US hails Ruto’s investment strategy as bold, progressive
Garcia said Washington was shifting its engagement with Africa from traditional aid-based relations towards trade and investment.
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12 arrested after youths attempt to block dignitaries’ convoy in Siaya
The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 8, shortly after the conclusion of the function held at KMTC grounds in Siaya.
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Life begins at 60 for Christie as curtains come down for National 7s Circuit in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 9, 2026 – This year’s Christie 7s has been billed as a special occasion and a one-of-a-kind event during which the competition will be celebrating its 60th…
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Artesano eyes diplomats with Sh593.4mn hotel in Gigiri
The proposed 11-storey hotel will have 152 accommodation units comprising 48 one-bedroom apartment suites, 24 two-bedroom apartment suites, 32 deluxe guest rooms and 48 standard guest rooms.
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Uchumi Supermarket to hold creditors’ meeting as insolvency process continues
The meeting forms part of Insolvency Petition No. IP 25 of 2018, which remains before the High Court of Kenya’s Commercial and Admiralty Division.
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Sh14bn Road Projects Reshape Kisumu Network as Major Works Gather Pace
Among the projects under construction is the 30.5-kilometre Maseno-Kombewa-Kalandini road and Maseno Town roads, valued at Sh1.73 billion.
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Ruto unveils plan for 15 new referral hospitals under Italy partnership
The agreement, signed at State House, Nairobi, provides for the construction of 13 Level Five county referral hospitals and two Level Six national teaching and referral hospitals in 15 counties.
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AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant
Rene Haas, chief executive of Cambridge-based chip designer Arm Holdings, said while modelling how a DNA marker is impacted by cancer was currently “too complex” a problem, computers are “going to solve it” in the future.
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EACC Arrests Two Court Staff Over Alleged Bribery in Eldoret and Nakuru
The two suspects were arrested in separate operations on allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes to facilitate services within the courts.
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US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol, motorbikes and other goods
The White House’s new sanctions are the latest strike in a months-long trade war between the US and Canada. The sides have historically been close allies, with each a key business partner to the other.
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I’m 27 and I’ve already written my will – here’s why
The 2025 National Wills Report found that just one in five 18 to 24-year-olds has a will in place. That rises to 33% of 22 to 34-year-olds, compared with 56% of people aged over 55.
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Buruburu Police Investigate Death of 21-Year-Old Woman With Multiple Stab Wounds
The incident was reported at Buruburu Police Station on Tuesday, at about 4:40pm.
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Accounting officers face penalties for ignoring audit recommendations
Failure to implement parliamentary or county assembly resolutions is currently not among the offences listed under the Public Finance Management Act.
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From newsroom error to global AI platform: Brand AI reaches 38,000 businesses
Brand AI allows users to type or speak requests for materials such as social media posts and promotional flyers, then generates several design options.
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KUCO Demands Arrests, Independent Probe After Clinical Officers Attacked in Makueni
The union said the clinical officers were attacked on September 8 while exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly and petition.
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Wiper Steps Up Nyanza Mobilisation Ahead of Kalonzo Musyoka’s Planned Tour
The party says the planned tour is part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots structures and increase its visibility ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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China eyes deeper East Africa trade ties as delegation Visits Hayat market in Somalia
NAIROBI, Kenya,Sep 12 — China is deepening its commercial engagement across East Africa as its companies look beyond traditional infrastructure projects for new markets, manufacturing opportunities and investment partnerships, even as…
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Haaland strikes twice in Porto Champions League victory
LISBON, Portugal, Sept 9 – Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a comfortable victory against Porto. Norway star Haaland scored the only goal…
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Good start for Madrid as Mourinho beats former employer in Champions League
MADRID, Spain, Sept 9 – Kylian Mbappe moved joint-fifth in the list of all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers as Real Madrid overcame Inter Milan. The France captain, 27,…
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Aston Villa kick-off Champions League campaign win away win
LONDON, United Kingdom, Sept 8 – Aston Villa breathed life into their season as they edged to a narrow Champions League victory over Club Brugge. First-half goals from John McGinn,…
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Kenya forms Joint Task Team with Burundi, UNHCR, IOM over Burundian regularisation
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 — Kenya has brought together Burundi and two key UN migration agencies for a high-level response to the humanitarian concerns facing Burundian nationals following heightened scrutiny…
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Sing’Oei: Kenya wants foreign investment aligned with national interest amid Tata Chemicals row
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 — Kenya is seeking to reset its dispute with Tata Chemicals Magadi around stricter demands for local value addition, community benefits and national interests, signalling a…
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‘Earn the trust of Kenyans’, DIG Lagat’s message to GSU recruits
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 8 – Newly trained General Service Unit officers have been urged to combine firmness in dealing with security threats with respect for the rights and dignity of…
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Govt softens stance on Tata Chemicals as joint committee reviews Magadi dispute
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 — The government has shifted from its tough stance against Tata Chemicals Magadi, with Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho authorising a joint technical committee with the…
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