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<title>Tanzania Mourns as President Samia Suluhu’s Husband Hafidh Ameir Hassan</title>
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<title>Moi University cannot retrench its way out of crisis</title>
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<title>Ruto&amp;apos;s crackdown on foreign hawkers will damage Kenya&amp;apos;s reputation</title>
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<title>Solar the forgotten supply line in cancer war</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya&#039;s fight against cancer depends not only on doctors, medicines and advanced treatment equipment, but also on reliable electricity. ]]></description>
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<title>Kenyans are drunk&#45;but don&amp;apos;t blame alcohol</title>
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<title>How Ndindi Nyoro&amp;apos;s rise could unsettle Gachagua&amp;apos;s Mt Kenya grip</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nyoro has presented himself as a politician focused on Kenya&#039;s economic challenges while simultaneously advocating greater unity among opposition leaders. ]]></description>
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<title>How golf is changing conversations in Africa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Across Kenya, golf is becoming more than a weekend game. It is becoming a platform for business, tourism, networking, wellness, lifestyle, inclusion and opportunity ]]></description>
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<title>Sort out security and corruption to succeed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As President, my hierarchy of needs would start with sorting out security. In the hierarchy of needs, food, shelter and security rank highly. ]]></description>
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<title>Beyond Vision 2030: Case for leaders who were there the first time</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vision 2030 did not lack vision. Its unfinished business lies largely in implementation. ]]></description>
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<title>We have eight weeks to clear our drains and fill food granaries</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Floodwater is an honest auditor that finds every shortcut ever taken and reads them back to us in public. ]]></description>
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<title>What Kenya could learn from Zambia polls</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The first lesson for Kenya is that electoral credibility begins long before election day. ]]></description>
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<title>Crisis of state accountability amid meaningless apologies, impunity and abductions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ If disappearances continue and nobody is held accountable, apologies become meaningless.  Kenya does not need another apology after tragedy. It needs the rule of law before the next one. ]]></description>
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<title>Whether &amp;apos;one&#45;term&amp;apos; or &amp;apos;two&#45;term&amp;apos;, someone has to pass the baton</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The real issue is that we are a country of magnificent runners who have never learned to pass the baton. ]]></description>
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<title>Building Africa&amp;apos;s pharmaceutical future starts with regulation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ How the African Medicines Agency can reduce regulatory fragmentation, strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing and accelerate access to quality-assured medical products across Africa. ]]></description>
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<title>Mr President walk the talk of Katiba Day speech</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ President William Ruto&#039;s Katiba Day message against the realities of constitutional implementation in Kenya, highlights gap between 2010 constitution rights and today&#039;s reality. ]]></description>
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<title>Media should heed Hungary&amp;apos;s cautionary tale</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The article warns Kenya&#039;s publicly funded media, particularly KBC, to strengthen editorial independence and credibility ahead of the 2027 elections, citing Hungary as a cautionary example. ]]></description>
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<title>Dolly Parton&amp;apos;s life and the desire to save children from the tyranny of the screen</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dolly Parton&#039;s lifelong love of books offers a lesson for parents to balance children&#039;s screen time with reading, helping them develop patience, imagination and sustained attention. ]]></description>
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<title>Resolution of citizens&amp;apos; complaints is a public service leadership responsibility</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Ombudsman is urging public institutions to take greater responsibility for resolving citizens&#039; complaints, improving service delivery and restoring public trust. ]]></description>
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<title>Dementia patient&amp;apos;s deportation from Sweden delayed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ George Mason, originally from Hinckley in Leicestershire, is facing deportation from Sweden. ]]></description>
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<title>We all share a 15&#45;acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two&#45;bed house</title>
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<title>How Sabalenka could lose No 1 ranking at US Open</title>
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<title>Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five</title>
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<title>Church names pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival</title>
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<title>PC Harper&amp;apos;s killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act. ]]></description>
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<title>Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted &#45; but at what cost?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes. ]]></description>
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<title>Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks</title>
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<title>Kindiki camp fighting two battles: Mount Kenya unity and the DP seat</title>
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<title>DP Kindiki laughs off Kalonzo over presidential bid</title>
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<title>Linda party row casts doubt on independence of registrar&amp;apos;s office</title>
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<title>Njeri Maina demands probe into Kirinyaga poll violence</title>
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<title>Why Edwin Sifuna should pick his friends wisely</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Some politicians may be joining Sifunas political vehicle primarily to advance their own ambitions rather than because they genuinely support the movements original vision. ]]></description>
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<title>Katiba at 16: Kenyans challenged to stop celebrating and start defending the constitution</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah wants the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) to provide details concerning the procurement, contracting and printing of national examination. ]]></description>
