Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years
The cuts will happen over the next two years and will mostly affect the head office, which is based in the UK.
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African leaders rally behind Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu after husband’s death
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 — African leaders have rallied behind Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, with messages of condolence pouring in…
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Oparanya convenes Western leaders in Kisumu, rallies support for Ruto’s re-election
Oparanya said the leaders had completed their first session and would hold a second session before issuing a comprehensive resolution.
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Civil society plan Thursday protests in Nairobi over alleged xenophobia and discrimination against African migrants.
NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 7 – Civil society groups have announced plans to hold demonstrations in Nairobi on Thursday to protest what they describe as xenophobia and discrimination against African migrants.…
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Burundians queue for documents amid uncertainty over Kenya foreign-trader crackdown
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 7— Hundreds of Burundian nationals living in Kenya have turned to the Burundian Embassy and cyber cafés in Nairobi to process documentation amid growing uncertainty following President…
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Kibor named new Registrar of Judicial Service Commission after Mokaya’s exit
The Commission said Kibor’s appointment was made under Section 10(2) of the Judicial Service Act following a competitive recruitment process.
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Zoho Launches Agent-Ready PaaS To Streamline AI-Generated Code To Production
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today announced major enhancements to Catalyst by Zoho, its Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), bringing agentic development capabilities directly into the coding environments developers use. The…
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Homeschooling advocates push for clearer legal recognition in Kenya
The call was made by Emmanuel Nandokha, Convenor of the Home Education Reforms Initiative, during an interview on Capital FM’s Capital in the Morning, where he discussed homeschooling, proposed education reforms and the Basic Education…
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Sing’oei says Ruto’s remarks on foreign traders were ‘taken out of context’
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7— Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has sought to clarify President William Ruto’s remarks on foreign traders, saying they were taken “out of context” and should…
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Police arrest suspected robbery suspect after targeted Garissa operation
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7— Police in Garissa have arrested a suspected robbery offender wanted in connection with a string of robberies reported in Garissa Township, following a targeted operation in…
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UN: Climate, clean-air action could return $15 for every $1 invested
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7— Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together could generate about US$15 in economic benefits, a new United Nations assessment has found, strengthening…
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Gachagua: Let Maa Community Decide Who Takes Over Magadi
He said the concerns surrounding the long-running operations of the soda ash producer should instead be addressed through public participation and consultation with the Maasai community.
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Radiant Hospital unveils growth strategy amid changing healthcare needs
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 7 – The Radiant Group of Hospitals (RGHs) has announced a long-term plan to modernise its healthcare facilities to meet surging demand for advanced medical services, driven…
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Ruto sends condolences to Samia after husband’s death
Ameir had largely remained outside the political spotlight despite his wife’s rise through Tanzania’s political ranks. He married Samia in 1978 and the couple had four children.
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Kenyan YouTube creators given October deadline to submit PIN
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 4 – Kenyan creators with AdSense for YouTube accounts based in Kenya have until October 1, 2026, to submit their Kenyan Personal Identification Number (PIN), with Google…
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How young Kenyan founders are building profitable businesses from waste
By Phyllis Nyambura NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 7 – On a recent morning in Dagoretti, Nairobi, inside a modest workshop, a pile of empty glass bottles sat waiting to be transformed.…
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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband dies
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 7 – Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died on Monday morning while receiving treatment in…
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Muigua Claims NCBA Railway Invitation Title in Second KAGC Win
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 7, 2026 – Elvis Muigua produced a strong final round to win the 2026 NCBA Railway Invitation, the latest leg of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC),…
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Can Gor Mahia nick impossible win over Pyramids in Champions League return leg?
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 7, 2026 – Against all odds and with the quality on paper, Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor believes his team can do the impossible by getting…
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Homeschooling advocates push for clearer legal recognition in Kenya
“So, their standards, their education milestones that should be met at different ages. And so part of how the government can support homeschooling, and that’s what the Presidential Working Party said, is to just come up with working…
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Eric Omondi arrested during Punguza Mzigo signature drive
Omondi was leading the signature drive at the Archives in the Central Business District when plainclothes police officers moved in and arrested him.
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PS Muthoni urges vigilance as mpox cases hit 1,298 across 40 counties
Muthoni also urged hotels to step up cleaning of bedding and surfaces as part of measures to reduce the risk of infection.
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Thomas Omondi named interim Centum CEO after Mworia’s departure
Omondi currently serves as Centum’s Partner, Portfolio Operations and Group Chief Operating Officer, a position he has held since 2018.
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Father held after daughter dies following alleged assault in Kibra
The man, Norman Swahili, was arrested after officers at Kibra Police Station received a distress call reporting that the child had been seriously assaulted.
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