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50-year old Caroline Mmbone wins Sportpesa midweek jackpot
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50-year old Caroline Mmbone wins Sportpesa midweek jackpot

Kajiado County’s 50-year-old Caroline Mmbone emerged among the winners of the SportPesa Midweek Jackpot, walking away with KSh 9.5 million alongside Stanley Kiptoo and Joseph Lagho, who each claimed the same amount. A mother of six and a…

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SOYA Award: Starlets headline team of the year nominations
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SOYA Award: Starlets headline team of the year nominations

Kenya’s women national football team Harambee Starlets are among the nominated teams for the 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA). The winners will be fetted during the 2025 SOYA Awards Gala set for April 10, this year at…

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Gov’t begins construction of 3,000 housing units for prison officers
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Gov’t begins construction of 3,000 housing units for prison officers

The government has launched the construction of 3,000 housing units for prison officers in a move aimed at improving their welfare and addressing longstanding accommodation challenges within correctional facilities across the country. For…

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Kiambu: Igegania residents decry rising livestock theft, insecurity
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Kiambu: Igegania residents decry rising livestock theft, insecurity

Residents of Igegania village in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, are living in fear following a surge in livestock theft that has left many families counting heavy losses. The residents say the theft mostly occur at night while families are…

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KPA boss William Ruto involved in tragic road accident, daughter dies
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KPA boss William Ruto involved in tragic road accident, daughter dies

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Captain William Ruto, is currently hospitalised following a tragic road accident on Friday evening. In a statement, KPA said the crash left his daughter dead and…

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KPC appoints Pius Mwendwa as Acting MD
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KPC appoints Pius Mwendwa as Acting MD

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has appointed its General Manager for Finance, Pius Mwendwa, as Acting Managing Director following emerging developments affecting the current office holder, Joe Sang. In a statement, the company’s Board of…

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Dust and Determination: The Unstoppable Queens of Kenyan Rally
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Dust and Determination: The Unstoppable Queens of Kenyan Rally

Rally driver Pauline Sheghu and navigator Linet Ayuko share many things in common. They are both passionate race addicts, working in the energy and petroleum sector respectively , and have competed together in four WRC Safari Rally Kenya…

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Samburu: Archer’s Post residents protest in support of Governor Lelelit
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Samburu: Archer’s Post residents protest in support of Governor Lelelit

Residents of Archer’s Post in Waso Ward, Samburu County, took to the streets on Friday to stage protests in support of Governor Lati Lelelit. The demonstrators expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which Senators handled the…

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Kenya urged to back China–Pakistan initiative to end Middle East crisis
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Kenya urged to back China–Pakistan initiative to end Middle East crisis

Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan has urged Kenya and the international community to rally behind a joint China-Pakistan five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East. Speaking to the press…

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Kenya mounts strategic push for Justice Njoki Ndung’u ICC bid
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Kenya mounts strategic push for Justice Njoki Ndung’u ICC bid

Kenya has launched a coordinated diplomatic campaign to secure the election of Njoki Ndung’u as a judge of the International Criminal Court, signaling both confidence in her credentials and a broader ambition to deepen the country’s…

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Ex Harambee Stars Skipper Victor Wanyama, quits football
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Ex Harambee Stars Skipper Victor Wanyama, quits football

Former Harambee Stars Captain Victor Wanyama has officially announced his retirement from professional football after a stellar career spanning 19 years of which 17 were in professional football with six clubs from four countries.…

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Mud4fun:6th edition of the 4×4 Motorsport event set for Northlands
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Mud4fun:6th edition of the 4×4 Motorsport event set for Northlands

The sixth edition of Mud4Fun, Kenya’s premier 4×4 challenge is set to be hosted at Northlands, Ruiru, this Easter weekend, from April 3rd to 5th, 2026. This year’s event continues its tradition of blending high-adrenaline off-road action…

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Golf:900 enlist for week-long captain’s prize at Ruiru Sports Club
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Golf:900 enlist for week-long captain’s prize at Ruiru Sports Club

Over 900 players are set to converge at the pristine Ruiru Sports Club for this year’s Captain’s Prize set to tee off on Monday 6th April to Sunday 12th April 2026. More than a single tournament, the Captain’s Prize has grown into a full…

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DP Kindiki calls for reflection and unity in Easter message
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DP Kindiki calls for reflection and unity in Easter message

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyans to embrace reflection, unity, and renewal during the Easter period, describing the death of Jesus Christ as the ultimate expression of love. In a Good Friday message, Kindiki said the…

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Kakamega: Police arrest three suspects linked to criminal activities
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Kakamega: Police arrest three suspects linked to criminal activities

Police in Kakamega town have arrested three notorious suspects believed to be behind a series of criminal activities including house break-ins. Detectives drawn from Kakamega police station conducted an operation raiding the suspects’…

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KNHCR urged to extend deadline for compensation of protest victims
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KNHCR urged to extend deadline for compensation of protest victims

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has been urged to extend the deadline for victims of human rights violations to submit documents for verification, which expires today. Early last month, the Head of State, through a…

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NWHSA launches Kisumu West water projects to ease scarcity
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NWHSA launches Kisumu West water projects to ease scarcity

Residents of Kisumu West are set to benefit from reliable and safe water supply to their households following the launch of water projects to improve reliable and safe water supply. The projects which include the drilling of water…

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Government plots reforms for managing Ksh 4.6T of public assets
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Government plots reforms for managing Ksh 4.6T of public assets

Public Investments and Assets Management Principal Secretary Cyrell Wagunda has unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at streamlining state corporations and standardizing asset management across government. Appearing before the…

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IEBC urges youth to register before May 5th deadline
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IEBC urges youth to register before May 5th deadline

The push to increase voter turnout ahead of the 2027 General Election is gaining momentum across the country, with Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials and political leaders intensifying calls for mass…

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