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EACC arrests two Meru traffic police officers in bribery sweep on Maua‑Makutano Road

The Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission detained two traffic officers on Oct 16 after a surveillance operation recovered Ksh23,000 and a suspect vehicle …

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Qatar’s Ban on Recruitment Fees: Practical Guidance for Kenyan Job Seekers

Qatar’s Labour Law now bars licensed recruiters from charging workers any fees, urging Kenyan migrants to verify agencies, keep records and seek …

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Three Children and a Teacher Killed in Oregon School Shooting; Shooter Neutralised by Bystander

A 16‑year‑old gunman forced entry at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher before a community member …

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Netflix announces cut of nearly 1,000 jobs, its biggest layoff since 2022

Netflix will eliminate about 6% of its workforce – roughly 1,000 positions – across product, technology, legal and HR, according to a …

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Parklands Building Permits Declared Void After County Misses Court‑Ordered Deadlines

The Parklands Residents Association says all development approvals issued after 15 Oct 2026 are invalid because Nairobi County failed to set up …

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Kenyatta National Hospital pilots DNA sequencing to boost cancer and fertility services

Kenyatta National Hospital is evaluating next‑generation DNA sequencing to improve cancer diagnosis, guide targeted therapies and support IVF screening, though wider rollout …

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Samsung Introduces Galaxy A18 and A08 LTE Phones in Kenya, Prices From KSh 23,300

Samsung has launched two new budget-friendly Galaxy A series smartphones in Kenya, the A18 LTE at KSh 32,000 and the A08 LTE …

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Orma community urges inclusion of Afaan Oromo in Kenyan schools after five centuries of cultural preservation

The Orma of Tana River County, who have kept their language and customs alive for over 500 years, are calling for Afaan …

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Kenya condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia amid fuel supply concerns

Kenya’s foreign affairs minister expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Houthi missile and drone strikes killed 19 people and threatened fuel imports.

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Nithio injects $29 million into MAX to accelerate electric two‑wheelers and charging networks in Africa

Nithio’s $29 million Series B3 investment in Lagos‑based MAX will fund electric motorcycle roll‑outs, solar‑powered charging and battery‑swap stations across Nigeria, Ghana …

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Baba Talisha’s wife shares health update as TikTok star remains bedridden

TikTok creator Baba Talisha is confined to bed with worsening eyesight and light sensitivity; his wife Miss Wanjey now handles his business …

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KRA orders First Community Bank to remit KSh 623,389,105 from ex‑Nairobi governor Mike Sonko’s accounts

The Kenya Revenue Authority has issued an agency notice demanding KSh 623,389,105 from accounts held by former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko, covering …

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