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Nation Africa Curb attacks on journalists Nation Africa Abuse of social media by teachers must stop France 24 Anti-migrants protesters gather outside SADC Summit People Daily Ndindi Nyoro proposes review of president’s wealth before exiting office K24 Digital What is extra legroom seat, and who can book one on Kenya Airways People Daily Presidential digital talent programme announces 350 internship positions Al Jazeera As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake People Daily Passaris defends Wanga over Homa Bay dusty roads People Daily MP Stephen Mule: Kaluma’s remarks were a recipe for violence K24 Digital How to make creamy peanut butter at home with just a few ingredients Al Jazeera ‘Truth or fiction’: US trial of Tupac Shakur’s accused killer begins People Daily Mark Mwenje questions handling of political violence ahead of 2027 K24 Digital Could a drug designed for weight loss help athletes perform better? Standard Media Security failure? Interior chiefs on the spot over Homa Bay chaos People Daily NCIC seeks fresh power to clear candidates before elections Tech-ish Kenya Inside the China-only Honor Robot Phone: a 2.6g motor, two 200MP sensors, 7060mAh battery - tech-ish K24 Digital Nurse Judy explains why Gen Z and Gen Alpha will embrace nursing homes for parents Pulse Live Kenya The ‘Pop the Balloon’ show: See 5 brutal truths exposed about modern dating Kahawa Tungu A Buyer's Guide to Bidding Confidently at Vintage Guitar Auctions - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu ‘It was a state-backed ambush,’ says Linda Mwananchi over Homa Bay chaos - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Kisii County office faces eviction over Sh2.4 million rent arrears - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case - Kahawatungu K24 Digital Instagram, Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial Daily Maverick Exploitation is species-blind, legal protections should be too Al Jazeera Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low Al Jazeera Torrential rains flood homes and roads across Lima, Peru Al Jazeera Trump loses another bid to overturn $5m E Jean Carroll verdict Al Jazeera Trump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary Al Jazeera Civilians paying price as Israeli military raises stakes in Lebanon: UNIFIL Al Jazeera Palestinian American reunites with family under siege in West Bank People Daily People’s Party of Kenya: Details of Ndindi Nyoro’s new party K24 Digital The Diplomat season 4: Netflix reveals premiere date Citizen Digital Rodri arrives at Barcelona to complete 'dream' move People Daily Ledama vows to limit campaign period to 3 months if he becomes president Daily Maverick Spar and SAA lose their captains while becalmed in treacherous waters Daily Maverick The trouble with opinion polls in the run-up to the 2026 municipal elections Daily Maverick Matlala says he and Suliman Carrim âused to visitâ alleged Big Five cartel boss Daily Maverick Mining rights vs social licence â why trust is the ultimate currency Daily Maverick When food runs short, gogo Toti goes hungry so grandchildren can eat Tech-ish Kenya Airtel turns on Starlink Mobile in DRC, the first commercial satellite-to-phone service in Africa - tech-ish K24 Digital Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds no signs of trauma Pulse Live Kenya New Swift Academy programme opens doors for Nairobi's emerging music talent Pulse Live Kenya PPK: Details of party Ndindi Nyoro joined after ditching UDA BBC News Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as supporters attend vigil K24 Digital Nilikuwa partyless: Influencer Mercy Masai speaks after joining Gachagua’s DCP Party Nation Africa Court halts extradition of three Kenyans to US over fraud case Daily Maverick Thrive by Five, the early childhood development monitor driving data-led development Daily Maverick Votersâ impossible question â how to factor in partiesâ coalition choices? 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Cancer alert: Officials warn Kenyans against food laced with harmful chemicals

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Unethical use of chemicals on consumables has been cited as a possible factor in rising cancer cases. Principal Secretary in the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action Anne Wang’ombe and Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organization Chairperson Rahab Muiu have cautioned Kenyans against the sale and consumption of foodstuffs contaminated with dangerous pesticides. The two, who […]

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