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Why I stood with Ol Kalou
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Why I stood with Ol Kalou

Today, the people of Ol Kalou go to the ballot to choose their next Member of Parliament. I have spent my days among them in their markets and shopping centres, on their unfinished roads, beside their water points and dispensaries. I did…

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Cross-border peace committees strengthen peace efforts in Marsabit
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Cross-border peace committees strengthen peace efforts in Marsabit

Efforts to strengthen peace and address cross-border challenges in Marsabit County have received a boost through community peace committees working to protect children, empower women and promote peaceful coexistence along the…

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Wanyonyi, Arop renew Paris rivalry over 800m in London
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Wanyonyi, Arop renew Paris rivalry over 800m in London

Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Marco Arop will renew their Olympic rivalry over two laps when the London Diamond League gets underway at London Stadium on Saturday, with the pair headlining a stacked men’s 800m field. Wanyonyi, the Paris 2024…

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Harambee Starlets jet out to France for final WAFCON tune-up
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Harambee Starlets jet out to France for final WAFCON tune-up

Harambee Starlets have jetted out to France for a week-long training camp in Miramas, marking the final phase of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The squad departed Nairobi on Wednesday…

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KALRO warns over looming food shortage over failed rains
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KALRO warns over looming food shortage over failed rains

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is calling for urgent mitigation measures to address the expected food shortage in the country next year. According to the research organization, food baskets in the…

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Argentina survive England scare to keep title defence alive
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Argentina survive England scare to keep title defence alive

Argentina survive England scare to keep title defence alive Argentina survived a scare from England to reach the 2026 World Cup final, coming from behind to win 2-1 in a tense semifinal at Atlanta Stadium and keep their title defence…

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Kenya crashes out of Billie Jean King Cup Group III without a single win
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Kenya crashes out of Billie Jean King Cup Group III without a single win

Kenya’s women’s tennis team crashed out of the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III without a single win, confirming their relegation to Group IV for 2027. The team travelled to Gaborone, Botswana, for the July 13-18 tournament with hopes…

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Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein ‘distasteful’
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Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein ‘distasteful’

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has described Bill Gates’ relationship with late sex offender Jeffery Epstein as “distasteful”, but said he himself had made mistakes in life by being friends with people “who weren’t great”. On Tuesday,…

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Ol Kalou by-election: Residents brave chilly morning as voting begins
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Ol Kalou by-election: Residents brave chilly morning as voting begins

Residents of Ol Kalou Constituency braved chilly weather Thursday morning as they turned up to vote in the parliamentary by-election. Voters started arriving at polling centres as early as 5:00AM, with queues forming at several stations.…

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Kenya-US sign five-year Health Cooperation Framework
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Kenya-US sign five-year Health Cooperation Framework

Kenya and the United States have signed a five year Strategic Objective Grant Agreement (SOAG), formally launching the two countries Health Cooperation Framework. Welcoming the news, the Health Ministry said the agreement will provide a…

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Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
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Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes

Iran has threatened to block further trading routes in the region, as the US launched a new strikes on military targets. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the Strait of Hormuz would remain shut until the US ended its…

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All systems go for Ol Kalou by-election as IEBC assures of credible poll
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All systems go for Ol Kalou by-election as IEBC assures of credible poll

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has assured of a free, fair and credible parliamentary by-election in Ol Kalou. Speaking on Wednesday after assessing the distribution of election materials at the constituency…

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Ruto: Development requires courage, not popularity
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Ruto: Development requires courage, not popularity

President William Ruto has defended his administration’s reform agenda, saying he deliberately disregarded critics and political pressure so as to implement development projects aimed at transforming Kenya into a First World economy.…

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Hand of god: Argentina and England clash again with everything on the line
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Hand of god: Argentina and England clash again with everything on the line

Forty years ago in Mexico City, Diego Maradona punched a ball past England’s goalkeeper and changed the course of a rivalry forever. Argentina and England will step onto the pitch in Atlanta carrying that history with them, this time with…

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Kenya to adopt measures to address high cost of animal feed
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Kenya to adopt measures to address high cost of animal feed

The government is planning to roll out a Ksh 465 billion National Feed Strategy aimed at reducing the high cost of animal feed. The strategy is also baked to help in the lowering livestock production expenses and boosting Kenya’s food…

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Government unveils plans to tackle youth unemployment, skills mismatch
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Government unveils plans to tackle youth unemployment, skills mismatch

The Government has unveiled three policy frameworks aimed at addressing youth unemployment and bridging the skills gap as part of efforts to prepare Kenyans for an evolving labour market. Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr.…

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China develops zero-emission drone for high-altitude environmental research
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China develops zero-emission drone for high-altitude environmental research

Chinese researchers have unveiled a new all-electric hybrid drone capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 8,800 metres. This was reported by Science and Technology Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. This achievement opens up new possibilities…

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Viwandani MCA, two others deny robbery charges
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Viwandani MCA, two others deny robbery charges

Viwandani Ward MCA Aaron Kang’ara Wangare, his personal assistant Kepha Muiyoro Wanjiru and Nairobi County official Zablon Kirima Mwangi have all denied robbery with violence charges after being arraigned at Makadara Law Courts. The…

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