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Sifuna ousted as ODM Secretary General after NEC meeting in Mombasa
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Sifuna ousted as ODM Secretary General after NEC meeting in Mombasa

The Orange Democratic Movement has removed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from office with immediate effect, in a major leadership shake-up decided at the party’s National Executive Committee meeting in Mombasa. The party says the decision…

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Konza Technopolis listed in Global 7 Wonders of Future Cities Initiative
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Konza Technopolis listed in Global 7 Wonders of Future Cities Initiative

Konza Technopolis has been confirmed as an official participant in the 7 Wonders of Future Cities initiative, a global programme highlighting emerging cities and urban developments that are shaping how people will live, work and interact…

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Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo to headline EDP Lisbon Half Marathon
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Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo to headline EDP Lisbon Half Marathon

The Maratona Clube de Portugal (MCP) has announced the return of Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo to the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon 2026 edition. Kiplimo, who holds the racecourse record of 57:31, which stood as the world record from November 2021 to…

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GSMA calls for better spectrum management to unlock Ksh 662B for Kenya
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GSMA calls for better spectrum management to unlock Ksh 662B for Kenya

Kenya could add nearly Ksh 662 billion to the economy by adopting international best practices to manage its spectrum according to GSMA Global delegation who have visited the country. While meeting the team in Nairobi, Broadcasting and…

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Oburu warns ODM leaders against contradicting party decisions
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Oburu warns ODM leaders against contradicting party decisions

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has cautioned members against publicly contradicting party resolutions, reiterating the need for responsible exercise of democratic rights within the framework of party discipline. Speaking at a National…

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Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour to be extended
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Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour to be extended

The annual Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country tour will be extended after the fifth edition, set for this Saturday at Lobo Village in Kapseret, Eldoret. The Sirikwa Classic, the only gold label race in Africa, which will be held on…

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Gor Mahia duo named best in SportPesa Premier League for January
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Gor Mahia duo named best in SportPesa Premier League for January

Gor Mahia FC’s head coach, Charles Akonnor, and fullback, Paul Ochuoga, have been named the SportPesa League’s coach and player of the month for January, respectively. The team, celebrated for its record-breaking feats, secured victories…

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PHOTOS: Ruto inspects ongoing upgrade of the Garissa Airstrip
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PHOTOS: Ruto inspects ongoing upgrade of the Garissa Airstrip

President William Ruto on Wednesday kicked off his North Eastern development tour by inspecting several facilities in the region. The Head of State toured the Garissa Airstrip which he revealed is both ahead of schedule and within budget…

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Ruto defends role in NYOTA funds disbursement
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Ruto defends role in NYOTA funds disbursement

President William Ruto has dismissed criticism from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and certain opposition members regarding his direct involvement in the rollout of the NYOTA capital programme. He insists that he has no regrets…

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EV power consumption rises by 188pc to earn Kenya Power Ksh 190M
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EV power consumption rises by 188pc to earn Kenya Power Ksh 190M

Kenya Power realized a 194pc increase in revenue from electricity sales to the e-electric mobility industry which rose from Ksh 64.8 million in 2024 to Ksh 190.8 million last year. According to Kenya Power Managing Director Joseph Siror,…

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2,520 youth in Garissa to receive KSh63 Million NYOTA business grants
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2,520 youth in Garissa to receive KSh63 Million NYOTA business grants

A total of 2,520 young businesspeople from Garissa County’s 30 wards will today receive KSh63 million in NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital grants in a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto at Garissa High School grounds. The…

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Civil society groups decry slow progress on Kenya’s 12 GBV commitments
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Civil society groups decry slow progress on Kenya’s 12 GBV commitments

Civil society organizations are expressing concerns about Kenya’s sluggish implementation of its 12 national commitments on gender-based violence (GBV), as the June 2026 deadline approaches. The commitments, established in 2021 during the…

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Mathira: Body of missing nine-year-old found in pit latrine
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Mathira: Body of missing nine-year-old found in pit latrine

Detectives from Mathira West have retrieved the lifeless body of nine-year-old Shantel Waruguru Kagema from a pit latrine in Kianjathi village, following her mysterious disappearance on February 8, 2026. On that fateful morning, Shantel’s…

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Nairobi HSBC SVNS2 gets a Ksh 10 million boost from Safaricom M-PESA
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Nairobi HSBC SVNS2 gets a Ksh 10 million boost from Safaricom M-PESA

The opening leg of the HSBC rugby Sevens division two to be held in Nairobi this weekend has received a shot in the arm after Safaricom, through its M-PESA brand, committed Ksh 10 million in support of the tournament. As the official…

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27 Kenyans rescued from ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Mudavadi says
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27 Kenyans rescued from ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Mudavadi says

The Government has successfully rescued and repatriated 27 Kenyans who were stranded in the Russian Federation after they were illegally enlisted to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for…

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Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge
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Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge

The White House has demanded that Canada “share authority” and ownership of a new bridge connecting the two countries after a “clear and direct” call between Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Gordie Howe International…

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Maraga launches UGM office in Wajir ahead of 2027 polls
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Maraga launches UGM office in Wajir ahead of 2027 polls

The United Green Movement (UGM) party has opened a county office in Wajir as part of its nationwide drive to strengthen grassroots party structures ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Wajir during the launch, UGM presidential…

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COG maintains stance on senate summons
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COG maintains stance on senate summons

The Council of Governors (COG) has reaffirmed its position regarding Senate oversight, dismissing allegations of non-cooperation and resisting what they term harassment and undue pressure during committee summons. Speaking at a press…

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