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Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory in a patient who arrived from Uganda and had been receiving treatment, Africa CDC Director-General Dr Kaseya says.
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Gachagua-Sifuna talks bombshell
Malala has repeatedly indicated that Gachagua supports the idea of working with Sifuna.
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PAYE relief, cheaper phones, internship: Ruto woos Kenyans with plan to ease living costs
The President said the Government was upgrading the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, which would eventually be extended to Malaba.
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Ruto's tax cut plan a relief for workers but revenue headache for Treasury
A relief on PAYE, while noble to workers already cash-trapped due to new or enhanced taxes, raises questions about which other ways the hole will be filled.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001560547/murkomen-natembeya-rivalry-deepens-over-border-voter-registration
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The war over IDs: Why Murkomen and Natembeya are on a collision course
At the centre of the dispute between Natembeya and Murkomen is a contentious question: who qualifies to obtain Kenyan identity cards and participate in the 2027 General Election?
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Exams begin next week as scammers demand Sh60,000 for fake KCSE papers
Over 3.6 million learners are set to take part in the three tests with 1,380,463 registered for KPSEA, 1,206,028 for KJSEA and 1,048,355 for KCSE.
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What next after Kalonzo-Muthama secret meeting
The meeting has led to assumptions that President William Ruto might be using Muthama to reach out to Kalonzo
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House committee reignites gay rights storm, push for strict enforcement of Penal Code
The Supreme Court held that denial of registration on the basis of these sections of the penal code was discriminatory and unconstitutional.
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Fresh management row erupts at Nairobi Hospital
A fresh row over the management of Nairobi Hospital has erupted, with a new bid to remove the current board.
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Waiguru's DP bid exposes political dilemma facing outgoing governors
Some are seeking national office, others eyeing Parliament, while many risk political oblivion after relinquishing the power and influence of the governor’s office.
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First case of Ebola recorded in Nigeria
The woman had travelled from Uganda to the capital, Abuja.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001560550/kenya-confirms-ninth-ebola-case
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Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case
The latest case involves a 24-year-old man who is a close family member of the first patient, who died.
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Human rights activists, journalist arrested during fuel cost demos
Two human rights activists, a journalist and a street boy were arrested on Tuesday in Nairobi during cost-of-fuel demonstrations in Nairobi.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001560538/new-ebola-guidelines-put-contact-tracing-cross-border-surveillance-in-focus
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New Ebola guidelines put contact tracing, cross-border surveillance in focus
New Africa CDC and WHO guidelines urge Kenya and other countries to strengthen 21-day contact tracing, cross-border surveillance and infection prevention to contain Ebola outbreaks.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001560521/untold-story-of-makenzis-push-against-vaccination-huduma-number
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Untold story of Makenzi's push against vaccination, Huduma number
Text messages from Shakahola cult leader Paul Makenzi’s mobile phones paint a man who was keen on having his followers follow his directives without question.
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Ruto-Natembeya feud flares as 2027 politics takes shape
Ruto and Natembeya clash over development projects and political control ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Linda Mwananchi Secretariat condemns attack on former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza on Mashujaa Day in Meru, demands investigations.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001560586/my-remarks-were-a-figure-of-speech-hassan-omar-tells-iebc
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'My remarks were a figure of speech,' Hassan Omar tells IEBC
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar asks IEBC to dismiss charges over his September 11 remarks, argues that if found liable, he should receive only a warning.
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