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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 25.04.2026.
It displays 139 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.04.2026 ⇢ The Day Orengo Declared Himself ODM Leader
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The day's dominant story was the internal ODM leadership crisis, with Orengo declaring himself acting party leader amid factional clashes (Standard Media, 11:03 AM). This was reinforced by Linda Mwananchi leaders endorsing him (People Daily, 04:42 PM) and the faction accusing Oburu of betrayal (Citizen, 06:43 PM). Earlier, the opposition coalition campaigned in Mombasa (Capital FM, 11:00 AM) and Vihiga (Standard Media, 12:54 PM), while Gachagua warned protests could last a month (People Daily, 10:02 AM). By evening, Ruto defied Mt. Kenya 'gatekeepers' (Citizen, 03:54 PM) and Sifuna's team announced plans to field a presidential candidate in 2027 (Daily Nation, 04:00 PM). Other stories included a teachers' strike threat over SHA (Kenyans, 05:02 PM) and a fatal road crash in Narok (Citizen, 05:30 PM).
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00:02⇢Matiang'i's No-Goon Vow
⌨The newspapers report on political statements ahead of the 2027 elections, with Matiang'i vowing no 'goon nonsense' if elected (People Daily). Meanwhile, Trump blasts Supreme Court over a ruling that could force $159B in tariff refunds (The Kenya Times). Floods in Mombasa displace 390 people (TV47 Digital).
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The Reuters news agency cited an anonymous US official telling it that the Pentagon had outlined the suspension option in an email looking at ways to punish NATO allies that steered clear of the US-Is...
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An existing waiver, which temporarily allowed foreign flagged vessels to transport cargo between US ports, was due to expire by May 17. The latest move brings this end date to mid-August....
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The government had initially denied the existence of the alleged putsch attempt late last year, before announcing in January it had foiled a plan to overthrow the government....
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Shipping traffic passing through the crucial waterway at the entrance to the Gulf during an uneasy ceasefire between Washington and Tehran represents a fraction of the average 140 daily passages befo...
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HUDMA ya Kitaifa ya Polisi (NPS) inakabiliwa na hatari kubwa ya kupoteza hadi vituo 44 vya polisi...
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The Vihiga rally will play curtain raiser for the much awaited trip to Kisumu on Sunday, which has come under heavy criticism from a section of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Linda Ground member...
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Daily Nation
UDA has not remitted tax, national insurer and affordable housing dues from its staff for three years.
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Islamabad was the venue for talks between the U.S. and Iran on ending their war that collapsed earlier this week.
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MGOMBEA urais wa chama cha Jubilee, Fred Matiang'i, ametoa onyo kali kwa serikali akitaka...
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The Stamford Bridge club take on Leeds in an FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, desperate to salvage some pride following five straight Premier League defeats without a single goal scored....
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Equities traded mixed, however, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rising in New York thanks to a surge in stocks of chip manufacturing firms like Intel, which saw its shares rocket 25 percent highe...
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RAIS William Ruto jana aliwaomba wapiga kura wa Mlima Kenya wasimwondoe madarakani katika Uchaguzi...
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The Spanish midfielder came off late in last weekend's crucial 2-1 win over Arsenal and he missed the midweek victory over Burnley, which took City top of the Premier League....
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08:06⇢ID Cards and Tax Arrears
⌨The newspapers report on political tensions over ID card issuance, with the opposition and state clashing (Standard Media). Meanwhile, President Ruto appeals to Mt. Kenya voters not to reject him in 2027 (Taifaleo), while his party UDA is accused of failing to remit statutory deductions for three years (Daily Nation). Heavy rainfall advisory issued across all 47 counties (The Kenya Times).
08:06⇢ID Cards and Tax Arrears
⌨The newspapers report on political tensions over ID card issuance, with the opposition and state clashing (Standard Media). Meanwhile, President Ruto appeals to Mt. Kenya voters not to reject him in 2027 (Taifaleo), while his party UDA is accused of failing to remit statutory deductions for three years (Daily Nation). Heavy rainfall advisory issued across all 47 counties (The Kenya Times).
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KeRRA announces a five-hour closure of Ngong Road on 25 April for the Oloolua Forest Run 2026, urging road users to utilise alternative routes during this time.
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UDA has not remitted tax, national insurer dues from its staff for three years.
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UDA has not remitted tax, national insurer dues from its staff for three years.
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According to IEBC a total of 1,876,274 new voters have been registered between 30 March 2026 and 23 April 2026....