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<title>Kenya must turn renewable energy advantage into industrial power</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ More than 90 per cent of Kenya&#039;s electricity has been generated from renewable sources, with geothermal, hydro, wind and solar forming the backbone of the national power system. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ As 2027 approaches, the Church should ask candidates difficult questions about political violence, corruption, institutional independence, constitutionalism and the future of young Kenyans. ]]></description>
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<title>The State loses its moral compass when public jobs become rewards</title>
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<title>Before blaming bad leaders, let us examine how we choose them</title>
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<title>Kenya&amp;apos;s 37&#45;year Vision must outlive five&#45;year politics</title>
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<title>Our churches are full of false prophets</title>
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<title>Fix supply chains to unlock manufacturing potential, stakeholders urged</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya must embrace Artificial Intelligence to raise productivity, expand manufacturing and position the country to compete in demanding global markets. ]]></description>
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<title>SMEs urged to embrace green energy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to adopt green energy solutions to reduce their production costs. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenyan banks are posting record half-year profits, but the engine of growth is increasingly located beyond the country&#039;s borders as a slowing domestic economy burden kenyans at home. ]]></description>
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<title>Aga Khan Fund leads Jubilee&amp;apos;s Sh145m interim dividend as half&#45;year profit rises 13pc</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jubilee Holdings Ltd shareholders are set to receive an interim dividend of Sh145 million for the half-year ended June 2026. ]]></description>
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<title>How delayed standards harmonisation threatens Africa&amp;apos;s trade ambitions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Delays in adopting and implementing harmonised standards are slowing intra-African trade by forcing businesses to undergo repeated testing and certification. ]]></description>
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<title>State denies harassment claims of small LPG traders</title>
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<title>Mukuru residents up in arms over &amp;apos;sold out&amp;apos; Affordable Housing units</title>
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<title>Kenya&amp;apos;s debt pile hits Sh13 trillion as borrowing draws scrutiny</title>
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<title>Concern as Hooded Men Spotted Trailing Foreign Tourists in Nairobi CBD</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/concern-as-hooded-men-spotted-trailing-foreign-tourists-in-nairobi-cbd</link>
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<title>Billions Set to Reach Kenyan Families After Boeing Crash Settlement</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Compensation of the families of the March 2019 crash not only took years, but also led to massive changes in the aviation industry. ]]></description>
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<title>Lobby Group Piles Pressure on Ruto Over 18 Missing Kenyans</title>
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<title>KAA Issues Advisory as Flight Delays Hit Airports</title>
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<title>NPS Addresses KSh2.8 Billion Police Uniform Tender Allegedly Awarded to Unregistered Company</title>
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<title>Kenya Power Explains Widespread Power Outage in Nairobi Estates</title>
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<title>Kenya Aviation Workers Explain Standoff in Airports Nationwide</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Airlines have confirmed to be affected by the standoff, as KAWU issues ultimatums that have to be met by the government for normalcy to resume. ]]></description>
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<title>Ministry Names Kenyan Farmers Set to Benefit From China Duty&#45;Free Deal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya imported goods worth about Ksh557.9 billion from China in 2024, compared with exports worth approximately Ksh25.4 billion, highlighting the need to increase Kenyan products entering the Chinese market. ]]></description>
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<title>South Sudan Vice President Challenges Kenya’s Claim Over Disputed Territory</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Sudan has been rallying calls for the disputed territory, accusing Kenya of taking land that does not belong to it. ]]></description>
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<title>Cracks in Opposition as Babu Owino Fires Warning to Linda Mwananchi Leaders</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The remarks come after Siaya Senator James Orengo, and the co-principal to Linda Mwananchi, made public intentions of vying for the Presidency in 2027. ]]></description>
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<title>Students Face Learning Disruptions as KUPPET Fires Fresh Warning to Ruto</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Students are back in school for the final term, but another worry is already looming over parents. ]]></description>
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<title>HELB Issues Directive to Students Amid Loan Disbursement Delays</title>
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<title>Olara&amp;apos;s UN quest caught between big&#45;power politics and gender push</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/olaras-un-quest-caught-between-big-power-politics-and-gender-push</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Macky Sall of Senegal, a former French colony in West Africa, and Olara Otunnu of Uganda, a former British colony in East Africa, are among the seven people who want to succeed Antonio Guterres. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:03:20 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Dolly Parton&amp;apos;s coat teaches us to find meaning in life&amp;apos;s scraps</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/dolly-partons-coat-teaches-us-to-find-meaning-in-lifes-scraps</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dolly Parton&#039;s mother made her a coat from pieces of cloth because there wasnt money for anything better, and she wore it proudly as a tribute to the love that went into each stitch. ]]></description>
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<title>No free ride: The likely factors to settle 2027 polls</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/no-free-ride-the-likely-factors-to-settle-2027-polls</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/no-free-ride-the-likely-factors-to-settle-2027-polls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Coalitions, swing voters, Gen Z, the economy, misinformation and political deals could shape the 2027 election. ]]></description>
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<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/opposition-leaders-divisions-im-the-best-chest-thumping-their-greatest-gift-to-a-beatable-ruto</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Opposition chiefs could spend a whole year demonstrating that the mood in the country is awesomely against  President William Rutos re-election, but still go on to lose next years election to him. ]]></description>
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<title>Sentencing of Sharon&amp;apos;s killers will test if justice protects the powerless</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/sentencing-of-sharons-killers-will-test-if-justice-protects-the-powerless</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The sentencing of Okoth Obado and his co-convicts for Sharon Otienos murder will test Kenyas commitment to justice, equality before the law and protection of vulnerable victims. ]]></description>
