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Fred Matiang'i Condemns Rising Demand for Handouts from Public Figures
Presidential hopeful Fred Matiang'i criticizes growing culture of Kenyans seeking money from leaders during everyday encounters and events.
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California, Texas Lead US States Hiring Foreign Workers with Visa Sponsorship in 2026
California, Texas, New York, Washington, and Illinois dominate H-1B visa sponsorships in 2026, with Washington offering the highest average salaries.
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Turkana Residents Demand Compensation Ahead of Oil Exploration Project
Turkana communities urge government and Gulf Energy to compensate landowners before oil drilling begins in the region’s multi-billion shilling project.
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University Lecturers Reject PSC Proposal to Lower Retirement Age to 70
Kenya’s university lecturers oppose a PSC plan to reduce professors’ retirement age from 74 to 70, warning it risks a staffing crisis and weakens higher education.
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Mt Kenya, Rift Valley and Nairobi: Crucial Voting Blocs for Ruto's 2027 Re-election Bid
President Ruto’s 2027 re-election hinges on retaining Mt Kenya, uniting Rift Valley, winning Nairobi, and gaining ground in Coast and Ukambani regions.
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Nairobi Deputy OCS Arrested Over Kidnapping and Robbery Syndicate Targeting Online Vendors
Inspector Kelvin Mwangi Muraguri, Nairobi Deputy OCS, arraigned over kidnapping, robbery, and extortion targeting online business vendors in Kasarani.
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Gachagua Condemns Arrest of MP John Kaguchia, Calls It Political Intimidation
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua denounces MP John Kaguchia's arrest, labeling it a failed tactic to suppress opposition ahead of 2027 elections.
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Kenya's Consumer Prices Rise in July, Increasing Household Financial Strain
July saw a rise in Kenya's Consumer Price Index, driven by housing, utilities, and transport costs, intensifying financial pressure on households.
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Climate Change Shifts Malaria Risk in Africa, East Africa Most Affected
A study reveals climate change has increased malaria transmission in East Africa by 84%, altering disease patterns and threatening new regions.
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Nairobi Man Builds New Home with Lake Victoria Views for Elderly Mother in Busia
Boni Manyala replaces his late mother's old house with a modern two-story home overlooking Lake Victoria in Busia County.
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Australia Sets 185,000 Migration Places for 2026/27, Prioritizes Onshore Skilled Workers
Australia's 2026/27 migration plan allocates 185,000 permanent visas, focusing on skilled migrants already in-country and boosting employer-sponsored categories.
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Winnie Odinga Says Late Raila Would Likely Contest Presidency Again
Winnie Odinga believes her late father Raila Odinga would have sought the presidency amid Kenya's current challenges and public dissatisfaction.