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CHAMA cha United Democratic Alliance (UDA) kimemulikwa baada ya ripoti ya Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Hesabu za...
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Arteta's side were knocked out of pole position by City's 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday.
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The Kenya Times
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Speaking during an AI training conference held at Maralal Boys High School, Paul Waibochi, an officer in the Technology Unit at the Department of Education, encouraged teachers to embrace AI tools to...
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SERIKALI ya Kenya inakabiliwa na hali tata katika juhudi zake za kuzuia maambukizi ya Virusi vya...
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Police in Nakuru have arrested a total of 28 suspects in a major operation against criminal gangs that have been terrorising residents of Nakuru East Sub-County. The officers made raids…
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The Kenya Times
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President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are due to depart on Saturday morning for talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Ar...
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The 19-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in last week's 1-0 defeat by Manchester United.
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The announcement comes as a reprieve for many students who had long complained about alleged exorbitant fees charged by…
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TV47 Digital
Top officials in Nyanza Region have issued impassioned pleas to residents to register as voters, warning that the region risks political marginalization if current trends continue. Independent Electoral and Boundaries…
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10:21⇢Cash Politics and Voter Fears
⌨The newspapers report on political tensions ahead of 2027 elections, with cash politics returning (Standard Media) and police warnings for a planned Sifuna rally in Kisumu (The Kenya Times). Voter registration concerns dominate, as Nyanza leaders warn of marginalization (TV47 Digital) while IEBC updates show 1.8 million new voters (Nairobi Leo). UDA's unpaid taxes and SHA dues (Daily Nation) add to governance scrutiny.
10:21⇢Cash Politics and Voter Fears
⌨The newspapers report on political tensions ahead of 2027 elections, with cash politics returning (Standard Media) and police warnings for a planned Sifuna rally in Kisumu (The Kenya Times). Voter registration concerns dominate, as Nyanza leaders warn of marginalization (TV47 Digital) while IEBC updates show 1.8 million new voters (Nairobi Leo). UDA's unpaid taxes and SHA dues (Daily Nation) add to governance scrutiny.
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According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the arrests followed a coordinated operation based on intelligence reports pointing to a network behind a series of criminal activities i...
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KWA wengi wanaopatikana na hatia ya uhalifu, kukata rufaa huwa ni tumaini la kupata haki—njia ya...
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Taifa Leo
Gavana wa Siaya James Orengo ameikosoa vikali mipango inayoendelea ya kuhifadhi ngome za kisiasa...
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The proposed law, sponsored by Molo MP Kuria Kimani, seeks to ease corporate restructuring by exempting certain internal property transfers from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). ...
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Aliyekuwa Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua amesema kuwa upinzani umefikia makubaliano ya pamoja ya...
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Moha Jicho Pevu had initially revealed that he would run under DCP....
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BUNGE linaendelea kujadili masuala yanayohusu Mswada wa Ushirikishaji wa Umma wa mwaka 2025, huku...
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Participants underwent a range of free tests, including blood pressure and blood sugar checks, heart screenings, ECG and ECHO tests, breast examinations, and urinalysis.
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President Ruto is expected to issue a fresh directive on minimum wages for civil servants during the Labour Day…
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12:06⇢Ruto's Wage Promise and Coup Ghosts
⌨The newspapers report on President Ruto's address in Murang'a (Citizen) and employers' plea ahead of his Labour Day directive on minimum wages (Kenyans). Meanwhile, the 1982 coup torture claims resurface with a Sh2 billion bill (TNX Africa), and the SportPesa league title race intensifies (The Kenya Times).
12:06⇢Ruto's Wage Promise and Coup Ghosts
⌨The newspapers report on President Ruto's address in Murang'a (Citizen) and employers' plea ahead of his Labour Day directive on minimum wages (Kenyans). Meanwhile, the 1982 coup torture claims resurface with a Sh2 billion bill (TNX Africa), and the SportPesa league title race intensifies (The Kenya Times).
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Peace talks between Iran and the United States could resume soon in Pakistan, three Pakistani sources told Reuters on Friday, after the last round of talks expected earlier this week fell through....
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The delegation will be led by key opposition figures including Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo, Babu Owino, and Godfrey Osotsi, among other leaders allied to...
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Kiongozi wa People’s Liberation Party (PLP) Martha Karua amemkosoa vikali Rais William Ruto...
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Peter Edung, 15, a grade nine pupil at Ol Maisor Primary, was shot by the son of a rancher allegedly on a hyena-hunting exercise.