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<title>On Katiba Day, we should audit promises kept and those broken</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/on-katiba-day-we-should-audit-promises-kept-and-those-broken</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 16 years after the promulgation of Kenyas 2010 Constitution, Katiba Day offers an opportunity to celebrate gains in devolution, judicial independence and rights. ]]></description>
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<title>Religion shouldn&amp;apos;t be used as ammunition during elections</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/religion-shouldnt-be-used-as-ammunition-during-elections</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Religious leaders and politicians may contribute to public debate, but blurred boundaries can reduce faith to a campaign tool and erode the independence that gives religious institutions credibility. ]]></description>
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<title>Rising India and Kenya&amp;apos;s resemblance: Can we grow together?</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/rising-india-and-kenyas-resemblance-can-we-grow-together</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ India (Bharat) and Kenya are tied at the hip through history and, lately, economics, with the partnership on the economic front supported by data. ]]></description>
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<title>Architecture of patronage and political rewards is holding Kenya hostage</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/architecture-of-patronage-and-political-rewards-is-holding-kenya-hostage</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/architecture-of-patronage-and-political-rewards-is-holding-kenya-hostage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Political patronage and loyalty-based appointments are undermining constitutional accountability, professionalism, institutional independence, and public trust. ]]></description>
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<title>CS Murkomen will soon need goons to protect his meetings</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/cs-murkomen-will-soon-need-goons-to-protect-his-meetings</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/cs-murkomen-will-soon-need-goons-to-protect-his-meetings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Goons in Kenya are steadily acquiring the capacity to decide when to be violent in the public space and to exercise legitimate violence. ]]></description>
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<title>Victims of enforced disappearance shouldn&amp;apos;t vanish into a black hole</title>
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<title>&amp;apos;A truly historic moment&amp;apos;: Hungarian opposition wins election landslide</title>
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<title>Deep&#45;fried food banned in new plans for school dinners</title>
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<title>Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar&amp;apos;s Hungary election landslide</title>
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<title>Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail</title>
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<title>Man City have psychological edge over Arsenal &#45; Rooney</title>
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<title>Otiende urges swift UDA&#45;ODM talks</title>
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<title>Ruto: I can invite whoever I want to State House</title>
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<title>ODM, UDA Migori grassroots leaders oppose zoning</title>
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<title>Governors castigate senator Methu for disrespecting Ruto</title>
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<title>MP Wanyonyi is in stable condition, Wetangula assures Kwanza constituents</title>
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<title>Opposition leaders say Kenya risks sliding into anarchy over rising goonism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a powerful and humorous yet deeply reflective narrative titled ‘Viral, Kabare Girls used the stage to unpack the growing influence of social media on learners. ]]></description>
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<title>Ruto courts Gusii in 2027 poll push amid Matiang&amp;apos;i&amp;apos;s rising influence</title>
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<title>Opposition unity push boosts Kalonzo&amp;apos;s 2027 poll prospects</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Parents and guardians must remain vigilant at all times as children face increasing risks of sexual exploitation both offline and online. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ The tension between artistic expression and state control in Kenya dates back to the 1970s and 1980s, when repression of intellectuals reached extraordinary levels. ]]></description>
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<title>Queuing for fuel shows systemic failure</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Last week, and for the first time in a very long time, I queued for petrol somewhere in Karatina. ]]></description>
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<title>VC&amp;apos;s demeanor a welcome change in varsities</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/vcs-demeanor-a-welcome-change-in-varsities</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are two clips of Chuka University&#039;s Vice Chancellor, Prof Henry Mutembei, that keep replaying in my head. ]]></description>
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<title>Equipping our youth to excel, not just survive, in global job markets</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/equipping-our-youth-to-excel-not-just-survive-in-global-job-markets</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kenyan government has been actively signing Bilateral Labour Agreements with nations like Germany, Canada, and Saudi Arabia to secure opportunities for the youth ]]></description>
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<title>State threatens to revoke licenses of 13,000 Saccos over non&#45;compliance</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/state-threatens-to-revoke-licenses-of-13000-saccos-over-non-compliance</link>
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<title>Kenya tightens grip on crypto with Sh500m capital rule</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/kenya-tightens-grip-on-crypto-with-sh500m-capital-rule</link>
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<title>New law aims to protect internal auditors, strengthen public oversight</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/new-law-aims-to-protect-internal-auditors-strengthen-public-oversight</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya is on track to enact a landmark Internal Auditors Act, designed to shield the profession from litigation, and executive interference, while strengthening public-sector accountability. ]]></description>
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<title>Ruto launches Sh5.5 billion plan to revamp Voi&#45;Taveta metre gauge railway</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/ruto-launches-sh55-billion-plan-to-revamp-voi-taveta-metre-gauge-railway</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President William Ruto has launched the rehabilitation of the Voi-Mwatate-Taveta railway line that ceased operations nearly 20 years ago. ]]></description>
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<title>Why underwriting is shifting as risk grows more complex</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/why-underwriting-is-shifting-as-risk-grows-more-complex</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The significant shift in underwriting today is the move from a reactive, backward-looking function to a predictive discipline, that anticipates emerging risks and helps businesses build resilience. ]]></description>
