What to Know When Opening an Online Sportsbook in Kenya
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Statkraft Commits to 280 MW Gran Sul Wind Project in Southern Brazil
Norwegian renewable energy group Statkraft has taken a final investment decision on Gran Sul, a 280 MW onshore wind project in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The move strengthens the company’s renewable energy portfolio in one of…
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Why Some Kenyan Gamblers Could Soon Lose Access to Their Betting Accounts
Some Kenyan gamblers could soon lose access to their betting accounts under new provisions contained in the Gambling Control Act, 2025. The Gambling Control Act 2025 seeks to promote responsible gambling and reduce the social harm…
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Mombasa targets 10,000 youth in blue economy skills drive
Mombasa County has launched an ambitious vocational skills programme dubbed “Skills Mitaani” targeting more than 10,000 young people for training and certification in blue economy and technical courses as part of efforts to tackle youth…
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Karua criticises road closures ahead of Saba Saba Commemoration
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has criticised the government’s decision to barricade key roads in Nairobi ahead of the Tuesday’s Saba Saba commemoration, saying the move undermines the democratic gains achieved through the…
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Governor Nassir warns boda boda riders against tribal politics and goonism ahead of the 2027 elections
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has warned boda boda riders in the county against being used to incite tribal politics or violence, urging them to instead embrace unity and shun any criminal activity as the country heads into the…
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Court says second wife can inherit even if earlier marriage was never dissolved
The High Court ruled that a woman who marries a man while his earlier monogamous marriage is still legally subsisting is nevertheless entitled to recognition as a wife for purposes of inheritance under Kenya’s Law of Succession Act. In a…
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How to increase your Fuliza limit as Safaricom outlines simple application process
Safaricom has outlined the process customers can follow to request a higher Fuliza limit, while encouraging timely repayments and frequent use of the overdraft facility to improve their chances of qualifying for larger borrowing amounts.…
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Opinion | The Political Cost of Unfinished Grief in Ruto’s Re-election Calculus
By midday on June 25, Nairobi once again looked like a city forced to remember what power would rather manage. Roads into the central business district were heavily controlled, businesses stayed shut, police presence was visible, and…
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Ruto assents to Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill
President William Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026, into law, paving the way for the creation of Kenya’s first fund dedicated to investing public wealth for future generations and enhancing economic stability. The…
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Countdown begins as expanded WAFCON 2026 nears kick-off in Morocco
Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament is edging closer, with the countdown officially on for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The tournament opens on July 26 in Rabat, where hosts Morocco will take on Kenya at the…
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MSEA, SNV conclude MSME policy awareness programme in Uasin Gishu
More than 500 entrepreneurs in Uasin Gishu County have benefited from a series of policy awareness forums organized by the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) in collaboration with the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation…
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Relief As Govt Begins Deploying Former NHIF Employees Not Absorbed by SHA
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has begun redeploying hundreds of former National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) employees who were not absorbed into the Social Health Authority (SHA). During the meeting held on July 7, SHA and PSC…
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Widows’ groups receive irrigation equipment to boost farming
More than 200 widows in Kibiri Ward, Karachuonyo Constituency, are set to benefit from improved farming opportunities after receiving irrigation equipment to enhance food production. The equipment, donated to the Nyikoma and Chako Tek…
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Nakuru County Assembly commits to backing Climate-Smart agriculture
The Nakuru County Assembly is actively strengthening the agriculture sector through a combination of increased budget allocations, targeted legislative reforms and stricter policy oversight. The clerk to the Assembly Mr Joseph Malinda said…
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Okutoyi and McAdoo survive opening scare to start Aschaffenburg title defense
Kenya’s Angella Okutoyi got her doubles title defense at the W100 Aschaffenburg off to a winning, if nervy, start, coming through a tightly contested opening-round match alongside American partner Rasheeda McAdoo. The pair, who lifted the…
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World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Fixtures: Full Schedule, Dates, Kick-Off Times and How to Watch
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the quarter-final stage after weeks of thrilling action across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with only eight teams remaining in the race to lift football’s biggest prize. The expanded tournament,…
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Government clarifies misleading media report regarding SACCO funds
The Ministry of Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development has noted with concern a misleading news report aired on NTV Prime news on Saturday July 4, 2026, 9pm in which the bulletin falsely suggested that the…
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Last mile electricity project transforms Kericho family’s life
The Government’s last-mile electricity connectivity programme (LMCP) is transforming the lives of households across the country by extending access to electricity and improving education, security, healthcare and economic opportunities.…
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Waithaka commissions modern learning facilities at Ndumberi Primary School
Kiambu Town Member of Parliament Machua Waithaka has commissioned several development projects at Ndumberi Primary School, saying the upgraded facilities will improve the quality of learning and provide a safer, more conducive environment…
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Residents seek resolution of Magoto dispensary land dispute
Residents of Wasweta Ward in Migori County have appealed to the county government and the owner of the land on which the Magoto Dispensary stands to urgently resolve a compensation dispute that has stalled the facility’s…
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KUPPET warns politicians against meddling in school management
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) in Homa Bay County has cautioned political leaders against interfering in the management of schools, citing growing concerns over increased political involvement in learning…
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Despite heavy rains, Lumakanda residents walk miles in search of water
Residents of Lumakanda Ward in Lugari Sub-County continue to face chronic water shortages despite the area receiving substantial rainfall throughout the year, forcing many households to walk long distances in search of water for domestic…
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Omar named Kenya Police FC’s standout performer at season-ending gala awards night
Abud Omar left Tuesday night’s Kenya Police FC awards gala as the man of the moment, picking up Most Valuable Player, Defender of the Season and Goal of the Season honours at a ceremony held at Nairobi Serena hotel. The event brought…
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