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15 Kenyans Rescued from Iran Arrive Safely at JKIA
Fifteen Kenyan nationals who were stranded in Iran amid the escalating Middle East conflict have been successfully rescued and landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi.
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Authorities Launch Full-Scale Investigation into Alleged Mass Grave at Kericho's Makaburini Cemetery
National Police Service officers in Kericho County have swiftly secured Makaburini Cemetery following shocking reports of a suspected mass grave containing up to 14 bodies, some allegedly mutilated and stuffed into body bags.
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Burkina Faso Leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré Imposes Ban on Imports of Artificial Hair
In a bold move aimed at promoting cultural self-reliance and African identity, Burkina Faso’s transitional President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has reportedly banned the importation of artificial hair products, commonly known as wigs, weaves, and extensions sourced from Western nations.
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Nairobi Residents Warned to Relocate to Elevated Areas Amid Surging Water Levels at Key Dam
As relentless heavy rains continue to pound Nairobi and its environs, the Water Resources Authority (WRA) has issued a stern alert to communities living downstream of Nairobi Dam, urging immediate relocation to higher ground to avert potential disaster.
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President Ruto and Museveni Meet in Kisumu to Advance SGR Rail Link to Uganda
President William Ruto of Kenya and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda convened in Kisumu on Saturday for a landmark ceremony marking the official launch of the next critical phase of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project.
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Court Orders EACC to Return Governor Natembeya’s Seized Properties
A Nairobi court has given the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) a clear order. It must return all properties and items seized from Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya within the next 10 days.
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Atwoli Dreams Of Leaving COTU to Become a Preacher
Francis Atwoli, the long-time secretary-general of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), has made a surprising revelation.
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End of Kenya's Historic Haiti Mission as Final Police Contingent Returns Home
In a significant milestone for Kenya's international peacekeeping efforts, the last group of Kenyan police officers deployed under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission arrived back on Kenyan soil on March 17, 2026, effectively concluding the country's leadership role in stabilizing the gang-plagued Caribbean nation of Haiti.
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Kenyans who joined Russia war without gov't approval broke the law - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has firmly stated that Kenyans who travelled to Russia and enlisted in the war against Ukraine without official government approval have clearly violated Kenyan law.
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Chinese National and Kenyan Charged with Smuggling Over 3,300 Live Ants at JKIA
A 37-year-old Chinese national identified as Zhang Kequn and a 35-year-old Kenyan man, Charles Mwangi, appeared in court on March 17, 2026, facing serious charges related to the illegal trade of live wildlife. The duo was arrested after authorities discovered thousands of ants being smuggled without the required permits, highlighting a bizarre but sophisticated attempt to traffic these insects out of the country.
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Kenya Braces for Intensified Rainfall Starting Thursday as Met Department Issues Outlook
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that rainfall across several parts of the country is set to increase in intensity beginning Thursday, March 20, 2026
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Petition Challenges Francis Atwoli’s Unopposed Re-Election as COTU Secretary General
A fresh legal challenge has emerged in Kenya’s labour movement following the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) elections held on March 14, 2026.
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Kirinyaga Woman Arraigned in Court Over Alleged Fake Police Recruitment Scam
A woman from Ngurubani town in Kirinyaga County has found herself in serious legal trouble after being accused of running a fraudulent scheme that preyed on desperate job seekers hoping to join the National Police Service.
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President Ruto's PA System Vehicle Overturns Multiple Times in Butula, Busia County
A vehicle equipped with a public address (PA) system, part of President William Ruto's support or advance team operations, rolled several times in a dramatic accident at Butula in Busia County on March 16, 2026.
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Speaker Moses Wetang'ula Confronts Hecklers During Emotional Address at Webuye Burial Service
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula found himself facing disruptive heckling from a group of youths while addressing mourners at a joint funeral service in Webuye, Bungoma County, on March 16, 2026.
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Kimani Ichung'wah Calls for Ban on Schools Selling Uniforms Directly to Parents
National Assembly Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah has urged the government to introduce strict policies prohibiting schools from selling uniforms to students.
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Nairobi Hospital Directors Face Criminal Charges Over Conflict of Interest and Financial Reporting Failures
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has formally charged several senior officials and doctors associated with the management of the Kenya Hospital Association Limited, the entity governing the prestigious Nairobi Hospital.
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Kenyan Government Declares No Repatriation for Citizens Serving in Russian Military Until Contracts End
Dozens of Kenyan nationals who voluntarily signed contracts to join the Russian armed forces will not receive automatic repatriation assistance from their government while their agreements remain active.