'Leave within 90 days or face deportation,' Kenya tells citizens in Mozambique

Kenya has warned its citizens travelling to Mozambique to avoid overstaying the 90-day visa-free period, citing a surge in deportations linked to immigration violations.

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Omollo sounds alarm over surge in sexual violence in universities

Interior PS Raymond Omollo warns of moral and institutional breakdown as sexual and gender-based violence cases rise in Kenyan universities, urges urgent collective action.

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'All is not lost on me': Why Faith Odhiambo has quit Ruto's victims' compensation panel

Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo resigns as vice chair of the government victims panel, citing stalled mandate and a court order halting its work.

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Raila Odinga's health: secretariat denies illness, blames Gachagua for false claims

Raila Odinga’s secretariat dismisses Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks on his health as false, malicious, and politically motivated, assuring Kenyans the former premier is well.

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How maternal health trial halved miscarriages, slashed re-admissions

Kenya records 355 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births and 21 neonatal deaths per 1,000

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LSK, rights groups demand release of Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda

LSK and two human rights groups have accused Ugandan authorities of abducting two Kenyan activists in Kampala, calling the incident a grave escalation of cross-border repression.

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Makueni unveils clean energy policy, targets fossil fuel phase-out by 2028

Makueni has unveiled its first county energy policy to achieve universal access to clean energy by 2028 and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in partnership with the United Kingdom.

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Kenyans ridicule US Embassy for suspending posts over government shutdown

Kenyans flooded the US Embassy’s X account with sarcasm after it announced it would suspend regular updates due to the federal government shutdown in Washington.

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Activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo reportedly abducted in Uganda

Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were reportedly abducted by armed men in Kampala on Wednesday after joining opposition leader Bobi Wine’s campaign, witnesses say

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Food, fuel push Kenya's inflation to 4.6 per cent in September

Kenya’s inflation edged to 4.6 per cent in September from 4.5 per cent in August, pushed by rising food and transport costs, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics report shows.

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Collect redeployment letters, KMPDU tells intern doctors after strike fallout

Medical interns posted to Kiambu have been instructed to collect redeployment letters from the Ministry of Health, following unresolved disputes that have stalled their placements.

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Why you will pay up to Sh1,000 to visit KWS parks from October 1

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) will begin charging new conservation fees for entry into national parks, reserves and sanctuaries starting Wednesday, October 1.

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Lake Turkana wind power flows again after grid line restored

Households and businesses that have endured repeated blackouts tied to the Loiyangalani to Suswa line will soon get more reliable power after the 400kV link was rebuilt.

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Crypto exchanges target Africa with student scholarships

Kenyan students are set to benefit from cryptocurrency scholarships as global exchanges expand in Africa, seeking growth amid tightening regulations in other markets.

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Continental summit to press for shift from aid to self-financing

More than 300 policymakers, researchers and partners meet in Addis Ababa Oct. 7–10 for the Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 to push Africa from aid reliance to fiscal sovereignty.

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Global Cancer Fund launches Sh162 billion drive, Kenya among first backers

A new Global Cancer Fund aimed at mobilising $1 billion (Sh162 billion) by 2030 to strengthen cancer care in low- and middle-income countries has been launched.

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Kenya seeks global backing for rabies elimination plan

Kenya is seeking international endorsement for its rabies elimination strategy as it joins the global campaign to end human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030.

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Sudanese rights group files ICC case over alleged war crimes

A Sudanese rights coalition has filed a case at the International Criminal Court (ICC) against senior leaders of Sudan’s military, alleging war crimes that include claims of chemical weapons use.

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Kenyan health firm bets on Africa's future with smart city push

A Kenyan health firm is betting on Africa’s future with a plan to build 18 smart cities in 12 countries by 2050, using hospitals, renewable energy and digital networks as anchors of urban growth.

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Kenyans tap US stocks through tokenised crypto platforms

Kenyan investors can now trade digital versions of US stocks and exchange-traded funds through cryptocurrency platforms, marking a new frontier in the country’s financial markets.

