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AFCON 2027 to kick off June 19
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AFCON 2027 to kick off June 19

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the kick-off and final dates for CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. According to CAF, the opening match will be…

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Lenaola calls for responsible media ahead of 2027 polls
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Lenaola calls for responsible media ahead of 2027 polls

Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has called on journalists to exercise responsible reporting while upholding truth and national cohesion, warning that media narratives will play a decisive role in shaping Kenya’s peace ahead of future…

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Govt pushes to formalise colonial settlements
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Govt pushes to formalise colonial settlements

The government has stepped up efforts to address land tenure insecurity in colonial villages across the country’s settlements. Established during the colonial era, the government is working towards transitioning residents from informal…

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Samia Suluhu’s Brutality Haunts Ruto’s Visit to Tanzania
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Samia Suluhu’s Brutality Haunts Ruto’s Visit to Tanzania

President William Samoei Ruto is scheduled to begin a two-day official visit to Tanzania on 4 May 2026, where he will meet President Samia Suluhu Hassan on 5 May 2026. The planned visit by Ruto to Tanzania comes amid renewed scrutiny of…

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Latest: Kenyan Diaspora in USA Mourns Katie Mumbi Ndonga
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Latest: Kenyan Diaspora in USA Mourns Katie Mumbi Ndonga

The Kenyan diaspora community in the United States is in mourning following the sudden and unexpected passing of Katie Mumbi Ndonga, a 34-year-old Kenyan woman who died in Mukilteo in late April 2026. Katie’s death has sent shockwaves…

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Police recover human bones in Nzaui Forest, Makueni County
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Police recover human bones in Nzaui Forest, Makueni County

Police in Nzaui Sub-county, Makueni County, have recovered human bones from the Nzaui Hill forest under unclear circumstances. Confirming the incident on Monday, Nzaui Sub-county Police Commander Agnes Kunga said the remains were…

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Kenyans Dump TV to Concentrate on Social Media, New Report Shows
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Kenyans Dump TV to Concentrate on Social Media, New Report Shows

The Kenyan media landscape is evolving, as new data show that audiences are steadily moving away from traditional television, turning to social media for news. According to the State of the Media Report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK),…

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Promote fair, constructive criticism, Ruku urges church leaders
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Promote fair, constructive criticism, Ruku urges church leaders

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has called on religious leaders to embrace objective and constructive criticism as a way of strengthening governance and enhancing…

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Senator Seeks Withdrawal of Uhuru’s Retirement Benefits
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Senator Seeks Withdrawal of Uhuru’s Retirement Benefits

Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherarkey has tabled a motion in the Senate seeking the withdrawal or reduction of retirement benefits and allowances allocated to former President Uhuru Kenyatta. In the motion presented on Monday, May 4, 2026,…

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Teachers seek hardship allowance in Migori
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Teachers seek hardship allowance in Migori

Teachers working in hardship-prone areas of Migori County have renewed calls for the government to urgently implement a long-promised hardship allowance. Educators in Kuria West and Nyatike sub-counties say they continue to face unfair…

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Kenyans Clash Over Whether Ruto’s Govt Controls Key Media Houses
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Kenyans Clash Over Whether Ruto’s Govt Controls Key Media Houses

Kenyans are sharply divided over whether the media operates independently of government influence under President William Ruto’s administration, according to findings from the State of Media 2025 survey. The national survey shows that 54…

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Kirinyaga female journalists mark Press Day with tree planting
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Kirinyaga female journalists mark Press Day with tree planting

Female journalists in Kirinyaga County marked this year’s World Press Freedom Day in a unique and impactful way by combining celebration with environmental conservation and community service. The group, known as Kirinyaga Media Queens,…

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Radio Maisha Overtakes Citizen in Latest Ranking [FULL LIST]
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Radio Maisha Overtakes Citizen in Latest Ranking [FULL LIST]

Radio Maisha has overtaken Radio Citizen as one of the top-ranking stations, according to the State of Media Kenya 2025 survey. According to the survey findings, Radio Maisha’s national weekly reach in several geographical regions had…

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Where is Oburu? Youth Leader Skips ODM Retreat Makes Plea Amid Storm
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Where is Oburu? Youth Leader Skips ODM Retreat Makes Plea Amid Storm

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Oburu Odinga, has sparked questions about his absence from the party’s leaders’ retreat in Mombasa, with the public asking about his whereabouts and his health. This ODM retreat, held on 4…

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37 new judges sworn in at State House
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37 new judges sworn in at State House

President William Ruto has sworn in 37 new judges of the High Court and the Environment and Lands Court (ELC) at State House, Nairobi, on Monday. In his capacity as the Chairman of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa…

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ODM retreat begins amid deepening internal divisions
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ODM retreat begins amid deepening internal divisions

Calls for unity and reconciliation took centre stage as ODM kicked off a three-day retreat in Mombasa, against the backdrop of escalating internal divisions within the party. The retreat, which began on Sunday, has brought together Members…

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