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We are not prepared to handle Marburg virus, experts say

East Africa continues to grapple with the growing threat of deadly viruses, with the Marburg virus now posing a significant risk to the region.

1 month ago
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MPs live up to their laundry tag yet again

The National Assembly has given a clean bill of health to three Cabinet secretary nominees named by President William Ruto in December 2024.

1 month ago
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Anxious wait: KCSE graduates in limbo over university placement

Even though there is an ongoing intake for those seeking to join technical colleges, the uncertainty over funding and failure by Education Cabinet Secretary to

1 month ago
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Judiciary official jailed for failing to produce Sh13m exhibit in court

A Deputy Registrar of the High Court, Joseph Kiverenge, has been jailed after failing to produce Sh13.3 million in exhibits recovered by police from two suspect

1 month ago
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Kiraitu rides bus to Nairobi as Kabogo charges into an uncertain 'digital' future

The last time I checked, Kiraitu's political vehicle was a bus that crawled at an excruciatingly slow pace, which means he didn't make it to Nairobi early enoug

1 month ago
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Court awards woman Sh420,000 for assault by matatu crew

The High Court has awarded a female passenger Sh420,000 after she was assaulted, robbed, and violently thrown out of a Super Metro matatu by the driver and cond

1 month ago
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JSC: Misconduct claims against judges to follow rule of law

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received five petitions since January alleging gross misconduct and incompetence against several judges, including the

1 month ago
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The messy battle to control public toilets in Nairobi

For two days Nairobi residents who rely on public toilets in the central business district have been forced to seek other alternatives following closure of thre

1 month ago
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MPs approve Ruto's envoy nominees, but raise concern over short tenures

The nominees now await formal appointment by President William Ruto.

2 months ago
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Israel accuses Hamas of backtracking on fragile ceasefire deal

Israel accused Hamas on Thursday of backtracking on parts of a fragile ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Gaza war, and carried out fresh air strikes ahe

2 months ago
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