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The government has revised the minimum sugarcane price from KSh 5,750 to KSh 5,500 per tonne, following extensive consultations aimed at balancing farmer earnings, miller sustainability and prevailing market realities…
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The 18-year-old was ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury which he suffered on Wednesday as Barcelona beat Celta Vigo in La Liga.
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When the evening settles over Nairobi and the city trades its hustle for a moment of rest, a different kind of madness comes alive on your screen. It is here…
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He linked the matter to earlier concerns about alleged mismanagement of funds meant for the school feeding programme.
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TV47 Digital
A fresh political storm is brewing over the proposed compensation package for victims of protest-related killings, injuries, and enforced disappearances, with opposition leaders dismissing the suggested payouts as far too…
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TV47 Digital
Suspended Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has come out to defend his administration against allegations surrounding insurance arrangements during the CHAN 2025 tournament. During a press conference on…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that parties allied under the opposition coalition will each be allowed to nominate candidates in the forthcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, dismissing calls…
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The Senators have issued a fresh warning to governors who continue to ignore summons to appear before the Senate Public Accounts Committee over audit queries.
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Capital FM
The leaders urged residents to critically evaluate current leadership and consider voting out incumbent officials, arguing that new leadership is needed to address long-standing...
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14:05⇢Orengo's ODM Coup
⌨The newspapers report on opposition unity and internal party strife. Orengo declares himself ODM acting leader amid factional clashes (Standard Media). Meanwhile, the opposition coalition campaigns in Mombasa, urging voters to oust incumbents (Capital FM), and Gachagua warns planned protests could last a month (People Daily).
14:05⇢Orengo's ODM Coup
⌨The newspapers report on opposition unity and internal party strife. Orengo declares himself ODM acting leader amid factional clashes (Standard Media). Meanwhile, the opposition coalition campaigns in Mombasa, urging voters to oust incumbents (Capital FM), and Gachagua warns planned protests could last a month (People Daily).
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He emphasised that no one should claim they will decide for the region, noting that it has previously had influential leaders who still allowed residents to determine their political direction. ...
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The lawyer, 42, was murdered by unknown individuals under unclear circumstances.
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The advocate was found tortured at Harambee SACCO estate in Nairobi and was later admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (…
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The Kenya Times
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Gachagua accused the Head of State of commercialising political engagements in the vote-rich region.
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Sifuna said the frontline police officers were not to blame for the surge in crime and violence, arguing that the problem lies with decisions made at the highest levels of government....
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The CS's remarks could likely impact the planned talks between UDA and ODM, with pressure now on Oburu Odinga to…
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Kalonzo said the decision had been reached in consultation with other opposition leaders, positioning Mohamed Ali alias Jicho Pevu, as their preferred candidate for the coastal county’s top job....
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The Kenya Sugar Board said the revised price takes effect immediately and must be adhered to when making payments to farmers.
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Police said the lorry, which was carrying a load, straddled across the highway following the accident, causing a significant snarl-up along the key transport corridor linking Nakuru and Eldoret....
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16:57⇢Governors' Arrest Threat
⌨The newspapers report on political defiance and governance tensions. Linda Mwananchi stages a show of force in Vihiga (Standard Media), while governors face arrest for ignoring Senate summons (The Kenya Times). Opposition infighting continues as Kibagendi dares Wetang'ula (People Daily) and a CS hits out at Oburu Odinga (Kenyans).
16:57⇢Governors' Arrest Threat
⌨The newspapers report on political defiance and governance tensions. Linda Mwananchi stages a show of force in Vihiga (Standard Media), while governors face arrest for ignoring Senate summons (The Kenya Times). Opposition infighting continues as Kibagendi dares Wetang'ula (People Daily) and a CS hits out at Oburu Odinga (Kenyans).
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Karua and Matiang'i did not join their colleagues in their rallies in Ukambani and the coast....
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Citizen TV
All while finishing a master’s in public health at UT Austin and championing STEM access. She analyzes races like research problems. Nairobi was her latest experiment, and the hypothesis held: speed t...
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The Kenya Times
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He urged the Ministry to review the implementation of the SHA scheme and ensure teachers fully benefit from the coverage as intended.
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The meeting followed earlier consultations with religious leaders and community elders in the region, as Wetang’ula intensifies a coordinated campaign to strengthen the Kenya Kwanza administration’s f...
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BAADHI ya raia wa Zambia wanakumbwa na tatizo la ubaguzi wa rangi, zaidi ya miaka 60 baada ya...
