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Kindiki: Government committed to lower fuel prices through dialogue
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Kindiki: Government committed to lower fuel prices through dialogue

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed government’s commitment to lower fuel prices calling on all stakeholders in the sector to observe peace for quicker resolution to the impasse. Further, the DP thanked operators of public…

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TikTok bans 108,752 Kenyan accounts for policy violations
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TikTok bans 108,752 Kenyan accounts for policy violations

Social media giant TikTok says it banned a total of 108,752 Kenyan accounts from the platform for violating its policy. The fourth quarter community guideline report by the firm indicate that out of the banned accounts, 93,704 accounts…

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Kenya pooled in group D of the PAMOJA 2027 AFCON qualifiers
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Kenya pooled in group D of the PAMOJA 2027 AFCON qualifiers

The national soccer team Harambee Stars has been pooled in group D of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside South Africa,Eritrea and Guinea. The opening two match days are scheduled 21 September to 6 October 2026. Kenya will…

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DCI takes over investigations into murder of Rachel Wandeto
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DCI takes over investigations into murder of Rachel Wandeto

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Homicide Directorate has taken over investigations into the brutal murder of Rachel Wandeto, a gospel artist, who succumbed to severe injuries inflicted during an attack on May 16, 2026, in…

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President Ruto arrives in Kazakhstan for two day official tour
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President Ruto arrives in Kazakhstan for two day official tour

President William Ruto has arrived in Kazakhstan for a two-day state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties between Kenya and the Central Asian nation. President Ruto noted that the visit marks a significant step in the…

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Kenya to find out its group opponents in 2027 AFCON qualifiers
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Kenya to find out its group opponents in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

The Qualifiers draw for the PAMOJA 2027 Africa Cup OF Nations will be conducted today at 3pm in Cairo. 48 teams will participate in the qualifiers, and they will be divided into 12 groups with 24 teams qualifying for the finals in 2027.…

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Kenya reaffirms commitment to ending TB, calls for fair vaccine access
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Kenya reaffirms commitment to ending TB, calls for fair vaccine access

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to ending tuberculosis (TB) through strengthened prevention, early diagnosis, expanded treatment access, innovation, and accelerated access to safe and effective TB vaccines. Speaking during the Fourth…

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Mbadi snubs more fuel tax cuts as state prepares Ksh 5B subsidy
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Mbadi snubs more fuel tax cuts as state prepares Ksh 5B subsidy

National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has ruled out any additional tax cuts on fuel in the current financial year as pressure to reduce pump prices mount. Speaking during an exclusive interview with KBC…

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Kenya honoured at World Health Assembly for eliminating sleeping sickness
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Kenya honoured at World Health Assembly for eliminating sleeping sickness

Kenya received global acclaim at the 79th World Health Assembly as Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale accepted official recognition for the country’s elimination of Human African Trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness. The…

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KNBS assures Kenyans of data security in proposed biometric census plan
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KNBS assures Kenyans of data security in proposed biometric census plan

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has assured Kenyans that their personal information will remain safe and secure under the proposed use of biometric data in censuses and surveys outlined in the Statistics Bill, 2026. The…

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Matatu strike called off to allow negotiations take place
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Matatu strike called off to allow negotiations take place

The ongoing Matatu strike has been suspended for a period of one week to allow for negotiations between government and stakeholders take place, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced. Speaking on Tuesday after holding…

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At least 700 people arrested during Monday’s protests
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At least 700 people arrested during Monday’s protests

At least 710 people have been arrested across the country following protests over high fuel prices, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said. According to a statement by the investigative agency, majority of the suspects…

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Equity Group Q1 profit after tax grows to Ksh 19B
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Equity Group Q1 profit after tax grows to Ksh 19B

Equity Group net profit in the first three months of the year has gown by 24pc to Ksh 19 billion from Ksh 15 billion lifted by improved income from regional subsidiaries. In the quarter under review, the bank posted a 15pc growth in total…

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Taiwan barred from observer role at World Health Assembly again
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Taiwan barred from observer role at World Health Assembly again

The 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) has rejected a proposal for Taiwan to participate as an observer in the World Health Organization (WHO) assembly, marking the tenth consecutive year that such a bid has failed. The decision followed…

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Adan Mohamed to assume role as KRA commissioner general
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Adan Mohamed to assume role as KRA commissioner general

Seasoned banker Adan Mohamed is expected to assume his role as the substantive Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) upon is swearing in. This follows his appointment by National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet…

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Land Company allays fears over Ksh 2.5B Naivasha land grab
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Land Company allays fears over Ksh 2.5B Naivasha land grab

Members of Nanga Kihoto Naivasha Company Ltd have expressed fears of losing their 1,277-acre land parcel in Nakuru County to grabbers, 45 years after they bought the property. This follows reports that the land valued over Ksh 2.5 billion…

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Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices
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Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices

Four people have been killed and at least 30 injured in protests linked to Kenya’s nationwide transport strikes against recent increases in the cost of fuel, according to the Interior Minister. Thousands of commuters were left stranded,…

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Transport operators strike enters day two
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Transport operators strike enters day two

The nationwide transport shutdown has entered the second day after the Transport Sector Alliance failed to reach an agreement with government to resolve the crisis occasioned by the high fuel prices. Speaking to the media on Monday, the…

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Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
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Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases

Banking giant Standard Chartered has become the latest major company to announce job cuts as it increases its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The firm, which has its headquarters in the UK, said it will cut more than 15%, or…

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At least 131 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
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At least 131 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says

At least 131 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 513 cases suspected, local officials have said. A spokesman for the DR Congo government said cases were now being reported over…

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Hisense inks distribution deal with Hotpoint Appliances
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Hisense inks distribution deal with Hotpoint Appliances

Global consumer electronic manufacture, Hisense secured a distribution partnership deal with Hotpoint Appliances as it targets to strengthen its foothold in Kenya. The Chinese firm says the partnership will enable Hotpoint utilize its…

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Affordable Art show to open on Friday
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Affordable Art show to open on Friday

The Nairobi National Museums is set to host the Affordable Art show from May 22 to 24, showcasing the work of over 400 artists. Speaking about the show, organisers said: “There will be about 800 works on display from first-time exhibitors…

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‘Lion King Junior: The Musical’ set for June
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‘Lion King Junior: The Musical’ set for June

The enduring tale of The Lion King will take to the stage from June 11th to 14th at the Jain Bhavan Auditorium under the umbrella of the KitFest Trust. The show is called ‘Lion King Junior: The Musical’. Directed by Michael M. Jones, the…

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