Gulf Energy receives drilling rig in Mombasa as Kenya targets first oil in Dec
Gulf Energy E&P BV SEZ said the drilling rig arrived at Kilindini Port on Friday aboard MV Transit Sedanka after sailing from Duqm Port in Oman.
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CBK: Digital loans nearly double to Sh110.1bn in 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 25 – The value of loans held by licensed digital lenders in Kenya nearly doubled to Sh110.1 billion in 2025, driven by an increase in the number…
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Italy adopts 30pc cap on foreign pupils, sparking debate over integration policy
Under the decree approved by the Council of Ministers on Thursday, the 30-percent limit applies not simply according to citizenship, but to students with foreign citizenship who have insufficient experience in the Italian school system and…
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Kirinyaga underwear saga shifts to legal battle as Njeri Maina, Murango demand retractions
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 — The controversy over underwear branded with the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) and the name of Kirinyaga Senator James Kamau Murango has escalated into…
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Why Harambee Stars players are unhappy with amount paid for outstanding allowances
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 25, 2026 – Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam confirms they have received part of the allowances owed to them but the amount is unsatisfactory to them. The…
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East Africa’s Premier Mum & Baby Event Returns: Baby Banda Pregnancy & Baby Fair Marks 18th Year
Baby Banda is East and Central Africa’s leading mum and baby brand, launched in 2008 to support mothers through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Through its range of products and…
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Govt urges Kenyans in flood-prone areas to relocate as preparations intensify
PS Karugu said the Government had also confirmed receipt of food and non-food relief supplies for communities that may be affected.
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Africa’s richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti
The project will include a 120km- (75 mile-) pipeline connecting Djibouti’s Damerjog port to a distribution facility in Dewele, Ethiopia, as well as storage capacity of about 400 million litres.
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NCIC urges Kenyans to reject ethnic politics and violence ahead of 2027
NCIC Chairperson Kepha Nyamweya said political competition should not become a basis for Kenyans to turn against one another because of political affiliation, ethnicity or place of origin.
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Emirates to introduce Airbus A350 flights between Nairobi and Dubai
The A350 will operate flights EK717 and EK718, making Nairobi the 32nd destination served by the aircraft.
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Missing protester Muteti Mulinge found alive and injured in Lukenya
Mulinge was reportedly found early Friday after he was allegedly dumped in the area at around 3am.
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Court grants DCI 15 days to hold four suspects in Mathew Mbobu murder case
Chief Magistrate Gethi Kibiru granted the application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the DCI, allowing detectives additional time to complete investigations and pursue outstanding leads.
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Emirati Pop Artist Alya Makes Her Debut With Infectious Single “Lemonade”
Emirati singer and performer ALYA makes her official debut with “Lemonade,” the first single from her forthcoming debut EP through gamma. Blending contemporary pop, R&B and dance with Arab-influenced percussion,…
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Non-teaching university staff join lecturers in strike plan over stalled CBA
KUSU, which represents non-teaching university staff, said its decision was driven by delays in concluding and registering its own CBA.
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Ruto to issue nearly 200,000 title deeds as he begins Coast tour
Ruto will begin the tour in Taita-Taveta, where he is scheduled to issue 31,318 title deeds to beneficiaries in Mwatate and Voi constituencies.
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Amisi urges Uhuru to stay out of active politics, invites Sifuna to PM party
Amisi urged Sifuna to reconsider his current political alliances and work with leaders who share his political objectives.
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EABL commissions water project to benefit 8,000 Olkurto residents in Narok
The initiative includes a borehole, a 24-cubic-metre elevated water tank mounted on a 12-metre tower and a solar-powered irrigation system.
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AfCFTA implementation hurdles threaten gains for African businesses
Mene said fragmented systems across African markets continue to increase the cost and complexity of doing business, despite the creation of a single continental market intended to expand opportunities for African companies.
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8,000 Narok residents to benefit from new EABL water, irrigation project
The Oloserian Mao water project, supported by the EABL Foundation and implemented with Ja Gedo Innovations and Frisco Engineering, includes a borehole, a 24-cubic-metre elevated water tank, a solar-powered pumping and irrigation system and…
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Kenyans Snow, Balala make positive starts at Rwanda Open
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 25 – Sunshine Development Tour players made a positive start to the Sunshine Tour-sanctioned Rwanda Open, with four players carding four-under-par 68s to finish tied for 20th…
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Several miners feared trapped after landslide at Osiri goldmines in Nyatike
A miners’ official who spoke to Capital News said they suspected two people could be trapped.
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Xi got Trump’s red carpet welcome – but not everything he wanted
Despite Trump rolling out the red carpet for him, the Chinese leader didn’t get everything he wanted.
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Nanyuki to debut LOOP Safari Gravel Series with UCI points up for grabs
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 25 – A total of 600 cyclists will grace the fourth leg of the LOOP Safari Gravel Series when the event heads to Nanyuki for the first…
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Court gives State 4 months to report on public protest management framework
The court had ordered the government to establish a framework for the management of public protests and picketing.
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