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Tribunal blocks Sifuna’s removal as ODM Secretary General
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Tribunal blocks Sifuna’s removal as ODM Secretary General

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has stopped the removal of Edwin Sifuna as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General pending the hearing and determination of the case. The ruling was made after Sifuna challenged a…

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Limuru leg set to cycle off revamped Loop Gravel Cycling series
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Limuru leg set to cycle off revamped Loop Gravel Cycling series

The third edition of the annual LOOP Safari Gravel Series is set to begin on March 7th with the newly added Limuru leg opening the season. Known for its rolling hills, tea plantations, and demanding gravel routes. With two seasons of the…

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Magical Kenya Open lands a Ksh.20 million sponsorship from Sportpesa
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Magical Kenya Open lands a Ksh.20 million sponsorship from Sportpesa

The 57th edition of the Magical Kenya Open, set to be held between the 19th and 22nd of this month, has received a Ksh.20 million sponsorship from betting firm SportPesa to go towards its organisation. The Magical Kenya Open is a key event…

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Lakers Women’s Hockey coach named Betika/SJAK best tactician
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Lakers Women’s Hockey coach named Betika/SJAK best tactician

Lakers Women’s Hockey Club coach Amena Sheldon Ulisi has been named Betika/SJAK Coach for the Month of January 2026. Ulisi led the Lakers to a historic first Africa Cup for Club Champions title in Harare, Zimbabwe, by defeating the…

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MCK and Strathmore University explore new frontiers in media training
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MCK and Strathmore University explore new frontiers in media training

Efforts to enhance media education and align academic training with professional standards have gained momentum following a strategic engagement between the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and Strathmore University. The initiative aims to…

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CCTV evidence links John Matara to murder of socialite Starlet Wahu
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CCTV evidence links John Matara to murder of socialite Starlet Wahu

The High Court in Nairobi on Tuesday heard how CCTV footage and witness accounts linked John Matara to the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu which occurred in January 2024. Testifying before Justice Muteti, investigating officer Sergeant…

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Senator Sifuna denounces his removal as ODM Party SG
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Senator Sifuna denounces his removal as ODM Party SG

Embattled Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has denounced his removal as ODM Secretary General, insisting he is the party’s duly elected Secretary General. Speaking a day after his ouster following an ODM National Executive Committee’s (NEC)…

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CPAC calls on IG Kanja for partnership in fulfilling its mandate
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CPAC calls on IG Kanja for partnership in fulfilling its mandate

County Public Accounts Committee (CAPC) is calling for strong partnership with the National Police Service (NPS) in fulfilling its mandate. Speaking after meeting with the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, the Committee’s…

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Photos: Kenya Tourism Board welcomes participating SVSS2 rugby teams
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Photos: Kenya Tourism Board welcomes participating SVSS2 rugby teams

Ahead of the 2026 HSBC World Rugby Sevens set for February 14 and 15, the Kenya Tourism Board rolled out a warm welcome for participating teams with a visit to the Carnivore grounds in Nairobi. The excursion offered players a first taste…

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IShowSpeed calls Kenya his most memorable from African tour
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IShowSpeed calls Kenya his most memorable from African tour

American YouTube streamer Darren Watkins, popularly known as IShowSpeed, has singled out Kenya as the most unforgettable stop of his expansive African livestreaming tour. Speaking with Yahoo Sport Daily, he said the reaction he received in…

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NYOTA Capital disbursement heads to Mandera, Wajir counties
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NYOTA Capital disbursement heads to Mandera, Wajir counties

The last phase of the youth empowerment programme dubbed NYOTA is currently underway in Mandera County where President William Ruto is presiding over. Later in the afternoon, the President is expected in Wajir the 47th County to benefit…

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Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
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Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

Russia has “attempted to fully block” WhatsApp in the country, the company said, as the Kremlin continues to tighten restrictions on messaging apps. Meta-owned WhatsApp said the move aims to push more than 100 million of its app users in…

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Traders want Senate to shelf Tobacco Bill for public participation
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Traders want Senate to shelf Tobacco Bill for public participation

Traders under Bars, Hotels, and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA), want the Senate to stop further proceedings on a contentious tobacco bill to allow for broader consultations. This follows strong opposition by traders in…

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The Hidden Human Cost of Social Media Scams in Kenya
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The Hidden Human Cost of Social Media Scams in Kenya

In Kenya today, social media is our new public square. Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp groups carry everything from family updates and breaking news to job leads and business deals. But beneath the filters and hashtags, a…

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How Mama Kitchen Gardens are cultivating a healthier generation
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How Mama Kitchen Gardens are cultivating a healthier generation

In a world where food insecurity and child malnutrition continue to challenge communities, a quiet revolution is taking root in Kenya one school garden at a time. This week, the Steering Committee of the Mama Kitchen Gardens Initiative…

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Kindiki oversees intensified Gov’t action for drought-hit Kenyans
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Kindiki oversees intensified Gov’t action for drought-hit Kenyans

A multi-agency emergency operation is underway to contain the humanitarian impact of the ongoing drought, with the government focusing on rapid coordination, supply delivery, and protection of livelihoods across the hardest-hit counties.…

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Special narcotics courts a major boost to renewed war on drug abuse
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Special narcotics courts a major boost to renewed war on drug abuse

Kenya’s renewed fight against alcohol and drug abuse has entered a decisive phase. The Judiciary’s designation of special courts to handle narcotics-related cases is not merely an administrative adjustment; it is a powerful statement of…

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Crystal Asige hosts intimate listening party for new music
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Crystal Asige hosts intimate listening party for new music

Six singles from the second mixtape, ‘Blinding Allure II’ will be released on Friday. On Wednesday evening, Kenyan singer-songwriter and nominated Senator Crystal Asige hosted an intimate listening party for the second half of her mixtape,…

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Firm backs biometric authentication tech to close digital devide
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Firm backs biometric authentication tech to close digital devide

Global biometric authentication technology firm Identy.io has announced its entry into Kenya as it seeks to expand its services into the region. The firm which also operates in Nigeria is targeting to tap the growing adoption of national…

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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in US teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” his family said in…

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