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Watendawili release new EP ‘Hekaya’
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Watendawili release new EP ‘Hekaya’

Kenyan music duo Watendawili have released a new six-track EP titled ‘Hekaya’, an EP they say is an ode to lyricism and layered storytelling. The project, which features the tracks “Tumia Pesa”, “Lavender”, “Naogelea”, “Ngai Enda”, “Ex…

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Nairobi bodaboda riders secure asset financing deal from Equity Bank
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Nairobi bodaboda riders secure asset financing deal from Equity Bank

Members of the Githurai Bodaboda Welfare Association have secured a Ksh 5.4 million asset financing package from Equity Bank Kenya in a deal expected to make the riders move from daily earners to asset owners. The members of Githurai 45…

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CAF increases prize money for inter-club competitions
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CAF increases prize money for inter-club competitions

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the prize money for Inter Club competitions effective this season, which is heading into the quarter-final stage. Winners for the CAF Champions League this season will take home Ksh…

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We are keen on building a national political outfit, Ruto says
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We are keen on building a national political outfit, Ruto says

President William Ruto now says that he is focused on building a formidable national political party following key wins by UDA candidates in the by-elections held on Thursday. Through his official social media pages, while congratulating…

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Full list of winners from Kenya Theatre Awards 2026
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Full list of winners from Kenya Theatre Awards 2026

The annual Kenya Theatre Awards took place on Thursday night at a Gala event held at the Kenya National Theatre to honour Kenyan playwrights, actors and theatre production houses. Among the winners of the night was Daniel Mbugua, who…

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Pesalink gets access to Afrexim’s pan-african payment platform
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Pesalink gets access to Afrexim’s pan-african payment platform

Kenya’s instant payment network firm, Pesalink, now has access to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a move expected to ease cross-border payments and accelerate regional…

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IEBC targets to register 6.3M new voters ahead of 2027 polls
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IEBC targets to register 6.3M new voters ahead of 2027 polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is targeting to register 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2017 General Elections. Speaking in Kirinyaga County during a youth engagement forum aimed at strengthening…

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China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting
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China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

China has removed 19 officials, including nine from the military, from its list of lawmakers ahead of its biggest annual political meeting next week. The removals were announced by the country’s top legislative body, the National People’s…

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Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover
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Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover

Netflix has backed away from its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the way for Paramount Skydance to win a months-long battle for one of Hollywood’s most storied studios. Warner Bros, which put itself up for sale last year,…

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Comedy genius Carrey honoured at France’s Cesar Awards
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Comedy genius Carrey honoured at France’s Cesar Awards

France’s leading movie awards on Thursday gave Canadian-American actor Jim Carrey a special honour in recognition of his eclectic acting career, a tribute he accepted with a speech delivered in French. “How was my French? Almost mediocre,…

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Tribunal extends orders barring Sifuna’s removal as ODM SG
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Tribunal extends orders barring Sifuna’s removal as ODM SG

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has extended the orders preventing the removal of Edwin Sifuna from his role as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The Nairobi Senator will remain in his position until March…

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Sofiya Nzau to perform at Kunye this weekend
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Sofiya Nzau to perform at Kunye this weekend

Kenyan Electronic Dance Music musician Sofiya Nzau will perform at the Kunye event scheduled for February 28 at Uhuru Gardens. Kunye, a isiXhosa term meaning “together, is a music event that brings together upcoming producers and…

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Help humanity become better, PCS Mudavadi urges African church
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Help humanity become better, PCS Mudavadi urges African church

Africa must work in closer partnership to safeguard peace, uphold the rule of law and strengthen social cohesion amid emerging regional and global pressures. Addressing delegates during the 60th Anniversary of the Association of…

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UDA sweeps seats in Isiolo South, Embu Ward by-elections
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UDA sweeps seats in Isiolo South, Embu Ward by-elections

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) secured wins in Thursday’s mini-polls which were conducted in Isiolo South Constituency and two Ward by-elections in Embu County. In Isiolo, the ruling party’s candidate Tubi Mohammed Tubi was declared…

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Lupita Nyong’o launches campaign to fund fibroid research
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Lupita Nyong’o launches campaign to fund fibroid research

Kenyan Hollywood star and actress has launched the ‘Make Firbroids Count Campaign’ to raise funds for fibroids research. Nyong’o first made her 2014 diagnosis public in 2025 revealing she was diagnosed in the same year she won an Oscar for…

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Police warn sponsors of political violence as crackdown looms
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Police warn sponsors of political violence as crackdown looms

The Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, has issued a stern warning to individuals financing or orchestrating violence at political gatherings, signalling a tougher security posture as the country approaches…

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DCI detectives arrest SHA fraud suspect
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DCI detectives arrest SHA fraud suspect

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have arrested Harun Liluma, an interdicted staff member of KMPDC involved in various illegalities affecting the Social Health Authority (SHA). Harun, who was arrested on Thursday, is…

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AI tool to help farmers plan ahead of planting season
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AI tool to help farmers plan ahead of planting season

FarmBizAfrica has availed artificial intelligence tool to help farmers double their incomes and slash weather risk in the current planting season. The subscription-based AI tool also supports Kenyan farmers to choose survival crops for…

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Shakahola massacre trial: DPP closes last case after calling 95 witnesses
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Shakahola massacre trial: DPP closes last case after calling 95 witnesses

The DPP has closed the final of the four Shakahola massacre cases, in which Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 94 others faced 238 counts of manslaughter, shortly after the investigating officer detailed the horrifying extent of Mackenzie’s…

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WFP boss Cindy McCain to step down to focus on her health
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WFP boss Cindy McCain to step down to focus on her health

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain announced on Thursday that she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health. The 71-year-old American suffered a mild stroke in…

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Omwamba charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
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Omwamba charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Festus Arasa Omwamba, linked to a syndicate that lured Kenyans into fighting for Russia in its war with Ukraine under the guise of foreign jobs, has been charged. The 33-year-old denied engaging in human trafficking and will remain in…

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Homa Bay Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga resigns
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Homa Bay Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga resigns

Joseph Oyugi Magwanga has resigned as the Deputy Governor of Homa Bay County, citing alleged frustrations in the execution of his duties. Magwanga, who was elected alongside Governor Gladys Wanga during the 2022 general election, said he…

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Nairobi City Thunder ready to roll the dice as BAL duel beckons
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Nairobi City Thunder ready to roll the dice as BAL duel beckons

Nairobi City Thunder are targeting to improve on their debut performance in Basketball Africa League,BAL, after being one of 12 teams that have been confirmed for this year’s competition. The twelve teams have been divided into two…

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