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Relief for HIV patients as PEPFAR temporarily halts foreign aid ban

US State Department grants a 90-day waiver for PEPFAR programs as it reviews suspended health initiatives under President Donald Trump's executive order on fore

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Climate crisis disrupted schooling for two million children in 2024

At least 2 million students across the country had their schooling interrupted by extreme climate in 2024.

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SDA church elder killed during prayer service over suspected love triangle

A church elder at Ebenezer SDA church was stabbed to death by a fellow elder while delivering a summon in a suspected love triangle.

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Supreme Court attacks threaten legitimacy of justice system

A fresh onslaught on the apex court could create a crisis of legitimacy for the Judiciary as two petitions to the Judicial Service Commission seek the removal o

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President Ruto on a lonely island shielded from unpalatable truth

President Ruto enjoys the extravagant praise that urges the happy spirit towards self-immolation. The flattery comes from curious sources. His loudest admirers

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A season of briefcase parties as 220 new applications are lodged

Kenya sees the biggest jump in interest for new political parties, with 220 applications and 42 reserved names

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Where are our parks, breathing space?

Why are there no parks in prestigious residences such as Muthaiga or Runda? Why are there no breathing spaces in the CBD? Where can one rest and breathe in our

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More leaders pile pressure on William Ruto over abductions

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined those calling for a commission of inquiry as more families whose kin are missing are coming out seeking answers.

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Moi University top officials sent on leave as new team takes over

Council chairman Noah Midamba says Vice Chancellor Isaac Kosgey, along with deputy vice-chancellors sent on leave. Prof Kiplagat Kotut from Embu University has

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