Orengo condemns ‘Cowardly’ attack on journalists in Homa Bay
The attacks came as violence erupted in Homa Bay during the inaugural Linda Mwananchi tour of the county, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders.
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State plans to cushion farmers against drought
The Government has unveiled plans to protect farmers from the devastating effects of climate change as concerns grow over the impact of prolonged dry conditions on crop production in several parts of the country. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for…
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Authorities seize and destroy over 1, 000 liters of illicit brew in Embu
Police in Embu West Sub-County have seized and destroyed 1,340 liters of illicit brew during a multi-agency operation targeting illegal alcohol production sites in Kawanjara Sub-Location in Runyenjes Constituency. The operation was…
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RC Lens hold firm to stun PSG to win French Super Cup
RC Lens produced one of the great smash-and-grab performances to beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 and win the 2026 Trophée des Champions on Sunday, holding out with 10 men for over 50 minutes at their own Stade Bollaert-Delelis. PSG dominated…
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Nyali’s Nduva, Rwandese Nsanzuwera share lead at Ruiru Sunshine Development Tour
RUIRU, Kenya, Aug 17 – After the second round of the fifth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, Nyali Golf Club’s Daniel Nduva and Rwanda’s Celestin…
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Koome Disowns Fake Letter Alleging Plot to Influence Supreme Court
Judiciary said the document, which bears the purported letterhead of the Supreme Court and the Office of the Chief Justice, was neither authored nor issued by Koome, her office or any authorised organ of the Judiciary.
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PayPal to M-Pesa Transfers Hit by Service Disruption, Safaricom Confirms
PayPal-to-M-Pesa transfers have been affected by a service disruption, with some users reporting difficulties moving funds between the two platforms. In a response on August 17, Safaricom confirmed the disruption after a customer…
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Psychologists concerned over drug abuse among university students
The Kenya Counselling and Psychology Association has raised concern over the growing abuse of alcohol and other harmful substances among young people, especially college and university students, warning that the trend is threatening their…
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Kenya urges IGAD States to harmonise standards and unlock AfCFTA trade potential
The government has called on member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to harmonize their cross-border certification standards to accelerate trade and boost food security in the region. Speaking during a…
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Gachagua Claims 12mn Votes as He Stakes Claim to Opposition Flagbearer Role
“I have gathered eight million votes from the Mountain. In Nairobi, I have 1 million. The Maasai, 1 million. From the Kipsigis, 600 [thousand]. I am at close to 12 million. So, let us talk. Will you support me here at home? To all the…
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Journalists attacked while covering Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay
Two journalists from Standard Media Group were attacked and injured by armed goons while covering the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday, renewing concerns over journalists’ safety on the line of duty, especially during volatile…
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Opposition Leaders Set August 24–26 Retreat to Chart Way Forward
“We are going to try to reach as many Kenyans as possible within the leadership and decision-m community. The focus being my brothers and sisters, do you actually think this is the way we should run our country? Do you think this is the…
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Wanga: Homa Bay roads expose decades of marginalisation, not failure of devolution
In a statement , the governor said the condition of the roads should not be treated as a source of ridicule but as evidence of the infrastructure deficit that has constrained economic growth in the region.
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Government ready to account for health reforms achieved so far
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health, Aden Duale, today inspected ongoing preparations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to assess readiness ahead of the Kenya Health Summit, scheduled for 18 and 19 August 2026. The…
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Two dead in Riverside Drive crash involving Range Rover, motorcycle
Two people have died following a road accident involving a Range Rover and a motorcycle along Riverside Drive in Westlands, Nairobi, on Monday morning. Preliminary reports indicate that the Range Rover was speeding and overtaking…
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Kenya, Korea explore AI-driven digital transformation of museums
Kenya and Korea are exploring stronger cooperation in museums, heritage, creative industries, women’s empowerment and child protection, Gender, Culture and Children Services CS Hanna Wendot Cheptumo has said. In a meeting with the…
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Fresh Clash as Mathira MP Challenges Gachagua Over Late Brother’s Apartments in Explosive Exchange
Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi has publicly accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of taking over rent from his late brother’s apartments in Lang’ata. In a statement on August 17, Wamumbi questioned why people had approached him for…
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Rwandan Environment PS Fidèle Bingwa calls for resilience building amidst climate change impacts
Climate scientists are being urged to innovate and communicate the science better in order to build resilience to the impacts of climate change. Speaking at the opening of the 74th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum in Kigali,…
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Sportpesa National 7s Circuit heats up as Driftwood 7s pools confirmed
Pools for the 36th edition of the Driftwood 7s have been announced, with the fourth leg of the National Sevens Circuit set for the Mombasa Sports Club this coming weekend. Circuit leaders KCB Rugby, fresh off a historic five-peat at the…
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Bishop Ben Warns of CCTV Release as KSh17M Kaluma Dispute Escalates
Bishop Ben Muthee Kiengei has broken his silence on the escalating Kaluma family saga, warning that CCTV footage could be released on the alleged KSh17 million fundraising controversy. In a detailed statement dated August 17, Bishop Ben…
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Stripe Buys OpenRouter for More Than $7 Billion, Betting AI Routing Will Become Critical Infrastructure
Stripe Inc. has agreed to acquire artificial-intelligence startup OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that would push the payments company deeper into the infrastructure powering the…
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‘Those against Nuclear plant are anti development,’ CS Wandayi says
“For the government to decide that its first ever shs 500 billion nuclear plant will be located in Siaya is not something small. We know that there are individuals who are from outside this region who have been funding locals to…
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Allan Okello completes KShs194 million switch to AS FAR Rabat from Yanga SC
Uganda Cranes midfielder Allan Okello has completed a move to Moroccan giants AS FAR Rabat from Tanzanian champions Young Africans SC (Yanga), in a deal reportedly worth $1.5 million (about KShs 194 million). The 26-year-old’s departure…
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Kalonzo questions Smartmatic’s suitability for 2027 election
“IEBC, Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission. The world is not just in Kenya. The world is watching you. We said we cannot go to the next election with Smartmatic as a provider of the software. It is good, mume-advertise. But we are…
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