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6 days ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta |Mathews Ndanyi
President William Ruto has suspended Dr Swarup Mishra as chairperson of the Kenya BioVax Institute, with immediate effect. In a statement on Friday, Ruto said the suspension will remain in effect until a probe into allegations of illegal kidney transplant procedures in a hospital he founded is complete.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
In SummarySpeaking on Wednesday at Kombani in Kwale County, Kindiki said the centre is at 82 percent completion, is being set up at a cost of Sh607 million. It will train students from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
Three Kenyans are among five persons who lost their lives
during a fire incident that occurred in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Their deaths were confirmed by both Kenyan and UAE
authorities. The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Diaspora
Affairs, Roseline Njogu, condoled with the families of the deceased Kenyans. “I regret to inform you that 3 Kenyans are among 5 casualties
that died following a deadly fire that occurred in Sharjah, UAE on Sunday.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta |Mathews Ndanyi
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has condoled with
the family of Chemundu/Kapngetuny Member of County Assembly Julius Keter. Keter, who also doubled up as the Majority Whip, died on April
12, 2025. The party described the county legislator as a dependable diehard. “The UDA Party sends its sincere condolences to the family
of the late Hon. Julius Kipruto Keter, the Nandi County Assembly Majority Whip
and Member of County Assembly of Chemundu/Kapngetuny ward, who passed on April
12, 2025.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) now says that
at least 1,139 people died as a result of road crashes in Kenya between
January 1 and March 31, 2025. This number reflects a slight decrease compared to the 1,166
deaths recorded in 2024. In the latest data provided by the NTSA, pedestrians were the
most affected at 420, followed closely by motorcyclists at 301 fatalities.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
President William Ruto on Wednesday launched the first Kenya
Defence Forces hospital open to civilians under the Ulinzi Prime Health
Services Fund (UPHSF). The launch took place at Lanet Barracks in Nakuru, where the President lauded KDF for supporting the push towards Universal Health
Coverage (UHC). He said the hospital will extend its healthcare services to a wider group of
Kenyans.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
The Council of Governors' vice-chairperson Mutahi Kahiga has
urged President William Ruto to go slow on frequent changes in government. Speaking after a meeting between the CoG and Health Cabinet
Secretary, Aden Duale, Kahiga said Ruto should give him an opportunity to
acclimatize himself with the ministry. He said that this way, Duale will lead effectively in achieving Universal
Health Coverage (UHC).
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
In SummaryMet said during this period, Isolated heavy rainfall events are expected over some parts of the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi, Lake Victoria Basin, Southeastern lowlands and northeastern Kenya. In the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and the Rift Valley, morning rains are expected over few places, giving way to sunny intervals.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
In SummaryThe demands included changes to its governance, hiring practices and admissions procedures. Harvard rejected the demands, saying the White House was trying to control its community. Former US President Barack Obama has commended Harvard
University for standing up to demands made by Donald Trump’s administration. The White House sent a list of demands to Harvard last week,
which it said were designed to fight antisemitism on campus.
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1 week ago | 
the-star.co.ke | Brian Oruta
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made six
demands to the Inspector General, Douglas Kanja, after he claimed that his life
was in danger. In a detailed letter seen by The Star, Gachagua called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals allegedly responsible for orchestrating acts of violence against him. He further demanded enhanced security at all public events he attends moving forward.
