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Oketch Salah urges President Ruto to make October 15 a national holiday after disrupted Raila Odinga memorial

Businessman Oketch Salah wrote an open letter apologising for the chaos at Raila Odinga’s first death‑anniversary and asked President William Ruto to …

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Kenya ranks seventh in Africa’s 2026 GDP list with $151.2 billion output

IMF projections place Kenya’s nominal GDP at $151.2 billion in 2026, positioning it seventh on the continent behind Angola and ahead of …

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Stranded Bomet student enrolls at KMTC after benefactor funds fees

A nursing aspirant from Siongiroi, Bomet, secured her place at Kangema KMTC after a well‑wisher stepped in to pay the fees a …

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Wajir North aspirant Abdullahi Sajo outlines borehole, jobs and empowerment agenda for 2027 race

Abdullahi Sajo, backed by the Gareen community, pledges 45 boreholes, overseas job links and support for women, youth and health services if …

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KEMRI granted charter to boost autonomy and health‑research capacity

Kenya Medical Research Institute receives a charter, giving it greater operational freedom, expected to expand programmes, attract funding and deepen partnerships for …

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Baringo Woman Completes Master’s in ICT from Australian University

Linet Jepkemboi Kandie of Kabartonjo, Baringo County, earned a Master of ICT from the Canterbury Institute of Management in Australia, drawing community …

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Kenya Confirms Four New Ebola Cases, Total Reaches Seven

The Ministry of Health reported four additional Ebola infections on Oct. 17, bringing the national total to seven confirmed cases, including the …

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Kenya Surpasses Ethiopia as East Africa’s Largest Economy in IMF’s October 2026 Outlook

The IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook shows Kenya’s nominal GDP in US dollars overtaking Ethiopia’s, driven mainly by exchange‑rate shifts rather …

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DCI recovers UK‑stolen Land Rover in Nairobi amid nationwide anti‑theft operation

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations seized a grey Land Rover Discovery reported stolen in the UK during Operation Carback II, a week‑long …

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Pope Leo XIV cleared to leave Rome hospital after successful lung surgery

The 71‑year‑old pontiff will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Saturday and return to the Vatican after doctors confirm his recovery.

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Dubai Opens Residence Permit Route for GCC Citizens’ Foreign‑Passport Families

Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs now allows wives and children of GCC nationals to apply for residence permits even …

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One‑Year Milestone for Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital in Eastleigh Highlights Need for Early Eye Screening

At the first anniversary of Lions SightFirst’s Eastleigh branch, officials stress affordable eye care, early glaucoma detection and regular screenings for residents.

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