President William Ruto’s close aide, Farouk Kibet, has continued to endear himself to the people of Kakamega and the larger Western region by religiously honouring every promise he made during the hotly contested Malava by-election.While other leaders went quiet after the campaigns, Kibet has remained a constant presence in Malava, proving that his love for the region is not seasonal.
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Posta Kenya aligns turnaround to UPU Dubai strategy as global postal chiefs Meet in Berne – Tonui
Tonui described PostaPay as a digital walletPostal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) is anchoring its recovery on the Universal Postal Union’s Dubai Strategy 2026-2029 for its 192 member countries, as global postal regulators and operators converge in Berne, Switzerland this month for the UPU Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council sessions.
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Kenya, Uganda Traders Push for “No-Stop” Border at Busia to Cut Delays
Busia – Cross-border trade stakeholders from Kenya and Uganda are calling for a no-stop border system at the Busia One Stop Border Post, aiming to speed up the movement of goods, end clearance delays and boost trade between the two countries.The proposal would move inspections to the point of origin, digitise clearance procedures and remove duplicated processes between Kenyan and Ugandan agencies, so that goods cross the border with minimal delay.
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Starlink’s Satellite Dominance Raises a Critical Question: Is Africa Building Its Own Internet Future?
Nairobi, Kenya: With a single corporate entity managing upwards of 10,000 satellites in orbit, a critical question confronts Africa: as world powers scramble to deploy next-generation space-based internet networks, where does the continent stand, and how can it avoid becoming a passive consumer of foreign technologies?
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Lawyer Charles Mugane Drags KMTC to Court Over Recruitment
In Summary:Lawyer Charles Mugane takes ed Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) to court over alleged flawed recruitment process.Argues that 17 teaching positions advertised internally, including vacancies for Chief Principal Lecturer and Senior Principal Lecturers, should have been advertised externally through an open and competitive process.
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Somali refugees benefit from Kenya’s national health insurance scheme
Iglan Abdulle received surgery and treatment relieving her after years of pain/Ahmed Abdullahi/ErgoSomali refugees in Kenya’s Dadaab camps are using the Kenyan government’s Social Health Authority (SHA) national health insurance scheme to access treatment they cannot otherwise access or afford.Iglan Abdulle Mohamed, 39, who lives in Hagadera camp, underwent gallbladder surgery at Garissa General Hospital in February after six years of illness.
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Meet 7 Of The Most Prominent And Wealthy Families In Embu County: Their Businesses, Properties and Wealth
Embu County is home to some of the most prominent and influential families in Kenya’s Eastern Region.The national county registry designates Emby cunty as 014, with its headquarters being Embu town.The county is widely known for its vibrant agricultural sector and is a hub for crops like coffee, tea, macadamia, miraa, and rice.
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Somali intelligence agency arrests grenade-carrying suspect in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced Wednesday that it had arrested a man suspected of planning an attack in Mogadishu after he allegedly attempted to flee security forces and discarded a hand grenade.The suspect, identified as Hassan Nur Muse, also known as Makane or Ali Sabti, was arrested during a joint operation by NISA and Somali police in the KPP neighborhood of Hodan district, according to an agency statement.
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Michael Panther Becomes First Person with Disability to Complete 42km Stanchart Nairobi Marathon!
In SummaryHope Mobility founder Michael Panther became the first Person with Disability to finish the full 42km Stanchart Nairobi Marathon, recording an impressive time of 3 hours and 45 minutes.Panther’s Race for Mobility campaign successfully raised Ksh 5 million, which will fund approximately 100 custom-fitted pediatric wheelchairs for Kenyan children.
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Journalists Urged to Strengthen Public Finance Investigations
Nairobi, Kenya: Stronger access to public records, regular engagement with oversight institutions and independent investigative reporting are among the measures proposed to improve accountability in Kenya’s public finances.Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) Vice President Francis Openda said journalists must turn discussions into practical action to scrutinise public spending, borrowing and government financing arrangements.