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<title>World Bank approves Sh71 billion for Isiolo&#45;Mandera road construction</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/world-bank-approves-sh71-billion-for-isiolo-mandera-road-construction</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The World Bank has approved Sh71 billion loan for the development of the Isiolo-Mandera road corridor. ]]></description>
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<title>Banks double lending target to small businesses to hit Sh326b</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/banks-double-lending-target-to-small-businesses-to-hit-sh326b</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenyan banks doubled new lending to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2025, according to new data from the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA). ]]></description>
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<title>Contradictions in rural economies 13 years into devolved governance</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/contradictions-in-rural-economies-13-years-into-devolved-governance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Listening to the tales from the local communities, daily incomes are quite good, but for some reason, the residents remain trapped in poverty through generations. ]]></description>
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<title>Return of the bitter pill: Kenya softens IMF stance as Iran shock bites</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/return-of-the-bitter-pill-kenya-softens-imf-stance-as-iran-shock-bites</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The government is eyeing a &quot;positive outcome&quot; from long-standing talks with the IMF to be held in Washington DC, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge has said. ]]></description>
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<title>Court clears way for Sh619 billion EABL shares sale</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/court-clears-way-for-sh619-billion-eabl-shares-sale</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Court clears way for Diageo to sell its Sh619 billion stake in East Africa Breweries Limited to Asahi Group Holdings after dismissing an application by distributor Bia Tosha Limited. ]]></description>
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<title>JKUAT to assemble 3,000 computers for digital hubs countrywide</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/jkuat-to-assemble-3000-computers-for-digital-hubs-countrywide</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The government has contracted Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to assemble computers for use in digital hubs to be established across the country. ]]></description>
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<title>Jubilee Holdings profit jumps 18 per cent on increased revenue</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/jubilee-holdings-profit-jumps-18-per-cent-on-increased-revenue</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jubilee Holdings has reported an 18 per cent increase in profit after tax to Sh5.55 billion for the year ending December 2025, which it attributed to higher insurance revenues. ]]></description>
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<title>Treasury Issues New Directives on eGP System Affecting All Govt Agencies</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/treasury-issues-new-directives-on-egp-system-affecting-all-govt-agencies</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/treasury-issues-new-directives-on-egp-system-affecting-all-govt-agencies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system was put in place as a way to digitise public procurement, enhance transparency, and curb corruption in government spending. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:38:52 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>John Methu Explains Relationship With President Ruto After Controversial Ol Kalou Speech</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/john-methu-explains-relationship-with-president-ruto-after-controversial-ol-kalou-speech</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ His clarification comes after public uproar following his speech, which was seen as a disrespect to the head of state. ]]></description>
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<title>KNH Intervenes After Nurses Threaten Strike</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/knh-intervenes-after-nurses-threaten-strike</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The statement comes hours after the nurses and midwives announced that they will down their tools at the facility, citing inadequate funding, long-term casual contracts among other issues. ]]></description>
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<title>Murkomen Issues Orders to IG Kanja After Spike in Goon Attacks</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/murkomen-issues-orders-to-ig-kanja-after-spike-in-goon-attacks</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/murkomen-issues-orders-to-ig-kanja-after-spike-in-goon-attacks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Murkomen attributed the wave of chaos witnessed at several events over the past week to politically instigated actions. ]]></description>
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<title>Govt Set to Unlock Ksh271 Billion Trade Opportunity With India</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/govt-set-to-unlock-ksh271-billion-trade-opportunity-with-india</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya and India share decades of diplomatic relationship, which has steered trade between the nations, with this latest engagement likely to solidify the relationship further. ]]></description>
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<title>Transport Paralysed Along Busy Highway as Residents Stage Protests</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/transport-paralysed-along-busy-highway-as-residents-stage-protests</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NTSA reports over 1,100 road deaths in early 2026, warning that regions heavily affected by miraa transport continue to record alarming accident rates. ]]></description>
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<title>Khalwale Drags ODM Into Kakamega Violence in New Twist</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/khalwale-drags-odm-into-kakamega-violence-in-new-twist</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/khalwale-drags-odm-into-kakamega-violence-in-new-twist</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The control of the ODM party in Kakamega is not new in the public eye, as Governor Barasa has clashed with other leaders before. ]]></description>
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<title>Ruto Issues Fresh Orders on Akorino College 2 Years After First Promise</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/ruto-issues-fresh-orders-on-akorino-college-2-years-after-first-promise</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The college will be the first formal training school for the Akorino religious group, providing biblical studies and church leadership training. ]]></description>
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<title>Job Losses Loom as Govt Announces Closure of Over 1300 Companies</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/job-losses-loom-as-govt-announces-closure-of-over-1300-companies</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The country is facing a youth bulge, with the highest unemployment rate at 67 percent, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). ]]></description>
