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South Sudan Celebrates 15 Years of Independence

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, South Sudan officially marked 15 years of independence, celebrating the anniversary of its separation from Sudan in 2011. The milestone commemorates the day Africa’s youngest nation raised its flag and became the world’s newest sovereign state. The anniversary also honors the sacrifices made during decades of conflict that paved the
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Police Probe Tragic Deaths of Two PP2 Girls in Kisii

On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, two young girls disappeared while playing near their homes in Kisii South Sub-county. Later that night, authorities found their bodies in a nearby banana plantation, prompting a major police investigation. The tragic incident happened in Nkura 3 Village, Nyangoge Sub-location, Kisii County. Police have launched investigations to establish the
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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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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 […]
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Missing KFS Lawyer Esther Wairimu Found Dead in Juja

On Monday, July 7, 2026, authorities discovered the body of missing Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige in a coffee plantation at Area 4 near Karimenu in Juja, Kiambu County. The discovery brought a tragic end to nearly one month of uncertainty after the 54-year-old advocate disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Body […]