,227 injured in protests between 2020-2025 (Eastleigh Voice), and a 24-year-old student dies at Kiambu Police Station (Kenyans).
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Mudavadi said leaders have a responsibility to prepare citizens psychologically for the hardships facing the country and the wider global environment.
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WABUNGE nchini sasa wanaonekana kuchukua tahadhari kubwa wanapoandaa Bajeti ya Mwaka wa Kifedha...
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Kenya national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, head coach Kevin Wambua, has named a 13-man squad for the final legs of the HSBC SVNS World Championship set for Valladolid, Spain and…
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The initiative marks a significant policy shift within the Judiciary, with the JSC seeking to improve public confidence in the justice system.
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Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) have arrested two drug traffickers, seizing a stash of cannabis sativa (bhang). Intelligence about the suspects’ illicit activities…
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Guardiola leaves the Etihad with City still awaiting a verdict on more than 100 charges relating to alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.
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The German coach omitted a clutch of big names for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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Ruto defended his administration’s handling of soaring fuel prices, insisting that the crisis was global in nature and beyond Kenya’s control.He attributed the crisis to disruptions in the Strait of H...
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CS Mbadi challenged Matiang’i to highlight any contentious provisions in the Finance Bill 2026 instead of calling on Kenyans to reject the entire legislation.
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President promised the price of diesel will decrease by at least Sh10 in the next cycle.
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Tuchel said he had used the blueprints from team camps in September, October and November, with a mix of younger and more experienced players.
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Students took to the streets around the institution and the institution itself, causing chaos and unrest, prompting the…
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During the hearing, Gachagua’s lawyers raised 18 grounds challenging the impeachment process, arguing among other issues, that he was never accorded a fair hearing and that there was inadequate public...
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16:57⇢Gachagua's Impeachment Date Set
⌨The newspapers report on Deputy President Gachagua's impeachment case set for June 8 (Citizen), while President Ruto's meeting with transport officials ended the fuel crisis with a promise of Sh10 diesel price cut (Daily Nation). The Finance Bill 2026 faces opposition from Matiang'i and GenZ fears (Eastleigh Voice, Taifaleo).
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The Deputy President noted that environmental conservation remains a key government priority.
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Motorists travelling at night were flagged down at what appeared to be legitimate police checkpoints, and then robbed at gunpoint.
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Kiprono underlined his growing reputation after storming to victory in the men’s 3,000m final to secure his place for the World U20 Championships set for August 4–9 in Eugene, Oregon, USA....
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The new Michael Jackson biopic captures that contrast effectively, tracing the singer’s journey from his childhood days in the The Jackson 5 to the rise of his solo career. Director Antoine Fuqua deli...
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The DP termed reports questioning his whereabouts during the time as uninformed and based on untruths revealing he was at the centre of finding a lasting solution as directed by President Ruto.Prof. K...
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CS Duale pointed out that the three cases stemmed from individuals with recent travel history from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who presented themselves to health facilities upon arrival.&nb...
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The purported meeting request was politically motivated and emphasised that the UK does not involve itself in the…
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The petitioner warns that without court intervention, the dismissed recruits risk losing their careers and long-term aspirations of joining the police service.
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A recent public perception survey conducted by Kenya Track Survey has ranked the top-performing Members of County Assembly (MCAs) in Murang’a County, highlighting a growing preference among residents for leaders…
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The fixture carries enormous title implications. Gor Mahia currently top the FKF Premier League standings with 68 points, four ahead of AFC Leopards with only two matches remaining....
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Prof. Kindiki noted that conservation of the environment is a priority agenda for the government and planting of trees align perfectly with it, adding that 1.7 billion trees have already been planted...
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Judgment to be delivered on June 8, 2026.
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CS Duale said the extension had been approved by the Public Service Commission and that payroll records were currently being updated to reflect the changes.
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Eastleigh Voice
Health experts have warned the world is seeing just the "top of the iceberg" as the deadly Ebola outbreak spreads. Meanwhile, India and the African Union have postponed a scheduled summit due to the health emergency.
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In a post shared across social media platforms, DCI published images of several suspects believed to have participated in the destruction of property and attacks that endangered civilians during the d...
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President Ruto explained that the Government has been using the Petroleum Development Fund and the 50 per cent reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT)...
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19:45⇢DCI Manhunt for Fuel Protest Suspects
⌨The newspapers report on the DCI seeking public help to identify suspects linked to fuel protests violence (Citizen), while President Ruto warns against scrapping fuel taxes amid economic pressure (Capital FM). The Gachagua impeachment case heads for a historic decision on June 8 (Daily Nation). Ebola experts warn of the virus's spread (Eastleigh Voice).
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Hakimi is certain to part of the Morocco squad when they open their World Cup campaign against Brazil on June 13 in New Jersey in Group C, which also includes Scotland and Haiti....
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Arbeloa, who played at Madrid between 2009-2016 and later coached there at youth level said he hoped this match was a "see you later" rather than goodbye.
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The incident happened on Friday, May 22, when the plane was landing at the airport before crashing under unclear…
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According to a statement released on Friday, the funding will support the World Health Organisation, the UN, international agencies and NGO partners responding to the outbreak....
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"After so many years living my dream, I feel it's time to start a new chapter in my life," said Azpilicueta on social media."I'm grateful for every moment: the wins, the tough losses, the challenges,...
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The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has issued a public health advisory urging Kenyans living in or travelling through parts of the DR Congo and Uganda affected by the Ebo...
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A spot check by Citizen TV on Friday afternoon painted a bleak picture, with dozens of matatus still grounded at various stages as operators count heavy losses after more than three days off the road....
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Wandeto had been attacked and set on fire by unknown assailants in Mwiki, Kasarani Sub-County, before succumbing to her injuries while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, where doctors...
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Citizen TV
The late Nderitu’s children are locked in a standoff with Florence Ouma, the widow of their brother, over ownership of the property.
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Professor Julius Ogengo, co-lead of the postpartum haemorrhage programme and champion of the Roaming Blood initiative under the PPH Foundation, says the challenge is no longer just about collecting blood, but ensuring it safely reaches patients on time.
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Citizen TV
She claims the two children had their hands tied, with polythene bags covering their faces and ropes fastened around their necks.Residents who responded to the incident alleged that the children had b...
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African creativity is no longer just about expression, identity or aesthetics, it is increasingly becoming a scalable economic force. This was established during an exclusive spotlight session featuring Dye Lab…
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Neymar's return to the Brazil squad has caught the imagination, but it is Vincius' performance that will likely determine whether Carlo Ancelotti's men end up with a sixth star on the famous yellow je...
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King Charles' younger brother was interviewed under caution for hours by detectives after he was arrested at his home in Norfolk in February following the release of millions of documents by the U.S....
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Neuer was subbed out with 60 minutes played in Bayern's final Bundesliga game on Saturday with a problem in the same calf muscle.
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23:38⇢Wilson Airport Crash
⌨The newspapers report on a plane crash at Wilson Airport (Kenyans), while Ebola concerns persist with three suspected cases testing negative and surveillance increased (Standard Media, Nairobi Leo). The Gachagua impeachment case heads for a historic decision on June 8 (Daily Nation).