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Only 20 of Kenya's soil fit for cultivation

impact of soil degradation on Kenya's agricultural productivity, rural livelihoods and social inequalities.

Geoffrey Monari appointed new HELB CEO

Geoffrey Monari appointed HELB CEO for a five-year term effective immediately, Chair David Ekwee says; he replaces Charles Ringera who has served for ten yea

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More police officers set for promotion

NPS Commission to promote 738 officers from Kenya Police, Administration Police, and DCI, including 50 civilian staff, chairperson Eliud Kinuthia says.

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'Mtaniua na majina,' Ruto embraces his many nicknames

A man with one of the most recognisable names in Kenya, President William Ruto has acquired a growing collection of nicknames-and he's taking it in stride.

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Kenyans to get National IDs for free, Ruto directs

President Ruto directs national IDs to be issued free of charge; Kenyans have been paying Sh300 for new IDs and Sh1,000 for replacements since January 2024.

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Man killed in suspected hit-and-run involving presidential convoy

According to an eyewitness account, the elderly man - said to be a foreign national - was crossing the busy Ngong Road at the Greenhouse Mall, near Adams Arca

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Super Metro suspends crew amid matatu fare controversy

Super Metro condemns incident where a passenger was allegedly thrown from a speeding matatu over a fare dispute, says cooperating with authorities in the invest

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Kenyan lawyer leading the fight against 'tyranny'

Faith Odhiambo took over as head of LSK in February 2024 just a few months before the country exploded into protests against new taxes proposed by President Wil

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