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President Ruto Reappoints Key Board Chairs and Members in Tourism, Health, Youth and Other Sectors

 President William Ruto has reappointed and appointed several key figures to chair and serve on boards, councils and advisory committees across various government institutions …

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Four Years of war: Ukrainians Grieve Homes , Families and lost normal

For millions of Ukrainians, the past four years have been marked by unimaginable loss. Homes reduced to rubble, families torn apart, and the constant …

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"Uganda Debates Body shaming After Muhoozi Kainerugaba comments

Muhoozi Kainerugaba Sparks Controversy Over ‘Nyashless’ Women RemarksBy Diana NduluKampala, Uganda — Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ignited a heated national debate …

International

Russian Embassy denies involvement in recruitment of Kenyans to fight against Ukraine

 The Russian Embassy in Kenya has strongly denied allegations that it or its staff helped recruit Kenyan citizens to fight in Russia’s war in …

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Cancer Emerges as the Leading Diagnosis at Coastal ReferaL Centre.

Since cancer treatment services were decentralized from Nairobi to the Coast region, cervical cancer has surged as the most commonly treated cancer at the …

International

Rising Tensions Between the United States and united kingdom over the changes islands

President Donald J. Trump Launches “Board of Peace” Amid Global DebateWashington, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump has unveiled a new international initiative known …

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How the body controls Hiv before it causes disease

Why Someone Can Be HIV Positive but Not Sick for Many YearsHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is often misunderstood as a condition that quickly causes …

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Kenya Launches Bold Task Forceto Fix the Link Between Medical Schools and Hospital Reality

In the  gap between classroom training and hospital reality, Kenya’s health and education sectors have launched a joint task force to realign medical training …

International

President Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto Arrives in Addis Ababa for 39th African Union Summit

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday, February 13, 2026, ahead of the start of the 39th …

International

Kenyan Suspects in US Cybercrime Case Argue Detention Violates Rights as Nairobi Court Weighs Extradition Hold

NAIROBI, Kenya  Two Kenyan men facing alleged cybercrime charges in the United States have moved to block their detention in Nairobi, telling a magistrate …