Kilifi pastor jailed 30 years for defiling 15-year-old cousin
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — A Kilifi pastor has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after he was convicted of defiling his 15-year-old cousin twice, with the court hearing…
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African Marketers Conference to Explore AI’s Growing Role in Marketing
The conference will explore the growing intersection between artificial intelligence, creativity, customer experience and business growth, at a time when AI is moving from an emerging technology into an increasingly important part of…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Launch: The “Fan Edition”
Samsung has kept thing beautifully uncomplicated. The S26 FE is sleek, flat and polished, with the kind of design that makes you feel like you should probably start influencing with an important story…
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Case lodged to compel FKF, Sports Ministry to pay Harambee Stars debts immediately
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 28, 2026 – A Kenyan football fan has lodged a case with Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) seeking to compel the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the Ministry…
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KAM Vice Chair Mary-Ann Musangi Calls for Private Sector to Drive AfCFTA at Unstoppable Africa 2026 Forum In New York
The success of AfCFTA, she maintained, should therefore be measured by what happens in the real economy rather than by the number of protocols signed, meetings held or institutions established.
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Kenya targets 50pc local production of essential medicines by 2030
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — Kenya is targeting local production of at least half of its essential health products by 2030 as the government moves to reduce reliance on imports…
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Kenya among three African countries licensed to manufacture new HIV prevention pill
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — Kenya has secured a place in an unprecedented early licensing arrangement that could allow a local pharmaceutical manufacturer to produce a new once-monthly HIV prevention…
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OPINION: Kenya’s opportunity to build the e-mobility sector is now
Kenya is already building capacity around electric mobility. More than US$400 million has been invested in the sector, covering vehicle assembly, battery technology, charging infrastructure and related services.
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Emerging Stars thrash Tanzania to begin quest for Olympics ticket on high note
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 28, 2026 – Kenya’s national under 23 football team thrashed their Tanzanian counterparts 4-1 in the first leg of their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at…
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Kenya takes healthy ageing agenda to counties as govt targets older persons, caregivers
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 28, 2026 — Kenya will take its healthy ageing campaign to the counties on October 3, with the government planning medical camps, social protection outreach, rehabilitation, wellness…
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Judge declines to recuse himself from graft case involving Privatization Commission CEO
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 – Milimani High Court Judge B.M. Musyoki has declined to recuse himself from a corruption case involving Janerose Sande Omondi, James Ambuso Omondi and two other…
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Kenya faces growing ageing challenge as older population set to hit 6.4 million by 2045
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — Kenya must overhaul its health, social protection and care systems to cope with a rapidly ageing population, with the number of people aged 60 and…
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Kenya to host inaugural national conference on older persons as ageing population grows
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — Kenya will this week host its inaugural national celebration and conference on older persons, bringing together government, health professionals, researchers, civil society and younger generations…
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What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe
Five men were arrested near Whelford, a village around two miles (3.2km) south-east of the base.
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Saccos deposits rise 11.12pc to Sh832.74bn as assets hit Sh1.21tn
The increase represents a rise from Sh749.43 billion recorded in 2024.
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India’s industrial production up 8pc in August: official data
In July, industrial production registered a growth of 6.7 percent.
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Murkomen wants community reports turned into strategic security intelligence
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for a stronger system to turn community information into actionable intelligence, saying citizen participation could…
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Saccos add 480,000 new members amid growing confidence
The latest Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority SACCO Supervision Annual Report shows that total membership in regulated Saccos stood at 7.87 million in 2025, up from 7.39 million in 2024.
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Man City rule breaches not my concern – Mancini
ROME, Italy, September 28, 2026 – Roberto Mancini says an alleged “double contract” during his time as Manchester City manager is “not my concern” after the club were found guilty…
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Ruto backs Sh2.2tn Lamu refinery despite court battle
Ruto has said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region.
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DCI rejects report linking officer to alleged election materials interception
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has rejected as “false and misleading” a report linking its officers to the alleged interception of a vehicle at…
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Africa cannot secure agentic AI with yesterday’s security model
By Kerissa Varma NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 28 – The defining cybersecurity challenge of the AI era is not intelligence, but autonomy. As African organisations embrace agentic AI, assumptions that have…
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NTSA steps up driver training as crash prevention push targets public transport sector
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has stepped up training of public transport operators as it intensifies efforts to address road crashes and improve…
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The 2026 Baby Banda Pregnancy And Baby Fair: A Celebration Of Motherhood, Insights And Interaction
The 18th edition of the Baby Banda Pregnancy & Baby Fair concluded on Sunday, 27th September 2026, leaving an indelible mark on Nairobi’s parenting community. Held over three action-packed days…
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