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Why Kenyans are willing to pay more taxes but distrust government

Seven out of 10 Kenyans would rather pay higher taxes than see their government borrow more money but an overwhelming majority believe the tax system is unfair and lacks transparency.

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Panyako claims assassination attempt as Wamalwa condemns election violence

DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa has accused police of harassment and violence in Thursday's parliamentary by-elections, warning that intimidation tactics will not overturn the will of voters.

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Rival camps trade accusations as chaos disrupts by-elections

Violence and bribery claims disrupted by‑elections in several counties on Thursday, November 27, as rival camps accused each other of attempting to sway voters and cause chaos.

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Raila Odinga's sister Beryl Achieng dies

The family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has suffered a second blow in just over a month, following the sudden death of his younger sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga

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Ruto: Africa and Europe must act together as equals

 President William Ruto has urged an equal partnership between Africa and Europe, calling for reforms, deeper integration, fair climate finance and dignified migration.

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Marsabit doctors' strike nears resolution after talks with county government

Marsabit County doctors are set to end an ongoing welfare impasse following discussions between the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and the county government.

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Ruto rewards Malava UDA aspirants with diplomatic posts ahead of Thursday's by-election

 President Ruto appoints two UDA party aspirants who lost in party primaries to diplomatic positions in Uganda and South Africa, three days before the Malava constituency by-election.

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Standard journalist wins continental biotechnology reporting award

Standard Group journalist Rosa Agutu wins television category at OFAB Media Awards, beating competitors from nine countries in a continental contest that recognises excellence in science journalism.

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Humanoid robot arrives at Kenyan university as Africa joins global AI training race

A humanoid robot now walks the corridors of a Kenyan university, marking what educators say is the first deployment of such technology for student training in the region.

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President Ruto assents to four bills unlocking Sh70.6 billion for counties

President William Ruto has assented to four Bills that seek to unlock Sh70.6 billion for counties including repeal of 1929 tax law.

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Why Kenyan procurement teams spend hours retyping orders

Businesses lose countless hours each week as procurement teams struggle to process orders that arrive through WhatsApp messages, scanned documents and handwritten notes rather than formal systems.

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Africa did not cause climate crisis, must not pay for it, coalition tells COP30

African civil society groups warn they will reject any COP30 deal that forces the continent to pay for a crisis it did not create, issuing a seven-point ultimatum.

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Kindiki pledges passage of judges' retirement benefits law

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised the passage of a law to ensure judges receive retirement packages after their service.

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SOTNA: Ruto affirms economic turnaround, touts shilling stability

President William Ruto says Kenya's economy has recovered from the brink of crisis in 2022 to stability through strategic fiscal reforms.

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Ruto: 27 million Kenyans now covered by SHA

Ruto said the government is paying premiums for 2.3 million vulnerable Kenyans, including orphans, widows, the elderly, and those without income.

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Washington bets on UAE as its advanced AI outpost in the Middle East

President William Ruto says Kenya has risen from near economic collapse in 2022 to Africa’s sixth-largest economy, with GDP hitting $136 billion from $115 billion three years ago.

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Digital platform anchors Africa's video creator growth in Nairobi

A new digital content creation initiative is offering content creators a platform to transition from amateur photographers to professional video storytellers.

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Kenya rises from economic crisis to sixth-largest economy in Africa

President William Ruto says Kenya has risen from near economic collapse in 2022 to Africa’s sixth-largest economy, with GDP hitting $136 billion from $115 billion three years ago.

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Joint health initiative targets 75,000 in Siaya to fight malaria

A joint health initiative aimed at reaching at least 75,000 people in Siaya County has been launched, marking one of Kenya’s largest public–private malaria interventions.

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How state weaponised social media to silence Gen Z-led protests

A new report has detailed how the state used social media and digital tools to suppress Generation Z-led protests between June 2024 and July 2025.

