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PREMIUM IG Kanja orders reshuffle of presidential security after breach The move is aimed at strengthening protection protocols amid probe into the Kilifi incident.
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PREMIUM Ruto woos youth in yet another ambitious Nyota programme Sh5 billion programme targets millions of unemployed youth in Ruto's re-election bid.
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PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
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PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.