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NPS Launches Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to Boost Capital Security
The National Police Service forms Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to enhance coordination, rapid response, and public safety across Nairobi.
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Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit Command Structure Officially Launched
The Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, led by Tom Odero, will report to the Deputy Inspector General, enhancing security with modern tech and regional coordination.
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TSC Opens Recruitment for 20,000 Junior School Teachers Amid Intern Conversion Plans
TSC invites qualified candidates to apply online for 20,000 Junior School teaching roles, supporting Competency-Based Education and intern teacher absorption.
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Unidentified Woman Found Dead in Sack Near Nairobi River, Police Investigate
An unidentified woman’s body was found in a sack near Nairobi River in Dagoretti; police seek public help as investigations continue.
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Tea Exporters Warn High Mombasa Port Charges Undermine Farmers’ Earnings
Rising levies and delays at Mombasa Port are eroding tea farmers’ incomes and threatening East Africa’s competitiveness in global markets, exporters say.
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Tinderet MP Advocates for Simplified University Funding to Address Access Challenges
Tinderet MP Julius Melly supports a new university funding model aimed at removing bottlenecks and ensuring fair access to higher education.
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FAA Flags Safety Issues in Seat Installations on 453 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
The FAA has identified potential seat installation faults on 453 Boeing 737 MAX planes that may pose risks during emergencies, prompting inspection orders.
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Suba South MP Caroli Omondi Declares ODM Politically Defunct Amid Calls for New Party
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi says ODM has lost its founding values and is now a vehicle for personal gain, signaling a shift toward a new political formation.
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President Ruto Praises Kenya's Historic Steeplechase Sweep at Commonwealth Games
President William Ruto commends Kenya's men's 3000m steeplechase team for a historic 1-2-3 finish at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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IEBC Launches Recruitment for New CEO as Marjan Hussein Marjan Steps Down
IEBC opens applications for new CEO to lead electoral commission ahead of 2027 polls; deadline set for August 11, 2026.
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Expert Manyasa Says Kenya’s University Funding Crisis Stems from Budget Cuts, Not Funding Model
Education expert Emmanuel Manyasa says inadequate government funding, not the funding formula, is the core issue in Kenya’s university budget shortfalls.
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Ecuador's Police Battle Corrupt Gangs in Drug War's Deadly Frontline
In Durán, Ecuador, police fight heavily armed gangs amid corruption and violence, striving to contain a drug war fueling high murder rates and shattered communities.