Oxfam says IMF pushed for larger austerity cuts in borrowing countries
The IMF has pushed borrowing countries to make bigger austerity cuts over the past decade, charity Oxfam said early Thursday, urging for alternatives to such measures.
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Arteta lauds in-form Odegaard as 'remarkable' Arsenal edge Napoli
Odegaard has started the 2026/27 in sensational form, scoring four goals in five games, including back-to-back winners against Chelsea and Napoli.
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Joao Pedro, Estevao recalled as Brazil begin rebuild
Brazil will face Australia in Townsville on September 25 and Brisbane on September 29 before taking on India in Kolkata on October 3.
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Kenya netball teams step up preparations for Africa Cup title push
Women’s national team captain Parin Simiyu is optimistic that the team can finally end its wait for the continental title under Zimbabwean coach Tapiwa Chirenda, who is working alongside local trainers.
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Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone iPhone Duo
Apple unveiled its long-awaited first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Wednesday, at the company's first launch event since CEO John Ternus took the reins on September 1.
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Kenya positions itself as regional investment hub in talks with US business delegation
Kenya is positioning itself as a market and strategic hub for value addition and technology transfer.
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Mbagathi Hospital opens Diabetes Centre to expand specialised care
Mbagathi County Referral Hospital has opened a Comprehensive Diabetes Centre as it expands its capacity to provide specialised care for patients living with diabetes in Nairobi and neighbouring counties.
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'I'm not going to lose': Kerr welcomes Ingebrigtsen clash in Budapest
The Ultimate Championships men's 1,500m final is Sunday. Ingebrigtsen is also racing the men's 5,000m on Friday.
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Ugandan kingdom picks new monarch to succeed King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest
A traditional Ugandan kingdom selected a television news anchor on Wednesday to succeed King Oyo Nyimba, who died last month aged 34 after becoming the world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the throne at age 3.
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August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor
The EU's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer.
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Co-op Bank earns global recognition among top-performing banks
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has earned a place among the world’s top-performing banks in Forbes’ 2026 ranking, putting the Kenyan lender in the global spotlight for its financial performance, resilience and efficiency.
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Starsky Aviation eyes Kenya routes in international expansion
Somali carrier Starsky Aviation is seeking to expand into the international market after 13 years of domestic operations, with Kenya emerging as a potential destination as the airline targets regional growth.
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Armani hailed as Kenya finishes fifth at 2026 FIM Africa MXoAN
The performance anchored Kenya's overall fifth-place finish in the combined MXoAN team standings, a remarkable result against nations with deeper factory support.
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Shahbal announces Mombasa governor bid, defies Ruto's advice to keep off politics
Mombasa politician and businessman Suleiman Shahbal has declared his intentions to contest for the Mombasa governor seat.
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Co-op bank ranked among the Best Performing Banks in the World by Forbes
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been ranked among the best-performing banks in the world by Forbes, alongside Equity Group Holdings, KCB Group and Stanbic Holdings.
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China says US accusations of AI theft are 'groundless'
China said on Wednesday that US accusations of Chinese labs stealing the capabilities of American models were "groundless", as the two countries race for tech supremacy.
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QNET names new regional boss as it sharpens focus on Kenya
Global lifestyle and wellness company QNET has appointed Jared Thwaits as its Regional General Manager for East and Southern Africa, placing Kenya among the markets it is targeting as it expands its regional operations.
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Kenya calls for stronger industry-TVET collaboration to build skills leading to jobs
Kenya is pushing for stronger collaboration between industry and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to ensure graduates acquire skills that match the needs of the workplace.
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Israel will not 'expel or deport' anyone from Gaza: foreign minister
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Wednesday said his country was "not planning to expel or to deport anyone from Gaza Strip" during a visit to Slovenia for the opening of an Israeli embassy.
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Nairobi Governor Sakaja explains why projects take time to get off the ground
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has explained why some government development projects take time to move from announcement and tendering to actual construction, citing lengthy planning, procurement and legal processes.
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Generative AI a new tool in Mali's information war: study
Generative AI is increasingly used for information warfare in Mali, according to a study released Wednesday, with the conflict's factions mastering the technology to varying degrees.
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Iran says 'prohibited zone' extends beyond Hormuz into parts of Arabian Sea
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday said a new "prohibited zone" would cover waters many miles beyond the Strait of Hormuz and apply to ships as far as the Arabian Sea.
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Mukhisa Kituyi reveals why he quit United Opposition, joined Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi
Former United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Dr Mukhisa Kituyi has explained his decision to leave the opposition coalition and join the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi movement, citing…
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Odegaard gives Arsenal winning Champions League start at Napoli
Kai Havertz thought he had doubled the Gunners' lead in stoppage-time with a tap-in from Milinkovic-Savic's parry, but the offside flag was up.
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