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Bitumen Shortage Slows Rironi‑Mau Summit Road Work, Says Transport Minister

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir says a two‑month shortage of bitumen, linked to geopolitical and supply‑chain issues, has delayed the Rironi–Mau Summit …

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Critical Android “SMS of Death” bug affects older phones; update needed by November 2026

A newly disclosed vulnerability lets a single hidden text crash Android phones, dropping calls and potentially disabling emergency services on devices running …

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NLC Gazette Notice Calls for Compulsory Acquisition of 0.8401 ha for Wajir Military Air Base

The National Land Commission has issued a gazette notice to acquire 0.8401 hectares of private land in Wajir County for a new …

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RPG lands near Moyale primary school as Kenya braces for spill‑over humanitarian needs

An RPG fired by Ethiopian militia landed near Sessi Primary School in Moyale on Oct 31, prompting police and KDF response and …

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Kilifi Governor Orders Audit of Foreign‑Owned Businesses in Watamu

Governor Gideon Mung'aro has directed county officers to inspect licences and shut down unlicensed foreign‑run shops and hotels in Watamu, promising relief …

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Homa Bay County to Disburse Bursaries and Scholarships for Vulnerable Learners under New One‑Year Deal

A one‑year intergovernmental agreement signed by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and Governor Gladys Wanga enables Homa Bay to fund bursaries and …

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World Bank Review Finds University of Nairobi Urban Planning Master’s Programme Largely Unchanged Since 1971

A World Bank study says the University of Nairobi’s Master’s in Urban Planning has seen only minor curriculum updates since 1971, highlighting …

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Government launches formal inquiries into Kinatwa Sacco and Mathira North Farmers Co‑op

Acting Commissioner for Co‑operative Development has ordered 21‑day and 16‑day investigations into Kinatwa Sacco and Mathira North Farmers Co‑operative over their by‑laws, …

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen attends high‑profile wedding of immigration chief’s daughter

Kipchumba Murkomen joined senior officials at the white wedding of Faith Too Cheluget and Allan Wanderi on 31 October, following a traditional …

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KRA proposes using government pending bills to recover unpaid taxes from businesses

The Kenya Revenue Authority plans to offset outstanding tax liabilities against government debts owed to suppliers, aiming to boost revenue after missing …

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High Court Urges Review of Kibabii University’s Honorary Doctorate for Governor Lusaka

The High Court has declared urgency in a petition by COFEK challenging Kibabii University’s plan to award an honorary doctorate to sitting …

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African Universities Can Spark Social Change Through Intrapreneurship, Entrepreneurship and Extrapreneurship

Research using the University of Cape Town shows African universities can drive social innovation via three pathways: intrapreneurship, social entrepreneurship and extrapreneurship.

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