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Nairobi County’s Ksh 86B pending bill now exceeds annual budget
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Nairobi County’s Ksh 86B pending bill now exceeds annual budget

Nairobi City County is now the largest holder of unpaid bills by county governments totaling Ksh 86.8 billion, which exceeds its annual budget by Ksh 43.2 billion. According analysis by the National Treasury, Nairobi City accounted for…

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Explainer: What to know about the U.S. Artemis II Moon mission
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Explainer: What to know about the U.S. Artemis II Moon mission

NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission lifted off Wednesday from the U.S. state of Florida, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. The Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion spacecraft on…

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is poised to become one of the most valuable publicly traded companies in the world. The company, which manufactures rockets, space exploration technology and Starlink satellites, is currently privately held. But on…

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Oil prices soar after Trump threatens more Iran strikes
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Oil prices soar after Trump threatens more Iran strikes

Oil prices jumped by nearly 7% after US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to hit Iran “extremely hard” in the coming weeks and failed to give concrete details on how the war will end. Brent crude rose to $107.60 a barrel and stock…

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One arrested as NACADA seizes bhang worth Ksh1M in Kitui
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One arrested as NACADA seizes bhang worth Ksh1M in Kitui

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized bhang worth Ksh1 million and arrested a suspected high-profile trafficker following a major crackdown in Kitui. The operation, conducted by officers…

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Where to watch your favourite shows following Showmax closure
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Where to watch your favourite shows following Showmax closure

Earlier this year, MultiChoice announced that the group would be discontinuing the streaming service after “continued annual losses.” In a more recent statement, as seen by KBC Digital, the group announced that Showmax Originals would be…

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Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Broadway show
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Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Broadway show

American rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Wednesday that she had a “wake-up call” after she was taken to the hospital in the middle of a Broadway performance of “Moulin Rouge!” in New York City. “I’ve been pushing myself past my limits…

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DPP commends NIRU’s AI push in national development
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DPP commends NIRU’s AI push in national development

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga CBS, OGW has lauded the National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) for its forward-thinking initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Kenya’s national…

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CoG slams senators over alleged assault on Samburu Governor Lelelit
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CoG slams senators over alleged assault on Samburu Governor Lelelit

Council of Governors Chair Ahmed Abdullahi has condemned senators over the alleged assault on Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit at Parliament terming it an act of hooliganism. Speaking to the media, Abdullahi said the incident occurred when…

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Kenya Pipeline plot to recapture continental crown after 20-year wait
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Kenya Pipeline plot to recapture continental crown after 20-year wait

Kenya Pipeline Women’s Volleyball Club head coach Geofrey omondi is out to snap the club’s 20 year wait for the Africa Women’s Volleyball club championship scheduled April 13th-23rd in Cairo, Egypt. Kenya pipeline alongside DCI and KCB…

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Experts, leaders demand urgent governments action to prevent AI crisis
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Experts, leaders demand urgent governments action to prevent AI crisis

An extraordinary coalition of global AI pioneers, Nobel laureates, former Presidents, Prime Ministers, and leading scientists have issued an urgent call to action, demanding governments worldwide to confront the rapidly escalating gap…

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Three ASAL counties to receive above average rainfall in April
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Three ASAL counties to receive above average rainfall in April

Three Arid and Semi-Arid Lands counties of Mandera, Marsabit and Wajir are expected to receive above average rainfall in April as the long rains season of March, April to May reaches its peak. The Weatherman is warning that there is a risk…

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Kenya sets sights on becoming Africa’s premier AI investment powerhouse
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Kenya sets sights on becoming Africa’s premier AI investment powerhouse

Kenya is making a bold and strategic move to establish itself as Africa’s premier hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) investment. At a high-level roundtable held during Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026 in Nairobi,…

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Public demand for weather and climate information rises in Kenya
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Public demand for weather and climate information rises in Kenya

Public demand for weather and climate information Kenya has increased with forecasts becoming more accurate, says the Acting Director of the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA), Edward Muriuki. Muriuki says access to timely…

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Safaricom beats rivals in delivering quality service to users
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Safaricom beats rivals in delivering quality service to users

A new survey by the Communications Authority shows that Safaricom Plc mobile network subscribers in Kenya enjoy superior services compared to those in rivals networks. The latest quality of service performance report by the authority shows…

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President Ruto names National Infrastructure Fund council members
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President Ruto names National Infrastructure Fund council members

President William Ruto has operationalized the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) with the appointment of a seven-member governing council chaired by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The council members include Governor of…

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EA countries urged to strengthen terrorism elimination efforts
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EA countries urged to strengthen terrorism elimination efforts

East African countries have been urged to strengthen regional cooperation to tackle the growing threat of improvised explosive devices. Speaking during a counter-terrorism capacity-building forum in Kwale, Kenya the National Director…

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