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National Assembly approved the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2023, aiming to increase public awareness of sexual crimes and protect survivors’ right to education, including teenage mothers.

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Kenya will face the United States on Thursday in the FIFA Under‑17 Women’s World Cup after a 3‑0 loss to China opened Group E in Morocco, seeking to revive their campaign.

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Truck driver protests over rising fuel costs in Italy have forced southern dairies to halt production of their signature buffalo mozzarella.

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South Africa announced a tax‑relief package worth billions of rand to ease the fuel‑price crisis as motorists and commuters face record‑high pump prices.

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Neural Labs Africa and Me‑Nasoma each won US$5,000 at the Meta AI Academy Kenya Pitchathon on Oct 16, outscoring 426 applicants and earning a chance to present at Meta’s Regional AI Summit in Istanbul on Nov 24, 2026.

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Meanwhile, Kenya reported its ninth case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus, all linked to a single known cluster, and the United States advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Kenya over health and security concerns.

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Nigeria has confirmed one case of Ebola in Abuja, with the Health Minister stating that 44 contacts have been identified so far.

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Investigations into the Shakahola cult massacre revealed over 190 children died from starvation, strangulation, suffocation and asphyxia after cult leader Paul Makenzi ordered them to starve to death.

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The Ugandan shilling has fallen more than 14 percent against the US dollar since June, making Kenyan exports more expensive and threatening shipments to Kenya’s largest export market.

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Top state firms have sold a combined 24.76 percent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company worth 42.5 billion shillings to unidentified foreign investors.

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The High Court has ordered the Kenya Airports Authority to pay a contractor more than 1.25 billion shillings in damages arising from the termination of a 398.9 billion shillings Nanyuki Airstrip rehabilitation contract.

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The National Cereals and Produce Board plans to establish 21 warehouses run by private investors under public private partnerships as part of efforts to improve grain storage and distribution.

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Vodacom plans to retain its controlling 55 percent stake in Safaricom as it appeals a High Court ruling that nullified its acquisition of an additional 20 percent stake.

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Ruto says Kenyans are reaping from his government’s reforms, noting that Kenya is now ranked seventh largest economy in Africa and that political competition should result in better policies.

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@TheAbojani That's net income I suppose. Many calculate based on gross. You find someone earning a gross of 150K but lives in a 50K apartment when their net is roughly 90K, leaving them with 40K to juggle around with.

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The government has begun a new physical headcount of public servants as investigations into an alleged Sh6.2 billion payroll fraud expand, aiming to uncover irregular recruitment and weaknesses in public‑fund management.

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President William Ruto announced a plan to increase the Public Service internship programme to serve 50,000 young Kenyans beginning January first, 2027.

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Ruto announced a tax exemption plan for Kenyan workers earning up to Ksh 32,333 monthly during Mashujaa Day event.

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Air travel between Kenya and Middle Eastern countries rebounded in the third quarter, showing resilient passenger demand on routes linking Kenya with the Gulf.

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Kenya’s High Court has allowed cross-examination of Professor David Ndetei over an affidavit and deferred directions in Waititu’s KSh 588 million graft case to October 22.