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Police mount patrols as towns remain deserted
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Police mount patrols as towns remain deserted

Authorities in Nanyuki have intensified security operations to maintain law and order as fuel hike protests begin in different parts of the country. Patrick Muli told the Kenya News Agency on Monday that security agencies had mounted…

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Rwanda secures $300M financing to boost electricity access
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Rwanda secures $300M financing to boost electricity access

Rwanda has secured $300 million (Ksh 39b) loan from two financial institutions to enhance electricity access in the East African Community (EAC) member state. Under the Energy Sector Results Based Financing Phase II (RBF II) programme,…

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Waiguru intensifies Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign
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Waiguru intensifies Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has intensified campaign for the re-election of President William Ruto with a call for Kenyans to give United Democratic Alliance (UDA) a first round win for the Presidency. Waiguru said the opposition will…

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Oil prices rise after Trump warns Iran over stalled peace talks
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Oil prices rise after Trump warns Iran over stalled peace talks

Oil prices rose on Monday in Asia after US President Donald Trump warned Iran the “clock is ticking” as talks to bring the war to an end have stalled. The global benchmark Brent crude was 1.7% higher at $111.13 (£83.44), while US-traded…

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Police repulse bandits, recover stolen livestock in Isiolo
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Police repulse bandits, recover stolen livestock in Isiolo

A multi-agency team has recovered stolen livestock during the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu in Isiolo County. The officers repulsed suspected bandits who had raided livestock belonging to local herders in Kona Village, Ngaremara. The…

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Stimson Center describes Morocco as an emerging power
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Stimson Center describes Morocco as an emerging power

The prestigious American think tank, The Stimson Center, has described Morocco as “one of the most strategic and promising countries in Africa and the Arab world,” highlighting the Kingdom’s progress in the diplomatic, economic, energy,…

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Matatu strike bites over high fuel prices as police assure of security
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Matatu strike bites over high fuel prices as police assure of security

The National Police Service has assured Kenyans of adequate security even as matatu operators made good on their threat to withdraw services over rising fuel prices. Thousands of commuters were stranded on Monday morning after public…

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Box Office roundup: ‘Michael’ returns to top spot weeks after release
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Box Office roundup: ‘Michael’ returns to top spot weeks after release

“Michael,” the biopic about late music superstar Michael Jackson, has returned to the top spot at the box office, showing impressive staying power with audiences, industry estimates showed. The film, which chronicles the legendary artist’s…

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Rotortrade deepens Asia-Pacific expansion with new helicopter agreements
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Rotortrade deepens Asia-Pacific expansion with new helicopter agreements

Global helicopter dealership Rotortrade has announced significant operational developments across the Asia-Pacific region following its participation in the Rotortech Australia industry exhibition on the Gold Coast, reinforcing the…

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Transport operators to paralyze operations Monday
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Transport operators to paralyze operations Monday

Stakeholders in Kenya’s transport sector have unanimously called for a countrywide strike beginning midnight in protest of the high fuel prices announced last week. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, over 15 stakeholders under the…

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Health Ministry issues directives to counties following Ebola outbreak
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Health Ministry issues directives to counties following Ebola outbreak

The Ministry of Health has directed County Governments for urgent preparedness and response measures to prevent possible cross-border transmission of the Ebola Virus. Although the country has not registered any Ebola case, Health Principal…

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FIFA Friendly: Harambee Stars to face Krygystan and Palestine
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FIFA Friendly: Harambee Stars to face Krygystan and Palestine

The national soccer team Harambee Stars is set to face Kyrgyzstan and Palestine in International friendly matches scheduled 3rd and 6th June in Bishek,Krygystan. Kenya will take on the hosts on 3rd June before playing Palestine three days…

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Oburu to seek meeting with President Ruto over fuel prices
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Oburu to seek meeting with President Ruto over fuel prices

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has announced his intention to engage directly with President William Ruto to advocate for urgent measures aimed at reducing the escalating cost of fuel, which he says is placing…

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Seven-year-old O’Neal thrills crowd at the Kenya Autocross
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Seven-year-old O’Neal thrills crowd at the Kenya Autocross

Seven year old Myles O’Neal was one of the star attractions of the second round of the 2026 Shell Kenya National Autocross and Autocross Plus Championship held on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May at Stoni Athi Resort. The two day…

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency said the outbreak in DR Congo’s eastern Ituri province, which has seen…

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CSs Murkomen, Joho call for peace and unity in the county
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CSs Murkomen, Joho call for peace and unity in the county

Political leaders have called upon Kenyans to uphold unity and promote peaceful co-existence through sports. The leaders led Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, alongside his Mining counterpart Hassan Joho, spoke on Saturday after gracing the…

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MKU signs landmark deal with Chinese college and ICT company
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MKU signs landmark deal with Chinese college and ICT company

Mount Kenya University (MKU) has taken a major step in expanding its international academic and industry footprint following the signing of a transformative trilateral cooperation agreement with a telecommunications institution and an…

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President Ruto arrives in Azerbaijan for World Urban Forum
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President Ruto arrives in Azerbaijan for World Urban Forum

President William Ruto has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum. Kenya was invited to the forum in recognition of its leadership and success in affordable housing and sustainable urban…

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Ruto announces seed subsidy plan to boost production
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Ruto announces seed subsidy plan to boost production

President William Ruto has announced that the government will subsidise seeds beginning the next financial year to boost production and productivity and also ease farming costs. The President pointed out that the government is committed to…

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Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga is dead
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Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga is dead

Félicien Kabuga, a suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide has died in custody. Kabuga passed away Saturday while hospitalized in The Hague, The Netherlands. The Medical Officer of the United Nations Detention Unit (UNDU) was immediately…

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Wang Yi hails Xi-Trump talks as breakthrough in China-U.S. ties
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Wang Yi hails Xi-Trump talks as breakthrough in China-U.S. ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has described the recent meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing as “historic,” stating that the two leaders reached a significant consensus on stabilising relations…

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Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager
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Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club’s permanent head coach. The formal process of exchanging contracts is now under way, with an announcement expected inside the next 48 hours. As things…

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Ruto defends NSSF reforms, says Kenya must end reliance on borrowing
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Ruto defends NSSF reforms, says Kenya must end reliance on borrowing

President William Ruto has defended reforms to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), asserting that Kenya had to revamp its contribution model due to years of weak national savings, which left the country overly reliant on borrowing.…

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Mathare United claim crucial win at Mara,AFC Keep title hopes alive
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Mathare United claim crucial win at Mara,AFC Keep title hopes alive

Mathare united secured three crucial points to move six points clear of the relegation zone after beating Mara Sugar 1-0 in a FKF premier League match played in Awendo Green Stadium.Brian Olanga scored an own goal in the 14th minute to…

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