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Kenya’s private sector activity weakens further in May on high costs
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Kenya’s private sector activity weakens further in May on high costs

Kenya’s private sector activity weakened further in May as companies suffered sharp rise in costs during the month, the latest Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index shows. The bank said headline reading declined to 46.6 in May, down from…

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Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
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Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026

A record 10 African countries will take part in the 2026 Fifa World Cup after the finals were expanded to 48 teams, with a host of star names hoping to go all the way and lift the trophy. Cape Verde will make their tournament debut, while…

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China’s giant e-bike manufacturer seeks share in Kenyan market
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China’s giant e-bike manufacturer seeks share in Kenyan market

Leading global electric two-wheeler manufacturer YADEA has announced its entry into the Kenyan market driven by increasing adoption of electric mobility solutions. Kenya becomes the second Eastern African market for the giant Chinese…

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Oceana at Kenya Summit: Put Coastal People First
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Oceana at Kenya Summit: Put Coastal People First

Ahead of the 11th annual Our Ocean Conference taking place June 16-18 in Mombasa, Oceana — the world’s largest ocean conservation organization — is calling on governments to strengthen protections for critical marine habitats, increase…

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Kenya keen to adopt sustainable solutions during construction expo
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Kenya keen to adopt sustainable solutions during construction expo

Kenyan firms are expected to benefit from acquisition of latest global trends in the building and construction industry during three exhibitions slated for later this month. Speaking during the launch of the Kenya Buildcon 2026, Kenya Wood…

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SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut
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SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has released a suggested share price ahead of its planned listing, which would make it the largest initial public sale in history. In a filing setting out plans for its initial public offering (IPO), SpaceX said its…

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FIFA officially unveils World Cup album 2026
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FIFA officially unveils World Cup album 2026

Today, FIFA officially unveils the complete squad for the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, which brings together a global line-up of artists, cultures and sounds for the biggest FIFA World Cup in history. Spanning 18 tracks, the…

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Nyamira County Assembly Clerk to appear in Court over graft
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Nyamira County Assembly Clerk to appear in Court over graft

Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari is set to appear before the anti-corruption court in Nyamira to face graft charged charges including abuse of office. Onyari was arrested yesterday by officers from the Ethics and…

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Ace Hood is NOT coming to Kenya for Furaha Festival
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Ace Hood is NOT coming to Kenya for Furaha Festival

Hip-hop rapper Ace Hood will not be landing in the country any time soon, as previously advertised, following a “breach of contract”. Antoine McColister, best known as Ace Hood, was set to headline the Furaha Festival, expected to take…

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Murkomen: Kenya’s major cities to get their own metro police units
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Murkomen: Kenya’s major cities to get their own metro police units

Other major cities in Kenya will get their own metro police units once the Nairobi one is successfully established, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed. “Upon successful establishment and operationalisation of the…

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PS Oluga calls for innovation driven health solutions
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PS Oluga calls for innovation driven health solutions

Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga has called on institutions of higher learning to play a more active role in advancing local manufacturing by translating research, innovation, and training into practical solutions…

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Film director Martin Scorsese faces backlash for endorsing AI
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Film director Martin Scorsese faces backlash for endorsing AI

Legendary film-maker Martin Scorsese has stepped into the fierce debate over the rise of artificial intelligence in Hollywood by endorsing an AI tool that he says has been “creatively freeing” in the pre-production process. ‘The Taxi…

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Ruto begins South Africa State Visit
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Ruto begins South Africa State Visit

President William Ruto arrived in Pretoria Wednesday evening for a two-day State Visit to South Africa. In a statement Ruto noted that Kenya and South Africa have maintained close ties for more than 30 years. “That bond has grown into a…

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Utumishi girls school fire: Nine students remanded for 21 days
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Utumishi girls school fire: Nine students remanded for 21 days

Nine Utumishi Girls’ Senior School students suspected of causing the deadly dormitory fire that killed 16 of their schoolmates have been remanded for 21 days. The court directed that the minors be held at the Nakuru Children’s Home. They…

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