Oburu Odinga in high spirits as John Methu checks on him
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 4 – Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Odinga has received another visit at his Nairobi residence, with Nyandarua Senator John Methu saying he found him in…
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Sifuna Hits Back at Ruto Over Tata Chemicals Shutdown
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto over the government’s decision to suspend Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited’s mining operations, warning that the move could undermine investor confidence in Kenya. Sifuna said…
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Kenya and Qatar seeks to deepen and actualize recent Doha talks
Kenya and Qatar have moved further to actualize recent bilateral consultations held in Doha into practical cooperation, with investment, trade, labour, agriculture, diplomatic training, peace and security emerging as key areas of…
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Bangbet Surprises Mama Mbogas and Food Vendors with Stock in New Program
For Irene, a small kiosk that began by selling chips has gradually become a source of income for her family and a way to keep her children in school. She started by selling chips, then added onions and other food items to her business.…
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Ruto Finally Breaks Silence on ‘Ugly’ Police Uniforms
President William Ruto has defended the introduction of new uniforms for general police officers, saying the change is part of a wider programme to transform the National Police Service, recommended by the Maraga Taskforce. Speaking during…
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ChatGPT, Claude and Grok All Went Down on the Same Day
On the morning of September 3, 2026, ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok all broke at roughly the same time. For a few hours, three of the biggest names in AI were struggling or completely unreachable, and nobody had a clear answer for why it was…
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Can Kenya Protect a Nuclear Power Plant from Terrorism, Theft and Sabotage?
A nuclear power plant is not only an engineering project. It is also a high-value national security asset. As Kenya explores nuclear power, the country must demonstrate that it can protect nuclear facilities, materials and personnel from…
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How Kenyan Sports Fans Are Turning Game Knowledge Into Extra Income
Something wild has been happening around me these past few months. I’m watching my mates transition from casual football viewers to people who’ve figured out how to monetize what they already know about the game. Last Saturday I’m sitting…
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Nithi Bridge Reconstruction Gives Mt Kenya Residents New Hope
Road construction across the Mt Kenya region is gaining momentum, with new and upgraded roads, especially the Nithi Bridge, expected to improve transport, connect farmers to markets, and open up areas that have long struggled with poor…
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Kenya launches five-year project to mainstream biodiversity in economic planning
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has launched the Systemic Learning and Mainstreaming of Biodiversity Targets for Innovative Transformation and Behavioural Change (SYMBIOTIC) project in Kenya aimed at strengthening the integration…
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Kenya Airways: Why its Share Prices Have Defied Turbulence in the Cockpit
Kenya Airways(KQ) Share prices barely blinked at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE), even as news filtered into the market concerning the sudden resignation of the airline’s Acting CEO George Kamal. Kamal, who has been the airline’s…
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Tata Chemicals: Who owns the company Ruto has ordered out of Kenya?
President William Ruto has ordered Tata Chemicals to end its operations in Kenya, accusing the century-old company of failing to deliver enough economic and industrial benefits to the country from its exploitation of soda ash at Lake…
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IEBC Slapped with Fresh Orders Over 2027 Election Tender
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been ordered to review and reissue its election equipment tender after the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB) found major gaps in the procurement documents.…
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Suspect Arrested Over Nine Fraudulent Insurance Claims Linked to Kangundo Road Crash
Detectives from the Insurance Fraud Investigations Unit (IFIU) have arrested a suspect linked to nine fraudulent compensation claims arising from a road accident along Kangundo Road. The accident involving two motor vehicles occurred on…
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Sun King unveils Kenyan-made smartphones targeting low-income market
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 4 – Sun King has unveiled a new range of smartphones manufactured in Kenya, targeting low-income consumers and small businesses as local production of electronic devices gains…
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Obunga FC, Plateau Queens eye title defence as Safaricom Chapa Dimba enters Nyanza county finals
Regional and national defending champions Obunga FC and Plateau Queens, popularly known as Nyakach Girls, will be looking to retain their county titles as the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza County Finals take place across six counties this…
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Kwa Binzaro trial: Witnesses recount radical teachings, family disappearances
Evidence forms part of the DPP case against eight suspects, including controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie.
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Freddie Mercury mural unveiled at Wembley Park
A 30ft (9m) mural of Freddie Mercury has been unveiled at Wembley Park to mark what would have been the singer’s 80th birthday. The artwork, called I’m Mr Mercury, is anamorphic, meaning the image only resolves when viewed from a single…
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Trans Nzoia County worker drowns in well in Kitale
And a 42-year-old casual worker employed by the Trans Nzoia County Government drowned in a well at Railway Ground in Kitale, police have reported. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Bidii Sub-location in Kwanza…
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Karua: Govt ‘days of ruling through fear’ numbered
Karua accused the government of ruling through fear, abductions, intimidation and impunity, saying Kenyans had endured enough and would use the ballot to demand political change.
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Lamu oil refinery construction to start September 30, Dangote says
Dangote announced plans in April to expand his refining business into East Africa, with the Lamu facility expected to be modelled on his refinery in Nigeria.
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Kenya Tops Africa’s M&A Market on Strength of Big-Ticket Deals
Kenya has emerged as Africa’s leading mergers and acquisitions market by value after companies recorded transactions worth Ksh 186.4 billion in the first half of 2026. The strong performance was largely driven by major banking…
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CBO restore hope for needy Homa Bay learners
A Community-Based Organization (CBO) has stepped-in and assisted in payment of school fees for 120 needy learners from North Kanyabala Sub-location in Homa Bay County. Members of the Yamalang’o CBO came to the rescue of learners who were…
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Government steps up digital literacy to strengthen STEM education
Government is stepping up efforts to strengthen digital literacy in schools, as part of reforms aimed at improving competency-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The approach seeks to shift classroom…
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