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ICC dismisses prosecutor Karim Khan over serious misconduct
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ICC dismisses prosecutor Karim Khan over serious misconduct

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed Prosecutor Karim Khan following a finding by the Assembly of States Parties that he was responsible for serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty. The decision brings an end to his…

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Wetang’ula, allies enlist boda boda riders in Ruto 2027 campaign machine
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Wetang’ula, allies enlist boda boda riders in Ruto 2027 campaign machine

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on boda boda riders across the country to spearhead a nationwide voter registration campaign while rallying support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027…

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Ahmadiyya Muslims convene in UK for annual global spiritual gathering
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Ahmadiyya Muslims convene in UK for annual global spiritual gathering

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has commenced its three-day annual Jalsa Salana in the United Kingdom, gathering over 40,000 participants from around the world for one of the movement’s largest spiritual conventions. This year marks the…

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EAC central banks call for domestic gold purchases to build reserves
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EAC central banks call for domestic gold purchases to build reserves

Regional central banks have noted the need to increase their local gold purchases as part of efforts to diversify their reserves amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. During a 29th Ordinary Meeting by the East African Community (EAC)…

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Gathuthi Tea Factory secures Ksh 65.2M grant for modernization
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Gathuthi Tea Factory secures Ksh 65.2M grant for modernization

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has presented a Ksh 65.2 million Government grant to Gathuthi Tea Factory to finance the installation of two automatic withering units and accelerate the modernization of the factory’s processing…

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Iten Court clears Kaptagat Forest fencing as community joins case
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Iten Court clears Kaptagat Forest fencing as community joins case

The Environment and Land Court in Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet County has lifted temporary orders that had halted the fencing of the Kaptagat Forest, allowing the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to resume the conservation exercise as the case…

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PSV saccos urged to embrace financial literacy for growth
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PSV saccos urged to embrace financial literacy for growth

Public service vehicle (PSV) Saccos have been challenged to embrace financial literacy and adopt sound business practices to unlock credit to drive their expansion. Equity Bank Kenya Director and Head of Retail Banking Carol Rutto said…

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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
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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
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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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