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Banned chemicals found in Kenyan children’s toys, kitchenware: study
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Banned chemicals found in Kenyan children’s toys, kitchenware: study

A new investigative report has exposed a worrying reality for Kenyan consumers: everyday plastic items, from children’s toys to kitchen utensils sold on local shelves, contain hazardous and even banned chemicals. The report, titled “Unsafe…

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Police mount roadblocks across Nairobi ahead of Saba Saba protests
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Police mount roadblocks across Nairobi ahead of Saba Saba protests

The National Police Service (NPS) on Tuesday rolled out enhanced security measures across Nairobi, mounting roadblocks and checkpoints on key roads ahead of the anticipated Saba Saba protests. This follows an earlier notice by the NPS that…

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Tickets go on sale for new Kenyan musical romance movie ‘Tides’
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Tickets go on sale for new Kenyan musical romance movie ‘Tides’

‘Tides’, a new Kenyan music romance-drama feature written and directed by Reuben Odanga of ‘Mo-Faya’, ‘Nafsi’ fame, will premiere at Century Cinemax on 8 August, followed by additional screenings at Century Cinemax locations in Nairobi.…

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Pictures: Millenial cookout revives 90s nostalgia
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Pictures: Millenial cookout revives 90s nostalgia

Sherehe lovers turned up at Ngong Racecourse for the latest edition of The Millennials Cookout. The event, built around the 90s and early 2000s, brought nostalgia through music, food, drinks and fashion together. The day’s biggest moment…

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Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37
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Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37

British singer Lauren Bennett, one of the voices on LMFAO’s 2011 hit song Party Rock Anthem, has died aged 37. Her former musical group G.R.L. shared the news on its Instagram account Monday. “It is with great sadness that we share the…

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Govt to introduce flexible SHA payment plan
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Govt to introduce flexible SHA payment plan

President William Ruto has announced that the government will introduce flexible payment options, including the proposed ‘Lipa SHA Pole Pole’ initiative. The move, according to the head of state, is aimed at enabling more Kenyans to…

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UHC staff absorption on course, says Duale
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UHC staff absorption on course, says Duale

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to finalising the transition of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers to permanent and pensionable terms under county governments. Duale confirmed that the…

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Youth leaders protest over delayed national youth council elections
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Youth leaders protest over delayed national youth council elections

Tension gripped the National Youth Council (NYC) offices at Absa Towers in Nairobi after youth leaders staged a protest over the postponement of the long-awaited National Youth Council elections, which had been scheduled to begin on…

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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup. Balogun, 25, was set to miss his side’s last-16 tie against Belgium after being shown a straight…

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As China’s economy grows, so does its global reach
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As China’s economy grows, so does its global reach

China’s expanding global influence has become increasingly evident through its economic growth, development initiatives and contribution to international stability, experts say. According to China Daily, China’s modernisation has not only…

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China’s tech giants deepen AI footprint in Africa
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China’s tech giants deepen AI footprint in Africa

Chinese technology companies are steadily expanding their influence in Africa’s artificial intelligence sector, with experts citing their growing support for open-source AI models as a major factor in widening access to advanced digital…

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Korogocho phone theft suspect arrested
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Korogocho phone theft suspect arrested

A suspect believed to be involved in a series of phone thefts has been apprehended in Korogocho, Nairobi County. The arrest followed a swift police operation, initiated after a victim reported an armed robbery at Korogocho Police Station.…

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Gas Yetu: Govt rolls out 20,000 subsidised LPG cylinders in Nyandarua
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Gas Yetu: Govt rolls out 20,000 subsidised LPG cylinders in Nyandarua

The government has extended its Gas Yetu Clean Cooking Programme to Nyandarua County, where 20,000 low-income households will receive subsidised LPG starter kits. The initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance access to clean, safe,…

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2026 FIFA World Cup on a knife-edge as tournament enters homestretch
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2026 FIFA World Cup on a knife-edge as tournament enters homestretch

The 2026 World Cup has shed its group-stage skin. Forty-eight teams have become sixteen, and from here on, every match is a cliff-edge. The question hanging over MetLife Stadium on July 19th is a simple one with a complicated answer: are…

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Bellingham’s brace sends ten-man England into Quarterfinals
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Bellingham’s brace sends ten-man England into Quarterfinals

MEXICO CITY — Jude Bellingham scored twice in the space of 98 seconds to power England to a 3-2 win over co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, sending the Three Lions through to the World Cup quarterfinals despite playing more…

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Ruaraka Land Case: EACC to seek Ksh 1.5bn recovery, criminal charges
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Ruaraka Land Case: EACC to seek Ksh 1.5bn recovery, criminal charges

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) now says it will go after the Ksh 1.5 billion paid as compensation in the Ruaraka public land case and to pursue criminal prosecution of individuals implicated in the transaction. This…

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Ruto signs laws reforming CBK operations, parliamentary pensions
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Ruto signs laws reforming CBK operations, parliamentary pensions

President William Ruto has signed into law the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing comprehensive reforms designed to strengthen Kenya’s financial system, enhance banking oversight, and improve the country’s capacity…

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Kuramo Capital Management announces investment platform closings
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Kuramo Capital Management announces investment platform closings

Kuramo Capital Management (“Kuramo”) today announced the closing of several mandates, totalling approximately $500 million equivalent, primarily from African Pension Funds and African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs). These mandates…

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