Politics
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Kenya Mandates Ksh6.4 Million Health Insurance for Foreign Visitors
Travelers to Kenya must now hold health insurance with coverage of at least Ksh6.4 million, including emergency transport and medical expenses.
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Egypt Increases Household Electricity Tariffs by Average of 12%
Egypt raises power tariffs for most households by 12% to sustain supply and financial stability amid rising energy costs and reduced subsidies.
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Iran and Oman Near Agreement on New Maritime Route in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to protect their sovereign rights and security interests.
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Luhya Elders Back Edwin Sifuna for Opposition Presidential Bid in 2027
Luhya elders have endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as their preferred opposition candidate for Kenya's 2027 presidential election.
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Mombasa Assembly Orders 14-Day Probe into Medicine Shortages in Public Hospitals
Mombasa County Assembly directs Health Services Committee to investigate essential medicine shortages in public health facilities within 14 days.
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Shofco's Expanded Programmes Boost Youth and Women Empowerment in Kilifi
Shofco's initiatives in Kilifi have empowered over 5,000 community members through education, skills training, and economic support.
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Woman Arrested in Nakuru for Allegedly Stabbing Husband to Death
Caroline Chebet, 37, was arrested in Nakuru after allegedly fatally stabbing her husband following ongoing domestic disputes.
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Kenyan Banks Harness AI to Detect Loan Defaults Early
Kenyan lenders use AI to monitor borrowers continuously, predicting financial distress and reducing non-performing loans through early intervention.
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Governor Jonathan Bii Entrusts Elders and Bishops to Resolve Finland Scholarship Dispute
Governor Bii hands over the Finland scholarship dispute to county elders and bishops aiming to restore peace and resolve long-standing tensions.
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Ruto Ally Mwengi Mutuse Accuses Uhuru of Plotting Against UDA Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse accuses former President Uhuru Kenyatta of orchestrating a coalition to unseat President Ruto, urging Uhuru to retire from active politics.
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KNH Defends Tree Removal After Marabou Stork Displacement and Deaths
Kenyatta National Hospital justifies cutting aged acacia trees to protect safety, following deaths and displacement of marabou storks nesting on its grounds.
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Understanding Kenyaβs Legal Framework on Polygamous Marriages
Kenya permits polygamy under certain marriage types, but legal rights to multiple spouses depend on the marriage system chosen.