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Iran officially pulls out of 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Iran officially pulls out of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Iran has officially withdrawn from the 2026 FIFA World Cup,which is scheduled to be hosted by the USA,Canada, and Mexico from June to July. This decision follows airstrikes by Israel and the USA in Iran, resulting in the death of their…

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All set for the 2026 WRC Safari Rally rev off tomorrow in Naivasha
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

All set for the 2026 WRC Safari Rally rev off tomorrow in Naivasha

The 2026 WRC Safari Rally is all set to kick off tomorrow in Naivasha, featuring 45 drivers, including 17 from Kenya, who will navigate through 20 stages between tomorrow and Sunday, covering a total of 338 km. This event marks the third…

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Konza Technopolis to build Ksh 21M ICT hub in Kiambu County
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationTechnology

Konza Technopolis to build Ksh 21M ICT hub in Kiambu County

Konza Technopolis has unveiled the first Standard ICT Hub in Kiambu County where construction period is estimated at six months. The hub in Ndeiya Ward is expected to be completed by July this year aiming to enhance digital skills…

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Death toll from heavy rains hits 49
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Death toll from heavy rains hits 49

At least 49 people have lost their lives following the heavy rains experienced across the country, Government Spokesperson, Dr. Isaac Mwaura has confirmed. Dr. Mwaura through a statement on Wednesday said four people are still missing and…

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Insurance regulator places three firms under statutory management
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Insurance regulator places three firms under statutory management

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has placed three distressed insurance firms under statutory management with effect from March 10, 2026 in a bid to protect policyholders and creditors. The firms which have been placed under…

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Facebook owner Meta buys ‘social media network for AI’ Moltbook
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Facebook owner Meta buys ‘social media network for AI’ Moltbook

Meta, the owner of Instagram and Facebook, has bought Moltbook, a social media networking platform for artificial intelligence (AI) bots to speak to each other. The deal will move Moltbook’s team into Meta’s Superintelligence Labs and…

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Juanita Tunu signs with UMG East Africa
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationEntertainment

Juanita Tunu signs with UMG East Africa

Universal Music Group East Africa (UMG East Africa) has announced the signing of Juanita Tunu, a rising artist from Nairobi whose sound blends contemporary Afro-pop with subtle rock undertones and a confident, modern vocal approach that…

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NTSA: Instant fines from traffic offenders meant to bring sanity on roads
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

NTSA: Instant fines from traffic offenders meant to bring sanity on roads

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has dismissed claims that the newly introduced instant fines system is meant to generate revenue. Speaking in Nairobi, the NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa said their objective is not…

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Nairobi Film Festival calls for submissions ahead of October event
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Nairobi Film Festival calls for submissions ahead of October event

The annual Nairobi Film Festival, stylised as NBO Film Fest, is set to return from October 15 to 25 with a showcase of films and shorts from across Africa. Ahead of October, organisers have called for submissions from filmmakers, but this…

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Eric Omondi calls for Nairobi cleanup on Saturday
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationHuman Interest

Eric Omondi calls for Nairobi cleanup on Saturday

Comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has called on the people of Nairobi to join him on Saturday for what he calls “Fagia Nairobi.” The rallying call has been prompted by the recent flooding that has displaced 2,624 families and resulted…

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Singer Katy Perry loses trademark war with Australian Katie Perry
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationEntertainment

Singer Katy Perry loses trademark war with Australian Katie Perry

Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory in a years-long trademark spat with US pop megastar Katy Perry. Designer Katie Perry accused her far more famous namesake of trademark…

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China urges halt to iran conflict, says war “serves no one”
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

China urges halt to iran conflict, says war “serves no one”

China has called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, cautioning that continued military confrontation could escalate instability across the Middle East and beyond. Addressing a press conference in Beijing,…

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Floods update: 2,624 families displaced as death toll hits 49
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Floods update: 2,624 families displaced as death toll hits 49

2,624 families have been displaced by deadly floods that hit several parts of the country last Friday, resulting in the death of 49 people. The National Police Service (NPS), in an update on the situation, said the heavy rains destroyed…

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Morocco’s football success in rising to become a global powerhouse
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

Morocco’s football success in rising to become a global powerhouse

Morocco’s ascent in international football was highlighted by its impressive journey to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, capturing global attention. This achievement was not by chance; over half of the team had European origins,…

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Our Broad-Based Government will be accountable, says Ruto
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Our Broad-Based Government will be accountable, says Ruto

The Broad-Based Government is delivering the promises to the people, President William Ruto has said. The President said the partnership between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which is…

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Nairobi: Two arrested, over 600 bhang rolls seized in Kware drug crackdown
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Nairobi: Two arrested, over 600 bhang rolls seized in Kware drug crackdown

Two suspects have been arrested and over 600 rolls of bhang seized in a drug crackdown led by NACADA in Kware, Embakasi, Nairobi County. The operation, conducted on Tuesday afternoon, followed complaints from members of the public about a…

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SHA system downtime not a ground for denying patients care, Duale warns
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

SHA system downtime not a ground for denying patients care, Duale warns

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has warned health facilities against denying patients treatment during Social Health Authority (SHA) system downtime. Duale said such actions violate Kenyans’ constitutional right to healthcare adding…

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Gitaru interchange set to reshape travel and commerce in Kikuyu
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Gitaru interchange set to reshape travel and commerce in Kikuyu

As Nairobi’s traffic pressure continues to mount, the Gitaru Interchange is set to transform travel and commerce across the Kikuyu corridor. Featuring four sweeping cloverleaf loops, construction on the interchange is now nearing…

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