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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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Government to rehabilitate three Nandi dams, aiming to irrigate 17 acres and aid 68 households

Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho announced a plan to repair three small dams in Nandi County, targeting irrigation expansion for 68 …

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US Embassy adds mandatory Kenyan health insurance to eTA amid third Ebola case

The US Embassy in Nairobi now requires American travellers to purchase Kenyan health insurance through the eTA system, a rule that took …

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President Ruto tours Nandi County as Sh18 billion affordable‑housing and market projects move forward

President William Ruto inspected 729 affordable housing units and a new market in Nandi County, outlining a Sh18 billion plan that includes …

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Standalone houses lift Kenya’s residential property index 2.2% year‑on‑year to June 2026

Kenya’s residential property price index rose 2.2% in the year to June 2026, driven by a 3.1% jump in standalone house values …

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President Ruto Announces Completion of Kitale’s Masinde Muliro Market and Support for Displaced Traders

President William Ruto said the stalled Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale is now finished, pledged KSh15 million for 1,500 displaced traders and …

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PPK proposes Sh29‑per‑litre fuel cut and Sh5.5 bn subsidy after EPRA price hike

The People’s Party of Kenya calls for a Sh29 reduction in petrol and diesel prices, a Sh5.5 bn subsidy and removal of …

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800 Kenyan Farmers Apply to Import Indian Murrah Buffaloes Amid Milk Shortage

The livestock ministry says 800 farmers have applied to bring Indian dairy buffaloes to Kenya, with health clearance secured and a delegation …

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KRA to Shift Cargo Tracking to Private Vendors from Oct 26

The Kenya Revenue Authority will retire its own electronic seals and require importers, exporters and transporters to use approved private‑vendor e‑seals starting …

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Kenya Meteorological Service forecasts rain and thunderstorms in five regions this week

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority warns of light to moderate rains and thunderstorms across five regions between Oct 18‑22, while Nairobi stays …

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Kenyan diaspora gathers at Cambridge’s River Cam to honour nursing student Nelbert Rirei

On 16 October 2026, Kenyans in the UK assembled at the River Cam in Cambridge, laying flowers where the body of nursing …

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Canada revamps Express Entry points system, adds high‑wage job incentives

From 3 November 2026, Canada will award extra points for high‑wage job offers and Canadian work experience, while dropping the LMIA requirement …

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