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Report raises concern about potato safety

A study has revealed that potato farmers in Nyandarua County disregard manufacturers' instructions on pesticide application.

1 month ago
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'We held hands waiting to die': Father recounts horror of Mathare fire

The fire, which started shortly after midnight, consumed a one storey residential iron-sheet houses and two churches, killing five people, including two childre

1 month ago
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Schools in crisis as funding delays push education to edge of collapse

Stakeholders decry constant changes to curriculum and rushed policy implementations. With capitation funds delayed and slashed, schools are struggling to stay a

1 month ago
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State eyes Sh145b investments in oil, gas exploration by 2027

This will be a growth of Sh144.4 billion when compared to the baseline value of investments in 2023 that stands at Sh915 million.

1 month ago
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We have engaged reverse gear with budget cuts in education, health sectors

Implementation of CBC, and now CBE, has been chaotic with the government seemingly groping in the dark, lurching from one blunder to another.

1 month ago
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Digital predators exploit children with disabilities in Kenya, says new report

A new report reveals children with intellectual disabilities are increasingly being targeted by digital predators.

1 month ago
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Gachagua says life in danger, alleges murder plot

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua alleges plot to murder him, criticises police for trailing his convoy Sunday; claims state planning to disarm, withdraw licenses of h

1 month ago
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Meru blogger 'Sniper' set to be buried over a year since his murder

Slain Meru-based blogger Benard 'Sniper' Muthiani is finally set to be buried over a year since his murder.

1 month ago
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Court grants Salasya bail, orders state to restore his security

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya was on Monday released on a cash bail of Sh200,000 in a hate speech case, as the court directed the state to rein

1 month ago
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Koech: Kenya wants partnership not pressure from US

Defence, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committee chair Koech responds to US claims on China ties, says Kenya is not shifting allegiance but widening bilatera

1 month ago
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