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Republican. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio appears at his midterm election night gathering after winning his race in Miami, Florida, U.S., November 8, 2022. REUTERS/Joe Skipper The United States has announced visa restrictions targeting African, Cuban and Grenadian government officials — and their family members — over alleged complicity in Cuba’s overseas medical missions. Washington has…
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A pump attendant pumps fuel into a car at a gas station in Nairobi, on September 19, 2023. International oil prices fell on November 22, 2023 after a key ministerial meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies was pushed back from November 26 to November 30. (Photo by SIMON…
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The United States has issued a warning to Kenyan students holding or applying for student visas, declaring that failing to attend classes or withdrawing from their academic programmes without authorisation could lead to their visas being cancelled and affect future visa applications. In a statement released on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Nairobi emphasised the…
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A stolen police officer’s pistol was found abandoned in a toilet cubicle in Kehancha, Migori County. The Duma model pistol, which had 15 bullets in it, was found in the corner of the toilet cubicle and wrapped in a pink shopping bag on Tuesday afternoon. This was two days after it went missing from the…
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FILE: Malkia Strikers opposite attacker Pamela Adhiambo in action against Puerto Rico during Challenger Cup quarter finals on Thursday July 4, 2024 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in the Philippines. Kenya lost 3-0 sets The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has named the travelling Malkia Strikers squad ahead of the World championship slated for August 22 to…
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A 20-year-old Gen Z candidate has officially entered the 2026 Ugandan presidential race, becoming one of many young people to pick up nomination forms on Monday, August 11, to challenge long-serving President Yoweri Museveni. With the 2026 general elections approaching, the Electoral Commission has begun issuing nomination forms and guidelines to aspiring candidates for the…
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The Quickmart Supermarkets Buruburu branch deputy manager, who allegedly assaulted and detained two customers, including a minor he falsely accused of shoplifting, is facing assault charges. Simon Kimari is accused of unlawfully assaulting Beatrice Bengai and her brother, who is a minor, and occasioning them actual bodily harm on August 3 inside the supermarket after…
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Harambee Stars players during their 2024 Chan Group ‘A’ match against Morocco at Kasarani on August 10, 2025. The Harambee Stars has offered Kenya an invaluable lesson: when the nation’s youth are trusted, they deliver. In their recent performances, our young footballers have shown that given the opportunity and the right environment, talented and educated…
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Qamar in the dock at the Makadara law courts. A 19-year-old woman who lured a businessman into a trap before he was accosted by three men who violently robbed him of two mobile phones has been charged with the capital offence of robbery with violence. Qamar Elmi Suleiman was charged with robbing Mohamed Amin Gulled…
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The majority of teachers do a good job of moulding young people into knowledgeable and responsible future citizens. Their commitment should be enhanced by improving their terms of service. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Following a difficult time with several strikes denying the students the attention they need from their teachers, the Teachers…