Lobby welcomes IEBC chair appointee, calls for probe into Koimburi abduction claims

Bunge La Mwananchi has welcomed the nomination of Erastus Ethekon as the new chairperson of the IEBC by President William Ruto.

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Ruto urges collaboration to fix Africa's insecurity challenges

President William Ruto has called for unity in tackling Africa’s insecurity challenges.

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Mukuru affordable houses ready, but no tenants five days later

Days after President William Ruto unveiled new affordable housing units and issued keys to Mukuru residents, only one had settled by Friday.

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Alarm over forged papers with public servants leading the vice

Kenyans seeking jobs in public service will now be subjected to intense scrutiny of their academic and professional qualifications.

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Regional lobbies urge end to NTBs

East African Community (EAC) member states have been urged to remove non-tariff barriers(NTBs) hindering youth and women-led businesses.

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Education lobby urges more funding for education, children in new budget

A lobby group has called for increased budgetary allocation for child protection and education.

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EAC cross-border trader associations call for removal of non-tariff barriers

East African Community member states have been urged to remove non-tariff barriers hindering youth and women-led businesses.

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Ministry launches technical working group to develop guidelines on early learning

A multi-stakeholder Technical Working Group (TWG) to spearhead the development of Kenya’s first National Guidelines on Foundational Learning has been launched.

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Elderly persons face discrimination amid calls for age-friendly communities

Ageism, which is the discrimination against older persons, has been cited as one of the biggest challenges affecting senior citizens.

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Kenya to host three-day summit on financing agri-food systems starting Tuesday

Kenya will host the 2025 Summit on Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) from next Tuesday at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi.

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KFS confirms it approved Eco-Hotel in Ngong Forest

KFS admits ongoing construction of an Eco-Hotel in Ngong Forest next to sanctuary, says process approved.

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Motorists urged to respect vulnerable road users as world marks safety week

NTSA urges motorists to respect vulnerable road users as world marks road safety week.

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Ngara Estates residents face eviction by county over accrued rent arrears

Old and New Ngara Estates residents face eviction by county over accrued rent arrears.

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Hospital to offer new prostate cancer treatment

RFH Healthcare has announced a medical milestone with the successful administration of Lutetium therapy for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

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Expect more rain in the next one week, says weatherman

Rainfall is expected to continue over a few regions for the next one week, Kenya Meteorological Department has said.

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State to clear cane farmers, staff arrears before leasing handover

The government has promised to clear arrears owed to sugar cane farmers for the crop delivered to the four State-owned factories and staff before handing them over for leasing.

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Evangelical clerics welcome new IEBC chairman, commissioners

Evangelical clerics welcome new IEBC chairman and commissioners, want MPs to quickly approve the commission to start work.

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State vows law review to counter new tech threats

The government is reviewing communication laws to align with emerging threats, including cybercrime and new technologies.

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Absa backs Eco-Friendly projects with Sh60b funding in 2023

Absa Bank Kenya advanced close to Sh60 billion in sustainable financing in 2023, highlighting the bank’s ongoing commitment to driving sustainable development.

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State urged to increase budgetary allocation to social service workforce

Kenya’s children suffer high rates of violence, abuse, neglect, combined with an overstretched and under-resourced social service workforce and circuital low government investment.

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Airbnb's fund boost Sh1b to 160 entities

Airbnb Community Fund has raised more than Sh1 billion to support over 160 non-profit organisations in its grants globally in over 30 countries across the six continents.

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MPs question Raila's motive as they fight to save NG-CDF

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 4 of 2025) is seeking to amend the constitution to establish three funds.

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Kenya meets April 30 deadline by submitting her second climate action plan to UNFCCC

Kenya has submitted its second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

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Former US Vice President Al Gore to jet in for climate training

Former US Vice President Al Gore will jet in the country to host an in-person climate training between June 12 to 14

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Press Freedom Day demands: Safety and better pay for scribes

The government and the general public were urged to ensure the safety of journalists.

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How employers are denying their workers permanent jobs

Failure to convert contracts into permanent terms denies workers many employment benefits. Despite not being illegal, outsourcing is being abused in the country by many employers.

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Nairobi scores poorly in the latest smart city ranking

Basic amenities, health services, unemployment and security are major concerns of Nairobi city’s over five million residents.

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Built environment professionals protest seminar fee hike by regulator

The announcement has sparked an uproar among practitioners, who say they were not consulted and no explanation was provided for the increase.

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Men turn the tide against abuse of women and girls in Tharaka Nithi

However, in the sleepy Nkarini village, Chuka Igamba Ng'ombe, Tharaka Nithi County, a group of men is defying cultural norms to fight against abuse of women and girls.

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Smiles reimagined: The growing appeal of aesthetic dentistry

From braces and implants to teeth whitening and veneers, the field has seen remarkable advancements, making treatments more accessible and effective than ever before.

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From gold to AI: The evolution of aesthetic dentistry

As early as 3,000 BCE, Egyptians crafted dental crowns and bridges from gold. They also used seashells to replace lost teeth.

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'Life there was hell,' Myanmar returnees regret trip

Weak, traumatised and disappointed, the returnees arrived wearing masks to shield their identities from glaring cameras.

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Govt launches drive to map industries for national database

The government has launched an exercise to map, geo-locate industries, and develop a database and directory.

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How the new toll roads policy will work: What you need to know

Faced with shrinking incomes from the RMLF, decreasing donor funding, and the threat of EV, the government plans to select and construct some roads to be paid for use.

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Kalonzo announces plans to form 'grand coalition' to oust Ruto from power

Kalonzo also criticised the regime for denying Kenyans justice after last year’s Gen Z protests and urged the public to take action.

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EU rolls out drive to recruit students for European universities

The European Union Delegation to Kenya has embarked on a recruitment drive for Kenyan students to study in Member States.

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New architects lobby president spells out agenda

Newly elected President of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), George Ndege, has prioritised five key issues in the built environment in the next two years.

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MPs, Senators to pocket millions in car maintenance, mileage

Each MP will pocket ShSh4.3 million per year in car maintenance and Sh4.4 million in mileage allowances, totaling to Sh8.7 million per year.

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Africa urged to solve its problems, never allow another genocide

Rwandese genocide survivors have been encouraged to write books about the genocide.

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African climate negotiators push for fairer global policies

Current global policies favour industrialised nations while unfairly limiting Africa’s ability to develop using its natural resources.

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