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Police arrest drug traffickers, seize bhang in nationwide Crackdown
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Police arrest drug traffickers, seize bhang in nationwide Crackdown

Police officers conducting intelligence-led operations across the country have arrested suspected drug traffickers and recovered significant quantities of cannabis sativa in a renewed crackdown on narcotics distribution networks. According…

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Lokedi and Korir eye back to back Boston marathon wins today
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Lokedi and Korir eye back to back Boston marathon wins today

Kenyans Sharon Lokedi and John Korir return to the streets of Boston on Monday evening aiming to defend their last year’s title during the 130th edition of the Boston Marathon in the USA. Lokedi, who won last year’s with a new course…

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Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
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Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Global oil prices rose in Monday morning trade in Asia after President Donald Trump said the US has intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship. It came after Iran said on Saturday that it was closing the Strait of Hormuz waterway…

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PS Muthoni warns against cholera, typhoid risks as heavy rains persist
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PS Muthoni warns against cholera, typhoid risks as heavy rains persist

Public Health PS Mary Muthoni has cautioned Kenyans to remain alert against waterborne diseases as heavy rains persist across the country. Muthoni urged households to adopt strict hygiene measures, including boiling and chlorinating…

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MTV Staying Alive Foundation rebrands to Shuga Global
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MTV Staying Alive Foundation rebrands to Shuga Global

After 27 years and a landmark partnership with Paramount, MTV Staying Alive Foundation rebrands to Shuga Global, expanding its reach, partnerships and the range of stories it tells. The announcement, made at an exclusive launch event held…

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Two robbery suspects arrested as police recover stolen goods in Kisauni
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Two robbery suspects arrested as police recover stolen goods in Kisauni

Police in Mombasa have arrested two suspects linked to a series of robberies and recovered stolen household items in an operation in Kisauni, Mombasa County. According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers from Mjambere Police…

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Electronic music takes center stage at Coachella
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Electronic music takes center stage at Coachella

From established stalwarts like Fatboy Slim to rising artists like Australia’s Ninajirachi, this year’s edition of the annual Coachella music festival dedicated nearly half of its lineup to electronic musicians. The traditionally…

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Ruto visits Italy to secure infrastructure, investment deals
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Ruto visits Italy to secure infrastructure, investment deals

President William Ruto traveled to Rome on Sunday afternoon for an official visit to Italy. During his trip, he will engage in bilateral discussions with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to enhance Kenya-Italy…

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Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say
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Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say

Eight children, aged from one to 14 years old, have been killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a “domestic disturbance”. Officers said the incident began about 05:00 local time (10:00 BST). A single…

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Oluga urges Kenyans to register for SHA to secure healthcare access
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Oluga urges Kenyans to register for SHA to secure healthcare access

Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga has called on Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA), reiterating that enrollment is essential for accessing comprehensive healthcare services. Speaking during a Huduma…

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Security agencies to sustain crackdown on criminal networks – Murkomen
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Security agencies to sustain crackdown on criminal networks – Murkomen

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a strong warning to political leaders suspected of inciting violence through the recruitment of goons. The CS announced that the government will intensify a nationwide crackdown and…

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Sen. Cheruiyot hails SHA impact on hospital bills
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Sen. Cheruiyot hails SHA impact on hospital bills

Senate Majority Leader and Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has lauded the impact of the Social Health Authority (SHA) in Kenya, attributing its success to improvements in healthcare financing and the stabilization of hospitals that…

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Shujaa pips France to finish 7th in Singapore
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Shujaa pips France to finish 7th in Singapore

The Kenyan Sevens men’s rugby team finished 7th at the first World Championship Series in Singapore after thrashing France 21-7 early on Sunday. The match was tied at 7-7 at halftime after Nygel Amaitsa scored and converted a try in the…

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Kenyans Lokedi and Korir to defend Boston Marathon titles on Monday
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Kenyans Lokedi and Korir to defend Boston Marathon titles on Monday

Kenyans Sharon Lokedi and John Korir return to the streets of Boston on Monday evening with one goal: defending their last year’s title during the 130th edition of the Boston Marathon. Lokedi, who won last year’s with a new course record…

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Eldoret bids farewell to Catholic Bishop Dominic Kimengich
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Eldoret bids farewell to Catholic Bishop Dominic Kimengich

Bishop Dominic Kimengich of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret was honored Saturday by a large gathering of Christians in a celebration marking his 40 years of priesthood. The heartfelt thanksgiving ceremony also served as a farewell as he…

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Former KNUT Chair Mudzo Nzili assumes KADU Asili leadership
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Former KNUT Chair Mudzo Nzili assumes KADU Asili leadership

Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Chairman Mudzo Nzili has assumed leadership of the Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU) Asili Party, signalling a renewed push to reposition the outfit on the national stage as political…

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Pope says ‘tyrants’ speech was not aimed at Trump
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Pope says ‘tyrants’ speech was not aimed at Trump

Pope Leo says he was not seeking to debate Donald Trump when he criticised “tyrants” for spending billions on wars in a speech earlier this week. The pontiff said the remarks, delivered days after a high-profile spat with the US president,…

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Volleyball: Pool Phase Concludes in Cairo, Round of Sixteen Confirms
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Volleyball: Pool Phase Concludes in Cairo, Round of Sixteen Confirms

The pool stage of the 2026 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship came to a thrilling conclusion on Friday in Cairo, with top clubs asserting dominance while others battled fiercely for qualification into the knockout rounds. Day 5…

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Kenya eyes trade, investment opportunities in Ruto’s visit to Italy
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Kenya eyes trade, investment opportunities in Ruto’s visit to Italy

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has outlined a trade and investment-focused agenda ahead of President William Ruto’s upcoming State Visit to Italy. Mudavadi described the trip as a strategic effort to unlock economic opportunities…

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ODM-UDA cracks widen as zoning row rocks Nyanza rallies
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ODM-UDA cracks widen as zoning row rocks Nyanza rallies

Fresh cracks have emerged in the fragile working relationship between ODM and President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, with a fierce row over electoral zoning threatening to unsettle the broad-based government arrangement…

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Israeli army continues offensive in Lebanon despite ceasefire
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Israeli army continues offensive in Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli forces continued military operations in southern Lebanon on Saturday despite a ceasefire that took effect late Thursday night, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. In the Nabatieh district, Israeli artillery targeted the…

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