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40 Rescued After Passenger Vessel Capsizes Off Mkondoni, Kwale County
Forty people were rescued after the passenger vessel MV Siri Ya Mafanikio capsized off Mkondoni due to rough seas and strong winds.
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Kalonzo Musyoka Refutes Claims of Uhuru Kenyatta Orchestrating Opposition Coalition
Kalonzo Musyoka denies that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is secretly planning a major opposition coalition ahead of 2027 elections.
Politics
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University Student Found Dead in Kiambu Bathroom, Police Launch Investigation
A 20-year-old Kiriri Women’s University student was found dead in a Kiambu rental house bathroom. Police continue probe into the cause of death.
Politics
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US Permanently Enforces $20,000 Visa Bond for Travellers from 30 African Countries
The US has made its visa bond programme permanent, requiring travellers from 30 African nations to pay up to $20,000 before B1/B2 visa approval.
Politics
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Peru Plane Crash Near Nazca Lines Kills 13 Including 11 Tourists
A sightseeing plane crash near Peru's Nazca Lines claimed 13 lives, including 11 foreign tourists, as authorities launch an investigation.
Politics
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Kalonzo Urges Focus on Constitution and Vision 2030 Over Ruto’s Vision 2060 Plan
Kalonzo Musyoka calls for full implementation of the 2010 Constitution and Vision 2030, dismissing President Ruto’s Vision 2060 proposal as premature.
Politics
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Kirinyaga Governor Urges Road Safety After Fatal Mwea-Embu Crash Claims Eight Lives
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru mourns eight lives lost in Mwea-Embu highway crash, calls for responsible road use to prevent further tragedies.
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Governor Mwadime Advocates for Increased Local Recruitment in KWS to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict
Taita Taveta Governor urges Kenya Wildlife Service to employ more locals, citing their vital role in reducing human-wildlife conflict and boosting conservation efforts.
Politics
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AFRICOM Confirms US Support for Ebola Quarantine Facility at Laikipia Air Base
AFRICOM chief affirms US backing for Laikipia Ebola quarantine site, stressing public health authorities lead the project amid ongoing public debate.
Politics
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Trump Halts Planned Strikes on Iran, Calls for Swift Deal
President Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran, citing progress toward a deal and calls for rapid resolution amid rising Middle East tensions.
Politics
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Meru: One Dead, 20 Hospitalized After Consuming Suspected Toxic Substance
One person died and 20 others were hospitalized in Meru after ingesting a toxic residue from containers used during an agricultural event.
Politics
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Leadership Dispute Paralyses Kenya Tchoukball Federation Amid Court Battle
Kenya Tchoukball Federation faces leadership tussle between founder Kennedy Miruka and SG Keziah Odero, delaying elections and continental participation.