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Humanoid robots: New symbol of China’s technological prowess
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationTechnology

Humanoid robots: New symbol of China’s technological prowess

Chinese-made humanoid robots are rapidly expanding their presence overseas, becoming a new symbol of China’s technological prowess. At the beginning of this year, AgiBot, a leading Chinese robotics firm, opened its first overseas…

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Azziad unveiled as Maybelline Digital Spokesperson
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationLifestyle

Azziad unveiled as Maybelline Digital Spokesperson

Kenyan content creator and media personality Azziad Nasenya has been unveiled as Maybelline New York’s first Digital Spokesperson for Sub-Saharan Africa. Azziad announced the news via social media with a clip from the launch, positioning…

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AI training rolled out for Kilifi teachers, learners
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationTechnology

AI training rolled out for Kilifi teachers, learners

Education in Kilifi County has received a major boost following the rollout of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training initiative targeting teachers and learners, including those in remote parts of the county. The training initiative,…

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Tala ramps up customer identification procedures to protect consumers
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Tala ramps up customer identification procedures to protect consumers

Digital lender Tala has issued a directive to customers to complete updating their personal information in a bid to comply with Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) regulations. According to the firm, the profile update will ensure consumers do not…

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World Health Summit opens in Nairobi, Traditional Medicine on agenda
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

World Health Summit opens in Nairobi, Traditional Medicine on agenda

The World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026 has opened at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Kenya The three-day summits bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers for building a healthier future in the region…

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CinemaWave launches with aim of bridging film distribution gap
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationEntertainment

CinemaWave launches with aim of bridging film distribution gap

CinemaWave, an initiative launched by Bigger Motion (Kenya) and Kaze Productions (Rwanda), has begun distributing Kenyan-made films to local communities. Making its debut at the Machakos Social Hall with the screening of the 2018 film…

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Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices have risen after plans for a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran stalled again. Brent, the global benchmark, rose by nearly 2% to $107.26 (£79.25) a barrel, while US-traded crude was up by 1% at $95.40. It comes…

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Michael Jackson biopic debuts global Box Office with $200M
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationEntertainment

Michael Jackson biopic debuts global Box Office with $200M

“Michael,” the biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson, debuted at the top of the North American box office this weekend with $97 million, industry estimates showed Sunday. With its release globally, the film has raked in $220 million,…

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Honduras suspends recognition of self-proclaimed SADR
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational News

Honduras suspends recognition of self-proclaimed SADR

Honduras has suspended its recognition of the self-proclaimed “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR), marking the sixth such withdrawal in the past two years and underscoring a surge in global support for Morocco’s sovereignty over…

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Police launch probe, deploy reinforcements after deadly Tseikuru attacks
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Police launch probe, deploy reinforcements after deadly Tseikuru attacks

The National Police Service has launched investigations into recent deadly attacks in Tseikuru, Kitui County, vowing to pursue those responsible and ensure they face the full force of the law. This coming following a series of attacks…

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Government focused on solutions, not blame, says Ruto
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Government focused on solutions, not blame, says Ruto

The government has been defined by its commitment to finding solutions to the challenges facing Kenyans, President William Ruto has said. The President said the government has identified the key challenges and has embarked on addressing…

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Think Business Banking Awards names Equity Bank top Kenyan lender
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Think Business Banking Awards names Equity Bank top Kenyan lender

Equity Bank has been named the Overall Best Bank in Kenya at the 2026 Think Business Banking Awards where its chief executive officer was also honoured. The bank emerged top in 10 categories and was ranked second in two others, reaffirming…

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MPs urge NLC to recover NTSA land in Voi town
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

MPs urge NLC to recover NTSA land in Voi town

A parliamentary watchdog committee has directed the National Land Commission (NLC) to urgently facilitate the recovery of a six-acre parcel in Voi Municipality that had been earmarked for a National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)…

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New dawn for Chirichiro as rural electrification sparks opportunity
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

New dawn for Chirichiro as rural electrification sparks opportunity

As the sun rises over Chirichiro village in Nyamira County, Kenya, it casts a warm glow across the remote communities long defined by darkness. Isaac Nyaguka Kerage has lived without electricity for decades and like many other households…

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ODPP reaffirms commitment to human rights
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

ODPP reaffirms commitment to human rights

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening justice, accountability, and the rule of law in Kenya. Speaking at the Haki Africa 10-Year Anniversary Conference held in Mombasa on…

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Suspect arraigned after police seize bhang worth Ksh 4.4M in Kikuyu
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Suspect arraigned after police seize bhang worth Ksh 4.4M in Kikuyu

A suspect has been arraigned in court after police officers seized narcotics valued at approximately Ksh 4.4 million during an operation in Kikuyu Sub-County, Kiambu County, as the crackdown on drug trafficking intensifies. According to…

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Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus has congratulated Algeria on eliminating trachoma, marking a major milestone as 29 countries globally have now defeated the leading infectious cause of blindness.…

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Kenya underscores need to expand surgical care, launches strategic plan
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Kenya underscores need to expand surgical care, launches strategic plan

The government has underscored the importance of expanding access to safe and affordable surgical care is central to strengthening Kenya’s health system and advancing Universal Health Coverage. This commitment was highlighted during the…

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HPV vaccine program to extend to boys in September in Kenya
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

HPV vaccine program to extend to boys in September in Kenya

A breakthrough in cancer prevention is on the horizon as boys are set to be included in the HPV Vaccine program starting this September, a move experts say could significantly reduce future cancer cases. This comes after the Africa Health…

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Suspected drug trafficker arrested in Likoni
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Suspected drug trafficker arrested in Likoni

Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) in Mombasa, alongside officers from Shelly Beach Police Station, have apprehended a suspected drug trafficker, seizing 170 kilograms of bhang. The officers raided a one-room rental house in the…

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