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radio47. fm > news > murkomen-crime-rates-drop-by-10-as-government-intensifies-war-on-banditry-terrorism-and-drugs-28497

Murkomen: Crime rates drop by 10% as government intensifies war on banditry, terrorism and drugs

8+ hour, 17+ min ago  (220+ words) The Kenya Kwanza Administration has made significant strides in combating security threats across the country, with recent surveys indicating a notable decline in crime rates, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said. "In Kerio Valley, we have…...

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radio47. fm > news > nps-10-dead-as-heavy-rains-hit-country-bridges-damaged-and-rescue-operations-underway-28461

NPS: 10 dead as heavy rains hit country, bridges damaged and rescue operations underway

16+ hour, 41+ min ago  (204+ words) At least 10 people have died due to the ongoing heavy rains being experienced across various parts of the country, the National Police Service has confirmed. In an official update issued on Friday, 1 May 2026, the National Police Service confirmed that seven…...

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radio47. fm > counties > kisumu-school-shines-on-the-international-stage-as-road-to-johannesburg-opens-after-rwanda-debate-showcase-28203

Kisumu School shines on the international stage as road to Johannesburg opens after Rwanda debate showcase

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (554+ words) Migosi Secondary School has continued to raise its academic profile after an impressive showing at the regional Debate Circle tournament in Rwanda, where the school represented Kenya under the leadership of Head of Institution, Madam Rose Omolo. The Rwanda event…...

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radio47. fm > features > human-interest > joy-to-tragedy-twin-birth-ends-in-death-as-family-alleges-negligence-at-kisumu-county-referral-hospital-28150

Joy to tragedy: Twin birth ends in death as family alleges negligence at Kisumu County Referral Hospital

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (667+ words) What was meant to be one of the happiest mornings in the life of 31-year-old Lin Atieno Okoth became a day of unbearable grief, unanswered questions and a family now demanding justice. Lin walked into Kisumu County Referral Hospital on…...

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radio47. fm > news > more-kenyans-killed-in-ukraine-while-fighting-for-russian-army-27916

More Kenyans killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russian army

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (239+ words) Four Kenyans are among foreign fighters killed while serving with Russian forces in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Military Intelligence. The four; Eric Mwangi Nyambura (22), Joseph Kamau Wanjiru, Joel Ngure Karithi and Ronald Kipkurui Kibet, were killed after a Ukrainian mortar…...

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radio47. fm > news > health-cs-aden-duale-defends-sha-reforms-27746

Health CS Aden Duale defends SHA reforms

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (312+ words) Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended ongoing reforms in the Social Health Authority (SHA), stating they are necessary to protect public funds and eliminate fraud within the system. Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, 22 April, 2026, Duale said the reforms,…...

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radio47. fm > news > tveta-revokes-accreditation-of-kenya-institute-of-management-orders-closure-of-campuses-27511

TVETA revokes accreditation of Kenya Institute of Management, orders closure of campuses

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (238+ words) The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has revoked the accreditation of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), ordering the immediate closure of all its campuses across the country. In a public notice dated April 20, 2026, TVETA accused KIM…...

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radio47. fm > news > bongo-flava-star-matonya-charged-with-rape-in-mombasa-26664

Bongo Flava star Matonya charged with rape in Mombasa

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (218+ words) Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Sefu Shabani Ramadhan, popularly known as Matonya, has been charged with one count of rape. According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the 43-year-old is accused of committing the offence on April 7, 2026, at an apartment…...

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radio47. fm > news > police-26374

Police crackdown in Soweto: 2, 000 litres of illicit brew destroyed

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (202+ words) Police in Nairobi have intensified the fight against illicit alcohol and drug abuse following a successful operation that led to the destruction of 2, 000 litres of illegal brew in Soweto. According to the National Police Service, the the targeted crackdown, forms…...

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radio47. fm > news > sammy-kioko-25837

Outrage as digital creator Sammy Kioko beaten, arrested

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (259+ words) Comedian Sammy Kioko was arrested while attempting to stage a protest outside Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti's office today, 31st March 2026. He was allegedly beaten and arrested by county askaris during a protest over delayed payments, sparking widespread outrage. Kioko who had…...