Africa’s richest man launches continent’s biggest share sale
The refinery, which started production in 2024, is one of the largest in the world and took more than a decade to complete.
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Court halts IEBC ballot paper tender
The High Court temporarily halted further steps in a tender by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the supply of ballot papers and other election materials after a bidder challenged the procurement requirements.…
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Juja Mother Welcomes Five Babies in Rare Normal Delivery at Thika Hospital
Kanini said she arrived at the hospital and delivered the first baby shortly afterwards.
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Savir Shah Shines as Junior Golfers Battle at Muthaiga
Savir Shah fired an impressive 3-under-par 69 to win the Boys 15 – 18 years category as the NCBA-supported U.S. Kids Golf Nairobi Local Tour made its fourth stop at Muthaiga Golf Club on Sunday. Shah produced the lowest score of the day,…
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Kenyatta University relay teams qualify for Open Lanes Varsity Invitational finals
Three relay teams from Kenyatta University have qualified for the finals of the Open Lanes Varsity Invitational after emerging from a competitive round of in-campus qualifiers. The competition, powered by Swiss sportswear brand On, brings…
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County Commissioner directs chiefs to lead ground-level flood response
Mombasa County Commissioner (CC), Mohammed Noor, has directed Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs across the County to intensify engagement with residents on flood preparedness, warning that blocked drains could see floodwater return into homes…
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Kenya steps up tree-growing drive towards 30pc target
Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS), Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, has laid out an ambitious roadmap to turn climate commitments into large-scale delivery as Kenya pushes toward its 30 percent tree cover target by…
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DCI Arrests Another Suspect Over Deadly Violence at UDA Meeting in Embu
The arrest comes two days after violence erupted during the UDA delegates’ meeting held at Nembure Grounds on Saturday.
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Court Rules Retired Presidents Cannot Hold Political Party Office Beyond Six Months
The Attorney General, National Assembly and Registrar of Political Parties opposed the petition, maintaining that the restriction was constitutional and served legitimate public-interest objectives.
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Lamu leaders decry detainment of Witu businessman
Lamu leaders have strongly protested and condemned the abduction of a prominent Witu-based businessman, Mohammed Muse Mire, who was reportedly picked up by suspected officers of the Special Operations Group (SOG) over alleged links to the…
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Fuel prices remain unchanged in latest EPRA review
Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has retained fuel prices in its latest review in a move that will see petrol retail at Ksh214.03 per litre in Nairobi, even as diesel and kerosene will cost Ksh217.86a a litre and Ksh191.38…
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Kajiado farmers asked to exercise caution during rainy season
The Kajiado County Government has urged residents to prepare for heavy rains, expected to begin in the county on the second to third week of October. County Chief Officer for Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, James Ngugi,…
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Nyeri embraces clean energy as Church advances green innovation
Nyeri Governor, Dr. Mutahi Kahiga, has commended the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri for investing in clean energy. Dr. Kahiga said such efforts will not only lead to more sustainable and cheaper sources of power but also help in improving…
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Wetang’ula urges MPs to advance Kenya’s interests at Commonwealth conference
The Speaker spoke on Monday after meeting the Kenyan delegation in Cape Town, where he briefed the legislators on the conference programme and their engagements.
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Olare Senior School ends two-decade wait for school bus
The long wait is finally over for the students and staff at Olare Senior School when they received a new school bus procured through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). For almost two decades, students at the…
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2.7mn Kenyans Face Crisis-Level Food Insecurity in ASALs, IPC Report Finds
The number of people facing IPC Phase 3 or above represents a 55 per cent increase from the previous analysis and is higher than earlier projections.
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Ruto Commissions New Otonglo Police Station in Kisumu West
The President commissioned the facility on Monday during his ongoing development tour of the Nyanza region.
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Ruring’u Stadium Takes Shape as Nyeri’s Sporting Landmark Rises
An aerial view of Ruring’u in Nyeri Town captures a neighborhood undergoing rapid transformation, with the ongoing revitalization of Ruring’u Stadium taking center stage alongside the Ruring’u Affordable Housing Development. At the heart…
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Ruto Says Kenya Has No Room for Leaders Promoting Chaos and Violence
The President challenged opposition leaders to abandon what he described as outdated politics based on empty rhetoric, tribalism, division and violence.
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‘We are not out of time’: IEBC defends election technology timeline
IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said the commission had about 120 days to complete the procurement of the technology, followed by another 60 days for simulations and testing.
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Maraga takes 2027 presidential campaign to US diaspora
Maraga, who is seeking the presidency on UGM party ticket, will begin his US tour on September 17 and is scheduled to depart for Nairobi on October 5.
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Moi’s Long-Serving Personal Physician Dr David Silverstein Dies
Wetangula described Silverstein as a distinguished medical practitioner whose service to Moi and contribution to Kenya’s medical profession had left a lasting legacy.
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Meta, This Is Digital launch AI academy in Kenya to advance Africa’s digital economy
Meta has officially partnered with leading African Al accelerator This is Digital to launch the Al Academy Kenya, a flagship capacity-building program designed to equip Kenyan students, developers, startups, small business owners, and…
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Muslim leaders launch SACCO to boost economic empowerment
Over 1000 Muslim leaders drawn from the Western Region yesterday converged at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County to chat away forward on how to socio-economically empower themselves. The Muslim leaders converged under the national…
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