Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan’s capital
Sudan’s military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum imposed more than two years ago, state media says. The authorities are taking this step 18 months…
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From Healthcare Pioneer to Microsoft East Africa Boss: Angela Nganga’s Unlikely Path to Power
Microsoft has appointed Angela Nganga as its new Country Lead for East Africa, placing the Kenyan executive at the centre of the company’s digital transformation and artificial intelligence strategy across the region. In a statement dated…
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Authorities urged to strengthen security along Isiolo-Meru border
Security agencies and local administrators have been urged to step up surveillance and intelligence gathering to curb cattle rustling and other related crimes along the Isiolo, Meru and Samburu county boundaries. Livestock keepers and…
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Meta to introduce fresh WhatsApp charges for Kenyan firms
Meta’ WhatsApp will introduce a new pricing model that will see Kenyan companies spend about Sh0.52 ($0.0040) per delivered utility message. Effective October 1, 2026, businesses that reduced reliance on traditional messaging channels like…
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TVET graduates poised for global jobs – PS Muoria
The government is strengthening international partnerships and industry linkages to position Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions as centres of practical skills, innovation, production and global employment.…
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Kalonzo Gives NPS, TSC and KDF Seven-Day Ultimatum Over Recruitment
Former Vice President and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) seven days to explain how recruitment into the…
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Kalonzo Demands Police, Teacher Recruitment Records Over State House Handout Claims
Kalonzo demanded that the three institutions reveal who they have recruited, how many people have been hired, the criteria used and the regions from which the recruits were drawn.
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KCB Publicly Mourns Rosemary Koech as KSh 1M Children’s Fund Is Seeded
KCB Bank Group has joined family, friends and colleagues in mourning Rosemary Koech, following her death on August 21, 2026. The bank mourned Koech’s death in an obituary on Friday, August 28, saying it had lost its Head of Data…
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The Role of the United Nations in Addressing Severe Diseases in Africa
In 2026, the World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) jointly launched a continental preparedness and response plan to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo…
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Old Mutual Kenya Profit Soars to Ksh882M in Half-Year 2026
Old Mutual Holdings has posted a sharp turnaround in its financial performance, with profit after tax rising to Sh882 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, from just Sh5 million recorded during a similar period last year. The Ksh…
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Wetang’ula warns politicians against undermining IEBC ahead of 2027 polls
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned politicians against interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), saying attempts to dictate how the electoral agency conducts its affairs could undermine…
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Kuria residents cautioned against engaging minors in mining activities
Migori Deputy Governor, Dr Joseph Mahiri, has called upon the Kuria community to allow their children to attend school instead of engaging in mining activities which ruin their education. Mahiri, who spoke while visiting the Komasincha…
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State acts as Dengue cases soar in Garissa, Wajir
The Ministry of Health has intensified measures to contain dengue fever in Garissa and Wajir counties, where 1,678 cases have been reported as of August 26, including five suspected deaths in Garissa. Garissa has recorded 1,583 cumulative…
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Alert over suspected African swine fever in Sabatia
The County Government of Vihiga, through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Blue Economy, has issued an advisory of a suspected African Swine Fever (ASF) within Sabatia Sub County, Vihiga County. In a statement, the…
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Muturi warns MPs over delayed electoral reforms, says inaction could imperil 2027 vote
Muturi said unresolved questions surrounding electoral technology, procurement and intellectual-property rights could erode public confidence.
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Who Is Fredah Onduso, the Actress Now Making Waves in Linda Mwananchi?
Fredah Onduso Murugi, famously known as Kwamboka, is a Kenyan actress, poet, singer, and political activist associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement. Onduso is known for playing Miriam in the Kenyan drama film A Family Portrait,…
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Wetang’ula warns politicians against undermining IEBC
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned politicians against attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) saying attempts to dictate how the electoral body procures technology and other election…
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Google Cloud Takes Gemini AI Into Banking and Law
Google Cloud is moving away from the idea that one AI tool can work equally well for every industry. Instead, it is building specialized systems for sectors where accuracy, privacy, and strict data controls are essential. The company has…
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Youth urged to stop street activism, focus on the ballot
The Kenyan youth have been challenged to sustain the momentum to institutionalise constitutional advocacy and actively shape governance as the country prepares for the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking during the third annual…
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Tanzania Parliament Unanimously Approves Deogratius Ndejembi as New Vice President
All 324 lawmakers who took part in Friday’s vote backed Ndejembi’s nomination, with no votes against and no spoilt ballots recorded.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Launches in Kenya at KES 103,100
Samsung has today officially launched the Galaxy S26 FE in Kenya. The phone will be available for KES 103,100 for the 8GB RAM model with 256GB of storage. It will be available through select retail stores from September 4, 2026. The S26 FE…
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KEBS plans for new testing, calibration laboratories in Kericho
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is in the process of establishing product testing and equipment calibration laboratory units in Kericho town to bring quality services closer to manufacturers, health facilities, farmers and other…
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KETRACO energizes 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo transmission line
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) expects to boost power supply and ensure reliability after energizing the 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo transmission line. KETRACO Acting Managing Director Kipkemboi Kibias said the project which…
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Communicators tipped to combat widespread misinformation to public
Public relations practitioners across the country have been challenged to take up active leadership in shaping government messaging, safeguard public trust, and serve as the first line of defense against the rising tide of misinformation…
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