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Saturday, May 11

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Karan peerless on Day One of Pearl of Africa Rally in Uganda

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Karan led the opening day from the first to the closing stage, winning all the six-speed tests at stake.

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Israel orders more evacuations as Rafah fighting intensifies

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Parts of Rafah where the streets were packed with locals and displaced people just days ago, now look like a ghost town.

Telcos, banks targetted as state plans to raise Sh2.9tr

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It has proposed a 20 per cent excise duty on mobile and bank transactions in the Finance Bill, 2024.

UNICEF, MoH donates home items to Mathare flood victims

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They provided them with safe water, health promotion services, cash transfers and dignity kits among others

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Mudavadi: Let's respect independence of institutions

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"We have to maintain the independence of institutions for them to be fair and just."

Official: Plans are ongoing to relocate IDPs from schools

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North Eastern regional commissioner said they have identified alternative camps

How to stop cravings for unhealthy foods & sugar

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Plays a major role in weight gain, food addication and binge eating

Vehicle owners to pay Sh100,000 in new tax proposals

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In the proposals contained in the Finance Bill 2024, the minimum amount payable is 5,000.

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Most parts of Kenya to experience sunny intervals –Met

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Met said there will be a significant reduction in rainfall likely across various regions.

Orengo tells Kenya Kwanza to uphold multi-party democracy

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The county boss stressed the need for a thorough and clear examination of any legislation

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Tems teases influencers with debut album taster

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Tems enthusiasts can expect to hear a very dynamic album when it drops in June.

Kuria: Conserve Koguta Forest as you embrace tree planting

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Kuria urged the community in Nyakach to take environmental matters seriously

Raila meets KMPDU days after doctors called off strike

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In a statement on Saturday on his X account, Raila said the KMPDU officials paid him a courtesy call.

Man freed five days after South Africa building collapse

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The partially built apartment block collapsed on Monday, killing at least 14 people.

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Salasya: I want to marry banker or teacher, they're busy

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The MP said a busy woman would not follow him to Nairobi or text unnecessarily.

I lacked campaign money but used social media – Salasya

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Peter Salasya recounted his journey and struggles in his bid to become Mumias East MP

How Kendrick Lamar and Drake changed rap beefs forever

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The two men's diss tracks have produced countless Reddit forums and media think-pieces.

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Hundreds flee Ukraine border area after Russia attack

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Heavy fighting has continued in the border area following Russia's surprise incursions on Friday.

ODM to flag off food donations to flood victims on Tuesday

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ODM has established a warehouse at Chungwa House and is currently receiving food and non-food items.

AG: I'll ensure state's tree planting program succeeds

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Muturi reaffirmed his allegiance to the president's vision of attaining a 30 per cent forest cover by 2032.

We've measures in place to ensure children's safety – CS

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Murkomen urged drivers and all road users to take care of school children to avoid losing young lives.

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At least 60 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding

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The country has been hit by unusually heavy rainfall over the last few weeks

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Moraa trains her eyes on USTAF Grand Prix after Doha win

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Moraa clocked 1:57:91 ahead of Britain's Reekie.

CS Murkomen calls for action on climate change with tree-planting initiative

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Murkomen said his ministry is one of the most affected by the current flood situation in the country.

Car linked to slain Sheila's husband found abandoned in city

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Authorities are seeking to question Jackson, regarding any information he may have about Sheila's murder.

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Ruto meets KMPDU, days after doctors called off strike

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Discussions centred on human resources for health as a pillar for UHC.

Robber jailed for at least 40 years for PC murder

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Piran Ditta Khan spent nearly two decades evading justice for his part in the killing of PC Sharon Beshenivsky

Steve Bannon may soon head to prison after appeal fails

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Bannon's lawyer said he would file new appeal, adding there were "important constitutional issues at stake"

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KeNHA temporarily closes Garsen-Witu-Lamu A7 road

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“The Authority will keep monitoring the situation and give further updates to the public in due course."

President Ruto extends Chesang's term at NCPD

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Chesang will now serve a new three-year term at the National Council for Persons with Disabilities office.