LSK calls for review of foreign trader directive, warns against nationality-based attacks
LSK said “the action must be based on the particular violation, not simply on where the person comes from.”
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Is 15-year-old Gabriel set to become Man Utd’s youngest ever player?
MANCHESTER, England, September 9, 2026 – When Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick was asked about 15-year-old JJ Gabriel last month, he navigated the narrow path between high praise for…
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Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club
LONDON, England, September 9, 2026 – Spanish second-division side Eldense say Argentina great Lionel Messi has reached a “preliminary agreement” to become the club’s majority shareholder. Eldense will become the…
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Ruto pitches Kenya as Africa investment gateway amid foreign investor tensions
NAIROBI,Kenya, Sep 9- President William Ruto has sought to reassure foreign investors that Kenya remains open for business, promising greater policy predictability and new safeguards against regulatory uncertainty amid mixed…
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Are women better than men at endurance running?
LONDON, England, September 9, 2026 – “The race is too hard for women. They are simply not tough enough to do it.” Those are the words of Lazarus Lake, race…
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Man charged over alleged anti-Burundian remarks, freed on Sh300,000 bond
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9 — A 32-year-old man accused of making inflammatory remarks targeting Burundian nationals has been charged with hate speech and related offences and released on a Sh300,000…
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Mombasa Port sets new container handling record in push to cut vessel turnaround times
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9— The Port of Mombasa has set a new benchmark for container handling after workers discharged 863 containers from a single vessel in one shift, highlighting efforts…
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Why Cheche is confident Junior Starlets can surprise many at World Cup Under 17
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 9, 2026 – National under 17 girls football team head coach Mildred Cheche is confident of a positive performance at this year’s World Cup in Morocco. Cheche…
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Govt deploys Automatic Terminal Information Service at JKIA to improve management of arriving, departing flights
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9- The government is tightening operational and security controls at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), deploying new flight-information and passenger-data systems as it seeks to improve processing,…
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The Magic Table: The New 3D Dinner Experience With The Clairvoyants
A new format in experiential dining is taking immersive gastronomy to an entirely new level. When reality and illusion blend, when a beautifully set table becomes the stage for magic,…
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New NIF CEO James Mworia backs infrastructure fund listing on NSE
Speaking at Africa Capital Week 2026, Mworia said a listed NIF Infrastructure Development Fund could leverage regulations governing Development Real Estate Investment Trusts (D-REITs) to raise funds for infrastructure projects.
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Motorists face 12-day diversion at Westlands Expressway exit
During the 12 days, motorists exiting the expressway at Westlands will be required to leave the elevated section and join the lower A8 road along Waiyaki Way.
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Taylor Swift “I Knew It, I Knew You (From Toy Story 5)” Becomes A Country Hit
Taylor Swift returns to the top of Country radio as “I Knew It, I Knew You” reaches No. 1, marking the global superstar’s 14th career No. 1 at Country radio and…
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Nyashinski’s Greasy Tunes Performance Marks A Major Spotify Milestone
Nyashinski’s performance at Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Nairobi activation in July 2026 marks Spotify’s first-ever Offline/Online performance capture in East Africa. The intimate session, which took place at Visit Ngara, featured…
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Mukhisa Kituyi joins Sifuna as opposition realignment gathers pace
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced Kituyi’s arrival on Wednesday after hosting him at his office alongside fellow senators Boni Khalwale and Godfrey Osotsi.
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OPINION: China’s Global Governance Initiative: A New Vision for a Changing World
The world is undergoing profound change. Conflicts are on the rise and are becoming harder to resolve, economic inequalities persist, and challenges such as climate change, artificial intelligence, pandemics and…
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Health Ministry rolls out El Niño plan in 18 high-risk counties
Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the ministry was seeking support from development and health partners to strengthen the government’s response.
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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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