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Kenya creates technopolis authority to develop Konza-like cities
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Kenya creates technopolis authority to develop Konza-like cities

President William Ruto has signed into law the Tehnopolis Bill allowing for the creation of Technopolis Development Authority (TDA) to manage the creation, development, and management of Technopolises in Kenya. TDA as provided for in the…

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Dr Joyce Kithure honours mothers for sacrifice and resilience
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Dr Joyce Kithure honours mothers for sacrifice and resilience

More than 1,000 mothers gathered at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, on Sunday as Kenya’s Second Lady, Dr. Joyce Kithure, led the country in celebrating Mother’s Day with a heartfelt tribute to women for their role in shaping…

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Murang’a Governor defends his exit from UDA
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Murang’a Governor defends his exit from UDA

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has defended his decision to leave the United Democratic Alliance, saying he will not be intimidated. Kang’ata defended his exit from UDA, accusing the party of engaging in political intimidation,…

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Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCulture

Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards

Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Nigeria with dramatic trains, sculptural gowns, shimmering fabrics and heavily theatrical designs that once again…

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What to expect from the Africa Forward Le Concert
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What to expect from the Africa Forward Le Concert

Dubbed Le Concert, the Africa Forward summit will end with a musical concert featuring musicians from across the continent on May 12 at the Kasarani indoor arena. Organised by TRACE, the concert is meant to be a dynamic showcase of the…

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Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war
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Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war

Oil prices have risen after President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war was “totally unacceptable”. Tehran sent its response via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator between the two sides, calling for an…

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Bandari Maritime Academy asks for funds to upgrade simulator equipment
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Bandari Maritime Academy asks for funds to upgrade simulator equipment

Bandari Maritime Academy has asked the Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure to consider pushing for funds in the national budget to facilitate the modernization of their ship and cargo simulator to…

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French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship
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French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship

A passenger of a cruise ship that was struck by an outbreak of hantavirus has shown symptoms of the disease while being repatriated to France, the country’s prime minister has said. Sébastien Lecornu said the French national developed…

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Nairobi Litfest roundup
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Nairobi Litfest roundup

The fifth edition of the Nairobi Literature Festival, stylised as the Nairobi Litfest, ended on Sunday after a three-day event that blended literature, performance, politics and imagination mainly at the Eastlands library, with more events…

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KCB switches focus to 7’s circuit after Kenya Cup heartbreak
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KCB switches focus to 7’s circuit after Kenya Cup heartbreak

KCB Rugby Club has shifted focus to the National Sevens Circuit following the conclusion of the 2025 Kenya Cup season, where the bankers fell 8-14 to rivals Kabras Sugar RFC in a pulsating final played at the ASK Showground. KCB produced a…

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Chapa Dimba returns for a fifth Season
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Chapa Dimba returns for a fifth Season

The 5th edition of the grass root soccer tournament Safaricom Chapa Dimba kicked off in Kisumu with football teams bracing for the gruelling battle ahead. This year’s tournament according to the organisers has introduced key pathways under…

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Full list of Bafta award winners
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Full list of Bafta award winners

This year’s Bafta Television Awards have been handed out, honouring the best programmes, actors and presenters on the small screen in the past 12 months. The Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ was the breakout star of the awards show, netting…

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El-Classico: Barcelona defeat Real Madrid to seal La Liga Title
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El-Classico: Barcelona defeat Real Madrid to seal La Liga Title

Marcus Rashford scored a stunning free-kick as Barcelona beat rivals Real Madrid to seal their 29th La Liga title with three games remaining of the season. The England forward put the hosts ahead before Ferran Torres got the second with a…

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Arsenal the champions in waiting but doing it the hard way
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Arsenal the champions in waiting but doing it the hard way

This season hasn’t always been easy on the eye, but Arsenal are now on the brink of their first Premier League title in 22 years. The Gunners were made to sweat yet again in their dramatic 1-0 win over relegation-threatened West Ham, with…

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Jackson Kiprono Wins NCBA Golf Series leg in Eldoret
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Jackson Kiprono Wins NCBA Golf Series leg in Eldoret

Jackson Kiprono emerged as the overall winner at the Eldoret Golf Club leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series, after returning an impressive 40 points in a competitive field of golfers drawn from across the North Rift region. The tournament,…

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Kenya, France sign 11 MOUs across key sectors
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Kenya, France sign 11 MOUs across key sectors

Kenya and France have signed 11 agreements aimed at deepening cooperation across strategic sectors. The agreements were signed at State House Nairobi, following bilateral talks between President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron…

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It’s all systems go as Kenya hosts Africa Forward Summit
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It’s all systems go as Kenya hosts Africa Forward Summit

It is all systems go as Kenya hosts the inaugural Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi on Monday, May 11th and 12th May 2026. More than 30 African Heads of State and Government, over 4,000 delegates, and approximately 2,500 global…

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Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo named SportPesa League Coach of the Month,
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Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo named SportPesa League Coach of the Month,

APS Bomet head coach Sammy “Pamzo” Omollo has been named the Sportpesa Football Kenya Federation Premier League Coach of the Month for April, The former Kenyan international defender has overseen a remarkable turnaround at APS Bomet,…

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Search to save workers trapped in collapsed Kajiado building continues
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Search to save workers trapped in collapsed Kajiado building continues

Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Kajiado County, where four workers are feared trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed on Saturday, May 9. The Kenya Red Cross Society said multi-agency teams, supported by sniffer…

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Gang raped: Victim identifies four suspects as police hunt for two others
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Gang raped: Victim identifies four suspects as police hunt for two others

Four suspects, previously intercepted with a homemade firearm and a cache of crude weapons, have been positively identified as the perpetrators behind a brutal carjacking and gang-rape incident. The quartet was identified by the victim…

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JKIA flight delays after two KQ planes diverted over bad weather
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JKIA flight delays after two KQ planes diverted over bad weather

Kenya Airways is experiencing delays affecting regional routes following flight diversions due to bad weather at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) runway. In a statement, the national carrier confirmed that two flights could not…

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