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China condemns UK sanctions targeting Chinese entities
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China condemns UK sanctions targeting Chinese entities

Beijing has vehemently condemned the new sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom against Chinese entities accused of supplying drone components and other military-related goods to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. Speaking during a daily…

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300 Kenyans apply for International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg
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300 Kenyans apply for International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg

Over 300 Kenyans are among more than 100,000 young leaders from 191 countries who have applied to participate in the 2026 International Festival of Youth (IFY) in Ekaterinburg, Russia. The global event, set for September 11–17, will take…

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Narcotics intercepted at JKIA
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Narcotics intercepted at JKIA

A multi-agency team led by the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) has intercepted a consignment of suspected narcotics at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in a swift operation conducted on Wednesday. The operation, carried out at around 11:30…

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Hantavirus outbreak: Another passenger contracts disease
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Hantavirus outbreak: Another passenger contracts disease

It’s been confirmed that another passenger from the cruise liner linked to the outbreak of hantavirus has contracted the disease, which has claimed the lives of three people on board and sparked an international alert coordinated by the UN…

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22 killed in suspected ADF attack in eastern DR Congo
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22 killed in suspected ADF attack in eastern DR Congo

At least 22 civilians were killed in an overnight attack blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local sources told Xinhua on Wednesday. The attack occurred between Tuesday…

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Burkina Faso’s parliament adopts new labour code
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Burkina Faso’s parliament adopts new labour code

The People’s Legislative Assembly of Burkina Faso on Wednesday adopted a new labor code aimed at fostering a more stable social climate and improving productivity, a parliamentary source said. According to Mathias Traore, minister of…

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Govt committed to end attacks in Kitui, DP says
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Govt committed to end attacks in Kitui, DP says

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to end banditry and restore peace following the clashes in Mwingi, Kitui County. DP Kindiki assured Kitui residents who were affected by the recent attacks that…

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Why global HR frameworks don’t always hold up in Kenya
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Why global HR frameworks don’t always hold up in Kenya

Many multinational employers operating in Kenya rely on global Human Resource (HR) policies for good reason. These frameworks are designed to promote consistency, reinforce shared values, and support a common corporate culture across…

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Beyond graduation gowns: Postgraduate path to the future
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Beyond graduation gowns: Postgraduate path to the future

If you are chasing a Master’s or PhD in Kenya today, you are not just studying you are entering a crowded race on a shrinking track. For a long time, the story was predictable: earn your postgraduate degree, secure a lecturing post, then…

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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced. In 1980, Turner launched Cable News Network as the first dedicated rolling news…

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Ruto wins praise in Tanzania for advancing regional unity
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Ruto wins praise in Tanzania for advancing regional unity

President William Ruto received significant praise from Tanzanian leaders following his two-day official visit, during which he addressed the country’s Parliament. Lawmakers, led by Speaker Musa Hassan, commended Ruto for enhancing…

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Monsignor Obed Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Nairobi
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Monsignor Obed Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Nairobi

The Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, Hubertus Van Megen on Wednesday ordained Monsignor Obed Muriungi Karobia an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, at a ceremony held at the Holy Family Minor Basilica Catholic Church, Nairobi. The…

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Ruto bids farewell to Monica Juma as she takes up new role at UN
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Ruto bids farewell to Monica Juma as she takes up new role at UN

President William Ruto on Wednesday bid farewell to outgoing National Security Advisor Monica Juma, who is leaving to take up a new role at the United Nations. Ruto praised Ambassador Juma for her years of dedicated public service,…

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President Ruto receives three new envoys
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President Ruto receives three new envoys

President William Ruto received Letters of Credence from three new envoys to Kenya at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday. They are Ambassadors Paulo Neves Pocinho of the Republic of Portugal, Matt Baugh (United Kingdom), and Gabriel…

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Human spread of hantavirus not ruled out on cruise ship
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Human spread of hantavirus not ruled out on cruise ship

Hantavirus victims on a ship in the Atlantic Ocean may have been infected prior to joining the cruise and human-to-human transmission on board cannot be ruled out although it is rare the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. The…

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KUG party unveiled to bridge generational divide ahead of 2027 polls
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KUG party unveiled to bridge generational divide ahead of 2027 polls

A new party seeking to bridge the generational gap between younger and older Kenyans has entered Kenya’s political arena as the country heads toward the 2027 general election. The Kenya United Generations (KUG) party, unveiled on…

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Explainer: Understanding the Africa Forward Summit
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Explainer: Understanding the Africa Forward Summit

Nairobi is set to host a landmark cultural and diplomatic event this May, as the Africa Forward series brings together policy, partnership, and performance under one umbrella. Anchored by the Africa Forward Summit 2026, the multi-day…

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C&G Group shareholders to pocket Ksh 274M after 356pc profit jump
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C&G Group shareholders to pocket Ksh 274M after 356pc profit jump

Car & General Group shareholders are set to earn total dividends amounting to Ksh 274 million for the year ended December 2025 after net profit jumped by 356pc. The firm’s profit after tax for the full year period increased to Ksh 2.4…

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Why everyday food choices matter: Awareness campaign launched
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Why everyday food choices matter: Awareness campaign launched

Efforts to combat the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Kenya received a major boost on Wednesday following the launch of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about unhealthy foods. The initiative, dubbed “What’s…

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Ksh 26B Mwache Dam nears completion despite funding gaps
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Ksh 26B Mwache Dam nears completion despite funding gaps

The multibillion shillings Mwache Dam in Kwale County could be commissioned this year ahead of schedule according to the contractor. However, a parliamentary watchdog has warned that the Ksh 25.6 billion project which is now 83pc complete…

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Wandayi attributes fuel shortage to technical hitch
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Wandayi attributes fuel shortage to technical hitch

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi says the prevailing fuel shortage that has been reported in some petrol stations has been due to technical hitch. In a statement, Wandayi said the country currently has enough fuel stock…

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China condemns Japan’s first overseas offensive missile launch
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China condemns Japan’s first overseas offensive missile launch

China has strongly criticised Japan following reports that Japanese forces fired Type 88 missiles during the ongoing “Balikatan” joint military exercises with the United States and the Philippines, marking what has been described as…

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