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<title>Ruto Announces Ksh300 Million SGR Station Plans Weeks After Launch of Naivasha–Kisumu Route</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/ruto-announces-ksh300-million-sgr-station-plans-weeks-after-launch-of-naivashakisumu-route</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The announcement comes after residents raised concerns after initial reports indicated that, despite the railway passing through the area, it was left out and was not supposed to have a railway station. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:38:51 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Company Announces Auction of Cars for as Little as Ksh104k; How to Bid</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/company-announces-auction-of-cars-for-as-little-as-ksh104k-how-to-bid</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Among the high-end models listed is the 2014 model BMW X3 sDrive20i, Toyota Hilux, and Fortuner with prices from as low as Ksh 100,000. ]]></description>
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<title>Fuel Price Concerns Rise Ahead of EPRA Review After Trump’s Latest Orders</title>
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<title>Political violence signals troubled road to the 2027 General Election</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/political-violence-signals-troubled-road-to-the-2027-general-election</link>
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<title>Riggy G skins Prezzo Ruto at foot of Mt Kenya, then lays his scalp out to dry</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Its a hurt that Riggy G has not transcended, and possibly never will, despite the passage of time. ]]></description>
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<title>Survival tales in the plains of Kajiado, and the making of the new metropoles</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I spent the Easter weekend roaming the plains of Kajiado County, marvelling at the brave new world where some friends are inaugurating thriving ecosystems out of almost nothing. ]]></description>
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<title>Increasing political antagonism could push Kenya to the brink</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/increasing-political-antagonism-could-push-kenya-to-the-brink</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The flying political jabs we are witnessing as we gear up to the 2027 General Election offer a glimpse of the neck-to-neck political competition ahead of us. ]]></description>
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<title>My great&#45;aunt shot Mussolini in the face</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/my-great-aunt-shot-mussolini-in-the-face</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Philippa Gibson&#039;s great-aunt Violet tried to kill the Italian dictator in Rome on 7 April 1926. ]]></description>
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<title>Maguire signs one&#45;year contract at Man Utd</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/maguire-signs-one-year-contract-at-man-utd</link>
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<title>Woods selfish to drive under the influence &#45; major champion Day</title>
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<title>Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/why-are-resident-doctors-striking-and-how-much-are-they-paid</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Resident doctors in England are striking between 7 and 13 April, the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute. ]]></description>
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<title>Lawes out of England retirement and will join Sale</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/lawes-out-of-england-retirement-and-will-join-sale</link>
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<title>Disruption expected as six&#45;day doctors&amp;apos; strike begins</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/disruption-expected-as-six-day-doctors-strike-begins</link>
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<title>Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/taiwan-opposition-leader-visits-china-for-expected-meeting-with-xi-jinping</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/taiwan-opposition-leader-visits-china-for-expected-meeting-with-xi-jinping</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cheng Li-wun said she &quot;gladly accepted&quot; Xi Jinping&#039;s invitation and hopes to be a &quot;bridge for peace&quot;. ]]></description>
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<title>Australia&amp;apos;s most&#45;decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/australias-most-decorated-living-soldier-charged-over-alleged-war-crimes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders. ]]></description>
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<title>Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/price-of-first-class-stamp-rises-to-180</link>
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<title>Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump&amp;apos;s Iran deal deadline</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/oil-price-fluctuates-ahead-of-trumps-iran-deal-deadline</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/oil-price-fluctuates-ahead-of-trumps-iran-deal-deadline</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The US president has threatened to take out Iran &quot;in one night&quot; if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz. ]]></description>
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<title>Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ He said his goal was to &#039;come to London and present a show of change&#039; through his music. ]]></description>
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<title>JD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Orbán&amp;apos;s re&#45;election bid</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/jd-vance-arrives-in-hungary-to-back-orbans-re-election-bid</link>
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<title>Mwangaza revamps Okolea charity initiative into a political mobilisation platform.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has rebranded her Okolea Kaana Ka Miiru charity initiative, transforming it into a powerful political mobilisation platform. ]]></description>
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<title>Political theatre is distracting citizens from serious issues</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/political-theatre-is-distracting-citizens-from-serious-issues</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya&#039;s political landscape, marked by events like the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua, is increasingly seen as a theatrical distraction that diverts public attention from pressing issues. ]]></description>
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<title>How Kenya is courting disaster by greedily encroaching on forests</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/how-kenya-is-courting-disaster-by-greedily-encroaching-on-forests</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Government-backed encroachment into protected areas like Karura Forest has sparked concern environmental degradation is being driven by short-term interests at the expense of long-term sustainability. ]]></description>
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<title>Farouk Kibet: A man with immense clout but no constitutional office</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/farouk-kibet-a-man-with-immense-clout-but-no-constitutional-office</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/farouk-kibet-a-man-with-immense-clout-but-no-constitutional-office</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Farouk Kibet wields significant behind-the-scenes influence in government despite holding no constitutional office, drawing comparisons to powerful figures like Nicholas Biwott. ]]></description>
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<title>Ours is a slippery government where deals and scandals flow freely like oil</title>
