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Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100

Jimmy Carter, the 100-year-old former US president and Nobel peace laureate who rose from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to lead the nation from 1977 to 198

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LSK asks court to summon IG Kanja over abductions

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has asked the High Court to summon the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, over abductions.

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Indigenous women lead climate action, land restoration in Isiolo

Amid escalating climate challenges, women from indigenous communities in Isiolo County are pioneering new pathways to resilience.

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Kenyans on social media chide Ruto as he mourns Jeju plane crash victims

A post by President William Ruto mourning the death of at least 179 victims in the Jeju plane crash has drawn criticism from a section of Kenyans.

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Businesses and tourism reap big from Sh30b Dongo Kundu bypass

The Sh30 billion bypass has opened up the South Coast to business, agriculture and housing ventures as it provides a direct connection to Mombasa without having

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Health promoters overlook Christmas rest with two-month salary delay

CHPs worked during the festive season but have not received November and December stipends but PS Muthoni said the Treasury had released Sh600 million for arrea

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Ruto hints at a more inclusive government in the coming year

The President said political competition should not be allowed to block national interests. He said the country had made significant progress in the last one ye

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Breaking barriers: Scientist uses AI to transform healthcare

Mbithe Nzomo won a prestigious UNESCO-L'Oréal for Women in Science Award for her work involving AI to develop tools that could help prevent serious conditions.

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Unemployed 350,000 teachers to compete for 28,000 vacancies

The recruitment drive will include 20,000 intern teachers for junior secondary schools to address the teacher-to-learner ratio, as announced by President Willia

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