The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is implementing a Sh1 billion strategy to address challenges to violence-free elections in 2027, including declining public trust in institutions, political intolerance, youth vulnerability, misinformation, and unresolved community conflicts.
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The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is implementing a Sh1 billion strategy to address challenges to violence-free elections in 2027, including declining public trust in institutions, political intolerance, youth vulnerability, misinformation, and unresolved community conflicts.
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Alternative Government spokesperson Mukhisa Kituyi has raised the question of how opposition leaders with different political bases, ambitions and ideas will agree on one presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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The planned auction of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary property in Karen was aborted on Tuesday after no qualified bidder presented the required deposit.
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The prolonged suspension of Tata Chemicals Magadi's mining operations since July is putting jobs at risk, disrupting production, and raising costs as manufacturers scramble for alternative supplies of soda ash and other essential products.
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Kenya's Ministry of Health is stepping up preparedness ahead of El Niño rains, warning of increased risks of disease outbreaks, injuries, displacement and malnutrition in flood-prone areas. The government has activated a multi-sectoral taskforce coordinating prevention, preparedness and response efforts across health, environment, water and interior ministries alongside development partners and civil society organisations.
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Rose Mulwa, the ex-wife of Professor David Musyimi Ndetei, and her two children Angela and Chris—who are accused of murdering Victoria Mutiso—claim bias in the case and allege underhand dealings related to land disputes.
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With over one million tertiary graduates entering Kenya's job market annually and youth unemployment at 17.7 per cent, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions are positioning graduates to create their own businesses rather than chase scarce formal employment. The article profiles how vocational training, exemplified by a plumber graduate from Morako VTC in Nyamira County, is reshaping Kenya's approach to youth employment.
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Public universities are set to shoulder the financial burden of more than 200,000 first-year students joining institutions this year, as President William Ruto's university funding model struggles to stay afloat for the third consecutive year. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has placed 202,133 students in universities under government sponsorship, adding to pressure on institutions already grappling with funding shortfalls and delayed disbursements.
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Chris Mulwa and his mother, Rose Mbithe, have been detained at Kileleshwa police station in connection with two murders spanning more than two decades, allegedly rooted in a bitter divorce, property dispute, and a 2003 complaint to the Law Society of Kenya.
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Xavi Hernández, newly appointed head coach of the Netherlands national team, vowed to restore the attacking football style the Oranje are known for. He said playing offensive, dominating football will bring better results after the team's disappointing recent World Cup campaign.
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Morgan Rogers marked his competitive debut for Chelsea with a goal in a 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham on Monday, saying he has more to come after being substituted with about 10 minutes remaining.
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War in the Middle East has disrupted traditional air-transport corridors, creating opportunities for African hubs like Kenya and Ethiopia to emerge as alternatives; however, African airlines remain constrained by infrastructure deficits, regulatory challenges, and operate on profit margins of about 1 per cent compared to a global industry average of 3.9 per cent.
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Republican and Democratic lawmakers called on the Trump administration to bar American citizens and businesses from supporting Chinese and Russian civilian intelligence and security agencies. Congress approved a similar ban on military intelligence support in 2018, but rules implementing a 2022 congressional measure to bolster controls on civilian agencies have not yet been finalized.
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Donald Trump's influence over Republican voters faces scrutiny as ten of his endorsed candidates have lost in Republican contests this cycle, with six defeats in August alone, coinciding with his approval ratings hitting record lows.
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The United States announced its toughest sanctions on the Iranian economy in a bid to end the Middle East war. Iranians express concern about the impact on their livelihoods, with costs for essentials and education rising.
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Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent in response to US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties, with the retaliation taking effect September 8. The Canadian government also announced a $5.4 billion aid package for impacted firms and workers.
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said cooperation with India was "gradually resuming" during talks with India's National Security Advisor in Beijing, with both countries committed to maintaining peace in their shared Himalayan border region.
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An opinion piece marks International Youth Day 2026 by arguing that youth in Kenya have finally begun occupying the leadership space promised to them for years, citing the June 2024 Finance Bill protests and recent constitutional engagement as evidence that "tomorrow" for youth leadership has become today.
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The Standard publishes an opinion piece arguing that journalists have a responsibility to deny divisive leaders media access to spread divisive rhetoric.
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An opinion piece warns that foreign researchers are extracting health data from low-income Kenyan communities to train AI medical devices that generate significant profits, with little or no benefit returning to the data sources. The author argues Kenya must secure ownership of its health data before such exploitation becomes entrenched.
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