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<title>KRA falls Sh84billion short of Q3 target, collects Sh2.04 trillion</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/kra-falls-sh84billion-short-of-q3-target-collects-sh204-trillion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ KRA misses third-quarter revenue target by Sh84b despite surpassing Sh2 trillion mark, collects Sh2.04 trillion against a Sh2.12 trillion target, driven by domestic taxes and customs collections. ]]></description>
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<title>Sh8tr treasure: Inside US&#45;China scramble for Mrima Hill</title>
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<title>Kenya must rethink withholding tax on creative services</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya&#039;s five per cent withholding tax on creative services, introduced to boost compliance, is harming the sector. ]]></description>
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<title>Why Africa&amp;apos;s growth depends on bankable projects, not capital</title>
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<title>Spotlight on Gulf Energy&amp;apos;s dominance of energy sector</title>
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<title>KRA Collects Ksh2 Trillion in Nine Months Amid Looming Tax Deadline</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/kra-collects-ksh2-trillion-in-nine-months-amid-looming-tax-deadline</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ KRA attributed the performance to its various innovations that it rolled out with an aim of simplifying taxation, as pressure mounts to increase revenue collection to tame borrowing. ]]></description>
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<title>Karen Blixen Museum Announces Closure on Key Dates Amid Price Reviews</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/karen-blixen-museum-announces-closure-on-key-dates-amid-price-reviews</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The National Museums of Kenya have made a raft of changes affecting all museums of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum not being an isolated case. ]]></description>
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<title>Shock as Body of Kenyan Man is Found in U.S. Lake</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/shock-as-body-of-kenyan-man-is-found-in-us-lake</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/shock-as-body-of-kenyan-man-is-found-in-us-lake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death continue, his family has come out seeking financial support to repatriate his body to Kenya. ]]></description>
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<title>Boma Yangu Explains Why Kenyans Will Not Get Housing Levy Refunds</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/boma-yangu-explains-why-kenyans-will-not-get-housing-levy-refunds</link>
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<title>ODM Fires Warning as Pressure Mounts on CS Wandayi</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/odm-fires-warning-as-pressure-mounts-on-cs-wandayi</link>
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<title>Indian Military Ship Arrives in Mombasa for Joint Operation with Kenya Navy</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/indian-military-ship-arrives-in-mombasa-for-joint-operation-with-kenya-navy</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/indian-military-ship-arrives-in-mombasa-for-joint-operation-with-kenya-navy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kenya and India share decades of diplomatic relationship, which has steered trade between the nations, with this latest military envolmenet likely to solidify the relationship further. ]]></description>
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<title>Bankers Issue Warning to CBK Over Loans</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/bankers-issue-warning-to-cbk-over-loans</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bankers are on edge in the build-up to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on April 8, amid fears borrowing could become more expensive. ]]></description>
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<title>Huduma Kenya Rolls Out New Housing Services Across All Its Centres</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/huduma-kenya-rolls-out-new-housing-services-across-all-its-centres</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The introduction of the new service at the centres adds to over 5000 services provided by Huduma Kenya in efforts to bring government services close to the people. ]]></description>
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<title>Kindiki Hints at Return of NTSA&amp;apos;s Instant Fines System</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/kindiki-hints-at-return-of-ntsas-instant-fines-system</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The High Court had temporarily suspended the system pending the full hearing of a case that was logged before it, a development that later prompted NTSA to drop the fines. ]]></description>
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<title>Kenya Railways Invites Job Applications Days After SGR Extension Launch</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/kenya-railways-invites-job-applications-days-after-sgr-extension-launch</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya Railways clarified that the applications are only open for Kenyan citizens, with successful candidates to be offered a competitive remuneration package. ]]></description>
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<title>Fuel Prices Expected to Increase by Ksh53 Next Week, Dealers Say</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/fuel-prices-expected-to-increase-by-ksh53-next-week-dealers-say</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The POAK chair warns of looming petrol price hikes as global costs rise, stocks sit in storage and substandard fuel threatens quality. ]]></description>
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<title>Four New Political Parties Seek Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/four-new-political-parties-seek-registration-ahead-of-2027-elections</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ORPP lists four new political parties for provisional registration as in preparation for the 2027 elections, with a seven‑day window for public objections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:55:14 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Experts: Africa&amp;apos;s growth depends on bankable projects, not capital</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/experts-africas-growth-depends-on-bankable-projects-not-capital</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/experts-africas-growth-depends-on-bankable-projects-not-capital</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Experts, including Gillian Rogers, argue that Africa&#039;s growth challenge lies in a shortage of bankable projects rather than capital, as existing funds remain underutilised. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:05:06 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Arteta calls for perspective as Arsenal look to avoid slump</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/arteta-calls-for-perspective-as-arsenal-look-to-avoid-slump</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/arteta-calls-for-perspective-as-arsenal-look-to-avoid-slump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants his side to channel the pain of back-to-back defeats when they take on Sporting in the Champions League quarter-finals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:04:42 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Ease funding red tape to grow local enterprises</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/ease-funding-red-tape-to-grow-local-enterprises</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenyas entrepreneurs face excessive red tape in accessing funding, limiting the growth of local enterprises despite banks strong profits from loans and government securities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:01:25 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Kenya, like other countries, has many religions and a scarcity of faith</title>
