Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
Based in a converted Second World War hangar overlooking San Francisco Bay, the start-up makes self-flying aircraft without cockpits, designed either to spray crops or deliver cargo.
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Ruto hails deepening Kenya-France ties as French Ambassador Suquet ends four-year tour
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 2-President William Ruto has hailed the deepening strategic partnership between Kenya and France, as outgoing French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet concludes his four-year tour of duty in Nairobi.…
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Calvo Mistari & Naiboi Release Double Tracks With Nessa Dediva & Sydney 125
Acclaimed Kenyan artists Calvo Mistari and Naiboi are back again with a double release dropping “Nataka Nikujue” feat. Nessa DeDiva and “Give Me Your Love” feat. Nessa DeDiva and Sydney…
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Private equity seeks pension funds boost to deepen local investment
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 2 – East African pension funds are emerging as a largely untapped source of long-term capital for businesses, with investment in private equity remaining well below regulatory…
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High Court freezes EABL stake sale pending regulatory reviews
Justice Francis Gikonyo ruled that the ownership and control of EABL as it stood on June 18, 2026 must remain unchanged until an appeal before the Capital Markets Tribunal is determined and the Competition Authority of Kenya completes its…
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MCK warns of impunity as it demands probe into abduction of Standard Group Editor
The Council said it was particularly concerned that Kiprotich had previously been subjected to a similar ordeal in Nakuru County.
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BWIRE: Protect the Messenger and Defend Media Freedom Ahead of 2027
There is growing pressure on journalists to police hate speech, incitement and irresponsible political conduct, while those who make inflammatory statements or sponsor violence are sometimes allowed to escape scrutiny. Even more worrying…
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Flower farms grapple with backlogs after aviation strike
KFC said clearing the backlog would take several days, given the highly perishable nature of flowers and the tight schedules under which they are harvested, packed and transported.
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The Met Gala Cancels Scheduled 2027 John Galliano Exhibition
The intersection of high fashion and cultural accountability reached a definitive breaking point with the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s decision to scrap its planned spring 2027 Costume Institute retrospective, John Galliano:…
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Range Rover launches first fully electric model
The Range Rover Electric, to be built in Solihull, marks a major shift in its electrification programme, backed by large‑scale upgrades across its West Midlands sites.
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DPP warns politicians using cyberspace to incite Kenyans
“I can tell you we have an uphill task to deal with politicians because again they gain through these processes when they know there is that vacuum that’s how they get that’s what how they they win because we we know politicians who win…
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Marsabit community land registrar was designated in 2021, court told
The disclosure followed a court order directing the Chief Land Registrar to facilitate access to information on the designation of a Community Land Registrar for Marsabit County, following a request made by James Gitau in May 2023.
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Implications of the Capital Markets (Amendment) Act, 2025 for ownership thresholds in Kenya’s capital markets
Previously, shareholding limits were embedded directly in section 29 of the CMA Act and could only be changed through legislative amendment. This provided certainty but limited regulatory agility, particularly in responding to evolving…
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IEBC to Establish Situation Room to Monitor Election-Related Gender Violence
“We are also establishing a dedicated special room to report and respond to electoral gender-based violence linked to our early warning system,” she said.
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Suspects behind Mpesa shop robbery arrested in Katangi
The operation was then extended to Yathui in Mwala Sub-County, where two other suspects were arrested while travelling in a white saloon car.
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Infrastructure gaps threaten East Africa’s digital health ambitions
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 2 – Infrastructure gaps, limited connectivity and challenges in implementing telemedicine remain barriers to wider adoption of digital technologies in healthcare across East Africa. This, even as…
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Recycling of dormant lines to take six months under proposed CA law
Under the draft procedures and technical safeguards for deactivation and recycling of inactive telecommunication numbering resources, telcos will be able to place a number for deactivation and recycling when it records no…
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OPINION: The Cost of the Data Gap: Why Kenya’s Lenders Can’t Afford to Miss the Full Picture
When people think about data challenges in lending, their minds often go straight to defaults and credit losses. That is understandable, but it is only part of the story
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Warn of Disruptions Over Delayed VAT Exemptions
The federation says the law changed the classification of inputs, raw materials and packaging materials used in pharmaceutical production from zero-rated to VAT-exempt.
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Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich Found Safe After Being Abducted by Armed Men
“His recovery comes amid renewed concerns over the safety of journalists in Kenya.”Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich found safe, dumped near Masinga Dam nine hours after he was abducted along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road by armed…
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TSC asked to disclose teacher recruitment data from 2022 to 2026
Mugeria, Lempaa & Kariuki Advocates wants TSC to provide a detailed report of all teacher vacancies advertised during the period, including the number of positions advertised in each county and sub-county and the teaching cadres involved.
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Standard Group Raises Alarm Over Safety of Journalists After Abduction of Associate Editor
Standard Group has called on IPOA, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, the Law Society of Kenya, the Media Council of Kenya and the Committee to Protect Journalists to press for answers.
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Religious Leaders Put Constitutional Bodies’ Election Preparedness Under Spotlight
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 2 – Constitutional bodies are set to come under scrutiny as religious leaders convene a national stakeholders’ convention focused on preparations for the 2027 General Election. The…
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Organisers optimistic as elite athletes sign up for Strathmore Annual Run
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 1, 2026 – Two-time world marathon champion Abel Kirui is among marquee names that will participate in the sixth edition of the Strathmore Annual Run on Saturday…
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