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Benjamin Muriuki

Benjamin Muriuki

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Two men sentenced to 11 years for vandalising Kenya Power transformers
February 24, 2026 06:31 (EAT) • 14 hours ago

Two men sentenced to 11 years for vandalising Kenya Power transformers

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the two; Amos Swahili and Ernest Kemboi, were behind a string of transformer vandalism incidents that left parts of the North Rift and Western regions without electricity.

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Hope in drought-hit Mandera as water and Ramadan aid rolled out
February 23, 2026 08:11 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Hope in drought-hit Mandera as water and Ramadan aid rolled out

In villages across Mandera West Constituency, Banisa Constituency and Mandera South Constituency, water tankers have become a lifeline, delivering clean water to communities that had been forced to walk for miles under scorching heat in search of the precious commodit...

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Nairobi targets 30% rise in legal liquor businesses with new LiquorPay system
February 23, 2026 08:06 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Nairobi targets 30% rise in legal liquor businesses with new LiquorPay system

The end-to-end system automates liquor licence applications and payments, allowing traders to apply online without visiting county offices. Officials say the move is aimed at reducing paperwork, curbing the role of brokers and improving transparency in revenue collection...

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Indigenous livestock breeds touted as key to Africa’s climate adaptation
February 22, 2026 06:11 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Indigenous livestock breeds touted as key to Africa’s climate adaptation

A newly launched open-access reference by the African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet) and partners including the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), and the African Union – Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IB...

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Nairobi moves to tighten alcohol laws in major overhaul to protect families
February 22, 2026 11:41 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Nairobi moves to tighten alcohol laws in major overhaul to protect families

The Nairobi County Executive, led by  Dr. Anastasia Nyalita, County Executive Committee Member, Business and Hustler Opportunities and  Lydia Mathia, County Chief Officer, Business and Hustler Opportunities, working closely with the Sectoral Committee on Culture and Community Services, hel...

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‘We will not be silenced!’ Sifuna-led ODM team rallies supporters in Kakamega
February 21, 2026 02:29 (EAT) • 3 days ago

‘We will not be silenced!’ Sifuna-led ODM team rallies supporters in Kakamega

Orengo launched a scathing attack on unnamed political actors, accusing them of attempting to weaken the party associated with Raila Odinga.

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Police raise alarm on Sifuna-led rally in Kakamega, warn of individuals armed with guns
February 21, 2026 09:28 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Police raise alarm on Sifuna-led rally in Kakamega, warn of individuals armed with guns

Western Regional Police Commander Isaak Mahoud said authorities had not been formally notified about the rally slated for Saturday at Malemba, noting that information about the event had only been obtained through social media.

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Ex-Nairobi Governor Kananu defends Ruto-Sakaja deal, denies transfer of county functions
February 20, 2026 03:45 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Ex-Nairobi Governor Kananu defends Ruto-Sakaja deal, denies transfer of county functions

In a statement issued on Friday, Kananu termed the criticism as stemming from a misunderstanding of constitutional provisions, stressing that a “cooperation agreement” is legally distinct from a “transfer of functions.”

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Mama Lucy Hospital dismisses claims of mothers giving birth on floor, demands apology
February 20, 2026 02:32 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Mama Lucy Hospital dismisses claims of mothers giving birth on floor, demands apology

The Board said the assertions undermine the dedication of healthcare workers who serve thousands of residents daily.

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Charles Kanjama pledges to defend rule of law after election as LSK President
February 20, 2026 08:10 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Charles Kanjama pledges to defend rule of law after election as LSK President

Kanjama was elected President of the Law Society of Kenya after garnering 3,728 votes in a competitive race that attracted nationwide attention within the legal fraternity.

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