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Murkomen defends Ruto's revelation of Kabiru's death at UNGA as family notified hours later

Family of missing police officer Benedict Kabiru says they were informed of his death on Wednesday night; Interior CS Murkomen defends timing of President Ruto’s revelation at UNGA.

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Africa urged to lead global tourism, not just host it

Africa is under pressure to shift from being a destination to a driver in global tourism as the continent faces renewed calls to shape its own narrative, governance and growth strategy.

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'You have overstayed your welcome,' Murkomen warns fans mocking national flag

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that desecrating Kenya’s national symbols is a criminal offence, following viral footage of football fans stomping on the national flag.

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Africa demands UN Security Council seats as Ruto warns of credibility crisis

Africa’s exclusion from the United Nations Security Council has left the body facing a deep credibility crisis, President William Ruto has told world leaders at the 80th General Assembly.

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Kenya uses digital tools to cut maternal deaths, Otuoma tells UN meeting

 Counties are turning to digital health partnerships to curb preventable maternal deaths, Busia Governor Paul Otuoma told a United Nations meeting in New York on Wednesday.

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Kenya, Benin waive visas for citizens in new pact

Kenya and Benin will allow their citizens to travel visa-free between the two countries from next month under a deal signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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New K9 team joins NACADA's push against drug networks

Kenya has formed a canine (K9) unit to disrupt drug trafficking networks.

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IPOA launches probe into Warui's death in police custody

IPOA launches probe into death of Simon Warui in police custody, pledges justice and accountability; post-mortem cites neck dislocation from fall.

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Stakeholders root for greater Asian community integration in Kenya's economy

Stakeholders are rooting for greater integration of Kenya’s Asian community into the nation’s economic and civic life, citing shifts in global trade and the need to strengthen national unity.

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Stigma keeps Kenyan men from treatment, new data reveals

Fewer than one in three Kenyan men seek regular medical care, a 2022 government survey shows. Millions remain at risk from untreated conditions, especially in mental and sexual health.

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Women push for role in peace talks as conflicts persist

Women leaders are stepping in as first responders to conflict, filling roles usually left to governments and armed groups.

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Ruto presses Africa's case for permanent UN Security Council seats

President Ruto calls Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership of the UN Security Council “indefensible” and urged African leaders to unite in pressing for reform.

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Rising costs, fraud push Africa healthcare to digital shift

Rising medical costs, rampant fraud are forcing insurers and corporate medical schemes in Africa to turn to digital health platforms to sustain financing and keep schemes afloat.

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Africa launches 10-year skills plan to tackle youth jobs crisis

More than one million young people enter Africa’s labour market every month without job-relevant skills, leaving up to 86 per cent of available jobs in the informal sector.

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'Doctors' strike hurting patients,' says Kiambu community group

A community-based organisation in Kiambu has asked striking doctors to resume duty, warning that the ongoing industrial action is putting lives at risk.

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Bamboo farm pilots cheaper, greener path to housing

Kenya is racing to meet its affordable housing targets while tackling the twin threats of deforestation and carbon emissions.

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Investors test new paths to close Africa's startup funding gap

African startups continue to face scarce and uneven early-stage funding, with investors and founders turning to new ways to bridge the gap through inclusive investing.

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Kenya's terror list grows to include Muslim Brotherhood, Hizb-ur-Tahrir

Kenya has formally declared the Muslim Brotherhood and Hizb-ur-Tahrir as terrorist organisations under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

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From holiday to combat: Kenyan's ordeal fighting for Russian forces

A two‑week holiday in Russia for a Kenyan athlete ended in captivity in Ukraine after he says he was tricked into signing a military enlistment contract written in Russian.

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Anti-drug agency dismantles illicit alcohol distillery in Kibra

An anti-drug agency has dismantled an illicit brew distillery in Kibra during a multiagency raid, seizing more than 100 drums of kangara and shutting down two distilleries.

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