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<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/kenya-like-other-countries-has-many-religions-and-a-scarcity-of-faith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In Kenya, widespread religious practice often overshadows genuine personal faith, highlighting the difference between organised religion and individual spirituality. ]]></description>
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<title>Time to race to the moon, not countryside this Easter holiday</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/time-to-race-to-the-moon-not-countryside-this-easter-holiday</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Competition is a great motivator, even in space. National pride, espoused by Trumps America First, is driving the return to the moon. Remember, making America great again?  ]]></description>
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<title>When systems turn: What Tuju&amp;apos;s case says about power in Kenya</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/when-systems-turn-what-tujus-case-says-about-power-in-kenya</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Leaders often view power as permanent, or enduring enough to outlast the consequences of misuse. Political history shows its fragility. Power shifts. Alliances dissolve. Public sentiment evolves. ]]></description>
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<title>Ticking clock to 2027 elections fuels pressure on Ruto&amp;apos;s presidency</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/ticking-clock-to-2027-elections-fuels-pressure-on-rutos-presidency</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/ticking-clock-to-2027-elections-fuels-pressure-on-rutos-presidency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ruto is a man seemingly under pressure always up and about the country as his test of his leadership draws near . ]]></description>
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<title>Major poultry diseases and their control</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Diseases in poultry if identified and controlled can result to high yields for a farmer . ]]></description>
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<title>Literature isn&amp;apos;t dying, it&amp;apos;s our teachers letting its flame dim</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/literature-isnt-dying-its-our-teachers-letting-its-flame-dim</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ You cannot master English from coursebooks alone. Language is learned far beyond grammar exercises and comprehension passages. Language is mastered through extensive reading. ]]></description>
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<title>Easter, hero&amp;apos;s journey and the invitation to renewal within</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/easter-heros-journey-and-the-invitation-to-renewal-within</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In my view, whenever a talented writer reads stories by other great writers, these great stories become the key to the main frameworks that characterise all enduring narratives. ]]></description>
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<title>Integrity, good economy and freedoms crucial for a &amp;apos;happy&amp;apos; nation</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/integrity-good-economy-and-freedoms-crucial-for-a-happy-nation</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/integrity-good-economy-and-freedoms-crucial-for-a-happy-nation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Active and vigilant citizens must continue to monitor and expose the unfinished health centres, extravagant prestige buildings, trips abroad and allowances for loyalists. ]]></description>
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<title>Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/five-predictions-that-will-shape-2027-polls-outcome-and-beyond</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/five-predictions-that-will-shape-2027-polls-outcome-and-beyond</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With the right projects strategically implemented to tell a performer story, Ruto can define a narrative that is difficult to un-tell. ]]></description>
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<title>In remembering Christ&amp;apos;s sacrifice let us return the nation back to God</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/in-remembering-christs-sacrifice-let-us-return-the-nation-back-to-god</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/in-remembering-christs-sacrifice-let-us-return-the-nation-back-to-god</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ State House has been reduced into the theatre of all manner influence peddling and the clergy havent been left behind. ]]></description>
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<title>Kenya should hurry up to meet requirements for hosting Africa&amp;apos;s greatest football tourney</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/kenya-should-hurry-up-to-meet-requirements-for-hosting-africas-greatest-football-tourney</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/kenya-should-hurry-up-to-meet-requirements-for-hosting-africas-greatest-football-tourney</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Reports on Kenyas lack of readiness based on Confederation of African Football guidelines have emerged. ]]></description>
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<title>Police Under Fire for Using Excessive Force in Gun Recovery Operation</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/police-under-fire-for-using-excessive-force-in-gun-recovery-operation</link>
<guid>https://semakenya.co.ke/police-under-fire-for-using-excessive-force-in-gun-recovery-operation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tension rises in West Pokot as residents decry heavy-handed tactics in the ongoing firearms recovery operation, raising fears over safety, property damage and impact on livelihoods. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:55:16 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>New Details of Jeff Koinange&amp;apos;s New Media Venture Emerge</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/new-details-of-jeff-koinanges-new-media-venture-emerge</link>
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<title>Little&#45;Known Law That Allows Govt to Take Your Land for Public Projects</title>
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<title>Weatherman Issues Marine Advisory Along Kenyan Coast</title>
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<title>Ex&#45;Petroleum PS, Former EPRA Boss Released on Bail</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/ex-petroleum-ps-former-epra-boss-released-on-bail</link>
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<title>2 Shot Dead After Botched Attempt to Storm Police Station</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/2-shot-dead-after-botched-attempt-to-storm-police-station</link>
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<title>NTSA Launches Post&#45;Easter Crackdown Along Major Highways</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/ntsa-launches-post-easter-crackdown-along-major-highways</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NTSA has issued this directive to curb the rising number of road fatalities during this Easter season, ramping up support from the National Police Service (NPS). ]]></description>
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<title>UDA Announces Recovery Measures for Ksh3 Billion Lost in Sub&#45;Standard Fuel Scandal</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/uda-announces-recovery-measures-for-ksh3-billion-lost-in-sub-standard-fuel-scandal</link>
