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Starlink's Next-Gen Leap: Direct-to-Cell Satellites Set for 2027 Launch
SpaceX's Starlink division has announced plans to start deploying its second-generation satellites in mid-2027, enabling advanced "direct-to-cell" connectivity.
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Spain's Firm Refusal: Blocking US Bases in Iran Conflict
Spain has taken a strong stand by denying the United States permission to use its joint military bases at Rota and Morón for any operations against Iran.
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Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno Set for Burial on Friday Following Fatal Helicopter Crash
The family of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng'eno has announced that he will be laid to rest this Friday, March 6, 2026, following his tragic death in a helicopter crash on February 28 in Chepkiep, Mosop Constituency, Nandi County.
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President Ruto Directs Swift Rollout of Instant Fines and Traffic Cameras to Curb Deadly Road Crashes
President William Ruto has issued a firm directive for the immediate implementation of an instant fines system and the widespread deployment of speed cameras and CCTV surveillance on Kenyan roads, aiming to drastically reduce the alarming spike in road traffic accidents and fatalities.
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Iran Reassures Kenya Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict Following US-Israel Strikes
Iran has explicitly assured Kenya that it is not a target in its ongoing retaliatory actions against the United States and Israel, following a major escalation that began with US and Israeli attacks on Iranian targets over the weekend.
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Tragic Collision Claims Two Lives as Trucks Engulfed in Flames on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway
A devastating early morning accident on the busy Nairobi-Mombasa highway claimed the lives of two individuals and left one other seriously injured when two trucks collided and burst into flames.
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Ethiopia Prohibits Use of Birr in Peer-to-Peer Cryptocurrency Trading
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued a public notice declaring that any peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transactions denominated in the Ethiopian Birr are prohibited under the current regulatory framework.
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Body of Late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno Airlifted from Eldoret to Nairobi's Lee Funeral Home
The remains of the late Johana Ng'eno, Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr constituency, have been transferred from the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) morgue in Eldoret to Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi.
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Tensions Surge in Iran Following Strikes on Critical Sites
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified sharply as coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel targeted key military and strategic locations across Iran.
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NTSA Rolls Out Graduated Speeding Fines
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has detailed a strict, tiered penalty structure for motorists caught exceeding speed limits, as part of a major push to enhance road safety through automated enforcement
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Killed
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a major joint attack carried out by Israel and the United States, according to Iranian state television.
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Kigame Faults Easy Coach, Vihiga County After Narrowly Escaping Accident
Reuben Kigame, a former presidential hopeful, had a close call with disaster early Sunday morning on the Kapsabet-Chavakali highway in Vihiga County.
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"Ripples of sorrow 🕊️ Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ngeno among other five people feared dead in Mosop helicopter crash.
Tragic loss, A champion for land Rights and community empowerment Johanna Ngeno, A photographer Nick Kosgei Among other four people feared dead after a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County.
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IEBC plans to spend Ksh 1.1 Billion on officials meals during the 2027 election day
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has requested a total of Ksh 63.9 billion to conduct the 2027 General Election, with a notable allocation of Ksh 1.1 billion earmarked specifically for meals for poll officials on election day.
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Easy Coach Founder Azym Dossa Passes Away, Marking End of an Era in Kenyan Transport
Kenya's road transport sector is in mourning following the death of Azym Dossa, the visionary founder and former Managing Director of Easy Coach.
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EXPOSED: Claims Surface That Over 3,000 Ghost Schools Could Serve as Polling Stations in 2027 General Elections
A viral social media report has alleged that more than 3,000 non-existent or "ghost" schools in Kenya are slated to be designated as polling stations for the 2027 General Election, raising fresh concerns about potential electoral manipulation and integrity.
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Kenya Government Proposes Shift of Civil Servants to Five-Year Performance-Based Contracts
The Kenyan government, through the Ministry of Public Service, has unveiled a major reform proposal to transition over 1 million civil servants from traditional permanent and pensionable employment to renewable five-year contracts.
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Motorists Forced to Overnight on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Due to Massive Traffic Jam at Gilgil
Hundreds of drivers and passengers found themselves stranded along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway on Friday after a severe traffic buildup developed at the Gilgil weighbridge section.