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Communications Authority orders bulk emergency SMS to all Kenyan mobile users

The Communications Authority of Kenya has mandated telcos to send government‑approved emergency alerts to every active subscriber, overriding opt‑out settings, as part …

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After 27 Years of Attempts, Indian Teacher Secures Government Post

Vijay Kumar Sharma, a 59‑year‑old Sanskrit teacher from Uttar Pradesh, finally received a government appointment after clearing written exams six times and …

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Kenya’s Mobile Landscape Hits 78.7 million Devices as Safaricom Keeps Lead

The Communications Authority reports 78.7 million mobile devices on Kenyan networks, with Safaricom holding the biggest share of subscriptions, broadband and mobile …

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Climate change intensifies health and livelihood risks for Kakamega’s women gold miners

Heavy rains and extreme heat are disrupting ore processing, worsening mercury exposure and threatening household incomes for women miners in Kakamega County.

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Kenya Met issues five‑day outlook: rain in 45 counties, cold nights expected

The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain across 45 counties from Oct 3‑7, with thunderstorms in the west and chilly …

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Ruto clarifies land ownership and compensation policy for Lamu refinery site

President William Ruto said the 7,000‑acre parcel for the Dangote East Africa Refinery is government‑owned and any compensation for residents on adjacent …

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Equity Afya launches second franchise pharmacy in Nairobi CBD

Equity Afya’s new Bruce House pharmacy in Nairobi’s CBD, the first franchise‑run outlet, offers medicines and wellness services, expanding its network of …

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Vivo Energy Kenya alerts job seekers to fake recruitment ads online

Vivo Energy Kenya warns that fraudulent job adverts using its name are circulating and outlines how to verify genuine openings and avoid …

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University Staff Unions Launch Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Salary Demands

Three Kenyan university unions began a nationwide strike on October 2 after rejecting a 4% annual pay rise deemed insufficient against inflation.

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Turaco and VisionFund launch partnership to widen low‑cost insurance for Kenyan and Ugandan families

Turaco and VisionFund International have teamed up to extend affordable health and risk insurance to about 250,000 low‑income households in Kenya and …

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Kenya Starts Talks for Ksh127 bn World Bank‑AfDB Loan as IMF Programme Stalls

Kenya has opened negotiations with the World Bank and African Development Bank for a Ksh127 billion loan to narrow a widening fiscal …

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World Bank diagnostic highlights key obstacles to private investment in Kenya

The World Bank’s private‑sector diagnostic points to high electricity costs, governance gaps and limited financing as major hurdles for investors in Kenya.

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