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Museveni’s Blunt Advice on Fuel Costs: Stay Home if Travel is Too Expensive
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda recently offered straightforward counsel to citizens facing rising fuel prices.
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Kenyan Environmentalist Hillary ‘Buzeki’ Kibiwott Rushed to Hospital After Planting 23,326 Trees in 24-Hour
Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott, popularly known as Buzeki, a dedicated environmentalist from Elgeyo Marakwet County, was rushed to hospital shortly after completing an intense 24-hour attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the most trees planted by one person in a single day.
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Govt Makes Changes to Teachers Health Insurance
The Ministry of Health has removed the requirement for teachers to make additional payments when seeking treatment at facilities covered by the Social Health Authority (SHA).
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Tensions Rise in Gulf as Iran Fires on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid US Blockade
Iran has escalated actions in the Strait of Hormuz by firing on at least three commercial vessels and seizing two of them on April 22-23, 2026.
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Surge in Divorce Cases at Milimani Court Raises Questions About Family Stability in Kenya
More than 540 divorce petitions have been filed at the Milimani Magistrate’s Court in Nairobi between January and April 2026.
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Lilian Ng’ang’a Calls for Ban on Boarding Schools for Young Primary Pupils
Former Machakos First Lady Lilian Ng’ang’a has proposed that Kenya should do away with all boarding schools for primary school children.
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Multimedia University Students Demand Action Over Baboon Invasion on Campus
Students at Multimedia University of Kenya have raised serious concerns about the increasing presence of wild animals on their campus, particularly baboons that have been entering student hostels.
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Rwanda Announces Promising Oil Find in Lake Kivu
Rwanda has reported a significant development in its search for energy resources after identifying potential oil deposits in Lake Kivu.
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Kenya Moves to Legalise Chang’aa with New Safety Standards from KEBS
The traditional Kenyan spirit known as chang’aa may soon be sold legally across the country. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is currently drafting clear rules to govern its production, packaging, and sale.
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150 Kenyan Police Officers Return Home from Haiti, Marking End of MSS Mission
A group of 150 Kenyan police officers has arrived back in the country after completing their deployment in Haiti.
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Tanzanian Govt Hits Back at Ruto for Comparing Kenya’s Roads to Those in Tanzania
The Tanzanian government has pushed back against statements made by President William Ruto comparing Kenya’s road network to those of its East African neighbours.
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Luhya MPs and a Kisii MP Raise Concerns Over SGR Route Changes in Parliament
Several Members of Parliament from Western Kenya voiced strong concerns in the National Assembly today about the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project.
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CS Davis Chirchir Mourns the Death of His Father, Edwin Koech
The family of Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has been thrown into mourning following the passing of his father, Mzee Edwin Koech.
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KUPPET Issues 7-Day Strike Notice Threatening School Reopening
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has given the government a seven-day strike notice that could seriously affect the planned reopening of schools.
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President William Ruto Meets IFAD President Alvaro Lario in Rome to Strengthen Kenya’s Dairy Sector
President William Ruto held a productive meeting with Alvaro Lario, the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in Rome, Italy on April 21, 2026.
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Three Protesters Arrested Near Kenya National Archives as Fuel Price and Cost of Living Protests Gain Strength
Police in Nairobi have arrested three people near the Kenya National Archives during a growing wave of street demonstrations.
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Court Frees 50 Youths Arrested During 2024 Finance Bill Protests
A Kenyan court has freed 50 young people who were arrested during protests against the Finance Bill in 2024.
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Court Ruling Hands Victory to President Ruto and Governor Sakaja on Nairobi Cooperation Deal
A Kenyan court has refused to stop the rollout of an important agreement between the national government and Nairobi County.