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FIFA puts World Cup Final Grass up for sale, at $450 a piece
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FIFA puts World Cup Final Grass up for sale, at $450 a piece

FIFA has begun selling pieces of the turf that will be used for the July 19 championship match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with prices starting at $450 per segment.Even the field for the 2026 World Cup final is being…

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Security beefed up in Ol Kalou ahead of by-election
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Security beefed up in Ol Kalou ahead of by-election

Residents of Ol Kalou Constituency have been assured of adequate security ahead of Thursday’s parliamentary by-election. said security personnel have been deployed across the constituency to ensure a peaceful exercise. “We are prepared and…

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Khalwale pushes for more Western, Nyanza slots at National School Games
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

Khalwale pushes for more Western, Nyanza slots at National School Games

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has called on the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) to increase the number of football teams representing the Western and Nyanza regions at the National Secondary Schools Games. The senator…

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Spain outclass France, books ticket to World Cup Final in New Jersey
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

Spain outclass France, books ticket to World Cup Final in New Jersey

Spain secured their place in the World Cup final for the first time since 2010 with a 2-0 win over France in Tuesday’s semifinal. Mikel Oyarzabal put Spain ahead from the penalty spot in the first half after a foul on Lamine Yamal inside…

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How Data can rewrite Kenya’s future
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How Data can rewrite Kenya’s future

In a world where intuition has long guided policy and planning, Kenya now faces a moment that demands something more precise: decisions anchored in evidence rather than opinion. Recently, a deeply reflective conversation with Amb. Prof.…

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Obonyo donates sport kits to Mukuru Talent Women football team
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Obonyo donates sport kits to Mukuru Talent Women football team

Kenya’s Junior Starlets made history by qualifying for the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup for the second time, a milestone that has stirred fresh excitement among young girls across the country who dream of following in their footsteps.…

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China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
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China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

China’s economic growth slowed sharply between the start of April and end of June as weak domestic demand and the Iran war’s impact on oil prices overshadowed the country’s strong exports. Official gross domestic product (GDP) figures…

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Mombasa BMU leaders get training to boost blue economy
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Mombasa BMU leaders get training to boost blue economy

Beach Management Unit (BMU) leaders in Mombasa have received fresh training aimed at strengthening fisheries governance and promoting sustainable management of marine resources as part of efforts to advance Kenya’s Blue Economy. The…

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Mombasa Governor defends 92% medicine fill rate
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Mombasa Governor defends 92% medicine fill rate

Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir has pushed back against claims suggesting that public health facilities in the county are struggling with severe shortages of medicines, saying County Government facilities currently record a…

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Stage set for Ol Kalou by-election as 73,480 voters await poll
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Stage set for Ol Kalou by-election as 73,480 voters await poll

Ol Kalou voters will head to the polls on Thursday to elect a new Member of Parliament in a by-election that has attracted nine candidates. A total of 73,480 registered voters across five wards are expected to cast their ballots at 144…

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Hollywood writers union sues to block US Paramount deal
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Hollywood writers union sues to block US Paramount deal

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the $110 billion (Kshs. 14.2T) acquisition would violate federal antitrust law…

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Resistance of 15 July is unparalleled in the history of world democracy
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Resistance of 15 July is unparalleled in the history of world democracy

One of the most brutal coup attempts in Türkiye’s political history took place exactly ten years ago, on 15 July 2016. Orchestrated by a terrorist network that had insidiously infiltrated the institutions of our state, this coup attempt…

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Ruto confident new police plan will boost Nairobi security
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Ruto confident new police plan will boost Nairobi security

President William Ruto has expressed confidence that the soon-to-be-unveiled Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework will transform security in the capital by strengthening collaboration between communities, law enforcement agencies, and…

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Dr. Robert Aruho appointed to lead global antelope conservation efforts
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Dr. Robert Aruho appointed to lead global antelope conservation efforts

Kenya’s growing influence in global wildlife conservation has received further recognition following the appointment of Dr Robert Aruho, Head of the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC), as Co-Chair of the International Union for…

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Why wealthy Kenyans are seeking alternative homes in South Africa, UK
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Why wealthy Kenyans are seeking alternative homes in South Africa, UK

The United Kingdom and South Africa have emerged as the most preferred alternatives for wealthy Kenyans seeking to purchase new residential property Despite domestic property market being the most preferred by High Net Worth Individuals…

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PCEA Mai A Ihii Booth High School closed after principal’s arrest
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PCEA Mai A Ihii Booth High School closed after principal’s arrest

PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, has been closed indefinitely as authorities investigate allegations of sexual abuse involving the school’s principal. Kikuyu Sub-County Director of Education Jeremiah Kipaiyu said…

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Kenya extends 8pc VAT on fuel by three months until October
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Kenya extends 8pc VAT on fuel by three months until October

The government has issued a three month extension on 8pc Value Added Tax on petrol and diesel until October 14, 2026 ahead of fuel price review expected later on Tuesday. In a statement, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi…

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Police launch investigations after Grade 9 learner dies in Ngong
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Police launch investigations after Grade 9 learner dies in Ngong

Police have launched investigations into the death of a Grade 9 learner from CITAM Schools Ngong who reportedly fell from the rooftop of one of the school’s buildings. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, was confirmed by the…

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All set ahead of Uzalendo Half Marathon’
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All set ahead of Uzalendo Half Marathon’

The Eldama Ravine Education Foundation (EREF), in partnership with Uzalendo School and Athletics Kenya Baringo, officially launched the 2026 Uzalendo Half Marathon in Nairobi on 13th July 2026. The event, held under the theme “Running for…

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UDA women MPs call for peace, back President’s re-election bid
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UDA women MPs call for peace, back President’s re-election bid

Women Members of Parliament elected on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket have called for peace and unity across the country, urging young people not to allow themselves to be manipulated by politicians into engaging in violence…

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Go and Conquer, President Ruto to Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets
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Go and Conquer, President Ruto to Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets

President William Ruto flagged off the Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday as they prepare to represent Kenya at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup,…

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