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From Dodoma to Helsinki: How Ruto is rewriting Kenya’s place in the world
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From Dodoma to Helsinki: How Ruto is rewriting Kenya’s place in the world

Kenya secures deals in Central Asia, Europe and Africa as government bets on expanded trade, skills exchange and investment flows.…

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North Rift water agency auditor arrested for demanding Ksh400,000 bribe
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North Rift water agency auditor arrested for demanding Ksh400,000 bribe

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested an auditor attached to the North Rift Valley Development Water Agency over…

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Inside health budget: Referral hospitals, interns among big winners
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Inside health budget: Referral hospitals, interns among big winners

Health allocation rises by Ksh39.1 billion to Ksh177.2 billion, up from Ksh138.1 billion in the previous cycle. The post Inside…

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Mbadi ducks contentious tax increases but goes after gamblers
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Mbadi ducks contentious tax increases but goes after gamblers

In what appears as a move to appease disgruntled citizens, National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented…

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Education sector gets largest budget share at Ksh784.5B
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Education sector gets largest budget share at Ksh784.5B

The education sector has received the largest allocation in the National Government’s Budget Estimates for the 2026/27 Financial Year, underscoring…

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Equity Bank, EU partner to advance quality education
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Equity Bank, EU partner to advance quality education

Equity Bank and the European Union have entered into an agreement that will see 100 scholars join European universities for…

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Budget 2026: Creative economy, digital infrastructure receive Ksh8.6 billion
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Budget 2026: Creative economy, digital infrastructure receive Ksh8.6 billion

"Kenya’s creative economy encompassing film, music, fashion, arts...has become a powerful engine for growth and youth empowerment." - CS Mbadi…

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Govt pushes for increased research funding to drive innovation
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Govt pushes for increased research funding to drive innovation

The Government is stepping up efforts to boost funding for research, technology, and innovation as part of its agenda to…

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Medical Services PS Oluga leads County Health Chiefs in tackling UHC bottlenecks
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Medical Services PS Oluga leads County Health Chiefs in tackling UHC bottlenecks

County Chief Officers of Health from all 47 counties have convened in Kisumu for a high-level meeting aimed at reviewing…

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Three arrested in Ksh22.4M Sacco heist
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Three arrested in Ksh22.4M Sacco heist

Detectives from Imenti North have arrested three individuals implicated in a fraud scheme that allegedly siphoned more than Ksh22.4 million…

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Treasury lines up Ksh 4.8T budget for FY2026/27
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Treasury lines up Ksh 4.8T budget for FY2026/27

The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is expected to present the country’s proposed expenditure of Ksh…

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Public officers, dependents to access comprehensive health insurance
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Public officers, dependents to access comprehensive health insurance

Thousands of public officers and their dependents are set to access comprehensive healthcare services following the signing of Public Officers…

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