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Watford sack boss Still after less than three months
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Watford sack boss Still after less than three months

Watford have sacked head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road. The 35-year-old Belgian was appointed on a two-and-half-year contract on 9 February following the resignation of predecessor Javi Gracia. The…

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G2G Fuel Supply Propaganda: Setting the Record Straight
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G2G Fuel Supply Propaganda: Setting the Record Straight

The opposition has swiftly moved to create political mileage out of the global oil crisis, in a bid to discredit the government’s efforts to ensure a steady flow of oil supply in the country. To begin with, it is important to remind…

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Gachagua defends Uhuru, says retirement does not mean silence
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Gachagua defends Uhuru, says retirement does not mean silence

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come to the defence of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta amid rising criticism from Kenya Kwanza leaders regarding his involvement in local political affairs. Speaking on Sunday during a church…

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Sakaja calls for calm as Nairobi intensifies flood mitigation efforts
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Sakaja calls for calm as Nairobi intensifies flood mitigation efforts

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has called on political leaders to reduce tensions as the County continues implementing firm, ongoing measures to address flooding and restore order in the city. Speaking at PCEA Evergreen Parish in…

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Kenya, Japan pledge deeper economic cooperation
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Kenya, Japan pledge deeper economic cooperation

Kenya attaches great importance to its partnership with Japan, which has continued to deliver tangible results across critical sectors of the economy, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia…

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NLP demands Ksh 70M compensation to victims of violence in Mwingi
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

NLP demands Ksh 70M compensation to victims of violence in Mwingi

The National Liberal Party is demanding that the Government pay Ksh 5 million to each of the 14 bereaved families in Mwingi North for what it calls the State’s failure to protect life. Speaking at Nguni Market in Mwingi Central, NLP…

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Full list of Kalasha Award winners 2026
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Full list of Kalasha Award winners 2026

The Kalasha Awards Gala, which took place on May 2, will probably go down in history as an award ceremony that awarded an eclectic array of films, including ‘Nawi’ the story of a Turkana girl just yearning for more to life than marriage,…

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US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational News

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. An alert on Friday by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) warned US persons and companies were…

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“That stands between you and your job.” – Ruto gives Itumbi ultimatum
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“That stands between you and your job.” – Ruto gives Itumbi ultimatum

President Ruto at Kalasha Awards: Itumbi, I gave you a job and told you what the job description is. Tell the audience what we are doing on piracy.#KBCniYetu pic.twitter.com/acAH6jXa0f — KBC Channel 1 News (@KBCChannel1) May 3, 2026 Head…

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Kenya Kwanza leaders criticise Uhuru’s continued political engagement
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Kenya Kwanza leaders criticise Uhuru’s continued political engagement

Kenya Kwanza leaders have launched a scathing attack on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta accusing him of breaching legal and constitutional expectations by remaining active in partisan politics instead of retreating into a statesman role.…

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One arrested as police intercept 11kg of bhang at Moyale roadblock
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

One arrested as police intercept 11kg of bhang at Moyale roadblock

A multi-agency security team has seized suspected narcotics and arrested a lorry driver at a roadblock in Moyale. The intelligence-led operation was carried out by officers from the National Police Service at the Odda Roadblock. The team…

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UDA grassroots polls record high turnout in Wajir
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UDA grassroots polls record high turnout in Wajir

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has successfully conducted its grassroots elections across Wajir County, with officials reporting a smooth and orderly exercise. Speaking after the close of polling, UDA official Salma Ochieng…

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Ruto allocates 30pc of Gov’t ads to creatives
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Ruto allocates 30pc of Gov’t ads to creatives

President William Ruto joined Kenya’s premier artistes at their annual awards ceremony on Saturday evening and announced that 30 per cent of Government advertising would be spent on creative platforms. The President, who became Kenya’s…

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“I was wrong,” President Ruto tells daughter Chepngetich
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationEntertainment

“I was wrong,” President Ruto tells daughter Chepngetich

‘I was wrong’ President Ruto apologises to daughter for denying her a chance to study film.#KBCniYetu pic.twitter.com/E1O8M8zbiY — KBC Channel 1 News (@KBCChannel1) May 2, 2026 During the recent Kalasha Awards Gala that took place on…

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Changan unveils new global strategy, targeting 1.8 million overseas sales
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational News

Changan unveils new global strategy, targeting 1.8 million overseas sales

China Changan Automobile Group unveiled its new global expansion roadmap on April 24 at Auto China 2026, with General Manager Zhao Fei outlining the new strategy at the press conference. The launch of this new global strategy marks a key…

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Atwoli backs Ruto, calls him bold leader driving Kenya’s growth
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Atwoli backs Ruto, calls him bold leader driving Kenya’s growth

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has lauded President William Ruto’s performance in office, describing him as a bold leader who has initiated significant development projects that previous…

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Three arrested as NACADA Nets thousands of fake spirits in Kilome
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Three arrested as NACADA Nets thousands of fake spirits in Kilome

A multi-agency enforcement team led by the National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized a significant consignment of counterfeit alcoholic drinks during a raid at Speed Ways Distribution Depot in…

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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon
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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said. Two women and a child were among eight killed in Haboush in Nabatieh district, where the…

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US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational News

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

The US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. The decision comes a day after Trump criticised Merz, who…

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