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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: August 29, 2026Country: Kenya

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The Kenyan government remains on alert as it monitors areas affected by El Niño rains while ramping up preparedness. Kizza Besigye was rushed to the hospital after his health worsened, and former Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi remains unreachable following his resignation. Additionally, Nation Media Group has appointed Julie Gichuru and five others to its board after the sale of its majority stake.

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