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Requiem service for Nyeri road crash victims to be held Tuesday next week
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Requiem service for Nyeri road crash victims to be held Tuesday next week

By KNA The requiem mass for the 16 people who perished in a road accident on the Nyeri-Nyahururu highway on Saturday will be held on April 7th. Announcing the date on his Facebook page, Nyeri Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga said that the joint…

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Road Safety Association attributes Nyeri accident to negligence
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Road Safety Association attributes Nyeri accident to negligence

The Road Safety Association of Kenya is attributing the road accident that claimed 16 lives along the Nyeri- Nyahururu road last Saturday to negligence. According to the association, the lorry did not have a speed governor at the time of…

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Wavinya Ndeti says comedian Sammie Kioko not registered supplier
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Wavinya Ndeti says comedian Sammie Kioko not registered supplier

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has released a statement clarifying the county’s position on the outstanding debt comedian Sammie Kioko (Sammy Kioko) claims the county owes him. On Tuesday, Kioko, accompanied by his colleagues and friends,…

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Platcorp Group honored at FinTech Breakthrough Awards
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Platcorp Group honored at FinTech Breakthrough Awards

Impact investment management company, Platcorp Group has been recognized at this year’s FinTech Breakthrough Awards for its role in advancing innovative credit solutions through technology. The firm emerged as the best “Overall Business…

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Isiolo County launches GIS map to curb GBV
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Isiolo County launches GIS map to curb GBV

By Bruno Mutunga Isiolo County in partnership with development organizations, has launched a Geographic Information System (GIS) map and a contact directory to enhance the reporting and response to gender-based violence (GBV) in Ngaremara…

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Waiguru rolls out Ksh142M bursaries, issues 3,600 free gas cookers
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Waiguru rolls out Ksh142M bursaries, issues 3,600 free gas cookers

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has commenced issuance of bursaries to needy students with the first batch in day schools Ngariama Ward receiving full funding. Waiguru said all needy student in secondary schools, tertiary institutions and…

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Eastern Kenya Sunshine Rally champions disability inclusion, dignity
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Eastern Kenya Sunshine Rally champions disability inclusion, dignity

Hundreds of children with disabilities, caregivers, teachers, and local leaders gathered at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium for the Eastern Region Sunshine Rally, a flagship event aimed at celebrating children with disabilities and advocating for…

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BingwaFest season two set to culminate in Meru this weekend
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

BingwaFest season two set to culminate in Meru this weekend

The national finals of the 2025/26 Betika BingwaFest are underway at Kinoru Stadium, bringing together Kenya’s top grassroots teams and athletes for a week-long multi-sport showdown that will culminate on Sunday, April 5, with over KES 23…

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Turkey, Sweden, Bosnia, Czechia, DRC and Iraq seal World Cup qualification
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Turkey, Sweden, Bosnia, Czechia, DRC and Iraq seal World Cup qualification

Turkey, Sweden, Bosnia, the Czech Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Iraq were the last six nations to book their tickets for the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada. The last…

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Asia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks
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Asia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks

Asian stock markets jumped on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the US will leave Iran in “two to three weeks” regardless of whether a deal is struck with Tehran. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index gained by 4.9%, while the Kospi in South…

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Competition authority moves in to break mattress cartel
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Competition authority moves in to break mattress cartel

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has begun investigations into six foam mattress manufacturers and distributors for suspicion of engaging in anticompetitive behaviour. A dawn raid by the body on business premises by the firms…

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Comedian Sammie Kioko hospitalised following protest in Machakos
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Comedian Sammie Kioko hospitalised following protest in Machakos

Comedian Sammie Kioko has been in the spotlight over the last few weeks over his alleged dispute with the Machakos County Government over a KSh. 19 Million bill for services rendered. The dispute took a turn for the worse on Tuesday after…

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How SongDNA lets you explore the make-up of your favourite song
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationEntertainment

How SongDNA lets you explore the make-up of your favourite song

Have you ever wondered what it takes to create your favourite song? Well, beginning in April, a new Spotify feature called SongDNA will offer listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the people, influences, and connections that shape the…

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20 firms selected for AUDA-NEPAD 2026 agribusiness accelerator program
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20 firms selected for AUDA-NEPAD 2026 agribusiness accelerator program

Twenty agribusinesses have been selected to join the Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator (HGSA-A) program. The selected firms, drawn from nine COMESA countries, will receive tailored advisory services, investment-readiness…

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Kenya opens bids for mineral rights in five counties
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Kenya opens bids for mineral rights in five counties

Kenya is seeking to award multi-billion shillings mineral rights to mining firms targeting strategic minerals with significant deposits and commercial value in five counties. The Ministry of Mining has invited Expression of Interests for…

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Security beefed up ahead of Easter holidays
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Security beefed up ahead of Easter holidays

The government has heightened security across the country ahead of Easter festivities. In a statement on Tuesday, the National Police Service (NPS) said a comprehensive strategy has been put in place to ensure safety during the holidays,…

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Ghana sack head coach Addo,72 days to World Cup
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Ghana sack head coach Addo,72 days to World Cup

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has been dismissed just 72 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in the USA,Mexico and Canada. The four-time African Champions Ghana -Black stars have struggled under Addo failing to win any of their…

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DCI: 33 bodies exhumed in Kericho traced to Nyamira Hospital
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DCI: 33 bodies exhumed in Kericho traced to Nyamira Hospital

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says all 33 bodies exhumed from a mass grave at Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho originated from Nyamira Teaching and Referral Hospital. According to DCI Director Mohamed Amin, preliminary…

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Cost of war as Mombasa car dealers report sales decline
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Cost of war as Mombasa car dealers report sales decline

Car dealers in Mombasa have raised alarm over a sharp decline in business, citing global conflicts and stringent government policies as key drivers of reduced vehicle sales and mounting losses. According to Mombasa Car Dealers Association…

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