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More than 50 per cent of rangers who protect wildlife in sanctuaries across Africa lack life insurance, yet their profession is fraught with uncertainties, Shantall Migongo-Zake, the Chief Conservation Officer at Tusk Trust revealed.

Ms Migongo-Zake said Game Rangers Association of Africa (GRAA) and African conservation charity Tusk Trust are working to ensure wildlife rangers in Kenya and other African countries have medical and life insurance.
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North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast on Sunday, South Korea's military said, days after Pyongyang reaffirmed its status as a nuclear-armed state.

The launch came eight days after North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea -- also called the Sea of Japan -- as part of what it later described as a joint firepower drill.

It also followed Pyongyang's rejection this week of a resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog demanding that it halt its nuclear activities.
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Boaz Waruku, Policy and Strategy Advisor at the Elimu Bora Working Group, and David Karani, a member of the group, have expressed concern about the growing uncertainty facing thousands of students joining public universities, colleges, and TVET institutions in September 2026.

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Kenya is preparing to use the global stage of the United Nations to advance national and continental priorities, with President William Samoei Ruto expected to participate in the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

Speaking at Kenya’s Permanent Mission in New York, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi led a strategic briefing focused on coordinating Kenya’s engagement at the UN.

He emphasized that the country intends to present a unified position while pursuing issues that directly affect Kenyans and the wider African continent.
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Government defends G-to-G fuel deal, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says it eased dollar shortages, secured petroleum supplies and built forex reserves.

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Police are investigating an incident where a two-year-old girl was killed when their house caught fire in Arunda estate, Homa Bay County.

The girl, identified as Anabel Talia, was burnt beyond recognition.

Her mother and nine-year-old brother were seriously injured during the incident.
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Sugarcane farmers from Homa Bay and Migori counties staged a demonstration to protest against failure by a miller to pick up harvested cane, causing them to incur losses.

For the last two weeks, a number of farmers harvested their sugarcane on hundreds of acres, expecting it to be transported to Sukari Industry Ltd in Ndhiwa West Sub-county.

However, their sugarcane has been drying in the farms following a strike by drivers working at the mill.
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The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK), Nairobi Branch, held a thanksgiving ceremony at All Saints Cathedral ahead of the Nairobi International Trade Fair, scheduled for September 28 to October 4, 2026. The trade fair will bring together farmers, exhibitors, industry leaders, clergy, and other stakeholders.

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula attends a Sunday service at St. Kizito Lunyofu Primary School grounds in Bunyala West Ward, Budalang’i Constituency, Busia County, accompanied by other leaders. After the service, the Speaker led a fund drive in support of the construction of St. Kizito Lunyofu Catholic Church.

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Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi accuses President William Ruto and his allies of using government-linked bloggers to portray divisions within the Linda Mwananchi team, insisting the group remains united.
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A family in Kabarak, Trans Mara South, seeks justice after Leonard Kirui was ambushed and assaulted outside his home, with one suspect arrested and another still at large.
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Police in Vihiga caution against drug trafficking after seizing 120kg of bhang worth Sh3.5 million in a Toyota Prado TX headed to Nairobi.
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Farouk Kibet tells Ndindi Nyoro to stop taking instructions from Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of misleading Kenyans.
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Ed Sheeran has apologised to fans for making ‘mistakes’ during an emotional address at his concert in Philadelphia, following weeks of backlash surrounding his ongoing tour.

Opening the show on Saturday with an unexpected speech, the singer addressed the controversy surrounding the removal of American rapper Macklemore from his supporting line-up over pro-Palestinian remarks made on stage.

“This is not usually how I would open the show, but before I play some songs tonight, I hope it's okay if I say a few words about this last week,” Sheeran told the crowd.
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Police in Vihiga seize 120kg of bhang worth about Sh3.5 million in a Toyota Prado TX reportedly headed to Nairobi.

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Agnes Ng’etich wins the women’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, sets a new women-only world record of 1:05:15.

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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa cautions leaders against politicising the G-to-G fuel deal.

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NACADA Western Regional Manager Sarah Koske urges communities to tackle alcohol addiction among young people and curb the effects of alcohol and substance abuse.
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Makunga residents in Kakamega county raise concerns over rising insecurity after a security guard was killed at a local church.

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Following intense backlash, Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk issued a public apology and officially withdrew her victory from a recent Hyrox fitness competition in Beijing. The world record-holder faced strong criticism after choosing to stay in the race and use shared workout equipment despite suffering a bodily accident during the event, which she ultimately went on to win.
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