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Why insurers are now betting against the national grid

As Kenya’s household appliance market grows rapidly, insurers are offering new ways to protect consumer electronics, with point-of-sale insurance emerging as a key response to grid instability.

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Kenyan-born officer promoted to lieutenant colonel in US Army

A Kenyan-born United States Army officer has reached one of the service’s most demanding leadership ranks after receiving promotion to lieutenant colonel.

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Kindiki leads UDA campaign as Mbeere North by-election intensifies

Campaigns for the Mbeere North by-election intensify as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urges residents to back UDA candidate Leonard Muriuki Leo to continue government projects.

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Kenya warns counties to brace for Marburg virus after Ethiopia outbreak

Counties have been advised to be on high alert after Ethiopia confirmed its first Marburg virus disease outbreak in Jinka, Southern Ethiopia, with nine cases reported.

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Clergy must guide public life, Matiang'i warns leaders

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has called on political leaders to heed the clergy's warnings, saying they reflect public frustrations and cannot be ignored.

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IEBC summons Kasipul by-election candidates over violence

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned candidates in the Kasipul by-election over alleged acts of violence.

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EACC raids Anti-Counterfeit Authority chairman over bribe claims

EACC raids the residence and offices of Anti-Counterfeit Authority Chairperson Josphat Kabeabea over allegations of bribery, extortion of investors and unexplained wealth.

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Nairobi hosts King Charles III birthday as Kenya, UK ties strengthen

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi was among dignitaries who gathered at the British High Commission on Thursday to mark King Charles III’s birthday and reaffirm growing Kenya-UK ties.

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Kenya urged to upskill IT workforce to meet global demand

 Kenya must broaden its IT training and move beyond entry-level roles to tap the growing global demand for skilled professionals, a new market survey shows.

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Psychiatrist: KNH murder suspect Kennedy Kalombotole unfit to stand trial

Kennedy Kalombotole, suspect linked to KNH murders unfit to stand trial; psychiatric report cites mental and neurological disorders.

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Activists call on world leaders to fund frontline communities at COP 30

Civil society groups are urging world leaders to turn pledges into real action as the world faces record heat and worsening disasters.

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National Assembly passes law regulating fertility treatment, surrogacy

National Assembly passes Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2022, seeking to create the first legal framework for fertility treatment and surrogacy.

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Mwangi criticises government for ignoring protest victims in favour of projects

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has criticised the government for prioritising political projects over justice for victims of the 2024 and 2025 Gen Z protests.

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New health initiative fills gaps for uninsured residents in Nairobi

A new health initiative targeting underserved communities has provided free medical, dental, and optical services to over 620 residents of Riruta, Nairobi.

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IN PHOTOS: Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo arrive in Nairobi

Human rights activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have arrived safely in Nairobi, ending more than a month of uncertainty after their abduction in Kampala, Uganda.

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How Kenya secured release of activists Njagi and Oyoo in Uganda

Kenya thanks Uganda for assist in release of activists Bob Njagi and Oyoo, allegedly abducted in Kampala over a month ago; their return follows Uganda's repeated denials that they were in its custody.

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Health experts push for self-reliance as donor funding shrinks

As donor funding for Africa’s major health programs drops, policymakers urge self-reliance through domestic resource mobilisation and stronger multi-sector partnerships to sustain health systems.

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'We won't be intimidated,' ODM says as tensions rise in Kasipul

ODM condemns rising violent attacks in Kasipul Constituency targeting its by-election candidate, Boyd Were, says won’t be intimidate; demands police action.

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We are outraged by killing of John Ogutu in Tanzania- rights groups

Human rights groups condemn killing of Kenyan teacher John Okoth Ogutu in Dar es Salaam and call for release of another Kenyan held amid Tanzania’s post-election unrest.

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Business resumes at Namanga as Kenya assures citizens of safety in Tanzania

The Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam has assured Kenyans in Tanzania of their safety following weeks of unrest over the country’s disputed general election.

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