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Reckless': Duale, KMPDC condemn 'miracle healing' claims by medics

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has cautioned against unverifiedclaims of miraculous healing, saying matters of health and life must remain grounded in science, ethics, and evidence-based medicine.His remarks follow a warning by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) that m

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Ruto vows to disarm criminals, restore peace in Rift Valley

President William Ruto has vowed to disarm all criminals in the Rift Valley andacross the country, saying sustainable development cannot be achieved without peace, unity and stability.The President spoke on Sunday while attending an interdenominational church service at Chesombur in West Pokot Count

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One body retrieved from collapsed South C building

Authorities have retrieved one body from the collapsedSouth C buildingin Nairobi as the search for a second victim continues.The body was recovered at about 2 pm on Sunday, January 4, as rescue teams pressed on with the operation.Ambulance carrying one body retrieved from the collapsed South C store

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NTSA warns reckless drivers amid back-to-school travels

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has urged responsible road use ahead of thereopening of schoolsfollowing a wave of deadly road accidents across the country, on Friday and Saturday, that killed at least 13 people and left scores injured.As schools prepare to reopen next week, NTSA

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Three major CMA reforms set to transform the future of Forex Trading in Kenya

Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority is moving the retail market toward higher standards of safety, fairness, and transparency. For traders in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Kisumu, the direction is clear. Better supervision and stronger consumer safeguards are coming, and that will change how accounts

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Can Forex Trading provide sustainable income for Kenyans?

Forex trading has carved out a steady presence in Kenya, growing from a niche interest into a mainstream financial pursuit.With digital platforms expanding access and mobile-first tools easing the learning curve, more Kenyans are exploring whether trading can deliver not just occasional wins but sus

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How AI is powering the next phase of real estate growth in Kenya

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept whispered in tech circles; it has become a driving force reshaping industries across the globe.In real estate, however, AI is doing more than improving efficiency; it is exposing how dependent the sector has long been on opacity, discret

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Tesla loses EV crown to China's BYD in 2025 as sales slip

Tesla's sales fell in 2025, the company reported Friday, ceding its position as the world's biggest electric vehicle maker for the year to Chinese auto giant BYD.The American company led by Elon Musk logged 418,227 deliveries in the final three months of the year, taking its full-year sales figure t

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Big ask for KRA as Treasury sets Sh3tr revenue target

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is expected to face significant pressure to meet the Sh2.9 trillion revenue collection target set by the National Treasury for the 2026-27 financial year.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Support Bold Jou

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E-procurement will reduce inefficiency, graft

During the 4th National Dialogue Conference for Supply Chain Professionals, I was reminded of just how far our profession has progressed, and how much more remains to be done. That reflection was sparked by remarks by Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, who noted that embracing technology in county’s

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