Kindiki rallies UDA grassroots teams ahead of 2027
Kindiki described the officials as the “bosses” of the party at the grassroots, saying they would play a crucial role in mobilising support.
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How RCMRD and AWS are helping 24 African Countries map and protect nature
The target is part of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted by 196 countries at the UN Biodiversity Conference, COP15, in 2022. Its 23 targets include a requirement for countries to establish well-connected and…
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PPARB orders IEBC to amend election technology tender
The tender had been the subject of a review application filed in August, triggering a suspension of the procurement proceedings.
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Tesla launches driverless Cybercab service in U.S. Austin
According to Tesla, the Cybercab is a two-seat vehicle featuring butterfly doors and a large interactive touchscreen. A newly released rider guide shows that the vehicle has no steering wheel, accelerator pedal or brake pedal, relying on…
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Sifuna: Tata Chemicals closure bad for investor confidence
Sifuna said how the government handles disputes with businesses is a critical consideration for investors deciding where to put their money.
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Kenya to Benefit From New Global Mpox Vaccine Stockpile
The stockpile was launched on August 27 and is expected to begin operations later this month, creating a long-term mechanism for countries to access vaccines during mpox outbreaks.
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IEBC ordered to rectify, republish KIEMS kit tender
The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board found deficiencies in the identification of applicable standards, requirements for international tenderers and the allocation of technical evaluation scores.
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EACC urges religious leaders to reject illicit funds ahead of 2027 elections
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 4 — Religious leaders have been urged to reject illicit funds ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) warning that dirty…
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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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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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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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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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Major U.S. AI platforms hit by near-simultaneous outages
OpenAI also reported elevated error rates affecting ChatGPT and its AI coding tool Codex. A routing error beginning at around 7:43 a.m. Pacific Time (1443 GMT) prevented some users from accessing ChatGPT and Codex across multiple…
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Volkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 more jobs worldwide
The Supervisory Board of the Volkswagen Group unanimously approved the Executive Board’s Future Plan 2030, which includes “a Group-wide workforce adjustment of approximately 50,000 positions” in addition to 50,000 job cuts already under…
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Court denies bond to Chinese national wanted in Uganda over Sh151m fraud
Chen Guang, alias Alex, will remain in custody as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) pursues his extradition to Uganda, where he is wanted to face 30 counts of forgery and one count of theft.
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75 enter race for PSC female commissioner as 12 are shortlisted
Among those who have made the cut are former MPs Dennitah Ghati, Fatuma Ibrahim Ali and Prof Jacqueline Oduol, as well as former parliamentary commissioner aspirant Sunjeev Kaur Birdi.
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Mogaka Urges KNEC to Ensure Fair, Humane Administration of National Exams
Mogaka also appealed to school principals and administrators not to send examination candidates home over school-fee arrears.
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Parliament Probes Sh6mn Payments by National Schools to KESHA
Luanda MP Dick Maungu, who chairs the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Education and Governance, said some schools had paid KESHA as much as Sh6 million.
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Java Foundation calls for stronger school-corporate partnerships
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 4 – The Java Foundation has called for closer collaboration between schools and companies to help young learners develop leadership and other skills needed in the workplace.…
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Uhuru Park to host Red Bull Scramboo bike race in November
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 4 – Uhuru Park will host the first Red Bull Scramboo competition in Kenya on November 28, bringing together 105 riders on bikes they have designed and…
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Kenya’s chai tea lovers are not happy as the nation’s cows run dry
Kenyans love their milky tea, or chai, but some are facing the worrying possibility of doing without as the country has been hit by a milk shortage. A breakfast here…
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Africa Blockchain Festival launches startup fellowship to link founders with investors
The programme has been developed in partnership with early-stage venture capital firm Antler and pan-African venture capital firm Launch Africa Ventures, alongside Hevy Hub.
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Kenya, Uganda to tackle tourism barriers, boost regional travel
The summit will bring together government officials, tourism operators, technology companies, investors and other private sector players to discuss ways of making travel and business between the two countries easier.
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