Egypt orders closure of independent news site Mada Masr
Editor-in-chief Lina Attalah was briefly detained and fined over licensing violations. Rights groups condemned the ruling as a major blow to press freedom.
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Trinity Starlets target back-to-back KWPL wins ahead of Zetech Sparks clash
Sunday’s action will see Kibera Starlets host Kayole Starlets at Dandora Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 1pm.
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Mombasa governor wants stakeholders to tackle youth unemployment
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has called on the national government, private sector, community organizations and young people to work together to address youth unemployment, describing the county’s growing youth population as…
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MTRH: All ten Ebola suspected cases test negative
MTRH CEO Dr Philip Kirwa says most of the patients tested positive for malaria and have since been subjected to relevant treatment
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Passengers escape narrowly as Mombasa-Nairobi bound bus burst into flames
47 passengers escaped death narrowly, when a bus they were travelling in along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, caught fire at Dakota area in Makindu Sub-county, in the wee hours of the morning. The bus Reg. No. KDL 079S Scania, that belongs to…
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Hospitalised, incarcerated learners sit 2026 National Assessments
Candidates admitted to hospitals and those held in correctional facilities are among the learners sitting the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), as the National…
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AFA suspends Avocado shipments season from October
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the closure of Kenya’s avocado harvesting season for sea exports from October 30, citing low production volumes and insufficient supplies for shipment. The closure for the year…
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Why Gor Semelang’o wants Luo community to rethink political support
Semelang’o argued that the community needed to reassess its political direction, claiming that some leaders were prioritising personal interests
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Ruto challenges Russian firms to set up factories in Kenya, create jobs
The Presidnet wants stronger economic ties with Russia through investments that expand local production and create employment.
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Kindiki warns contractors over stalled projects
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned road contractors against abandoning projects despite receiving payments, saying the government will take tougher action against those that fail to deliver. Speaking in Matangini area Juja…
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Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The US-based operator of Villa Vie Odyssey said it was working with passengers on disembarkation plans and "temporary living arrangements".
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Ruto woos Russian investors for ‘partnerships of mutual benefit’
President William Ruto has urged Russian investors to establish a stronger partnership with Kenya which will share mutual benefits between the two countries.
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Judiciary vows to remain independent in resolving 2027 election disputes
Koome reaffirmed Judiciary’s commitment to upholding constitutional principles and protecting the integrity of the electoral dispute resolution process
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Kenya Railways Launches Special Block Train from Mombasa to Embakasi
The new train service, as a result of collaboration between Kenya Railways and the French Company, with the goal of expanding the capacity, the railway.
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Huawei Enjoy 100 Pro Max uses two Kirin chips across three storage options
Huawei Enjoy 100 Pro Max uses Kirin 8020 for 512GB and 8020A for smaller models. A performance advantage remains unproven.
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Eastleigh building collapse leaves traders counting losses as customers abandon busy streets
Traders report sharp drops in daily sales as fear keeps customers away and the slow rescue operation enters its sixth day.
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iPhone Duo screen cracks: what iFixit’s teardown reveals
iPhone Duo gets a provisional 5/10 for repairability, with easier battery removal and a proposed explanation for cracked inner screens.
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Kenya launches export Directory, expand access to European markets
The Government of Kenya, in partnership with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and key private sector stakeholders, has officially launched the Kenya-European Union Export Catalogue 2026, to boost market access and scale-up…
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Reprieve for Matangi locals as Kindiki launches Kimbo-Matangi-Ini Road project
Kindiki said the project was part of the government's commitment to improve infrastructure and address the development needs of communities
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Regional leaders advocate for girls’ agenda at conference
Regional policymakers, state officials, and development advocates convened in Nairobi for the Annual Girls’ Agenda Conference 2026, centering discussions on menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), policy research, and youth economic inclusion.…
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APHRC beats global competition to clinch workplace award for second time
The Nairobi-based institution was the only African nominee and winner in the SME category at the 2026 awards in Portugal.
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UN allocates Kenya Sh 258 million for Ebola response
The United Nations has allocated Sh 258 million (USD 2 million), to strengthen Ebola preparedness and response in Kenya. This will include surveillance at border crossing points, training of frontline health workers and infection…
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Universities Fund faces Ksh.16 billion gap amid soaring student numbers
The Universities Fund has warned of a Ksh.16 billion funding gap for university scholarships in the 2026/2027 financial year amid rising demand for higher education financing.
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MTRH prepared to handle Ebola outbreak, says CEO
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), has assured the public of its preparedness to handle suspected Ebola cases and other emerging infectious diseases. The Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Philip Kirwa, said the facility…
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