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BREAKING: Russia's Senior Military Officer Killed in Car Explosion
Putin's Senior Military Officer Killed In Car Explosion
Lieutenant General Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Department of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff, was killed in a car explosion.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
BREAKING: Russia's Senior Military Officer Killed in Car Explosion
What an honor for Kenya as Liberia's First Lady adopts the Kamba name Mwende
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Liberia's First Lady Adopts Kamba Name Mwende For Plant Your Age Initiative
The government of Liberia recently invited Kenya’s Chief Steward of the Green Africa Group, Dr. Isaac Kalua, to a major leadership conference
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December 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
What an honor for Kenya as Liberia's First Lady adopts the Kamba name Mwende
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Governor Anne Waiguru over the moon as Dr. Kamotho Waiganjo earns a PhD thekenyatimes.com/xz7c
Waiguru’s Husband Graduates With A PhD From UoN
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s husband has graduated with a PhD from the University of Nairobi on Thursday December 11, 2025.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Governor Anne Waiguru over the moon as Dr. Kamotho Waiganjo earns a PhD thekenyatimes.com/xz7c
Veteran lawyer Dr. John Khaminwa named 2025 Jurist of the Year. Despite his over 50+ years of legal practice, Dr. Khaminwa is not a Senior Counsel
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John Khaminwa Wins Jurist Of The Year At 87 But He Is Not Senior Counsel
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has named John Khaminwa as the 2025 Jurist of the Year.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Veteran lawyer Dr. John Khaminwa named 2025 Jurist of the Year. Despite his over 50+ years of legal practice, Dr. Khaminwa is not a Senior Counsel
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Why Guinness World Records is silent on Truphena Muthoni’s 72-hour tree-hugging attempt
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Guinness World Records Speaks On Truphena Muthoni’s 72-Hour Tree-Hugging Attempt
Guinness World Records has spoken on Truphena Muthoni’s 72-Hour tree-hugging attempt
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December 12, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Why Guinness World Records is silent on Truphena Muthoni’s 72-hour tree-hugging attempt
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Good news for businesses as KRA makes significant progress in processing refunds
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KRA Announces Ksh40 Million Refund For Select Businesses
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced reforms aimed at easing refund delays and improving service delivery for businesses.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Good news for businesses as KRA makes significant progress in processing refunds
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Technical University of Kenya gives a way forward after 1,500 students missed graduation
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TUK Issues Update On 1,500 Students Who Missed Graduation
The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has issued an update that targets 1,500 students who missed graduation.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Technical University of Kenya gives a way forward after 1,500 students missed graduation
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Governor Anne Waiguru’s husband, Kamotho Waiganjo, has graduated with a PhD from the University of Nairobi during #UoN74graduation
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December 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Governor Anne Waiguru’s husband, Kamotho Waiganjo, has graduated with a PhD from the University of Nairobi during #UoN74graduation
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Millions of KCB and Equity Bank customers to enjoy lower rates on loans
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KCB And Equity Bank Announce Immediate Lending Rate Cuts
Equity Bank and KCB Bank have begun reducing lending rates following the Central Bank of Kenya’s revision of the Central Bank Rate to 9%.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Millions of KCB and Equity Bank customers to enjoy lower rates on loans
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Tree-hugging champion, Truphena Muthoni, has attracted all manner of gifts and rewards, including cash thekenyatimes.com/ww04
Millions And Other Benefits Truphena Muthoni Will Get If She Hugs A Tree For 72 Hours
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni is just 7 hours away from breaking her own 48-hour record as she attempts to hug a tree for 72 hours.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Tree-hugging champion, Truphena Muthoni, has attracted all manner of gifts and rewards, including cash thekenyatimes.com/ww04
South Sudan on the spot over misuse of donor funding thekenyatimes.com/056y
U.S Threatens South Sudan With Funding Cuts For Squandering Trump's Dollars
According to the U.S., South Sudanese authorities have imposed illicit costs on humanitarian shipments and obstructed United Nations peacekeeping operations.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:09 AM
South Sudan on the spot over misuse of donor funding thekenyatimes.com/056y
Travellers from at least 45 countries are required to provide a 5-year social media history before entering the US
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Trump To Demand 5 Years Of Social Media History From 42 Countries Before Entering US [FULL LIST]
Trump administration has proposed new travel rules requiring tourists from 42 countries to submit five years of social media history.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Travellers from at least 45 countries are required to provide a 5-year social media history before entering the US
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Veteran journalist Jeff Koinange makes a comeback on Citizen TV after being missing in action for months.
