Ruai Police Foil Suspected Jailbreak Plot After Tools Found in Meal
She had reportedly visited Ruai Police Station seeking to see three suspects being held over allegations of robbery with violence and gang rape
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OpenAI boss says world ‘right to be afraid’ but ‘should trust’ AI firms
However, Altman noted that people were justified in their fears around AI, as the capability of the tools has progressed rapidly.
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Kenya seeks to more than double tourist numbers from Middle East
The Middle East recorded 20,480 visitors to Kenya in the 2025/26 financial year, with Israel, Yemen and Iran accounting for 48 percent of the arrivals. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia contributed 10 percent and seven percent…
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Gachagua hits back at Ruto over Uhuru attacks
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 16 – Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has fired back at President William Ruto over his recent attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying…
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New Australia East Africa Chamber of Commerce launched to strengthen business links
Australian High Commissioner to Kenya Andrew Barnes said the chamber will help strengthen connections between businesses and unlock trade and investment opportunities across the region.
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US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
Senior military leaders have previously said they planned to boost military capabilities in space, citing Russian and Chinese programmes developing ways to attack and disrupt US satellites in a future conflict.
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China and India should be partners: China Daily editorial
Both countries can draw on each other’s strengths to pursue common development, supporting one another and helping each other succeed.
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IEBC announces enhanced voter registration drive in Ol-Kalou
According to the gazette notice, the exercise will be conducted at County Assembly Ward level, the Ol-Kalou Constituency Office, designated registration points and other locations approved by the commission.
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Poor Government Performance Eroding Faith in Democracy
The findings show that fewer than half of Africans — 47 percent — consider their country a democracy, while only 38 percent are satisfied with the way democracy is working.
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Arsenal, Liverpool, Brentford reach Carabao Cup fourth round
LONDON, United Kingdom, Sept 16 – Arsenal knocked out Ipswich 4-2 as Liverpool eliminated Tottenham 3-1 to advance into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. Elsewhere,…
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Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico
LONDON, United Kingdom, Sept 16 – Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating any of the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England’s World Cup win against Mexico. His Three Lions beat…
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SILAS MUTUKU: Why Preserving Wealth Matters More Than Creating It
One of the biggest mistakes I encounter is the belief that a successful business is, by itself, a retirement plan. Many entrepreneurs have built valuable companies, yet much of their personal wealth remains tied to those businesses. When…
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African leaders seek to unlock $4tn for development
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – More than 300 policymakers, regulators, investors and development finance leaders from over 20 African countries are meeting in Nairobi to explore ways of directing more…
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Heavy rains raise flood risk along Mara River, Govt warns
Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said the government was using hydrometric and gauging stations to monitor river flows and provide early warnings to communities.
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The Sultan of Sequins Passes: Why Bob Mackie’s Unapologetic Fantasy Will Live Forever
There are designers who make clothes, and then there are architects of pure, unadulterated fantasy. Bob Mackie, who passed away at the age of 87, belonged exclusively to the latter. For…
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Siaya governor race takes shape as Oduol, Ochieng and Gumbo declares 2027 bid
Ugenya MP Dave Ochieng, Nicholas Gumbo, Siaya DG William Oduol stake claims in emerging Siaya political contest
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Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Orengo to oppose govt projects, predicts 2027 landslide
Ruto questioned Uhuru’s ability to challenge his administration politically, arguing that the former President failed to defeat him in the 2022 General Election.
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Rights violations: Sh1bn compensation paid to 1,083 victims
Overall, midterm records show that Sh1.014 billion has been disbursed under the compensation programme.
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IEBC to conduct Enhanced Voter Registration in Ol-Kalou from Sep 21
The ECVR exercise will run daily from Monday to Sunday throughout the registration period.
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Treasury seeks Chinese funding for Mau-Malaba, Nairobi-Mombasa expressways roads
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 15 – Kenya is turning to Chinese lenders for fresh funding as the government steps up plans to build a new generation of expressways, including the proposed…
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Political party dilemma threatens to fracture Linda Mwananchi unity
Babu’s position exposes a delicate balancing act within the opposition movement, which is attempting to project unity around Sifuna.
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Nyaribo launches Sh36.4mn farmer grants, FMD vaccination targeting 113,800 cattle
Nyaribo said the campaign was a proactive measure to prevent FMD, which poses a threat to the livestock sector and farmers’ livelihoods.
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LVBC boss calls for urgent action to protect Mara River, warns against annual conservation pledges
Bwire said the event had brought together stakeholders with different experiences but a shared responsibility to protect the river and the wider ecosystem.
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Ruto hails Nairobi’s 2029 World Athletics win, says 32 stadiums are under construction
Ruto welcomed the decision by the World Athletics Council, saying Kenya’s successful bid was a major achievement for the country and the African continent.
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