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MUGWE: The real Magadi question is what comes after mining

11+ hour, 41+ min ago   (1577+ words) The Magadi concession could potentially be reconceived not merely as permission to extract a mineral, but as an industrial compact. President William Ruto’s recent remarks on Tata Chemicals Magadi have called for a review of the contract /FILE In medieval…...

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ABDI: Ruto developing Kenya from margins to mainstream and more to come

9+ hour, 6+ min ago   (842+ words) President William Ruto addressing Kerich residents during his tour to the South Rift on September 10, 2026 / PCS Kenya's political debate often overshadows its development conversation. Every government attracts criticism, and every administration leaves unfinished business. Yet when the dust settles, citizens…...

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EDITORIAL: Kenya must get more from its minerals

11+ hour, 21+ min ago   (227+ words) The lawful community and county shares of mining revenues must reach beneficiaries transparently and on time. Africa is rich in minerals and natural resources, yet for decades foreign companies have extracted this wealth, shipped it abroad and created much of…...

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Wetang'ula mourns four Chwele traders killed in Mai Mahiu road accident

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (378+ words) Three of the four Chwele traders who died in the Mai Mahiu road accident while travelling to Karatina to procure groceries. / HANDOUT National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has joined the people of Chwele in mourning four traders who died in…...

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Duale seeks World Bank support for health sector reforms

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (447+ words) Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has sought the World Bank’s support in expanding digital health services and strengthening Kenya’s health emergency preparedness as the country advances Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Duale hosted a World Bank delegation led by Vice President…...

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Ruto mourns four Bungoma traders killed in Mai Mahiu road accident

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (228+ words) President William Ruto has mourned four traders from Chwele Market in Bungoma county who died in a road accident at Mai Mahiu. The traders were travelling to Karatina to procure groceries when the accident occurred, according to Bungoma Governor Kenneth…...

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Personal care: What do consumers buy most?

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (105+ words) What respondents said across three markets Essential hygiene items lead fast-moving consumer goods purchases in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, according to the GeoPoll Annual Report – The FMCG Landscape in Africa 2026. Bath soaps and shower gels top consumer habits at…...

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Sing’oei leads push for stronger Kenya-US trade and investment ties

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (476+ words) Kenya has reaffirmed its position as a strategic gateway to East Africa and the wider African market as the government steps up efforts to attract American investment and expand bilateral trade. The visit marks the second major business delegation by…...

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Kenya, US seek to deepen commercial ties as AGOA extended

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (292+ words) Kenya and the United States are seeking to deepen commercial ties, with a focus on expanding bilateral trade and attracting more private-sector investment. Speaking while hosting a US Chamber of Commerce delegation in Nairobi, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei…...

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MALO: Africa must stop reacting to food crises and start designing its future

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (570+ words) Africa possesses the resources, knowledge, innovation and human capital needed to build thriving agrifood systems When Africa's leaders gather to discuss food systems, conversations often focus on immediate challenges: droughts, floods, rising food prices, pests and disease outbreaks, conflicts, and…...