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First Lady Rachel pledges to support children’s welfare
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First Lady Rachel pledges to support children’s welfare

First Lady Rachel Ruto has reaffirmed her commitment to advancing education and supporting children’s welfare, saying partnerships remain critical in addressing challenges facing learners across the country. Speaking at Farasi Lane School…

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Kenya set to build 10 mother-and-baby hospitals in nine counties
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Kenya set to build 10 mother-and-baby hospitals in nine counties

Kenya is set to build 10 baby and mother hospitals in nine counties in a deal worth Sh4.5 billion, a move aimed at significantly reducing maternal and newborn deaths. In the agreement, the government is partnering with AMSONS Group to…

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One dead in Nairobi floods as dams fill up – Mwaura
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One dead in Nairobi floods as dams fill up – Mwaura

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has confirmed the death of a 29-year-old woman who was swept away by floodwaters in Zimmerman, Nairobi, as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country. In a statement, Mwaura said the…

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What to know about UAE exit from OPEC, OPEC+
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What to know about UAE exit from OPEC, OPEC+

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced its decision to quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance, effective on May 1, following “a careful look at the regional power’s…

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Ruto: Construction of new airport to replace JKIA to start in June
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Ruto: Construction of new airport to replace JKIA to start in June

The construction of a new airport to replace the aged Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will start within the next two months, President William Ruto has announced. The President said the government has raised enough funds for the…

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BAL: Club Africain secure first Playoff ticket from the Sahara Conference
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BAL: Club Africain secure first Playoff ticket from the Sahara Conference

Club Africain of Tunisia defeated JCA Kings of Cote d’Ivoire 79–74 Tuesday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat as the Basketball Africa League Sahara Conference continued in Morocco. The win was enough to secure the…

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Nganya culture: High court upholds NTSA directive on matatu graffitti
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Nganya culture: High court upholds NTSA directive on matatu graffitti

Popular Nganya culture has been dealt a blow as the High Court has upheld the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) enforcement notice issued in May 2024, requiring matatus with graffiti, artistic designs, and tinted windows to…

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IFAB announces new laws, walk-offs to be red-carded
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IFAB announces new laws, walk-offs to be red-carded

All players walking off the pitch will be red carded starting with the 2026 FIFA World Cup while similar punishment will be handed to coaches and team officials who will incite or order their players to storm out in protest of referring…

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ASEAN Food Festival puts southeast Asian culture on the Map in Nairobi
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ASEAN Food Festival puts southeast Asian culture on the Map in Nairobi

The Village Market food court in Nairobi came alive on Saturday, 25th April 2026, as the ASEAN Committee in Nairobi hosted the third edition of its annual ASEAN Food Festival. Organised under the chairmanship of Indonesia, the event…

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Caf and UEFA in agreement to strengthen ties and develop football
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Caf and UEFA in agreement to strengthen ties and develop football

The Confédération African Football ,CAF and Union of European Football Associations (“UEFA”) have signed a memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) aimed at strengthening collaboration, growth and development of football across Europe and…

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Ghana to host 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
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Ghana to host 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has awarded the hosting rights of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2027 to Ghana on the same year that the West African nation will celebrate a special milestone in its history. Next year,…

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Mt. Kenya solidly behind President Ruto, Waiguru says
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Mt. Kenya solidly behind President Ruto, Waiguru says

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has announced that both her county and the wider Mount Kenya region will support President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 general election. She asserted that Ruto continues to enjoy substantial grassroots…

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Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post
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Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post

Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with threatening the life of US President Donald Trump, a formal accusation that stems from an image he briefly shared on social media. The image posted on Instagram last year showed…

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Critically endangered Mountain Bongos return home
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Critically endangered Mountain Bongos return home

Four Mountain Bongos have safely arrived at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC). The rare species listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, arrived on a KLM cargo flight from the Czech Republic, where they had been…

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Tariff changes to add $1.1 trillion to US budget deficit over 10 years
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Tariff changes to add $1.1 trillion to US budget deficit over 10 years

Recent adjustments to US tariffs could add $1.1 trillion to the federal budget deficit over 10 years, according to Phillip Swagel, director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The US Supreme Court’s recent decision striking down US…

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Two police officers jailed after DPP proves murder case
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Two police officers jailed after DPP proves murder case

Two police officers charged with the murder of a suspect in Nyamatoki police cells in Nyamira on 19th August 2019 have been jailed. James Ogwagwa Nyakina, a police corporal, was sentenced to serve 30 years’ imprisonment, while Jackson…

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Young Kenyan creators harness AI to bring original comic stories to life
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Young Kenyan creators harness AI to bring original comic stories to life

Kelele Comics has successfully concluded its April 2026 pilot programme, equipping young Africans aged 13 and above with the skills to write, illustrate, and publish their own AI-assisted comic books. The five-day virtual programme brought…

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Busia: Two arrested over death of a 50-year-old man
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Busia: Two arrested over death of a 50-year-old man

Two people have been arrested in connection with the mysterious death of a 50-year-old man in Kamarinyang Village, Amukura Central, Teso South Constituency, Busia County. The deceased, a father of four, was found hanging lifeless from on…

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Interviews for the position of Supreme Court Judge enter day two
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Interviews for the position of Supreme Court Judge enter day two

Justice Francis Tuiyott and Justice Mohamed Warsame are set to appear before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) selection panel today (Wednesday). The interviews saw former Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson…

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Kenya concludes its deployment to Haiti
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Kenya concludes its deployment to Haiti

Kenya has officially concluded its deployment to Haiti. The final contingent of 150 National Police Service officers returned home last evening, successfully winding down the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The…

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