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Kenyans walking in heavy rain in Nairobi. /FILE The Kenya Meteorological Department has advised Kenyans to prepare for moderate to heavy rainfall over the next five days, starting Friday, September 5 and continuing until Tuesday, September 9. In its weekly weather update released on Friday, September 5, the department said the rains would mainly affect…
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Women captured stepping on Kenyan flag outside Kasarani Stadium after Harambee Stars vs Gambia on September 5, 2025. /VIRAL TEA KE A viral video has emerged showing two women appearing to disrespect the Kenyan flag at Kasarani Stadium, in the aftermath of Harambee Stars’ humbling 3-1 defeat at the hands of Gambia in a 2026…
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Police officers during a past pass-out parade. /FILE The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has approved the nationwide recruitment of 10,000 new police constables. On Friday, September 5, the commission’s leadership, chaired by Yuda Komora, convened to discuss key issues affecting the National Police Service (NPS). During the meeting, they engaged with stakeholders in the…
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Officers stand guard at the entrance of DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road. /NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested the prime suspect in the murder of 18-year-old Faith Kemunto, whose disappearance and death shocked Nyamira in July 2025. Kemunto, who was preparing to join Machakos University, had returned home…
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Miraa. PHOTO/COURTESY Miraa farmers could soon find their trade reshaped, as the government moves to create specialised cooperatives to manage how the crop is harvested and sold. The plan, unveiled by the Ministry of Cooperatives, is meant to shield producers from losses that come when supply floods the market and prices tumble. Patrick Kilemi, the…
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Mombasa-Mariakani highway. PHOTO/COURTESY Traffic clogs and persistent delays on the Mombasa-Mariakani Highway are set to receive targeted attention, as the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) plans to use a portion of a Sh15.8 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to review the project’s financial and management arrangements. The announcement was made on Tuesday,…
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Mombasa-Mariakani highway. PHOTO/COURTESY Traffic clogs and persistent delays on the Mombasa-Mariakani Highway are set to receive targeted attention, as the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) plans to use a portion of a Sh15.8 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to review the project’s financial and management arrangements. The announcement was made on Tuesday,…
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Communications Authority of Kenya Headquarters. PHOTO/COURTESY The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has directed that all digital televisions and decoders entering the Kenyan market must undergo Type Approval before importation, sale, or use, with violators facing fines of up to Sh1 million. In a public notice released on Tuesday, the Authority explained that the requirement…
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eCitizen/NTSA portal. PHOTO/COURTESY Hundreds of motorists were left stranded on Wednesday, after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) payment system malfunctioned, forcing many to pay twice for services or abandon their transactions altogether. The breakdown, which plagued the eCitizen platform for much of the day, drew sharp criticism from vehicle owners who flooded social…
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Raimond Molenje. PHOTO/COURTESY The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has expressed its support for the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) revised loan pricing model, saying it will boost credit access and strengthen the banking sector’s role in driving economic growth. In its statement, KBA said the industry welcomes the CBK’s move, which was announced on August…