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Mudavadi urges faster rollout of Nairobi city transformation projects
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Mudavadi urges faster rollout of Nairobi city transformation projects

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for tightened coordination, reviewed delivery timelines and accelerated pace of implementation of critical city services under the Nairobi rising programme. Presiding over the third Joint…

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Factorial secures Ksh. 19.4B to scale AI workforce solutions globally
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Factorial secures Ksh. 19.4B to scale AI workforce solutions globally

Factorial, one of Europe’s technology scale-ups has announced the closing of a $150 million (Ksh. 19.4 billion) Series D funding round led by General Catalyst, valuing it at $2.5 billion (Ksh. 323.5 billion). The round also included…

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10-Men USA stun Bosnia to book last-16 slot
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

10-Men USA stun Bosnia to book last-16 slot

The United States men’s national team pulled off a gutsy knockout-stage win on Wednesday, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 despite playing more than half the match a man down, to punch their ticket into the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA…

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All members of popular band die in Venezuelan earthquake
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All members of popular band die in Venezuelan earthquake

All four members of Venezuelan nu-metal band Van Der Dijs have died following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country last week. The band – vocalist Manuel van Der Dijs, guitarist Gabriel Gómez, bassist Xander Hernández and…

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Kilifi learner tops NACADA’s anti-drug essay contest
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Kilifi learner tops NACADA’s anti-drug essay contest

A Grade 10 student from Kilifi County has been named the overall winner of the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention. The competition, designed to amplify youth voices against substance…

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KECOBO suspends KAMP’s licence for 90 days
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KECOBO suspends KAMP’s licence for 90 days

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has suspended the operating licence of the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) for 90 days, accusing the collective management organisation of mismanaging royalty funds, failing to comply with…

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Ruto congratulates Xi and China on CPC’s 105th anniversary
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Ruto congratulates Xi and China on CPC’s 105th anniversary

President William Ruto has congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China (CPC) on the occasion of the party’s 105th anniversary. He lauded China’s remarkable transformation over the past century under the CPC…

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KRA destroys Ksh218 million worth of illicit goods in nationwide crackdown
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KRA destroys Ksh218 million worth of illicit goods in nationwide crackdown

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with a multi-agency enforcement team, has destroyed contraband goods valued at Ksh218 million in an operation targeting illicit trade and tax evasion across the country. The destruction…

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July marks the peak of the cold season in central highlands
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July marks the peak of the cold season in central highlands

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) is warning of an increase in respiratory disease cases as the cool temperatures peak this month. The weatherman says “as temperatures drop in the counties in the central highlands, parts of…

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Kenya and China legislators aim to deepen environmental cooperation
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Kenya and China legislators aim to deepen environmental cooperation

Kenyan and Chinese legislators have pledged to enhance parliamentary cooperation on environmental conservation, renewable energy, and climate resilience, aiming to strengthen their long-standing bilateral partnership. The commitment was…

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Lions of Teranga eye historic Last-16 spot against Belgium
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

Lions of Teranga eye historic Last-16 spot against Belgium

Senegal face Belgium in a mouth-watering World Cup Round of 32 showdown at Lumen Field in Seattle on Wednesday, July 1. The Lions of Teranga arrive as underdogs but with genuine belief they can match their best-ever World Cup finish — the…

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Kenya eyes expanded trade partnership with U.S. – Mudavadi
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Kenya eyes expanded trade partnership with U.S. – Mudavadi

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and strategic ties with the United States. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, called for expanded cooperation in…

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What Africa and Kenya can learn from China’s fight against corruption
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

What Africa and Kenya can learn from China’s fight against corruption

I came to Beijing expecting to deepen my understanding of governance, leadership, communication and broadcasting through the China International Press Communication Centre (CIPCC) programme. Instead, I have found myself asking a difficult…

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England face DR Congo in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 32 showdown
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England face DR Congo in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 32 showdown

England face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup Round of 32 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 1. Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions enter the knockout stage as heavy favourites, but England’s inconsistent group…

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Kenya launches KSh1T National Agri-food Systems Investment plan
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Kenya launches KSh1T National Agri-food Systems Investment plan

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Kenya, has launched a landmark KSh 1.081 trillion Kenya National Agri-food Systems Investment framework that will help guide the country in its agricultural transformation in the…

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Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationEntertainment

Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Legendary actor Danny Glover, 79, has revealed that for the past few years, he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease. The screen veteran, who is the recipient of five Emmy nominations and four Grammy nominations, among many other…

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Kenya bets big on MICE tourism to hit 5M visitors by 2028
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Kenya bets big on MICE tourism to hit 5M visitors by 2028

Kenya is counting on Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism to play a central role in closing the 2.3 million visitor gap needed to hit its target of five million international tourist arrivals annually by 2028.…

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Government finalizes deal to operationalize Isiolo Export Abattoir
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Government finalizes deal to operationalize Isiolo Export Abattoir

The government has moved a step closer to operationalizing the Isiolo Export Abattoir. The state-of-the-art facility, which has attracted nearly KSh 1 billion in public investment, is now ready for operation and is expected to transform…

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CS Kagwe slams global tariff escalation, demands action
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CS Kagwe slams global tariff escalation, demands action

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called on African nations to confront what he described as the unfair global practice of tariff escalation, where developed markets allow raw agricultural commodities…

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Grief as Gatundu family demands justice for slain mother of one
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Grief as Gatundu family demands justice for slain mother of one

A family from Mukinduri village in Gatundu South Constituency, Kiambu County, is seeking justice after their 34-year-old daughter was allegedly sodomized and killed by unknown assailants. The body of Teresiah Nyokabi, a mother of one, was…

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Security measures all set for the Summer Tides Festival
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCulture

Security measures all set for the Summer Tides Festival

The Summer Tides Festival, dubbed Africa’s premier event, is set to take Malindi town in Kilifi County by storm, as beaches are expected to become a beehive of activities with various artists converging to showcase their talents as…

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