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DPP hails High Court verdict in Sharon Otieno murder case
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DPP hails High Court verdict in Sharon Otieno murder case

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has welcomed the High Court’s judgment convicting former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero of the murder of the late Sharon Otieno, saying the Office now looks forward to…

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Court finds Obado, co-accused guilty in Sharon Otieno murder case
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Court finds Obado, co-accused guilty in Sharon Otieno murder case

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and former Migori County clerk Caspal Obiero have been found guilty of the murder of former Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The 26-year-old student was…

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NTSA intensifies road safety checks ahead of school holidays
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NTSA intensifies road safety checks ahead of school holidays

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has stepped up road safety measures ahead of the August school holidays as part of the ongoing Operation Watoto Wafike Salama campaign aimed at ensuring learners travel home safely. In a…

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Kagwe defends tea levy as uptake hits 93pc
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Kagwe defends tea levy as uptake hits 93pc

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has dismissed claims that the Tea Levy is hurting Kenya’s tea industry. Kagwe revealed that tea uptake has surged to 93pc, its highest level in years insisting that the…

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Court dismisses bid to bar Wetang’ula, Kingi from politics
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Court dismisses bid to bar Wetang’ula, Kingi from politics

The High Court has struck out a Petition seeking to bar National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and his Senate counterpart Amason Kingi from participating in alleged political activities. High Court Judge, Justice David Mburu ruled that…

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Ruto unveils jobs boost for Nairobi artisans, mechanics
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Ruto unveils jobs boost for Nairobi artisans, mechanics

President William Ruto has outlined a raft of initiatives aimed at creating jobs and empowering artisans and mechanics in Nairobi County as part of the Government’s broader economic transformation agenda. Speaking at State House, Nairobi…

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Ruto: Linda Mama upgraded, not scrapped
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Ruto: Linda Mama upgraded, not scrapped

President William Ruto has refuted claims that his administration abolished the Linda Mama programme, stating that the initiative was expanded and rebranded as Linda Jamii. The new programme, he says, provides broader healthcare benefits…

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Murkomen dismisses Gachagua’s attacks, insists Kenya safer than ever
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Murkomen dismisses Gachagua’s attacks, insists Kenya safer than ever

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed attacks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, saying the IG is up to the task and continues to enjoy the confidence of…

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Saliba set for extended absence after back injury at World Cup
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Saliba set for extended absence after back injury at World Cup

Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a back injury during France’s World Cup campaign, dealing a significant blow to the club’s hopes of defending their Premier League title.…

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Wanyonyi, Arop set for 800m showdown at Zurich Diamond League
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Wanyonyi, Arop set for 800m showdown at Zurich Diamond League

World and Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi will renew one of athletics’ fiercest rivalries when he lines up against Canada’s Marco Arop at the Weltklasse Zurich Diamond League meeting on August 27. The pair have history stretching…

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Kapsabet stadium construction hits 34% as superstructure works accelerate
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Kapsabet stadium construction hits 34% as superstructure works accelerate

Construction of the 10,000-seat Kapsabet Stadium in Nandi County is progressing on schedule, with the project reaching approximately 34 per cent completion as superstructure works gather pace. Beyond delivering a modern sports facility,…

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Kiambu County internal revenue hits record Ksh 6.5B
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Kiambu County internal revenue hits record Ksh 6.5B

The Kiambu County Government has recorded its highest-ever own source revenue collection, raising Ksh 6.5 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year, the highest amount since the advent of devolution in 2013. Speaking during the announcement…

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KUPPET says new teachers’ salary review fails to address pay inequality
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KUPPET says new teachers’ salary review fails to address pay inequality

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has renewed its call for teachers’ salaries to be matched with those of other public servants, saying the latest salary review by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)…

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Oparanya: I am in ODM to stay
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Oparanya: I am in ODM to stay

Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has refuted claims he intends to leave the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He instead affirmed his unwavering commitment to the party and his active involvement in strengthening…

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Murkomen: Police clearance certificates to be issued within 24 hours
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Murkomen: Police clearance certificates to be issued within 24 hours

Kenyans will now receive their police clearance certificates within 24 hours, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced. “The turnaround time for processing police clearance certificates, which previously took up to 14…

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Kenya advances regional integration agenda to unlock trade, investment
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Kenya advances regional integration agenda to unlock trade, investment

Regional integration remains a strategic pillar of Kenya’s foreign policy and economic transformation agenda, with the potential to expand markets, stimulate investment, strengthen regional value chains and create sustainable opportunities…

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Kenya deepens partnership with CIVIC to advance civilian protection
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Kenya deepens partnership with CIVIC to advance civilian protection

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships that promote peace, civilian protection and humanitarian action following high-level discussions between the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and the Centre for…

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Burna Boy makes history by topping global music video chart
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Burna Boy makes history by topping global music video chart

Days after Spotify announced its new Global Music Video charts, Nigerian Grammy Award-winning musician Burna Boy has topped the charts with the 2026 World Cup song “Dai Dai” performed alongside Shakira. The news comes after the song topped…

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TikTok strict community guidelines aimed at aiding a safe creative economy
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TikTok strict community guidelines aimed at aiding a safe creative economy

TikTok removed more than 884,000 videos in Kenya during the first three months of 2026 as it stepped up efforts to create a safer digital environment for creators. According to TikTok’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, the…

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Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is ‘a wake up call’
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Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is ‘a wake up call’

The co-founder of Hugging Face, a technology start-up that was hacked after some of OpenAI’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models went rogue, said on Thursday that the incident is “a wake up call” for the industry. Thomas Wolf…

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