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University of Nairobi Ranks Among Top 10 Universities in Africa

The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been ranked among the top 10 best universities in Africa, a recent survey from EduRank shows. UoN, which

March 21, 2024

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Doctor Challenges New Affordable Housing Law in Court

No sooner had President Wiliam Ruto assented to contentious the Affordable Housing Bill than a petitioner moved to court to challenge it. Ruto signed

March 21, 2024

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Ahmednasir Moves to the EACJ, Demands Sh200 Million in Damages Following Supreme Court Ban

Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has initiated legal proceedings at the East African Court of Justice in Arusha, Tanzania, seeking to overturn a decision that

March 21, 2024

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Kenyan Filmmaker to Present New Show Concept, ‘Serikali Saidia!’, in France

Independent filmmaker Wanjiru Kairu is expected to pitch a new series idea in France this week at the Series Mania Forum. The event, which

March 21, 2024

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Stop Crying and Work Your Way Out Of Poverty: Mudavadi Tells Kenyans

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has challenged Kenyans to stop complaining and instead channel more effort toward building a wealthier and economically stable nation.

March 21, 2024

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Kenya Space Agency to Establish Facility in Konza Technopolis

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Konza Technopolis to utilize its Data Center for operational purposes. The Kenya

March 21, 2024

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Dorcas Rigathi Calls on Churches to Rescue and Rehabilitate Drug Addicts

During a meeting with 300 clergy at the Full Gospel Church of Kenya in Kitale, marking her first gathering in Trans Nzoia County, Pastor

March 21, 2024

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M-Pesa Tops List of Favorite Brands Among Kenyan Women

Not that it should come as a surprise but M-Pesa has been ranked the most beloved brand among women in Kenya. According to a

March 20, 2024

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Kenya Partners with Meta to Launch Emergency Child Alert for Missing Children

In a bid to aid in the recovery of missing children and people, Kenya has launched its first Emergency Child Alert (KECA) program. The

March 20, 2024

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Kindiki Declares Nationwide Crackdown Targeting Unroadworthy Vehicles and Drivers

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki yesterday announced a nationwide crackdown to curb road accidents. Speaking in Kisumu, the CS said the crackdown will target

March 20, 2024

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New Safety Features Mandated for All School Buses to Reduce Accidents

The government has completed drafting a policy that will govern the use of school buses in the country, Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced

March 20, 2024

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CS Murkomen Announces NTSA’s Return to Roads

On Tuesday, Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the reinstatement of National Transport and Safety Authority officials on Kenyan roads. The CS said the

March 20, 2024

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CS Duale Withstands Pressure to Disclose Number of KDF Soldiers and Army’s Sh135B Expenditure

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale resisted efforts by a Parliamentary committee to determine how the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) spent Ksh.135 billion and the

March 20, 2024

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Ruto: We Are Nurturing Innovation to Expand Opportunities

The government is creating a conducive environment that supports innovation in the country, President William Ruto said yesterday. He said programmes such as the

March 20, 2024

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AG Muturi Flags Off EU’s Vehicle Donation to Enhance Justice Delivery

In partnership with the National Legal Aid Service (NLAS), the European Union has donated 12 vehicles to enhance the delivery and accessibility of justice

March 20, 2024

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Ruto Thanks Kenyans for their Input on Affordable Housing Bill

As scheduled, President William Ruto signed the Affordable Housing Bill into law on Tuesday, March 19. The President said the Affordable Housing Act establishes

March 20, 2024

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Rita Tinina’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Severe Pneumonia

At Umash Funeral Home on Tuesday, family spokesperson Timothy Njaga announced that a postmortem revealed that the late journalist Rita Tinina succumbed to severe

March 20, 2024

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