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IEBC halts voter registration in Ol Kalou following death of MP
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IEBC halts voter registration in Ol Kalou following death of MP

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration Exercise in Ol Kalou Constituency has been halted following the untimely death of area Member of Parliament David Kiaraho. Speaking…

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Floods Update: Death toll from recent floods hit 110
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Floods Update: Death toll from recent floods hit 110

The nationwide death toll from the ongoing floods has reached 110 fatalities. The Interior Ministry reports that the crisis has now affected 30 counties, with heavy rains displacing over 34,700 people and leaving three others missing.…

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Sophie Turner injury halts filming on Tomb Raider TV show
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Sophie Turner injury halts filming on Tomb Raider TV show

Filming on the new Tomb Raider series has been paused after actress Sophie Turner sustained an injury, the show’s bosses have confirmed. The Game of Thrones star plays heroine Lara Croft – a globe-trotting archaeologist – in the upcoming…

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KPC unveils initiative to support local talent
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KPC unveils initiative to support local talent

KPC Foundation, in partnership with eKitabu, has hosted the inaugural Sanaa with KPC event at Mlango Farm, bringing together key stakeholders in Kenya’s creative industry to celebrate artistic talent and explore pathways for sustainable…

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Consolidated Bank shakes off losses to post Ksh 198M profit
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Consolidated Bank shakes off losses to post Ksh 198M profit

Consolidated Bank has reported net profit of Ksh 198.2 million for the twelve months period to December last year powered by strong income. The bank made the recovery from a loss of Ksh 155.2 million reported the previous year after…

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Nyamira authorised disposal of 13 bodies in Kericho, says Governor Nyaribo
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Nyamira authorised disposal of 13 bodies in Kericho, says Governor Nyaribo

Governor Amos Nyaribo has distanced the Nyamira county government from the discovery of 33 bodies at Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho Town, saying the county only authorised the disposal of 13 bodies. The governor said the 13 bodies were…

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Second chance for students as KUCCPS reopens KMTC intake
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Second chance for students as KUCCPS reopens KMTC intake

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened applications for 21 medical diploma and certificate programmes at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), giving a second chance to students who missed…

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Lady Jaydee releases new single “Free”
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Lady Jaydee releases new single “Free”

Fresh from celebrating 25 years in music, Tanzanian icon Lady Jaydee has released her new single, “Free.” The bilingual Afropop single marks the first track released after she signed on to UMG EA. The single delivers a stirring message…

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Two arrested for impersonating EACC officers, extorting Ksh20,000 bribe
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Two arrested for impersonating EACC officers, extorting Ksh20,000 bribe

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two individuals for impersonating Commission officers and extorting money from members of the public. The suspects, Annastacia Mueni Kavemba and Stephen Muleu Ngati, were…

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EACC arrests two suspects for impersonation and extortion
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EACC arrests two suspects for impersonation and extortion

By Muraya Kamunde The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two individuals for impersonating Commission officers and extorting money from members of the public. The suspects, Annastacia Mueni Kavemba and Stephen Muleu…

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NACADA seizes 810 litres of illicit ethanol worth Ksh1.2M in Kapsabet
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NACADA seizes 810 litres of illicit ethanol worth Ksh1.2M in Kapsabet

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized 810 litres of illicit ethanol worth Ksh1.2 million during a multi-agency operation along the Kapseret-Kapsabet Road in Nandi County. Two suspects…

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Family Bank full year net profit up 55pc to Ksh 5.4B
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Family Bank full year net profit up 55pc to Ksh 5.4B

Family Bank full year profit after tax has grown by 55pc to hit Ksh 5.4 billion which the lender said was supported by higher interest income. The lender advanced Ksh 105.9 billion in loans to customers, representing a 14pc year-on-year…

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Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
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Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week

Global oil prices jumped and stocks fell sharply on Monday in Asia after the US-Israel war with Iran entered its fifth week. The price of Brent crude rose by more than 3% to above $115 (£86.77) a barrel, while US-traded oil climbed to…

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Murkomen assures security as enhanced voter registration begins
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Murkomen assures security as enhanced voter registration begins

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured of adequate security as the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise begins across the country. Speaking during a church service at Kapyego in Elgeyo Marakwet County,…

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IEBC rolls out 30-day enhanced voter registration exercise nationwide
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IEBC rolls out 30-day enhanced voter registration exercise nationwide

The Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise begins Monday, March 30, and will run for 30 days until April 28, 2026. According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the nationwide drive aims to expand…

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Pictures: King Kaka’s ‘The Coliseum’
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Pictures: King Kaka’s ‘The Coliseum’

Kenyan rapper and entrepreneur King Kaka hosted guests, media personalities, and fans for the launch of his new album ‘Year of The Pen’ at an event dubbed The Coliseum.

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Toxic Lyrikali set for first London show in June
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Toxic Lyrikali set for first London show in June

Kenyan rapper Toxic Lyrikali will perform his first European show in London at the Maisha London Fest on June 20. The show, curated by Maisha London Entertainment, is marketed to Kenyans living in the diaspora who want to engage and…

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Determined Shujaa and Lionesses bag silver medals in Brazil
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Determined Shujaa and Lionesses bag silver medals in Brazil

Kenya’s rugby teams concluded the inaugural HSBC Sevens Division Two series emphatically as they both bagged silver medals in the men’s and Women’s categories at the last leg in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday evening. The men’s team, which…

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IEBC to roll out 30-day enhanced voter registration exercise
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IEBC to roll out 30-day enhanced voter registration exercise

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to officially launch the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration on Monday, 30th March 2026. In a statement, IEBC noted that the exercise will take place for 30 days upto…

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Safeguard peace to unlock Kenya’s economic potential, says Mudavadi
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Safeguard peace to unlock Kenya’s economic potential, says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has underscored the central role of peace as the backbone of Kenya’s economic transformation, warning that without stability, the country risks undermining its development gains. Speaking at ACK…

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Shujaa returns to HSBC 7’S World Championship series in style
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Shujaa returns to HSBC 7’S World Championship series in style

Kenya became the third men’s side to qualify for the season-ending HSBC SVNS World Championship Series after accumulating 3 wins from their opening four matches at the final HSBC SVNS Series 2 tournament in Sao Paulo. Third in the…

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CAF appoints Nigerian Samson Adamu, as the acting General Secretary
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CAF appoints Nigerian Samson Adamu, as the acting General Secretary

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed seasoned Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as its Acting General Secretary following the resignation of Véron Mosengo-Omba on Sunday. The decision, announced by CAF…

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President Ruto mourns Ol Kalou MP Kiaraho
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President Ruto mourns Ol Kalou MP Kiaraho

President William Ruto has eulogised the late Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho as a humble, steadfast and visionary leader. The National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula announced the late Kiaraho’s demise noting that the MP passed on…

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