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Members of the grassroots Bunge La Mwananchi movement urged visiting leaders, including James Orengo and Edwin Sifuna, to avoid inflammatory rhetoric.
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Maswali yanaibuka kuhusu kile ambacho wakosoaji wanataja kuwa juhudi za Rais William Ruto kujipigia...
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The Bank’s dominance was reflected in its performance across categories, where it emerged top in 10 categories and ranked second in two others.Equity Group Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi&...
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The President said he is working for all Kenyans who gave him a popular mandate in 2022 polls, and not a tiny and corrupt political cartel in pursuit of self-enrichment.He called out the political cab...
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The team rallied the Luo and Luhya communities to forge a united front in removing Ruto from power.
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19:02⇢Ruto Defies Gatekeepers
⌨The newspapers report on President Ruto's defiance of Mt. Kenya 'gatekeepers' (Citizen) and opposition plans to field a presidential candidate in 2027 (Daily Nation). Tensions rise ahead of a Linda Mwananchi rally in Kisumu (Capital FM), while Gachagua questions the whereabouts of Karua and Matiang'i (Nairobi Leo).
19:02⇢Ruto Defies Gatekeepers
⌨The newspapers report on President Ruto's defiance of Mt. Kenya 'gatekeepers' (Citizen) and opposition plans to field a presidential candidate in 2027 (Daily Nation). Tensions rise ahead of a Linda Mwananchi rally in Kisumu (Capital FM), while Gachagua questions the whereabouts of Karua and Matiang'i (Nairobi Leo).
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Despite a deal by the Ministry of Health, TSC, KNUT, and KUPPET, grassroots teachers insist key issues remain…
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Despite a deal by the Ministry of Health, TSC, KNUT, and KUPPET, grassroots teachers insist key issues remain…
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Seven people have died following a tragic road accident along the Narok-Maai Mahiu Road near Duka Moja after a trailer reportedly lost its brakes....
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According to a police report filed at Ntulele Police Station, the truck, which was heading towards Mai Mahiu from Narok, lost control before veering into the path of the oncoming Voxy, which was heade...
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Wetangula said the issues raised, which are preventing them from accessing quality medical services under the new scheme, are valid and need practical solutions.He noted that the ministry should ensur...
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Speaking in Vihiga County on Saturday, the leaders launched a scathing attack on the Siaya Senator, trashing any planned talks between ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party....
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a major milestone in the city’s water sector following the successful operationalisation of the Northern Collector Tunnel–Gigiri–Kabete transmission system, a move expected to significantly…
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The leaders have thrown their weight behind Nyali MP Mohamed Ali for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat on a Wiper ticket, in what appears to be a strategy to consolidate opposition support across regions...
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The gala will take place as scrutiny of the Trump family’s broader crypto ventures has intensified, with Democratic leaders calling for investigations.
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Reports indicate that the two were allegedly out hunting hyenas on Tuesday night when tragedy struck.Police say Ivan and his son have been arraigned and released on cash bail and bond as an investigat...
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Citizen TV
Kurat ole Manini was attacked and killed by a machete-wielding gang. According to the family and the Maasai community living in Mombasa, more than 100 individuals invaded the land Kurat was guarding,...
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Just two days after President Ruto made a call for self-sufficiency during The Africa We Build Summit, a delegation led by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayo led a groundbreaking ceremony in Lokichar Basin; a pr...
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It said Erfan Kiani, a “hired thug of Mossad,” had engaged in the destruction and arson of public and private property, spreading fear and terror across the central city of Isfahan, and wieldin...
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23:35⇢Iran Hangs Mossad Agent, Claims Heavy U.S. Base Damage
⌨The newspapers report on Iran's execution of an alleged Mossad agent (Citizen) and claims that Iranian strikes hit U.S. bases harder than admitted (The Kenya Times), alongside domestic stories: a 53-year-old land dispute ends (Standard Media), Ruto says he only kneels to God (People Daily), and a teachers' strike looms (Kenyans).
23:35⇢Iran Hangs Mossad Agent, Claims Heavy U.S. Base Damage
⌨The newspapers report on Iran's execution of an alleged Mossad agent (Citizen) and claims that Iranian strikes hit U.S. bases harder than admitted (The Kenya Times), alongside domestic stories: a 53-year-old land dispute ends (Standard Media), Ruto says he only kneels to God (People Daily), and a teachers' strike looms (Kenyans).