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Mudavadi: Western Kenya is looking at the ultimate prize come 2032
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Mudavadi: Western Kenya is looking at the ultimate prize come 2032

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has now hinted at going for the Presidency in 2032, as part of ensuring continuity of the policies, programs and agenda of the Kenya Kwanza Government. Speaking for the first time in a long time…

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African communities demand land rights amid mining expansion
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African communities demand land rights amid mining expansion

Community leaders, legal advocates and grassroots organisations meeting in Harare at the ongoing African Ecofeminism Convening have renewed calls for governments, mining companies and international financiers to respect community land…

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Second phase of Nyota Start-Up Capital kicks off Friday
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Second phase of Nyota Start-Up Capital kicks off Friday

Thousands of young Kenyans are set to benefit from the second phase Nyota Start-Up Capital Programme following its launch today (Friday) by President William Ruto. Nyota Programme is set to enable young entrepreneurs across the country to…

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Ruto urges funds, partnerships for Africa’s clean cooking goal
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Ruto urges funds, partnerships for Africa’s clean cooking goal

President William Ruto has called for accelerated investment and stronger partnerships to ensure universal access to clean cooking across Africa. The President said nearly one billion Africans still rely on traditional fuels that threaten…

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Call for well-equipped libraries as National Read Aloud campaign kicks off
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Call for well-equipped libraries as National Read Aloud campaign kicks off

On Friday, July 10, thousands of learners across Kenya took part in the National Read Aloud campaign, a nationwide literacy initiative by Storymoja Africa and Start A Library Trust. This year’s campaign seeks to encourage and teach young…

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Lizzo addresses poor album sales calls it “soul-crushing”
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationMusic

Lizzo addresses poor album sales calls it “soul-crushing”

US musician Melissa Jefferson, best known as Lizzo, has addressed the poor sales of her latest album ‘Bitch’ released on June 5. In an interview, the “Truth Hurts” singer called the low numbers “soul-crushing.” “It dropped, and I was like,…

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US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried
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US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried

The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a “dramatic” drop in the number of ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. The US says it hit 90 military targets, some near the…

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Parties registrar ratifies ODM decision to kick out Sifuna
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Parties registrar ratifies ODM decision to kick out Sifuna

The Registrar of Political Parties has ratified the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) decision to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary General, saying the process complied with both the Political Parties Act and…

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Expert: BRICS countries need to strengthen agricultural knowledge exchange
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Expert: BRICS countries need to strengthen agricultural knowledge exchange

Effective support for farmers facing the impacts of climate change requires a comprehensive scientific foundation, including laboratory and field testing as well as socio-economic analysis. BRICS countries need to exchange successful…

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DCI: Homicide not ruled out in KFS manager Esther Keige’s death
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DCI: Homicide not ruled out in KFS manager Esther Keige’s death

Homicide has not been ruled out in the death of Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige, whose body was recovered in Juja, Kiambu County, nearly a month after she was reported missing the Directorate of…

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Kenya launches the Women, Peace and Security programme
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Kenya launches the Women, Peace and Security programme

Kenya has officially launched the Strengthening Policy Frameworks for Women’s Participation in Peace and Security Governance in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) and Informal Settlements Programme (2026–2028). The initiative by Act Change…

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Kirinyaga maps snakebite hotspots to boost local antivenom development
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Kirinyaga maps snakebite hotspots to boost local antivenom development

The County Government of Kirinyaga has partnered with the National Government to map snakebite hotspots across the county to support the development of a locally produced antivenom. The exercise, being undertaken in collaboration with the…

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Turkana flags off two-months nutrition supplies to five sub counties
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Turkana flags off two-months nutrition supplies to five sub counties

Turkana County Government has flagged off a two-month consignment of nutrition supplies to treat cases of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) among children aged 6 to 59 months in five sub-counties, including the hard-to-reach areas of…

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Government targets bandit financiers in new security operation
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Government targets bandit financiers in new security operation

Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to individuals sponsoring and facilitating banditry in Samburu, West Pokot, Tiaty and Isiolo, saying security agencies will relentlessly pursue them.…

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MPs urged to adopt SHA support programmes to expand healthcare access
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MPs urged to adopt SHA support programmes to expand healthcare access

Members of Parliament have been urged to establish Social Health Authority (SHA) support initiatives in their constituencies to expand financial protection in healthcare and ensure that no deserving Kenyan is left behind. Speaking…

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Ruto will win again, opposition mistaken, says Mudavadi
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Ruto will win again, opposition mistaken, says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed the opposition’s confidence regarding the 2027 General Election. He says those who believe defeating President William Ruto will…

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Rematch of 2022: France face Morocco for World Cup semi-final spot
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Rematch of 2022: France face Morocco for World Cup semi-final spot

France and Morocco meet again on the world’s biggest stage on Thursday, renewing a rivalry forged four years ago as the two sides clash in the opening quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Foxborough Stadium, outside Boston. The…

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Mbadi says Ruto’s economic policies will secure Kenya’s future
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Mbadi says Ruto’s economic policies will secure Kenya’s future

National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s economic reform agenda. The CS says the newly enacted Sovereign Wealth Fund, for instance, would bolster Kenya’s long-term economic…

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Kate Kamau discusses her vision of Kenya’s future, addresses US backlash
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Kate Kamau discusses her vision of Kenya’s future, addresses US backlash

Kenyan Actress Catherine Kamau, also known as “Kate Actress,” has shared her vision for a new political era. In a recent interview, she said that she would someday like to read the headline: “Kenya elects its first woman president; a new…

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