December 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Veteran journalist Jeff Koinange makes a comeback on Citizen TV after being missing in action for months.
Ukraine documents how Russia has suffered significant losses in both personnel and equipment
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Russia Loses Over 1.18 Million Troops: Full December 10 Combat Loss Update
According to the Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Russia has suffered great losses in both personnel and equipment as of December 10, 2025, since the war started in 2022.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Ukraine documents how Russia has suffered significant losses in both personnel and equipment
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Why CBK has lowered lending rates for commercial banks - Governor Kamau Thugge explains
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CBK Explains Why It Decided To Lower Lending Rates Further
The Central Bank of Kenya Governor (CBK), Kamau Thugge, has explained why the bank lowered lending rates from 9.25% to 9%.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Why CBK has lowered lending rates for commercial banks - Governor Kamau Thugge explains
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KDF shares how it will select Specialist Officers during this year's recruitment
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KDF Confirms Shortlisting Of Specialist Officer Candidates, Reveals How Cadets Will Be Selected
KDF has confirmed the shortlist of Specialist Officer candidates for the 2025 recruitment at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
KDF shares how it will select Specialist Officers during this year's recruitment
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Starlink's subscriber base in Kenya has surged, and Elon Musk knows why
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Elon Musk Explains Why Starlink Has Surged To 20K Subscribers In Kenya
Starlink has seen a growth in the number of subscribers in Kenya, according to the industry report released by the Communications Authority
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December 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Starlink's subscriber base in Kenya has surged, and Elon Musk knows why
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Dan Karuga has joined Car & General Board
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Car And General Kenya Appoints Dan Karuga To Its Board
According to C&G, the appointment of Dan Karugi to its board took effect from December 9th, 2025.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Dan Karuga has joined Car & General Board
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South Sudan is furious after Kenya introduced new taxes at the Mombasa Port, causing a standoff
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South Sudan Slams Ruto’s Govt Over Mombasa Port New Tax
South Sudan has criticized President William Ruto’s administration after hundreds of her goods have been left stranded in the port of Mombasa.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:12 AM
South Sudan is furious after Kenya introduced new taxes at the Mombasa Port, causing a standoff
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Safaricom is set to refund Ksh21.4 billion to investors after green bond oversubscription
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Safaricom To Refund Ksh21.4 Billion To Investors After Green Bond Oversubscription
Safaricom will return Ksh21.4 billion to investors following an unprecedented oversubscription of its green bond by 175.7%.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Safaricom is set to refund Ksh21.4 billion to investors after green bond oversubscription
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Did hackers clear all JKUAT students' fee balances?
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JKUAT Sets Record Straight On Hackers Clearing Fees For All Students
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has responded to the alleged hacking of the institution’s student portal, stating that the
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December 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Did hackers clear all JKUAT students' fee balances?
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Kenya Power has explained the cause of a blackout that hit most parts of the country
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Kenya Power Reveals Cause Of 'Mysterious' Countrywide Blackout
Kenya Power has explained why most parts of the country experienced a blackout on the evening of Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Kenya Power has explained the cause of a blackout that hit most parts of the country
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Kenya crashes out of CAF African Schools Football Championship
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Kenya's Boys And Girls Eliminated From CAF African Schools Football Championship
Missing out means Kenya loses an opportunity to benefit from resources that could uplift both academics and athletics.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Kenya crashes out of CAF African Schools Football Championship
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David Ndii weighs in on the possibility of Ruto taking over Nairobi from Sakaja
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Ndii Explains Whether Ruto Will Take Over Nairobi County From Sakaja
Economist David Ndii weighed in on the political discourse regarding Nairobi County leadership, emphasising constitutional processes.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
David Ndii weighs in on the possibility of Ruto taking over Nairobi from Sakaja
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