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        <description><![CDATA[Airlines operating at Wilson Airport say delayed runway rehabilitation works have caused losses exceeding Sh620 million, with operators warning of rising costs and greater disruption.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muranga Governor Irungu Kang&#039;ata has joined the Linda Mwananchi team which he said was working towards bringing change in the Country&#039;s leadership.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Proposed Sh4.8 trillion FY2026-27 budget against Sh3.6 trillion revenue could leave a Sh1.1 trillion borrowing gap, Wiper&#039;s Kalonzo Musyoka says debt servicing and pensions consume Sh1.5Tn.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[He particularly faulted the handling of his case before the Senate.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang&#039;i has blamed the education sector crisis on mismanagement of resources and poor leadership.]]></description>
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        <title>Man kills wife, two sons in suspected acid attack before dying</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:33:45 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The suspect is reported to have carried out the attack following a domestic disagreement at the familys home.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:51:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[DCI arrests comedian Erick Omondi at JKIA, Nairobi for offences allegedly committed under the guise of protests; other protesters were arrested on May 18.]]></description>
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        <title>Court gives Mbadi, Wandayi 14 days to respond to fuel price case</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:36:35 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The High Court has given Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi 14 days to file their responses in a petition challenging the fuel price hike.]]></description>
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        <title>Duale struggles to win over MPs on secretive US Ebola deal</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:42:13 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[According to the CS, the agreement, approved by Cabinet, was extended to run until 2029.]]></description>
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        <title>Government plans Diaspora Welfare Fund to support Kenyans abroad</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:44:32 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The government is developing a legal framework to establish a welfare fund for Kenyans living abroad, aimed at providing social protection, emergency assistance and repatriation support.]]></description>
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        <title>Linda Mwananchi leaders court Kalonzo in Machakos tour</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM party on Sunday sent the clearest signal of the possibility of a strategic alliance with the United Opposition team ahead of next years General Election.]]></description>
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        <title>IPOA begins probe into deaths, shootings linked to fuel protests</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:10:36 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[IPOA launches investigations into deaths of Brian Ndung&#039;u and Martin Rigii in Kiambu during recent fuel protests, and fatal shooting of an unidentified person in Nakuru.]]></description>
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        <title>Missing children crisis marred by contradictions, delays</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Conflicting government statements on missing children cases have sparked concerns over Kenyas child protection systems and preparedness.]]></description>
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        <title>Government dissolves Utumishi Girls Board, TSC moves against principal</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:56:06 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Utumishi Girls fire: Education CS Ogamba dissolves Board of Management over failure to ensure compliance with safety protocols; TSC to begin disciplinary action against principal.]]></description>
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        <title>Civil society calls for Ogamba's resignation over Utumishi school fire tragedy</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:18:34 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Elimu Bora Working Group blamed the inferno that claimed the lives of 16 students on negligence and failure to enforce school safety standards by the senior Education Ministry officials.]]></description>
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        <title>Businessman seeks removal of Nairobi Finance boss Charles Kerich from office</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:31:01 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the removal of Nairobi Executive Committee Member for Finance Charles Kerich following his sentencing to three months in prison.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 20:20:41 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[UDA accused Uhuru of bitterness, political sabotage, and leaving behind a struggling economy for President Ruto to fix.]]></description>
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        <title>Heavy security as Ruto mingles cautiously with crowds after Kilifi scare</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 17:12:24 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[President William Ruto avoided the frequent mingling and handshakes with the crowds on Monday in Kilifi after his security was bolstered following the Sunday incident.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Police IG Douglas Kanja orders changes, probe after security breach during President Ruto&#039;s tour of Ganze in Kilifi County.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:42:16 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[At least 27 gender-based violence cases are under investigation, police say, vow to intensify efforts against rising femicide cases across the country.]]></description>
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        <title>Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:30:34 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[I wish to reassure all Kenyans that, as of 21st May 2026, Kenya has not reported any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease, he said.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:11:15 +0300</pubDate>
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        <title>With all due respect: Kaunda breaks silence after viral outburst</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Kaunda said he never anticipated the attention that followed his remarks.]]></description>
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        <title>Mbadi dismisses matatu strike, warns against "emotional decisions"</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Treasury, Transport and Energy ministries to meet matatu owners this evening to resolve ongoing crisis, CS Mbadi says.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kanu Chairman&nbsp;Gideon&nbsp;Moi&nbsp;described the issues as sensitive and weighty and promised to address them publicly at the right moment.]]></description>
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        <title>Staff exits loom at DP Kindiki's office as Sh95m set for gratuity payments</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Resignations are looming at the Deputy President Kithure Kindiki ahead of the 2027 elections with the office now forced to set aside Sh95.4 million for gratuity payments.]]></description>
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