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Student Leaders to Join Committees Reviewing New University Funding Model

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced new government initiatives on Sunday to address concerns surrounding the New University Funding Model. In response to public

September 9, 2024

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Kenyan Twitter’s Hilarious Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues

September 9, 2024

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Two Mpox Patients Discharged, Three Remain Hospitalized

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that two out of five individuals diagnosed with mpox have received treatment and been discharged from the hospital.

September 9, 2024

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Gachagua Slams DCI Over Arrests of Gakuya and Mejja Donk

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for targeting politicians allied with him. Speaking during a church service on

September 9, 2024

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Nairobi’s Breathe Cities Initiative Set to Transform Air Quality

Nairobi will take a major step in its battle against air pollution with the official launch of the Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative on September

September 9, 2024

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Lobby Group Sues Safaricom and Govt Regulators Over Starlink Access

Kituo cha Sheria, a Kenya-based lobby group, has filed a lawsuit against Safaricom, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), and the Competition Authority of

September 9, 2024

Business·News·Tech·TL

Equity Bank Adjusts Interest Rates Amid Strong Financial Performance

Equity Bank has announced a reduction in its Bank Reference Rates following a recent review. In a statement issued on September 8, the bank

September 9, 2024

Business·News·TL

Kenya’s Commander in Haiti Declares Gang Leaders’ Days Are Numbered

Commander Godfrey Otunge, leading the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, has warned notorious gang leaders that their days are numbered. In

September 6, 2024

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Police Salaries Hiked: Entry-Level Constables to Earn Up to KES. 25,645

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has confirmed an increase in the basic salaries for entry-level police constables from Kes. 21,645 to Kes. 25,645.

September 6, 2024

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How CS Oparanya Plans to Tackle Hustler Loan Defaulters Without CRB

Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya recently addressed concerns about whether the government plans to report Kenyans who have defaulted on loans from the Financial

September 6, 2024

Business·Editor's Pick·News·TL

Court Rejects Bid to Halt Nairobi County’s Disposal of Unclaimed Bodies

The High Court has rejected a request to stop the Nairobi County Government from disposing of 120 unclaimed bodies held at the Nairobi City

September 6, 2024

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KES. 31M Raised by Hanifa Adan for Police Brutality Victims Properly Managed, Audit Reveals

On Wednesday, activist Hanifa Adan released a comprehensive audit of the Kes.31 million fundraiser started to support victims of police brutality during the Finance

September 6, 2024

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Health Unions Threaten Strike Over Delayed Salaries and Medical Coverage

Several health unions have warned of a potential strike within the next two weeks if county governments do not address their grievances. In a

September 6, 2024

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Isaac Mwaura Calls for Embracing Foreign Investments as Adani Prepares for JKIA Overhaul

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has come to the defense of Adani Airport Holdings Limited, an Indian infrastructure company set to revamp Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta

September 6, 2024

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Govt Announces Plans to Debunk Morara Kebaso’s Development Exposés

The government will soon launch a nationwide inspection of development projects initiated by President William Ruto. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura made this announcement during

September 6, 2024

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Private Investigator Convicted of Bribery and Currency Mutilation

On Thursday, the Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court convicted private investigator Simon Titus Yandi for soliciting and accepting a bribe. Yandi, the Director of Swift Tracing

September 6, 2024

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EACC Moves to Recover KES.400m KWS Land Grabbed in Kericho

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is actively pursuing the recovery of six prime parcels of public land in Kericho Town, valued at approximately

September 6, 2024

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Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Succumbs to Burns Sustained in Domestic Dispute

UPDATE: Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has passed away at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. The 33-year-old athlete succumbed to burn injuries

September 5, 2024

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Kenya Seeks to Extend Tax Amnesty Period to Boost Revenue Collection

The State is seeking to extend the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Tax Amnesty Programme through the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to bring

September 5, 2024

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Court Hears How Extradited Murder Suspect Kevin Kang’ethe Killed Girlfriend

On Tuesday, the Suffolk Superior Court in Boston heard details regarding the brutal murder of Margaret Mbitu, allegedly committed by her boyfriend, Kevin Kinyanjui

September 5, 2024

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