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80 More Land at JKIA in Largest Single Evacuation Flight

The safe arrival of 80 more Kenyan evacuees from South Africa at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport marks the largest single repatriation group since the exercise began. Specifically, this brings the total number of citizens brought home to 320. Furthermore, the latest flight prioritised minors, senior citizens and other highly vulnerable persons fleeing anti-immigrant
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DRC Confirms 1,708 Ebola Cases as Rare Virus Spreads

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed 1,708 Ebola cases and 580 deaths as the country battles a growing outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) strain. Health authorities continue to work with international partners to contain the disease, which the World Health Organization has classified as a […]
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IEBC Suspends Online Voter Services During ICT Upgrade

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced the temporary suspension of key online voter services to facilitate a routine ICT system upgrade. The commission said the maintenance aims to improve system performance, strengthen data security, and enhance service reliability ahead of future electoral activities. Online Voter
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KUCCPS Releases 2025 Placement Results

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba officially released the 2025 KCSE university and TVET placement results for the 2026/2027 academic year. The announcement marks a major milestone for thousands of students preparing to join universities and TVET institutions across Kenya. Successful applicants can now confirm their placements through the
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Babu Owino Secures Bail for Six Saba Saba Activists

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino successfully secured the release of six young activists at the Milimani Law Courts on a Ksh2,000 cash bail each on July 8, 2026. Specifically, the youths were arrested during the July 7 Saba Saba commemoration protests in Nairobi. Furthermore, all six pleaded not guilty to charges filed against them. Who […]