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Survey: Cost, ethics drive most Kenyans to refuse bribes

5+ hour, 13+ min ago  (425+ words) EACC survey finds affordability is the biggest barrier, followed by personal ethics and access to alternative services High financial demands are the leading reason citizens decline to pay bribes when accessing public services, according to findings from the National Gender…...

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31 counties receive equipment to curb maternal deaths

3+ hour, 45+ min ago  (511+ words) Some of the supplies include 143 neonatal warmers, 550 nebulizers and 541 pulse oximeters. One hundred and seventy five health facilities in 31 counties have received essential maternal and newborn care equipment in a move aimed at strengthening the country's capacity to manage complications…...

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Accused in State House GSU officer death pleads not guilty in Kibera court

7+ hour, 15+ min ago  (410+ words) Musyimi entered a plea after a mental assessment report from KNH confirmed he was mentally fit to stand trial. The prime suspect in the killing of a General Service Unit (GSU) officer attached to State House has been found fit…...

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Kindiki chooses peace over politics as Gachagua fires salvo at Kiaraho memorial

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (346+ words) I want to encourage you as a nation, let us learn how to respect one another." Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday called for respect and restraint, choosing a conciliatory tone over confrontation after sharp criticism from his predecessor Rigathi…...

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Milk surplus hits Kajiado county as prices drop

9+ hour, 29+ min ago  (370+ words) Kajiado County is grappling with a milk glut resulting from overproduction due to improved pasture." Farmers across the county say the glut also attributable to good rains and improved dairy farming practices has triggered a sharp decline in milk prices,…...

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Online outrage after skater Kevin Kiarie fundraising video resurfaces post-gold win

9+ hour, 27+ min ago  (603+ words) In the video, recorded days before departure to Benin, Kiarie is seen making a heartfelt plea for his flight ticket A resurfaced video of Kenyan skater Kevin Kiarie appealing for financial support has ignited fresh debate over the state of…...

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Ensuring reliable water is our business " CEC

12+ hour, 36+ min ago  (373+ words) Kitui CEC for Water Peter Nkunda, the "Kitui County Public service Board Chairperson Florence Makindi and the Kitwasco Board "Chairman "John Muthui jointly cut the cake during the water company's 20th anniversary/Musembi Nzengu. Kitui government continues to prioritise access to…...

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Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism

11+ hour, 13+ min ago  (263+ words) Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023. A pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a man died during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham. Robert Smith, 61, from Brixton, London, died from drowning at…...

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Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (909+ words) "This is a coup, a slow coup that is unfolding in Zimbabwe," veteran opposition politician says Fears are growing in opposition circles in Zimbabwe that the ruling Zanu-PF party is making a new grab for power as it presses ahead…...