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US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
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US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

The US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners in the latest escalation in the trade war reignited by US President Donald Trump when he returned to office last year. Those targeted, including the UK, China and the European Union,…

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Parents urged to shield children from political goonism -PS Omollo
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Parents urged to shield children from political goonism -PS Omollo

Parents have been urged to take greater responsibility for their children and protect them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into goonism, violence and other unlawful activities. Principal Secretary for…

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Sabastian Sawe’s sub-two-hour marathon ratified by World Athletics
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Sabastian Sawe’s sub-two-hour marathon ratified by World Athletics

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has officially entered the history books after World Athletics ratified his 1:59:30 clocking at the 2026 London Marathon as the men’s marathon world record, confirming him as the first man to break two hours in a…

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K’Ogalo, Tusker lead Kenyan charge for CECAFA glory in Rwanda
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K’Ogalo, Tusker lead Kenyan charge for CECAFA glory in Rwanda

The 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup gets underway on Friday, 24 July, with two intriguing Group A fixtures set to ignite the annual regional club championship at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium. Twelve teams are competing in this year’s tournament, with…

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Ruto launches NextGen.KE programme to equip youth with job skills
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Ruto launches NextGen.KE programme to equip youth with job skills

President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation Youth Employment Programme (NextGen.KE), a government initiative that will connect young Kenyans with workplace experience and practical skills. The programme is a partnership between…

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Ruto meets Samburu leaders at State House Nairobi
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Ruto meets Samburu leaders at State House Nairobi

President William Ruto on Friday held talks with grassroots leaders from Samburu County at State House Nairobi. The leaders, drawn from various political parties including UDA, Jubilee and PNU were led by Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit. In…

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Thumaita Tea Factory gets Ksh 28M from government for upgrade
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Thumaita Tea Factory gets Ksh 28M from government for upgrade

Thumaita Tea Factory has secured Ksh 28.7 million grant from the exchequer to revitalise the facility. Speaking during the handover the cheque to the facility, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the funding reinforces the…

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AirKenya backs seamless regional air travel to boost tourism
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AirKenya backs seamless regional air travel to boost tourism

Air service operator AirKenya Group says increased connectivity is key in unlocking more tourism destinations in the region. The group which currently operates three subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and is marking 50 years of…

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Lemarkoko: Kenya’s Mangrove challenge is bigger than a world record
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Lemarkoko: Kenya’s Mangrove challenge is bigger than a world record

The Chief Conservator of Forests, Alex Lemarkoko, has said Kenya’s planned Guinness World Records attempt for the “Most people planting mangrove trees simultaneously” is about far more than securing global recognition, describing it as a…

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“Chai ya Saa Kumi” becomes Nairobi’s most-streamed song in June
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“Chai ya Saa Kumi” becomes Nairobi’s most-streamed song in June

Ywaya Tajiri’s “Chai ya Saa Kumi” has become Nairobi’s most-streamed song for June 2026 according to Spotify data. The new report shows Ywaya Tajiri recorded a “6,151 per cent year-on-year growth among Nairobi listeners aged 18 to 24”, in…

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Wanga welcomes Sharon Otieno murder verdict, says justice has been served
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Wanga welcomes Sharon Otieno murder verdict, says justice has been served

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has welcomed the High Court’s decision convicting former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, in the murder of university student Sharon Otieno. In a statement,…

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Female faith leaders urged to lead fight against GBV
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Female faith leaders urged to lead fight against GBV

Female faith leaders have been urged to take a more prominent role in Kenya’s fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), amid growing recognition of their influence in shaping community attitudes, supporting survivors and challenging…

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Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
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Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals

Google has been fined €890m (£759m) by the EU for allegedly abusing its power by favouring its own apps and services over those from rivals. It is the first major action against the tech giant under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a…

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Kenya moves to tighten industrial trans fat regulations to reduce NCDs
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Kenya moves to tighten industrial trans fat regulations to reduce NCDs

Kenya is strengthening regulations on industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) by proposing stricter limits on their use in food products to help reduce the rising burden of non-communicable diseases. Speaking during the National…

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