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Ruto Announces 120,000 New Teacher Jobs by December 2026

President William Ruto has announced a package of measures to improve teachers’ welfare, including preferential access to affordable housing, expanded healthcare cover, promotions, salary increases and faster payment…

Oct 5, 2026▶ Listen

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Pastor Denies Daughter’s Link to Viral Bullying Video as Youth Protest at Buruburu Church

Hundreds of young people gathered outside Redeemed Gospel Church in Buruburu, Nairobi, on Sunday to demand justice over a viral video showing a woman allegedly being assaulted by a group of fellow women.The protesters…

Oct 4, 2026▶ Listen

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Duale Defends $16 Billion Dangote Refinery Amid Calls for Deal Disclosure

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended Kenya’s proposed $16 billion Dangote refinery in Lamu amid growing calls for the government to disclose details of the investment agreement.Speaking in Garissa during t…

Oct 4, 2026▶ Listen

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Sifuna Named The Equitable Party’s Candidate for 2027 Presidential Bid

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been unveiled as the leader and presidential candidate of The Equitable Party (TEP), giving him a political vehicle for his bid ahead of the 2027 General Election.Sifuna formally adopt…

Oct 4, 2026▶ Listen

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One Dead, Three Injured in Mau Summit Road Crash

One person has died and three others have been injured in a road crash at Mau Summit along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.The crash occurred shortly after 8:00 am on Sunday, October 4, when a pick-up reportedly hit a priv…

Oct 4, 2026▶ Listen

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How Religious Pilgrimages Across East Africa Have Turned Deadly

The deaths of 16 Catholic pilgrims in the Salama road crash have highlighted the dangers faced by worshippers travelling long distances to religious sites and prayer gatherings across East Africa.The pilgrims, members…

Oct 4, 2026▶ Listen

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Autopsies set for 17 pilgrims after bodies identified in Salama crash

Seventeen pilgrims tragically lost their lives in a road crash in Salama, Kenya, with autopsies scheduled to be conducted following the identification of their bodies. The crash has sent shockwaves through the local c…

Oct 4, 2026▶ Listen

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Mwakirunge Residents Awarded Sh350 Million for Dumpsite Pollution

Residents of Mwakirunge in Mombasa, Kenya, have been awarded Sh350 million in compensation due to pollution caused by a local dumpsite. This landmark decision comes after a prolonged battle against the environmental h…

Oct 3, 2026▶ Listen

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Tragic Death of Pregnant Woman in Kirinyaga Sparks Outrage Over Police Conduct

A pregnant woman was reportedly pushed to her death from a police vehicle in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, in what is described as a shocking incident linked to a Sh1,000 bribe. The woman was found dead by the roadside on…

Oct 3, 2026▶ Listen

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Mombasa Catholic Parish Mourns 17 Pilgrims Killed in Salama Crash

The Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has confirmed the deaths of 17 pilgrims from St Mathias Mulumba Catholic Parish in Mikindani following a road accident at Salama on Saturday, October 3.The pilgrims were travelling…

Oct 3, 2026▶ Listen

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Uhuru Warns Mt Kenya Against Repeating 2022 Political Mistake

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged voters in Mt Kenya to avoid repeating what he described as a costly political mistake made in the 2022 General Election.Speaking at the funeral of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the f…

Oct 3, 2026▶ Listen

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Lamu's Transformation: The Impact of a Sh2 Trillion Oil Refinery Project

The promise of a Sh2 trillion oil refinery project in Lamu is poised to reshape the economic landscape of Kenya's least populous county. This ambitious initiative, which is part of a broader strategy to enhance the na…

Oct 3, 2026▶ Listen

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Ruto Announces KSh7.5 Billion Plan to Build 3,000 Houses in Lamu

President William Ruto has announced a KSh7.5 billion investment to build 3,000 additional housing units in Lamu County as preparations for the proposed Dangote refinery gather pace.Speaking during a title-deed issuan…

Oct 3, 2026▶ Listen

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17 pilgrims killed in horrific multi-vehicle highway collision in Salama, Kenya

In a tragic incident on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway in Salama, Kenya, 17 pilgrims lost their lives in a horrific multi-vehicle collision. The crash, which has sent shockwaves through the nation, underscores ongoing co…

Oct 3, 2026▶ Listen

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Residents of Ol Kalou Take Action Against Alleged Illicit Liquor Sales

Residents of Ol Kalou, a town in Nyandarua County, Kenya, recently took matters into their own hands by raiding a local bar and destroying alcohol on the premises. This incident was prompted by allegations of the esta…

Oct 2, 2026▶ Listen

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Duale Explains Why Hospitals Are Shifting from SHA Portal to HMIS

The government has clarified that the integration of hospital health management systems with the Social Health Authority (SHA) is intended to streamline healthcare operations, rather than replace the authority.Health…

Oct 2, 2026▶ Listen

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Nationwide Lecturers' Strike Disrupts Public University Education in Kenya

A lecturers' strike has significantly disrupted learning across public universities in Kenya, leading to widespread concerns regarding the education system. The strike has affected a vast number of students, halting c…

Oct 2, 2026▶ Listen

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Raila's Family Plans First Anniversary Commemorations at Migwena

Migwena Grounds will host commemorations marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death on October 15, with a mausoleum at the site set to be unveiled during the event.Preparations at the…

Oct 2, 2026▶ Listen

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Kwale Residents Call for Inclusion in Mrima Hills Mining Deals

Residents of Lungalunga Sub-County in Kwale County are calling for greater involvement in decisions over the proposed development of the mineral-rich Mrima Hills area.Community members and civil society organisations…

Oct 2, 2026▶ Listen

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Lamu Refinery Project Tests East Africa's Oil Ambitions Amid Political Dynamics

The Lamu refinery project, spearheaded by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote, is at the forefront of discussions regarding East Africa's oil ambitions. This significant venture is being closely monitored by regional l…

Oct 2, 2026▶ Listen