Woman charged over Sh200,000 Denmark job scam
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 3-A Nairobi woman has been charged with allegedly obtaining Sh200,000 from a man after falsely claiming she could secure him a job in Denmark. Leah Wanjiku appeared…
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Rachel Ruto hails Waiguru’s women empowerment record as Joyful Women celebrate gains in Kirinyaga
First Lady Rachel Ruto has praised Governor Anne Waiguru for championing women’s leadership and economic empowerment in Kirinyaga, saying the county’s progress demonstrates what is possible when women are given opportunities to lead and…
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ABC Bank goes live on Pan-African payment system
The service allows individuals and businesses to make near-instant payments from their ABC Bank accounts to recipients at more than 190 participating banks in the PAPSS network.
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X Is Fighting an AI Bot Problem, but Real Users Are Getting Caught Too
X (Twitter) has spent much of 2026 trying to deal with a problem that has grown rapidly over the past year. Popular posts are increasingly filled with replies written by software pretending to be people. Some of these accounts are built to…
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Ruto commissions Sh15bn Loitoktok power project to tackle outages, boost Amboseli tourism
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 3-President William Ruto has commissioned a major power transmission project linking Sultan Hamud in Makueni County to Loitoktok in Kajiado, a development expected to improve electricity reliability…
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Kenya’s Food4Education pitches school feeding as Africa’s infrastructure
F4E is expected to present its model as an example of how governments can work with private and development partners to scale school feeding programmes while creating jobs and opening markets for smallholder farmers.
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Murkomen vows tough action over journalist abduction
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 3 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that anyone found behind the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich will face legal consequences. Murkomen…
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Lionel Messi Retires from Argentina National Team After 2026 World Cup Final Defeat
The 39-year-old Argentine captain, Lionel Messi, officially announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026. The decision comes just two days after Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the final of the 2026 World Cup, a…
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Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 Opens in Nairobi With Call for Investment
The Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 opened in Nairobi on September 3, with organizers and government officials pressing for concrete investment in women’s education, research, and enterprise across Africa’s STEM sector. The two-day event…
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Gertrude’s Hospital urges health facilities to make sustainability a priority
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 3 – Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has urged other health facilities to make sustainability part of their daily operations, saying measures such as solar power and waste recycling…
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BAKE brands Alex Kiprotich abduction as a direct & coordinated attack on the media
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has raised alarm over press freedom in the country following the recent abduction and interrogation of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. Kiprotich was intercepted by armed assailants…
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Falcon Oil employee charged over alleged Sh14.8m theft, proceeds of crime
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 3 — A Falcon Oil Limited employee has been charged with allegedly stealing Sh14.89 million from the petroleum company in a case that also accuses him of…
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Stakes high as leaders KCB RFC, Kabras battle for supremacy in Embu 7s
EMBU, Kenya, Sept 3- Stakes are high at Embu 7s as the top teams battle for maximum points during the penultimate leg of the 2026 National 7s Circuit taking place…
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Kenya reaffirms commitment to advancing local manufacturing
Principal Secretary (PS) for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has held consultations with representatives of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the African Union Commission on preparations for the Extraordinary…
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Zoom Appoints Former Oracle CFO Jeff Epstein to Board of Directors
Zoom Video Communications announced on September 2, 2026, the immediate appointment of Jeff Epstein—former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Oracle—to its Board of Directors. The appointment took effect on August 31,…
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Drought cuts milk supply, Government moves to stabilise dairy sector
Prolonged drought has caused a 3.7 percent decline in formal milk deliveries to processors, prompting the Government and dairy industry stakeholders, to roll-out measures to restore supplies and cushion farmers and consumers from…
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DP Kindiki directs fast-tracking of utilities for seamless operationalisation of Industrial Parks
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 3 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed the State Departments for Water, Energy, Roads and ICT to promptly avail the necessary utilities to facilitate the seamless…
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New chief for Konuong’a location installed
Konuong’a location in Rachuonyo South Sub-County yesterday welcomed a new administrator following the inauguration of George Okombo Obuya as the area chief. The ceremony which was held at the Konuong’a Chief’s camp in Kasipul division was…
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DCP allied MPs accuse Ruto of targeting Magadi lithium, oil after Tata shutdown
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 3 — Members of Parliament allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) have accused President William Ruto of using regulatory concerns as a pretext to push…
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Kotani Pay Partners with DCSPay to Expand Stablecoin Payouts Across Africa
Kotani Pay has partnered with DCSPay to expand stablecoin-powered payouts and settlement capabilities across African markets. The partnership will connect DCSPay’s stablecoin payment infrastructure with Kotani Pay’s local payment rails.…
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Kenyan weevils undermine Middle East mango market access
By Peter Changtoek Kenya’s phytosanitary regulator has postponed moves to address the country’s persistent problems…
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Experts concerned over excessive use of pesticides by farmers
Experts have raised concerns over the excessive use of pesticides, warning that it was affecting food production, soil health and human wellbeing. While championing for the adoption of organic farming, the specialists said prolonged use of…
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MP Wamuchomba commissions school renovations in Githunguri
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has commissioned renovated classrooms and cabro paving works at Gathaithi Primary School as part of efforts to improve the learning environment for pupils in the constituency. The…
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Laura Freigang Siblings: Getting to Know Lucas Freigang
Laura Freigang is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Frauen-Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and the Germany women’s national team. Although born in Kiel, she spent much of her early childhood in Oppenheim…
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