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JKUAT fifth-year student dies after suffering convulsions in Juja
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JKUAT fifth-year student dies after suffering convulsions in Juja

A fifth-year student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) died after suffering convulsions while asleep at his rented house in Juja, Kiambu County. According to police, the incident occurred on the night of…

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DPP raises alarm over hate speech
Kenya News AgencyLegal

DPP raises alarm over hate speech

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has warned politicians against engaging in political violence, hooliganism and hate speech ahead of the high-stake 2027 General Election. Mr Ingonga warned of threats to the…

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Bolt Partners with ChatGPT to Allow Customers Book Rides Using AI
The Kenya TimesBusiness

Bolt Partners with ChatGPT to Allow Customers Book Rides Using AI

Ride-hailing platform Bolt has integrated its services with ChatGPT, enabling users across Africa and other markets where it operates to plan and book rides directly through the AI-powered assistant. The global rollout, announced on…

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La Liga 2026/27: Big Business Meets Big Football
Bizna KenyaNews

La Liga 2026/27: Big Business Meets Big Football

La Liga returns for the 2026/27 season with a sense of both familiarity and transformation. Barcelona sit atop the Spanish game once more, chasing a third consecutive title under Hansi Flick, but the landscape beneath them has shifted…

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Ruring’u Stadium construction resumes after years of delays
Kenya News AgencyDevelopment

Ruring’u Stadium construction resumes after years of delays

After months of inactivity, construction of the Ruring’u Stadium in Nyeri has resumed, with the contractor assuring the government that the project will be completed by the November 2027 deadline. A site inspection visit by the Nyeri…

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Virginia Funds ODU’s $223M Engineering & Arts Building in Norfolk
Construction ReviewNews

Virginia Funds ODU’s $223M Engineering & Arts Building in Norfolk

The Commonwealth of Virginia has approved funding for Old Dominion University‘s Engineering & Arts Building, clearing the way for the largest capital investment in the university’s history. The approximately 141,000-square-foot building,…

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Nakuru strengthens solar partnerships to boost green energy adoption
Kenya News AgencyNews

Nakuru strengthens solar partnerships to boost green energy adoption

The County Government of Nakuru is crafting public-private partnerships (PPP) to promote uptake of solar energy for both industrial and domestic use to help combat carbon emissions and foster environmental conservation. The County…

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Kiumbu–South Ngariama Bridge nears completion
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Kiumbu–South Ngariama Bridge nears completion

The ongoing construction of the Kiumbu–South Ngariama Bridge, now about 80 per cent complete, is expected to significantly improve connectivity and boost economic activities in the Mwea area. The bridge is one of the key infrastructure…

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AFSEC backs harmonised electrical standards in Africa
Kenya News AgencyNews

AFSEC backs harmonised electrical standards in Africa

The African Electro-technical Standardization Commission (AFSEC) is intensifying efforts to harmonize electrical and electronic standards across Africa, to enhance product safety, reliability and global competitiveness. During its 10th…

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Lodwar beautification project nears completion
Kenya News AgencyDevelopment

Lodwar beautification project nears completion

The Department for Urban Areas and Municipalities, working alongside the Department of Public Works, has carried out a joint site inspection of the ongoing Phase I Lodwar Municipality Beautification Project, with officials confirming the…

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New Sports Bill proposes Ksh1M fine jail term for match-fixing offences
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

New Sports Bill proposes Ksh1M fine jail term for match-fixing offences

Kenya has moved closer to enacting stricter legislation against match-fixing and competition manipulation after the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by Nominated MP Irene Mayaka, passed its Second Reading in the National Assembly.…

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Kiambu County officials complete three-day GIS training
Kenya News AgencyDevelopment

Kiambu County officials complete three-day GIS training

Kiambu County has successfully concluded an intensive three-day Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Champions Training aimed at revolutionising spatial planning, enhancing digital data collection, and improving public reporting mechanisms…

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Champions KCB face MMUST Impala in Dala 7s title defence
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

Champions KCB face MMUST Impala in Dala 7s title defence

Defending champions KCB Rugby have been drawn in a manageable Pool A as they open their title defence at the Dala 7s, the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu. The…

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How Absa Bank Kenya is turning climate risk into economic strategy
HapaKenyaBusiness

How Absa Bank Kenya is turning climate risk into economic strategy

Absa Bank Kenya’s latest sustainability numbers signal a permanent shift away from that era: climate action has officially become hard financial risk management. In 2025, the bank disbursed Ksh. 6.5 billion in climate finance, backing…

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Why play is serious business in early childhood education
HapaKenyaEducation

Why play is serious business in early childhood education

Ask any preschool teacher and they’ll tell you that their class environment is a vibrant one, filled with the sounds of giggles, games, music, clattering feet, and occasional tears. Is it overwhelming? Yes, sometimes. But this bustle of…

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