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Kagwe backs adoption of tea levy to help Kenya expand market
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Kagwe backs adoption of tea levy to help Kenya expand market

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for the implementation of levy on tea exports at the rate of 0.8pc. While appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Agriculture and…

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Ruto seeks Mauritius, Botswana support for Njoki Ndungu’s ICC bid
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Ruto seeks Mauritius, Botswana support for Njoki Ndungu’s ICC bid

Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndungu’s International Criminal Court (ICC) bid received a major boost after Mauritius and Botswana pledged to support her. On Wednesday, President William Ruto hosted the Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra…

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Insurer unveils health covers for seniors, institutionalised children
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Insurer unveils health covers for seniors, institutionalised children

For Mary Wanjiku, a 58-year-old living in Kiambu County, medical care is a daily worry. After her husband retired, the couple lost access to employer-provided health insurance, leaving Mary to cover hospital bills out of pocket. Now,…

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Tuchel submits 55-man provisional World Cup squad
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Tuchel submits 55-man provisional World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel has submitted his provisional England squad for the World Cup, with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck and Alex Scott believed to be among the players named. It is understood Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has also made…

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Residents stage protests over Mandera attack
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Residents stage protests over Mandera attack

Residents of Mandera Town staged demonstrations following the killing of six people in a deadly ambush along the Arabia–Mandera road. The protesters marched through the town demanding swift action from security agencies and calling for the…

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98 graduate from Bandari Academy, boosting maritime workforce
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98 graduate from Bandari Academy, boosting maritime workforce

98 students have completed the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Basic Safety and Security Course, marking another milestone in strengthening Kenya’s maritime workforce and advancing the country’s Blue Economy…

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Court to hear Dr. Gikonyo testimony in Gachagua impeachment petition
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Court to hear Dr. Gikonyo testimony in Gachagua impeachment petition

The founder and director of The Karen Hospital, Dr Dan Gikonyo, is scheduled to testify at the Milimani Law Courts in the impeachment petition filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Dr Gikonyo is expected to offer insights into…

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Nigerian manufacturers decry skyrocketing costs amid fuel hikes
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Nigerian manufacturers decry skyrocketing costs amid fuel hikes

Manufacturers in Nigeria are sounding the alarm over high diesel costs and constant power outages, warning that many factories risk closure. At Universal Luggage Industries in Lagos, production heavily relies on diesel generators amid an…

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NEMA intensifies crackdown on illegal effluent discharge in Kitui County
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NEMA intensifies crackdown on illegal effluent discharge in Kitui County

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Environmental Inspectors have launched an operation in Kitui County to monitor and stop illegal effluent discharge in line with the Water Quality Regulations 2024. According to a…

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President Ruto applauds Africa Forward concert
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President Ruto applauds Africa Forward concert

President William Ruto has praised the Africa Forward concert, dubbed Le Concert, calling it a “magnificent” showcase of Africa’s talent. The concert, organised by Trace East Africa, brought together artists from across the continent and…

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Kenya, France advance meteorological modernisation partnership
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Kenya, France advance meteorological modernisation partnership

Government has underscored the importance of technology transfer, capacity building, and strategic partnerships in modernising Kenya’s meteorological infrastructure to better respond to climate change and extreme weather events. Speaking…

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Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
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Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

A man who broke into a car and stole hard drives containing unreleased music by Beyoncé has been sentenced to two years in prison. Kelvin Evans, 41, pleaded guilty to charges including entering an automobile and criminal trespass last year…

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Three arrested in fake academic certificates crackdown
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Three arrested in fake academic certificates crackdown

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three officials as part of an ongoing crackdown on the use of forged academic certificates. The suspects, Joshua Attuah Omia and Thomas Mbonje Bandari of Nairobi City Water and…

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DPP commits to fight against environmental crimes
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DPP commits to fight against environmental crimes

The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening international cooperation in the fight against wildlife and environmental crimes following talks with a delegation from the United Nations…

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Lupita Nyong’o to play two roles in film ‘The Odyssey’
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Lupita Nyong’o to play two roles in film ‘The Odyssey’

Award-winning director Christopher Nolan has confirmed in a new interview with Time magazine that Lupita Nyong’o will, in fact, play Helen of Troy in his film adaptation of Homer’s poem ‘The Odyssey’. However, the surprise does not end…

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Cannes Film Festival opens with no backing from Hollywood
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Cannes Film Festival opens with no backing from Hollywood

Stars arrived at the Cannes Film Festival, which opened on May 12, without Hollywood backing. Celebrities from Demi Moore to “The Lord of the Rings” star Elijah Wood headed up the red carpet for the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film…

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South Africa’s top court bars repeat asylum applications
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South Africa’s top court bars repeat asylum applications

South Africa’s highest court has ruled that foreign nationals cannot reapply for asylum once their application has been rejected. The Constitutional Court said that allowing unlimited repeat applications without proper legislation in place…

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Uganda’s president sworn in for record seventh term
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Uganda’s president sworn in for record seventh term

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers. Heavy…

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DCI places notorious Nakuru gang behind killing of PCEA cleric
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DCI places notorious Nakuru gang behind killing of PCEA cleric

Detectives investigating the murder of PCEA Cleric, Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari, have linked the incident to a notorious criminal gang known for committing violent robberies in Nakuru County. Revealing fresh details surrounding the death…

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Gachagua to use UK, US trips to mobilise election funding
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Gachagua to use UK, US trips to mobilise election funding

Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom and the United States as part of a strategy to raise funds for the party in preparation for the 2027…

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Earthbanc delivers over 3 million seedlings to KFS for Jaza Miti Initiative
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Earthbanc delivers over 3 million seedlings to KFS for Jaza Miti Initiative

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) received over three million tree seedlings from Earthbanc, a global climate and agricultural technology company, in a significant boost to the Government’s national tree growing and restoration campaign under…

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Russia strengthens position as Brazil’s leading diesel supplier
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Russia strengthens position as Brazil’s leading diesel supplier

Brazil has significantly increased diesel imports from Russia in recent months, with new trade data showing Russia has become the country’s main external supplier of the fuel. According to Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS, the growth…

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