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@kna Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:43:55

University champions indigenous knowledge, culture and traditional practices

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) marked the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples by highlighting the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge, culture, and traditional practices for future generations. Speaking during the celebrations at the university, Director of the Institute of Indigenous Knowledge, Cultural Studies, and Climate Change Prof. Josephine Ngaira said...

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@kenyans Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:34:27

CS Mbadi Confirms Timeline for PAYE Cuts for Kenyans

Workers have been anticipating the promised tax relief as deductions continue to strain take-home pay amid rising living costs.

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@kna Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:09:05

3,000 gather in Kericho for water culture and games festival

An estimated 3,000 men and women drawn from 35 water and sanitation sector institutions across the country have converged in Kericho County for the 2026 Water Culture and Games Festival, which is being held from August 10 to 14 at Kericho Teachers Training College (TTC). The five-day festival, hosted by Kericho Water and Sanitation Company...

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@kna Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:14:47

Govt delivers milk coolers to farmers in Nandi

For dairy farmers in Nandi County, every litre of milk represents hours of labour and an important source of household income. But without adequate facilities to preserve the highly perishable commodity, a huge part of that effort can easily go to waste. The distribution of five 2000-litres capacity milk coolers to dairy cooperatives across the...

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@kna Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:24:43

KeNHA calls for new approach to managing Thika Superhighway

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has called for a new approach to managing the Nairobi-Thika Superhighway, saying the roads success under Kenyas Vision 2030 has created a second generation of challenges requiring integrated corridor management. KeNHA officials said the priority should now shift from construction to preserving the highway, improving road safety, managing traffic,...

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@kenyans Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:04:43

Kenya Power Announces Looming Changes to Electricity Supply

President William Ruto's ambition is to diversify and increase the country's electricity supply from 3,000MW to 10,000MW in the next seven years.

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@kenyans Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:21:42

DCI Goes After Gachagua Over Abduction, Police Shooting Claims

Gachagua on Tuesday made explosive allegations linking the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to a series of shootings in the country.

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@kna Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:24:37

KLB collaborates with County Assembly to foster reading culture

The County Assembly of Bomet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB), formalizing a strategic partnership in publishing, printing, documentation, and information management. County Deputy Speaker, Leonard Rotich, noted that the partnership will enable the Assembly to leverage KLB's expertise and printing infrastructure to produce critical institutional documents, including...

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@kna Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:43:32

Health facilities management committees urged to prioritize patient safety

Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services, Ms Janet Kurgat, has challenged health facilities management committees to place patient safety and quality healthcare at the forefront of their mandate as they steer public health institutions toward becoming the best-performing facilities in the region. Speaking in Eldoret City on Monday during the induction...

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@kna Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:54:38

Stakeholders call for urgent action to curb political violence

Kenya must shift from reactive to preventive measures to curb organised political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has said. IPOA Commissioner Dr. Annette Mbogoh said political violence had evolved into an organized and coordinated threat to constitutional democracy, public safety, and the rule of law, requiring intelligence-led...

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@kenyans Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:37:46

Former PS Acquires Major Stake in Local Bank After Inheriting Shares

A multimillion-shilling inheritance has placed former Principal Secretary Esther Koimett among the bank's biggest individual investors.

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@kahawatungu Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:33:44

Davido Appeals to President Trump Over Osun State Election Violence

On August 11, 2026, Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke (Davido) publicly appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the upcoming Osun State governorship election. In an open letter shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Davido expressed concerns about growing tensions and the possibility of violence, intimidation, or disruption [...] The post Davido Appeals to President Trump Over Osun State Election Violence appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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