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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Details of Ruto's phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

President William Ruto has urged Germany to play a role in ending conflicts in Somalia, Sudan and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Police Service warns of bribery, corruption ahead of countrywide recruitment

NPS will conduct nationwide recruitment for police constables on Monday, November 17, across all 47 counties, warning applicants against bribery and corruption.

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Two senior Sports officials under EACC radar over alleged Sh3.8b theft

Five individuals, including two senior Sports officials, are under investigation after EACC raided their homes and offices over alleged unlawful acquisition of Sh3.8 billion in public funds.

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Lifting logging ban risks reversing conservation progress, expert says

Environmental activist Dr Isaac Kalua Green warns President Ruto’s move to lift Kenya’s six-year logging ban risks harming fragile forests unless guided by science and local stewardship.

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MMFs lose dominance as more investors seek higher returns

Local investors are rethinking their approach to wealth creation as the once-booming money market funds (MMFs) lose their dominance.

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'He was uncomfortable:' Karua reveals Raila's private doubts about Ruto's administration

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua accuses President William Ruto of dishonouring Raila Odinga’s legacy by signing oppressive laws during the national mourning period.

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Time to move beyond Raila's shadow, says Karua

Martha Karua urges Kenyans to chart a new political course beyond the legacy of the late Raila Odinga, says country must outgrow personality-based politics.

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Mashujaa Day 2025: Kenya to honour 160 heroes of courage, unity and innovation

At least 160 Kenyans are set to be honoured for their service and sacrifice during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County.

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President Faye: Heroes and history power Africa's future

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urges African nations to embed their history in school curricula to help future generations understand the past.

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'I won't be the one to break ODM,' says Sifuna

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has vowed to protect the Party from internal wrangles, declaring loyalty to the late ODM leader Raila Odinga’s political vision.

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Political orphan? Not me, MP Junet rejects label

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has vowed to uphold the legacy of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, dismissing critics who labelled him a “political orphan.”

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The Grand send-off: Kisumu receives Raila Odinga for final farewell

The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kisumu, aboard a military helicopter under tight security.

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IN PICTURES: Kisumu mourns Baba in style

Thousands of mourners throng Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu to pay their last respects to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in a solemn yet colorful farewell.

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