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Celebrity Fight Night goes viral following action-packed weekend
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Celebrity Fight Night goes viral following action-packed weekend

Celebrity Fight Night has continued to be a point of discussion after the second edition of the event brought together content creators and entertainers on Sunday, June 28 at The Alchemist in Westlands, Nairobi. The event featured a…

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Kenya National Library Service to host African Book Fair in August
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Kenya National Library Service to host African Book Fair in August

The Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) will host the fourth edition of the African Book Fair organised by Soma Nami, set for August 5 to 9 at Upperhill. Organisers for the event have said that the celebration of African literature will…

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Twins marry set of twins with the same name
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Twins marry set of twins with the same name

As twin sisters Taiwo and Kehinde Adediran walked down the aisle arm in arm with their father at a church in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria, to tie the knot with twin brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye, guests rose from their seats, lifting…

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Nigerian artist paints first official joint portrait of the Obamas
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Nigerian artist paints first official joint portrait of the Obamas

Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby has added another milestone to her internationally acclaimed career after unveiling the first official joint portrait of former United States President Barack Obama and former First Lady…

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Trump hosts UFC cage fight for 80th birthday on White House lawn
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Trump hosts UFC cage fight for 80th birthday on White House lawn

US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an extraordinary display of political machismo Sunday, staging a cage fight on the White House lawn hours after announcing a peace deal with Iran. In unprecedented scenes, Trump…

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‘Voices in Motion’ launched to support emerging storytellers
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‘Voices in Motion’ launched to support emerging storytellers

A new initiative aimed at strengthening sports storytelling in Africa will culminate in a creative summit set to take place from July 29 to August 2. The summit forms part of ‘Voices in Motion’, a platform launched by Rolling Stone Africa…

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How the youth are preserving indigenous food and knowledge
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How the youth are preserving indigenous food and knowledge

The National Museums of Kenya hosted a Food Heritage Festival at the end of May aimed at reclaiming and promoting traditional food systems through a joint partnership between The Tendet Foundation and the Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society…

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Pictures: Fans, celebrities attend ANZA MMA Pro Night
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Pictures: Fans, celebrities attend ANZA MMA Pro Night

Kenya’s ANZA MMA, East Africa’s premier Mixed Martial Arts, held its second professional event, ANZA MMA Pro Night 002, at Nairobi’s Broadwalk Mall, delivering another unforgettable evening of world-class MMA action. More than 1,000 fans…

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Kenya-Russia ties: Russian Folk ensemble perform to celebrate Language Day
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Kenya-Russia ties: Russian Folk ensemble perform to celebrate Language Day

The Russian Embassy in Kenya brought together dignitaries, diplomats, embassy friends, and members of the Kenyan public to watch a performance by the Folk ensemble, Khokhloma, at the Braeburn Theatre to celebrate the country’s National…

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National Heroes Council calls for nominations of national heroes
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National Heroes Council calls for nominations of national heroes

The National Heroes Council has launched a nationwide call for proposals, inviting members of the public, organisations, institutions and groups to nominate outstanding individuals for declaration as national heroes. The Council…

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Maandy, Charisma perform as young creators awarded at Fresh awards
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Maandy, Charisma perform as young creators awarded at Fresh awards

Kenyan musicians Maandy, Charisma, Buruklyn Boyz and more entertained attendees at the Fresh award ceremony which took place at Uhuru Park. The creators were awarded for participating in the Hook’d on Fresh UGC Challenge organised by…

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Majesty Publishing calls for female writers from Africa
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Majesty Publishing calls for female writers from Africa

Majesty Publishing House Africa, an independent Pan-African publisher, has announced the Africa Women Writers Residency, a fully-funded, four-week programme in September 2026. The residency will select twelve emerging women writers,…

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Commonwealth-winning short story faces allegations of being written by AI
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Commonwealth-winning short story faces allegations of being written by AI

One of the winners of this year’s prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize has been accused of using artificial intelligence to write his entry, “Serpent in the Grove”. The Commonwealth Foundation announced the winners of its prestigious…

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Cynthia Erivo receives MBE honour
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Cynthia Erivo receives MBE honour

‘Wicked’ actress Cynthia Erivo has been honoured with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). The award was bestowed on her by the Prince of Wales at an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle. “To be given this recognition…

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Affordable Art show to open on Friday
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Affordable Art show to open on Friday

The Nairobi National Museums is set to host the Affordable Art show from May 22 to 24, showcasing the work of over 400 artists. Speaking about the show, organisers said: “There will be about 800 works on display from first-time exhibitors…

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President Ruto applauds Africa Forward concert
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President Ruto applauds Africa Forward concert

President William Ruto has praised the Africa Forward concert, dubbed Le Concert, calling it a “magnificent” showcase of Africa’s talent. The concert, organised by Trace East Africa, brought together artists from across the continent and…

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Food Heritage Festival scheduled for end of May
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Food Heritage Festival scheduled for end of May

The National Museums of Kenya is set to host a Food Heritage Festival under the theme, “Ancestral Food, Modern Plates” organised through a joint partnership between The Tendet Foundation and the Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance…

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Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
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Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards

Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Nigeria with dramatic trains, sculptural gowns, shimmering fabrics and heavily theatrical designs that once again…

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Nairobi Litfest roundup
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Nairobi Litfest roundup

The fifth edition of the Nairobi Literature Festival, stylised as the Nairobi Litfest, ended on Sunday after a three-day event that blended literature, performance, politics and imagination mainly at the Eastlands library, with more events…

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