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Why Busia residents want Busaa legalised
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Why Busia residents want Busaa legalised

Residents, traders, and cultural stakeholders have formally petitioned the Busia County Assembly to legalise, regulate, and protect busaa brewing, citing its deep cultural roots and economic value. Veteran journalist Kennedy Epalat, who…

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Sharon Lokedi successfully defends her Boston Marathon title
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

Sharon Lokedi successfully defends her Boston Marathon title

Sharon Lokedi produced a splendid performance to manage back-to-back wins at the 130th edition of the Boston Marathon staged on Monday evening in the USA. Lokedi put up a spirited performance leading from the onset to cross the finish line…

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John Korir shatters course record to defend Boston Marathon title
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

John Korir shatters course record to defend Boston Marathon title

Kenya’s John Korir defended his Boston Marathon title in style, recording a new course record at the 130th edition of the oldest race on Monday evening in the USA. Korir broke away from the chaser group consisting of his compatriot Benson…

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Students dilemma as TVET Authority shuts down all KIM campuses
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Students dilemma as TVET Authority shuts down all KIM campuses

Kenyans who graduated from the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) beyond 2018 with certificates, diplomas and other professional certifications have been handed a blow after the government nullified the qualifications. In a statement…

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Konate says he is close to signing new Liverpool deal
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Konate says he is close to signing new Liverpool deal

Ibrahima Konate says he is “close to an agreement” with Liverpool over a new contract and there is a “big chance” he will remain at Anfield next season. The France centre-back’s current deal expires this July, five years after he joined…

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Government launches fourth legal aid service center at Nakuru GK Command
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Government launches fourth legal aid service center at Nakuru GK Command

The government has launched the fourth legal aid service center at the Nakuru GK Command as it moves to enhance access to justice for vulnerable groups. Speaking during the launch, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor said the launch was…

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TRITON SAGA: Yagnesh Divani sues CBK, KCB over handling of firm
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TRITON SAGA: Yagnesh Divani sues CBK, KCB over handling of firm

Businessman Yagnesh Mohanlal Devani who has been on the headlines for the past 15 years is back in court but now as a plaintiff suing Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) over receivership of the company Triton…

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KUPPET threatens strike, learning at risk nationwide
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KUPPET threatens strike, learning at risk nationwide

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), Machakos branch, has issued a stern warning to the government and the National Assembly to urgently address challenges facing teachers, or risk a nationwide strike. The union,…

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FAR Rabat to face Mamelodi in CAF Champions League Final
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FAR Rabat to face Mamelodi in CAF Champions League Final

2016 CAF champions league winners Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa will clash with Morocco’s military side FAR Rabat in the final of this season set for 15th and 24th next month. FAR booked their ticket for their maiden CAF champions…

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Africa Soft power summit returns to Nairobi in May 2026
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Africa Soft power summit returns to Nairobi in May 2026

The Africa soft power summit will return to Nairobi, Kenya, from 20 to 22 May 2026, with an extended programme running through 24 May, reinforcing the city’s place as one of Africa’s most important meeting points for ideas, culture,…

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Joseph Kirimi scoops Ksh.10 Million in Sportpesa goal rush game
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Joseph Kirimi scoops Ksh.10 Million in Sportpesa goal rush game

Joseph Kirimi is the latest millionaire after winning a whooping Ksh.10M in sport Pesa free-to-play Goal Rush game. Kirimi, who operates a hotel in Lare, Meru County, scooped the life-changing amount after making the correct call in the…

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Developers urged to hire certified engineers to prevent disasters
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Developers urged to hire certified engineers to prevent disasters

Developers have been urged to engage licensed professionals in their projects amid a surge of building collapses across the country attributed to substandard work. The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) Chief Executive Officer Margaret Ogai…

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Will the ceasefire hold after U.S. seized Iranian cargo ship?
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Will the ceasefire hold after U.S. seized Iranian cargo ship?

The already-strained ceasefire between Washington and Tehran took a sharp turn for the worse Sunday when the U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth…

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China unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational News

China unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan

The Chinese mainland on Sunday rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures — spanning inter-party communication, infrastructure, travel, trade and culture — aimed at boosting exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan. The announcement by…

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KMA and Reckitt partner to promote hygiene
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KMA and Reckitt partner to promote hygiene

The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and Reckitt Kenya, through its hygiene brand Dettol, have signed an MOU to promote improved hygiene practices, disease prevention, and public health education across Kenya over the next three years. The…

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CS Duale inaugurates new KMPDC Council, outlines regulatory reform agenda
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CS Duale inaugurates new KMPDC Council, outlines regulatory reform agenda

The government has called for strict adherence to performance contracts, emphasising clear targets, effective monitoring and timely delivery in the health sector. Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of the new Council of the Kenya…

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NACADA busts Ksh4.1M illicit ethanol syndicate in Runda
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NACADA busts Ksh4.1M illicit ethanol syndicate in Runda

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has successfully seized a significant cache of illicit ethanol hidden in Runda Estate, Westlands Sub-County, valued at approximately Sh4,112,500. The…

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NYOTA Project rolls out 2nd phase of nationwide business training
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NYOTA Project rolls out 2nd phase of nationwide business training

The second mandatory classroom training of the NYOTA Project Business support component has officially kicked off Monday morning. The sessions are taking place in 454 mapped centres in all the 290 constituencies across the country. In a…

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WHO warns of immunisation gaps as 20M children miss vaccine doses
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WHO warns of immunisation gaps as 20M children miss vaccine doses

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern over gaps in childhood immunisation ahead of World Immunisation Week 2026, observed in the last week of April each year. In a statement, WHO indicated that 20 million children missed…

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Absa Bank inks asset finance deal with Japanese vehicle exporter
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Absa Bank inks asset finance deal with Japanese vehicle exporter

Absa Bank Kenya has signed an agreement with Japan’s global car exporter World Navi to enable customers access structured asset financing for various vehciles. Under the deal, customer importing vehicles through World Navi will access…

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Nyatiti star to perform at Nairobi Street Festival
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCulture

Nyatiti star to perform at Nairobi Street Festival

Benga artist and Nyatiti star, Makadem, is set to perform at the Nairobi Street Festival scheduled for May 2 at the Jamuhuri Showgrounds. Makadem is among a new generation of Kenyan musicians reinterpreting traditional sounds for…

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