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Nairobi to host Government and Public Sector Project Management Conference
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Nairobi to host Government and Public Sector Project Management Conference

Project Management Institute (PMI), Kenya Chapter, will convene public sector leaders, development partners, and project management professionals for the Government and Public Sector Industry Project Management Conference 2026, set to take…

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NACADA study uncovers synthetic drug threat and secret labs in Kenya
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

NACADA study uncovers synthetic drug threat and secret labs in Kenya

A groundbreaking wastewater analysis commissioned by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has revealed the emergence of synthetic drugs and small-scale clandestine drug laboratories in Kenya,…

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250 golfers enlist for NCBA series leg at Limuru
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

250 golfers enlist for NCBA series leg at Limuru

Limuru Country Club is set to host the next leg of the NCBA Golf Series scheduled Saturday, May 16 with an expected field of about 250 golfers set to take part in the competition. Players will battle for qualification slots to the Grand…

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Ukambani votes must be earned, declares NLP leader Augustus Muli
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Ukambani votes must be earned, declares NLP leader Augustus Muli

National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has declared that the Kamba community will no longer give away its votes cheaply, insisting that Ukambani’s estimated two million ballots must be tied to tangible development…

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Edwin Maina scoops Ksh.5.2M in Sportpesa mega jackpot
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Edwin Maina scoops Ksh.5.2M in Sportpesa mega jackpot

Edwin Maina got lucky winning a total sum of Ksh. 5,295,816 during the bookmakers Sportpesa mega jackpot bonus by correctly predicting 16 out of 17 matches. Edwin started betting with SportPesa back in 2017 using small stakes. Along the…

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Somalia’s economy to slow to 2.8pc as costly fuel dents growth
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Somalia’s economy to slow to 2.8pc as costly fuel dents growth

Somalia is expected to register a slower growth for the third consecutive year as rising global oil prices add pressure to the country’s strained economy. The latest World Bank Somalia Economic Update projects the country’s economy to grow…

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Kenya targets Ksh 1.2B annual collection from tea levy
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Kenya targets Ksh 1.2B annual collection from tea levy

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) targets to collect Ksh 1.2 billion annually from the tea levy with the implementation of the Tea Regulations, 2026. TBK Chief Executive Officer Willy Mutai said proceeds from the levy will be pooled in a…

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Madaraka Day preparations in Wajir County 84pc complete-PS Omollo
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Madaraka Day preparations in Wajir County 84pc complete-PS Omollo

Preparations for the 2026 Madaraka Day national celebrations, to be held in Wajir County, are now 84 per cent complete, with the Government confident that all critical works will be finalised well ahead of the event on 1st June 2026. The…

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Liberty Kenya targets vulnerable groups with two new solutions
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Liberty Kenya targets vulnerable groups with two new solutions

Liberty Kenya is seeking to expand insurance uptake in the country with new products targeting vulnerable groups in the country. According to the firm, the two specialised health insurance products are expected to help boost…

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Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
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Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says

Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, the country’s Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy has said. In an interview with state-run media, de la O Levy said there were limited amounts of gas available, but that Cuba’s energy…

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By-Elections: Voting underway in Emurua Dikirr constituency
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By-Elections: Voting underway in Emurua Dikirr constituency

Voting is underway in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, where residents are electing a new Member of Parliament following the death of MP Johana Ng’eno in a helicopter crash. Voters are also participating in MCA by-elections in Porro and Endo…

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Tatuu singer Angela Mwandanda set to star in play about mental health
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Tatuu singer Angela Mwandanda set to star in play about mental health

If you grew up in Kenya in the late 90s and early 2000s, you might recognise Angela Mwandanda from a picture. Better yet, you might recognise one of her songs, “Teso” or “Ulopa.” Back when Ogopa Deejays produced almost every song you heard…

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IEBC vows to take firm action against polling violations
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IEBC vows to take firm action against polling violations

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a warning to voters, political actors, and polling officials against violating electoral laws during today’s by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Porro Ward, and…

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Shakira, Madonna, BTS will headline the first ever halftime show at World Cup
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Shakira, Madonna, BTS will headline the first ever halftime show at World Cup

FIFA has announced that Colombian musician Shakira, Hall of Fame member Madonna and popular Korean band BTS will headline the first World Cup final halftime show on July 14. The organisation sent the message through Coldplay’s Chris Martin…

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Cuba and Vietnam launch joint rice cultivation project
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Cuba and Vietnam launch joint rice cultivation project

Cuba and Vietnam have launched a new agricultural cooperation project focused on rice cultivation in the eastern Cuban province of Granma. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen domestic food production and expand…

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Sawe to return to Berlin,eyes another record
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

Sawe to return to Berlin,eyes another record

Newly crowned world record holder Sebastian sawe has confirmed his return to defend his berlin marathon title on 27th September 2026. Weeks after shattering the sub two hour barrier in London, Sawe aims to maintain his unbeaten marathon in…

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UHC: Medical Services, Defence PSs meet to review progress on partnerships
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UHC: Medical Services, Defence PSs meet to review progress on partnerships

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inter-ministerial collaboration in advancing Universal Health Coverage and building resilient healthcare systems. This was underscored during a consultative meeting held on…

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FKF PL: Ulinzi Stars’ survival hopes dimmed after AFC Leopards defeat
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FKF PL: Ulinzi Stars’ survival hopes dimmed after AFC Leopards defeat

Ulinzi Stars relegation woes have been compounded following their 2-0 defeat by AFC Leopards during their Football Kenya Federation Premier League match played Wednesday at Nyayo National Stadium. Kelly Madada fired title chasing AFC…

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President Trump arrives in China for state visit
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President Trump arrives in China for state visit

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit to China, his first trip to the country in nearly nine years and his second since 2017. Air Force One landed at Beijing Capital International Airport…

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Jubilee Health Insurance, Sikh Council launch community-based medical cover
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Jubilee Health Insurance, Sikh Council launch community-based medical cover

Jubilee Health Insurance and the Sikh Council of Kenya have launched a tailored community medical cover for members of the Sikh community in Kenya, including their families and businesses. This marks the first in a series of partnerships…

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State House seeks Ksh 20B in 2026/27 budgetary allocation
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State House seeks Ksh 20B in 2026/27 budgetary allocation

State House has requested Parliament to allocate the House on the Hill Ksh 20 billion to fund its operations across the State Lodges in the country for the 2026/27 Financial Year. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental…

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