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KeNHA issues directive on renewal of billboard permits along highways
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KenHA Orders Immediate 14‑Day Renewal Of Billboard Permits
According to KenHA, the move is part of a wider push by the authority to streamline revenue collection and enforce compliance on highways.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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The government has banned 21 Mobile phone brands, and ordered vendors to withdraw them from the market with immediate effect thekenyatimes.com/up39
Communications Authority Bans 21 Illegal Phone Brands, Orders Vendors To Stop Sales
In the statement, the agency listed 21 specific mobile phone brands that are not approved in Kenya ordering vendors to withdraw them immediately.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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Traders along Thika road given ultimatum to move or face eviction
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KeNHA Issues 7-Day Eviction Notice To Traders Along Thika Superhighway
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day notice to roadside traders operating along sections of the Thika Superhighway,
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February 10, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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What's ailing East Africa's #football? Despite the massive passion, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have poor records - OPINION #AFCON2027
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Kenya, Uganda And Tanzania Have Dismal Football Record With Huge Passion: How To Fix The Gap
East Africa loves football. From the streets of Nairobi and the markets of Kampala to the beaches of Dar es Salaam, the passion for soccer is an undeniable
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February 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Kenyan tennis player Angella Okutoyi has launched a fundraiser to sustain her professional career
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Kenyan Star Angella Okutoyi Launches Funds Drive As She Completes Studies In Alabama
Okutoyi says professional tennis is one of the most expensive sports in the world, with only the top 125 players globally able to cover their own playing costs.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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The fact that elderly people fear their own families is a moral failure, not a cultural inevitability. If we are serious about change, four steps are unavoidable - OPINION
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The Forgotten Generation: Upholding The Rights And Dignity Of Kenya’s Elderly
Sexual violence has become rampant in Kenya with elderly women lonely in rural areas becoming most hit and suspects are people know to them.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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Latest report shows top investors on the Nairobi Stock Exchange thekenyatimes.com/z2wf
Kenyatta Family Among Kenya’s Top Investors In NSE [LIST]
According to the statistics, Philip Ndegwa is the biggest investor on NSE with a stake of $180.80M followed by the Kenyatta Family with a stake of $159.75M.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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Former DP Rigathi Gachagua carefully handles a baby during a rally in Njabini, Nyandarua County.

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February 9, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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A combat veteran explains how Kenyans are joining Ukraine and Russian military
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How Kenyans Are Recruited To Join Ukraine, Russia Military - Combat Veteran Explains
Reports have emerged revealing that Kenyans are being recruited secretly to join Ukrainian and Russian military to fight in the ongoing war.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:37 AM
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Ukraine reports an attack comprising over 400 drones targeting energy facilities, as some regions plunge into darkness again
Putin Strikes Ukraine Energy Facilities Even After Trilateral Talks In Abu Dhabi
Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine, firing dozens of missiles destroying energy facilities in the country.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Trump Sets Strict Timelines for Putin and Zelenskyy to Reach Ceasefire Agreement
Trump Sets Strict Timelines For Putin And Zelenskyy To Reach Ceasefire Agreement
The United States has issued a firm timeline for Ukraine and Russia to strike a deal that would bring the nearly four-year war to an end.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Who told you ugali is useless? Nutritionists and Dieticians go after an expert who trashed ugali thekenyatimes.com/88s8
MCK Issues Warning After "Ugali Is The Most Useless Food" Debate
The Media Council of Kenya （MCK） has responded to the uproar over the engagement of unregistered individuals claiming to be experts in nutrition and dietetics
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February 6, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Top Russian General Shot Several Times in Moscow
Top Russian General Shot Several Times In Moscow
Russian General Vladimir Alekseyev was shot several times by an unidentified assailant in Moscow.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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KRA has announced scheduled maintenance that will affect customs system
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KRA Announces 36‑Hour Scheduled Maintenance For Customs System
KRA said the exercise will ensure efficiency of its systems and apologizes to its clients and customers who will be affected.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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Motorists have been warned of possible traffic disruption as an abnormal load is transported along the Mombasa - Nairobi - Nakuru Highway. The exercise will take 84 days. Plan accordingly. thekenyatimes.com/moje
Motorists Cautioned Of Traffic Delays As Abnormal Load Moves Along Mombasa - Nairobi - Nakuru Highway For 84 Days
The abnormal load will move from Mombasa to Nairobi to Nakuru and is likely to cause traffic disruption along the highway.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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Stanbic Bank has put several high-end machines on auction. You too can join the fuel guzzlers' club thekenyatimes.com/fr4h
Stanbic Bank Announces Vehicle Auction Including BMW X5 Valued At Ksh4.8 Million
Stanbic Bank has announced the disposal of a wide fleet of vehicles, giving prospective buyers an opportunity to acquire units through a public auction.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Why Ruto's Hustler agenda flopped - OPINION
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Hustler Bottom-up Was A Political Lie, Not A  New Economic Order
President Ruto never changed the structure of economic system. There was never hustler bottom-up economy.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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KNEC has announced a Ksh5,000 fine for noncompliance after releasing college certificates for collection.
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KNEC Releases TVET Certificates, Announces Ksh5,000 Fine
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)has announced the release of the 2024 for select courses on a statement released on 5th February 2026.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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Were senior police officers quietly transferred after their juniors were caught on CCTV?
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Fresh Twist As Police Deny Transfer Of Senior Officers Over Pool Incident
Reports went round alleging that NPS had transferred senior officers quietly following the controversial Nandi Hills assault incident.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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NEWS JUST IN: Fire breaks out in Nairobi's Donholm Estate. Eyewitnesses are reporting multiple gas cylinder explosions.
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Huge Fire As Gas Depot Explodes In Donholm Estate
Fire outbreak in Donholm, with several business establishments reduced to ashes. The fire broke out near residential apartment.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:52 AM
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Who is this ODM’s secret sponsor for the Linda Ground campaign?
Ruth Odinga says ODM is enjoying mysterious big money
ODM SG Edwin Sifuna says the party has not approved any expenditure this year
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Ruth Odinga Raises Alarm Over Secret Sponsor Pouring Millions Into ODM
Kisumu Women representative Ruth Odinga has raised alarm over a secret sponsor allegedly pouring millions of shillings into ODM’s campaigns.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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Kenya and Tanzania linked to Jeffrey Epstein files
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Kenya And Tanzania Among Countries Linked To Alleged Epstein Trafficking Network
Newly released US government files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein reference Kenya and Tanzania in connection with his alleged child trafficking network.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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Good news for Safaricom shareholders as the company announces dividend
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Safaricom Announces Interim Dividend Amid Sale Of Govt Shares
Safaricom PLC has announced an interim dividend for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, following a board meeting held on February 4, 2026.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:10 AM
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Long rains coming: Here is the rain distribution for different regions across the country #WeatherUpdate #KenyaLongRains
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Kenya Met Announces When Long Rains Season Will Start And Breakdown Of Rainfall Distribution
Kenya Met outlook shows that several parts of the country are likely to experience near-average to below-average rainfall, with variabilities across
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February 5, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Did you know that the KNEC chairman is also the VC of Maseno University? Here is Prof. Nyabundi's decorated profile. thekenyatimes.com/nooz
Meet Julius Nyabundi, Chairman Of KNEC And Vice Chancellor Of Maseno University Since 2016
Professor Julius Nyabundi is the current Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Maseno University and the Chairman of the Kenya National Examinations Council.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:25 AM