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Kenya to host Africa’s first Youth Hockey 5s Championship
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Kenya to host Africa’s first Youth Hockey 5s Championship

Nairobi is set to become the launchpad for a new era of African hockey when Kenya hosts the inaugural U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup from 6 to 8 August 2026, a tournament that will double as the continent’s qualifying route to the…

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Three more suspects arrested in Spring Valley robbery, firearms recovered
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Three more suspects arrested in Spring Valley robbery, firearms recovered

Police officers have arrested three more suspects believed to be linked to a series of robbery incidents within Nairobi and its environs. During the operation conducted in Githurai, Mwiki, Kiambu County, the suspects attempted to flee but…

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China positions itself as a leader in global AI governance
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China positions itself as a leader in global AI governance

Artificial intelligence has become one of the defining technologies of the 21st century, with PwC estimating it could contribute up to US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. As governments race to shape its development through…

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Suspect arrested as police seize ethanol, ammunition in Nakuru
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Suspect arrested as police seize ethanol, ammunition in Nakuru

Police in Nakuru County have seized 990 litres of ethanol, 29 rounds of 9mm ammunition and assorted firearm accessories during an intelligence-led operation in Rongai, culminating in the arrest of a suspect. Acting on a tip-off, the…

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KSSSA: Cheptil’s fall marks first open boys’ volleyball race in years
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KSSSA: Cheptil’s fall marks first open boys’ volleyball race in years

Kenyan secondary school volleyball is set for a new champion after defending national title-holders Cheptil Secondary failed to qualify for the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two Games, throwing open a boys’ title race that has lacked genuine…

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Lamu: Stakeholders step up fight against violent extremism
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Lamu: Stakeholders step up fight against violent extremism

Despite the significant decline in terrorism incidents in Lamu County, stakeholders have called for continued sensitization campaigns to prevent young people from being recruited into violent extremist groups. The call comes amid concerns…

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King Kaka’s performs fan favourites at post album release party
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King Kaka’s performs fan favourites at post album release party

King Kaka continued the celebration of his latest album, ‘Year of the Pen’, with a vibrant post-release event. The event brought together fans, producers, featured artists, members of the press and other key players who contributed to the…

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At least 20 dead and more than 100 missing in Afghan floods
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At least 20 dead and more than 100 missing in Afghan floods

Flash floods caused by torrential rain in eastern Afghanistan on Monday have killed at least 20 people and left more than 100 missing, the Taliban government said. Parun, the capital of Nuristan province, suffered the brunt of the damage,…

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DJ Kabza De Small launches Afrotech focused record label
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DJ Kabza De Small launches Afrotech focused record label

Celebrated DJ Kabza De Small has officially launched Tech Hub, a new record label focused on Afrotech. JNR SA is the label’s first signed artist. He has worked closely with Kabza De Small on producing Afrotech records and has helped shape…

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‘Dai Dai’ continues to top music charts despite end of World Cup
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‘Dai Dai’ continues to top music charts despite end of World Cup

Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” remains the biggest song in the world, according to Billboard, where the song has been at the top of the Billboard Global 200 chart for a second week and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for a fourth…

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Jubilee Party faults Gachagua’s call to tourists and investors
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Jubilee Party faults Gachagua’s call to tourists and investors

The Jubilee Party has criticised remarks attributed to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya until after the next General Election. The party warned that such statements could cause…

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Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes new UK PM
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Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes new UK PM

Andy Burnham has become the UK’s prime minister today, replacing Keir Starmer. The day began outside a busy 10 Downing Street where Starmer made his final address as PM, before he and Burnham visited King Charles in Buckingham Palace. In a…

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Tourism body warns against politics that undermine Kenya’s economy
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Tourism body warns against politics that undermine Kenya’s economy

The Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) has cautioned political leaders against making public utterances that could deter tourists and investors, warning that such remarks risk damaging the country’s reputation, livelihoods, and long-term…

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Kwale County Government to join Mbuguni land case
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Kwale County Government to join Mbuguni land case

Governor Fatuma Achani has announced that the Kwale County Government will join the Mbuguni Scheme case as an interested party in the court case filed by residents of Mbuguni in Tsimba Golini Ward, Matuga Sub-County, challenging the…

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Duale inspects Ksh6B regional renal centre ahead of launch
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Duale inspects Ksh6B regional renal centre ahead of launch

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday inspected the East Africa Centre of Excellence in Nephrology and Urology (EACE) to assess its readiness ahead of the commencement of its first phase of operations. The Ksh6 billion facility,…

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African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project reaches major milestone
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African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project reaches major milestone

The heads of state and government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took a decisive step yesterday in Freetown by signing the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) governing the development of the Nigeria-Morocco…

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Zarika “Iron Fist” plots European return to chase history again
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Zarika “Iron Fist” plots European return to chase history again

Former WBC super-bantamweight world champion Fatuma Zarika has revealed plans to return to Europe for one final push at a world title before she retires from professional boxing. The 41-year-old Kenyan, nicknamed “Iron Fist”, has indicated…

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What next for Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford?
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What next for Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford?

Marcus Rashford scored in England’s stunning 6-4 World Cup third-place win over France, closed out the tournament with a heartfelt message to fans, and heads into a three-week break as one of the best-performing English forwards in Miami.…

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