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Security guard arrested over alleged defilement of Grade Two pupil
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Security guard arrested over alleged defilement of Grade Two pupil

A security guard from Lugari Constituency, Kakamega County, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a Grade Two pupil at Marula...
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Joe Mudukiza passes away after courageous, lifelong battle with sick cell disease
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Joe Mudukiza passes away after courageous, lifelong battle with sick cell disease

“I didn’t die chasing fame. I died chasing hope.” Those haunting words, shared in a Facebook post on February 7...
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Busia KMTC student shot dead while returning home from gym
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Busia KMTC student shot dead while returning home from gym

Busia County is mourning the death of a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student, Laura Wesonga, who was allegedly shot...
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Boda rider dies after crashing into lorry while allegedly racing in Bungoma town
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Boda rider dies after crashing into lorry while allegedly racing in Bungoma town

A boda boda rider died in a tragic road accident in Bungoma town after reportedly losing control of his motorcycle...
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Silas Barasa laid to rest in emotional farewell 
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Silas Barasa laid to rest in emotional farewell 

Silas Barasa, the younger brother of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, has been laid to rest in a solemn and emotional...
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A split image showing contrasting emotions at the Kakamega County KSSSA 2026 football championships. On the left, a Butere Girls player drinks water during post-match celebrations after winning the county title. On the right, a disappointed Musingu Boys
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Butere Boys and Butere Girls crowned Kakamega County football champions

Butere has once again stamped its authority on Kakamega County football after both Butere Boys and Butere Girls were crowned...
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MPs pass Finance Bill 2026, sending tax measures to President Ruto for assent
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MPs pass Finance Bill 2026, sending tax measures to President Ruto for assent

The National Assembly has passed the Finance Bill 2026 after a heated debate that exposed sharp divisions among lawmakers over...
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US moves to unfreeze billions in Iranian assets under new peace deal
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US moves to unfreeze billions in Iranian assets under new peace deal

The United States is expected to begin unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets as part of a landmark peace...
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An aerial view of thousands of people lining a busy market road in Vihiga during an opposition political rally, with vehicles moving through the crowd as supporters gather around.
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Opposition turns heat on Ruto as three-day Western tour kicks off in Vihiga and Malava

Opposition leaders on Friday kick off their three-day Western Kenya tour in Vihiga and Malava, where they faulted President William...
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Opposition heavyweights launch three-day Western Kenya tour as Gachagua, Kalonzo join rally
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Opposition heavyweights launch three-day Western Kenya tour as Gachagua, Kalonzo join rally

The Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) and allied opposition leaders are set to kick off a major three-day political tour of...
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