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<title>Oga Obinna Details Conversation with Ruto After &amp;apos;Mbavu vs Majembe&amp;apos; Bout</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/oga-obinna-details-conversation-with-ruto-after-mbavu-vs-majembe-bout</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oga Obinna recounts a direct call with President Ruto, who expressed full support for Vurugu Fight Night and confirmed plans to host the boxers at State House. ]]></description>
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<title>TSC Addresses Impending Collapse Over Ksh7.9B &amp;apos;Financial Meltdown&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>Details of Govt&amp;apos;s Rural Affordable Housing Loan of Up to Ksh4 Million; How to Qualify</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Many Kenyans are not aware that they can actually get up to Ksh 4 million for the development of their own affordable houses in the village. This article gives yoy a step-by-step process and who can get the funding. ]]></description>
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<title>Kakamega youth, women eye avocado export cash after skills training</title>
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<title>Portable kitchen: Designer taps into space&#45;saving trend</title>
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<title>Kenya urged to pilot AI regulatory Sandbox in bid to lead Africa&amp;apos;s digital future</title>
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<title>MPs pledge site visist as KTDA gives progress on hydro power project</title>
<link>https://semakenya.co.ke/mps-pledge-site-visist-as-ktda-gives-progress-on-hydro-power-project</link>
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<title>How Treasury is edging out &amp;apos;mama mboga&amp;apos; for banks</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kenya&#039;s increased reliance on local borrowing is raising concerns that it is crowding out businesses and households from accessing credit, potentially slowing economic growth. ]]></description>
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<title>Agoa renewal offers new chance to redefine Africa&amp;apos;s place in global trade</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As global markets retreat into protectionism and nationalist economic agendas, Africa must hold firm to its integration agenda. ]]></description>
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<title>Iran war hits kitchens as shilling slumps, forex reserves dwindle</title>
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<title>China woos Kenyan producers with &amp;apos;800&#45;million opportunity&amp;apos; as zero&#45;tariff deal takes effect</title>
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<title>Co&#45;op bank shares set for further gains on strong profit growth, lower rates</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tier one lender Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) shares could rise nearly a quarter over the next 12 months ]]></description>
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<title>Kenya slashes dollar debt to record low as Chinese yuan gains ground</title>
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<title>Government plans stricter laws to clean up tea sector</title>
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<title>Tourism earnings hit record Sh500 billion as arrivals near 8m</title>
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<title>Trump endorses ex&#45;UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Steve Hilton, who advised the former prime minster and hosted a Fox News show, is running as a Republican. ]]></description>
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<title>Wireless Festival boss defends Kanye West booking and asks people to forgive rapper</title>
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<title>Bayern face waiting game on &amp;apos;very special&amp;apos; Kane</title>
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<title>Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Hamas security personnel after they clashed with an Israeli-backed militia near Maghazi camp. ]]></description>
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<title>The world is suffering from a dearth of serious leadership</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The world is suffering from a shortage of serious leadership, highlighted by global instability and controversial decisions by major leaders. ]]></description>
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<title>SGR extension to Malaba a game&#45;changer for Kenya&amp;apos;s growth</title>
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<title>Why Afcon 2027 is about creating a lasting legacy in Kenya</title>
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<title>Holy Week reflections on holiness, justice, and responsibility</title>
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<title>Illegal rave shut down as police face &amp;apos;violent and hostile&amp;apos; crowd</title>
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<title>Monday Night Club</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mark Chapman and guests debate this week&#039;s football. ]]></description>
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<title>US Supreme Court paves way for dismissal of Steve Bannon conviction</title>
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<title>Tories urge Waitrose to reinstate worker sacked &amp;apos;after tackling shoplifter&amp;apos;</title>
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<title>From watching television to listening to ground; how Uhuru has evolved</title>
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<title>Why millions risk being locked out of 2027 elections</title>
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<title>Tragedies expose country&amp;apos;s broken systems and political hypocrisy</title>
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<title>Senator warns defiant governors as standoff with COG escalates over accountability demands</title>
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<title>MPs flags sh6.6bn funding crisis in school feeding programme</title>
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<title>Nairobi leaders raise concerns over suspicious voter transfers</title>
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<title>Linda Mwananchi faction hits back as Wanga show cause letter to Sifuna sparks odm war</title>
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<title>Civil society push to curb presidential powers during elections</title>
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<title>What Uhuru told Opposition in private talk</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former President Uhuru Kenyatta holds private discussions with opposition leaders, signalling support to challenge William Ruto in next years elections. ]]></description>
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<title>Moses Kajwang: Governors must be held to account</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ State of the Nation on auditing governors on corruption in counties ]]></description>
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<title>ODM moves to discipline SG Sifuna</title>
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<title>Keep politics out of Gikomba demolitions, Kindiki tells opposition</title>
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<title>Kanye West&amp;apos;s right to enter UK under review after festival outcry</title>
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<title>&amp;apos;We&amp;apos;re sinking deeper&amp;apos;: Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears</title>
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<title>Warmest weather of the year expected with 24C this week</title>
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<title>Hundreds take part in Easter coal&#45;carrying race</title>
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<title>Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night</title>
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<title>&amp;apos;Lazy&amp;apos; dog owners hide poo bags in Hadrian&amp;apos;s Wall</title>
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