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Building wealth, protecting future: Inside NCBA’s GO Educator plan
Bizna KenyaInsurance

Building wealth, protecting future: Inside NCBA’s GO Educator plan

Insurance is one of the most effective tools for protecting wealth, safeguarding families against financial uncertainty and preserving long-term financial goals. While many people focus on building assets and growing their income,…

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US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationMore

US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

The US launched a new attack on Iran on Sunday evening, continuing days of strikes between the two countries. Iranian state media reported that the strikes killed one person in southwestern Iran, while four were injured. Within hours of…

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‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill dead at 78
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFilm

‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill dead at 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his role in the 1993 film Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78. Announcing the news on Monday morning, Neill’s family said his death was “sudden and unexpected”. “It is with immense sadness…

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Oil prices rise as US and Iran trade fire over Strait of Hormuz
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Oil prices rise as US and Iran trade fire over Strait of Hormuz

The US launched a new attack on Iran on Sunday evening, continuing days of strikes between the two countries. Iranian state media reported that the strikes killed one person in southwestern Iran, while four were injured. Within hours of…

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World Bank Warns Kenya’s Debt-Fuelled Growth Is Failing to Create Jobs
Business Today KenyaBusiness

World Bank Warns Kenya’s Debt-Fuelled Growth Is Failing to Create Jobs

The World Bank has warned that Kenya’s heavy reliance on borrowing to finance economic growth is no longer creating enough quality jobs and is instead placing increasing pressure on the country’s private sector, which it says should be the…

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At least 27 killed, eight critically injured in Bangkok bar fire
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

At least 27 killed, eight critically injured in Bangkok bar fire

A huge fire tore through a bar in Bangkok late on Sunday, killing at least 27 people and leaving eight critically injured. The blaze started near the stage of the bar in the popular Chatuchak district, then spread rapidly, cutting power…

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Maintain stringent biosafety protocols in Confined Field Trials, urges NBA
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Maintain stringent biosafety protocols in Confined Field Trials, urges NBA

Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority (NBA), which is mandated to regulate research activities involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs), has urged research institutions conducting Confined Field Trials (CFTs) to strictly comply with…

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Kenya Tourism Board joins Africa PR Week as lead destination partner
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationLifestyle

Kenya Tourism Board joins Africa PR Week as lead destination partner

Kenya will be one of the main highlights at this year’s Africa PR Week, scheduled for August 26 to 28. Through the Kenya Tourism Board and its Magical Kenya campaign, the forum will focus on the origins and success of Kenya’s travel…

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New Twist in Kang’ata Driver’s Shooting
The Kenya TimesNews

New Twist in Kang’ata Driver’s Shooting

A new twist has emerged in the alleged shooting of a driver of Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata after the National Police Service (NPS) disputed reports surrounding the incident. In a press statement released on July 12, 2026, the NPS…

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Police kill 11 suspected al Shabaab gang members in ambush in Mandera
KahawaTunguCrime

Police kill 11 suspected al Shabaab gang members in ambush in Mandera

An intelligence-led operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG), supported by aerial assets, killed 11 al-Shabaab terrorists after raiding a makeshift camp in Mandera near the Kenya-Somalia border. The militants, estimated to number…

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‘Moana’ underperforms at Box Office falling below expectations
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFilm

‘Moana’ underperforms at Box Office falling below expectations

The live-action remake of the Disney animated movie of the same name raked in $95 million (Kshs. 12.2B) at the global Box Office when it opened on Friday in Kenya and around the world. According to Deadline, the domestic haul for the…

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Jomo Kenyatta Boys High School Set on Fire
The Kenya TimesBREAKING NEWS

Jomo Kenyatta Boys High School Set on Fire

A fire broke out at Jomo Kenyatta Boys High School in Bahati, Nakuru County, on Monday, July 13, following a student strike, destroying the school’s administration block and prompting an emergency response from firefighters and police…

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Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week
Nairobi WireHumour

Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week

This special weekly collection takes you on a rollercoaster through Kenyan social media’s humor-filled landscape, showcasing the best of internet hilarity with witty quips, hilarious observations, and random photos.

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Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues
Nairobi WireHumour

Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues

Kick off a new and productive week on a lighter note by exploring the hilarious world of Kenyan Twitter. We’ve handpicked the funniest and most trending posts on X to help you shake off those back-to-work Monday blues.

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Gachagua Reveals Next Move After Mount Kenya Consultations
Nairobi WireNews

Gachagua Reveals Next Move After Mount Kenya Consultations

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he will meet Uhuru Kenyatta before the United Opposition decides on its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a consultation meeting at his Wamunyoro residence…

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Silver vs Gold: Which Metal Makes More Sense to Trade Right Now?
Nairobi WireBusiness

Silver vs Gold: Which Metal Makes More Sense to Trade Right Now?

Gold and silver CFDs are commonly used in the trading market, but at times it can be difficult to choose between the two, especially when at various phases of the market cycle one metal provides a better indication. In this article, we…

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