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Court rules against Shabana as Sacked coach Omollo wins Ksh2.2M payout
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Court rules against Shabana as Sacked coach Omollo wins Ksh2.2M payout

Shabana FC have been dealt a costly legal blow after the Employment and Labour Relations Court found that the club wrongfully pushed out former head coach Sammy “Pamzo” Omollo, ordering the Kisii-based side to pay him upwards of Ksh2.2…

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Omanyala’s reign ends in Glasgow rain as Kenya’s 100m hopes wash away
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Omanyala’s reign ends in Glasgow rain as Kenya’s 100m hopes wash away

Ferdinand Omanyala’s bid to become the first man to successfully defend a Commonwealth Games 100m title came to a stunning end on Tuesday, as the Kenyan sprint star crashed out in the semifinals under a steady Scottish downpour. The…

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Hustler Fund: 28 million Kenyans have accessed Ksh90B since 2022
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Hustler Fund: 28 million Kenyans have accessed Ksh90B since 2022

The Government has disbursed a total of Ksh 90 billion to 28 million borrowers through its three products: the Personal Loan, Bridge Loan, and Hustler Groups. Revealing the updates on the Hustler Fund progress Wednesday to Kenya’s Head of…

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KRA beats customs revenue target after collecting Ksh 988B
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KRA beats customs revenue target after collecting Ksh 988B

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has surpassed its customs revenue target after collecting Ksh 988.78 billion in the financial year ending June 30, 2026. KRA says the collection exceeded its target of Ksh 980.78 by 100.8pc on account of…

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Kenya, China deepen film partnership through AI, creative collaboration
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Kenya, China deepen film partnership through AI, creative collaboration

Kenya and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural ties and expanding cooperation in the film industry through artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies and creative partnerships. The commitment was made…

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KWS investigates deaths of 15 Amboseli elephants
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KWS investigates deaths of 15 Amboseli elephants

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem after preliminary laboratory tests detected a possible toxic substance in samples collected from some of the animals. Most of the…

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Kenya Airways scales up fleet and network as it honours its top travel agents
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Kenya Airways scales up fleet and network as it honours its top travel agents

Kenya Airways has awarded its top-performing travel agency partners at the Kenya Travel Agents Engagement & Awards 2026 events in Nairobi against the backdrop of the airline’s most significant capacity expansion in a decade. The airline…

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Hustler Fund unveils Tukuze Hub initiative for top borrowers
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Hustler Fund unveils Tukuze Hub initiative for top borrowers

Hustler Fund has launched a new initiative dubbed Tukuze Hub to support borrowers with strong repayment records through business training, financial literacy and enterprise development programmes. The initiative, which is being implemented…

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Three arrested over Ksh4.8M embezzlement of Igembe North NG-CDF funds
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Three arrested over Ksh4.8M embezzlement of Igembe North NG-CDF funds

Three suspects have been arrested over the alleged embezzlement of Ksh4.8 million meant for the purchase and installation of electricity transformers under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) in Igembe North…

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PS Omollo orders security crackdown on drugs, crime in Mombasa
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PS Omollo orders security crackdown on drugs, crime in Mombasa

The Government has intensified efforts to strengthen grassroots security, combat drug trafficking and improve access to Government services, with National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) being directed to enhance intelligence…

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DCI rolls out nationwide anti-drug awareness campaign
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DCI rolls out nationwide anti-drug awareness campaign

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), through its Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU), has rolled out a nationwide awareness campaign against drug and substance abuse ahead of the August school holidays. According to the DCI, the…

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Government suspends Tata Chemicals operations for non-compliance
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Government suspends Tata Chemicals operations for non-compliance

Mining operations of Africa’s largest soda ash manufacturer Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited have been suspended with immediate effect. Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has ordered the suspension of the firm for being non-compliance with…

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NGEC launches equality and inclusion reports in Kilifi
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NGEC launches equality and inclusion reports in Kilifi

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) on Tuesday launched four landmark reports on equality and inclusion, offering critical evidence to guide national and county governments in policy formulation and service delivery. The…

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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the US over “unacceptable risks” to America’s national security. The move applies to advanced robots – including humanoid and four-legged…

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Mt. Kenya irrigation success spurs Ksh 3B investment in Western
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Mt. Kenya irrigation success spurs Ksh 3B investment in Western

Government has secured approximately Ksh 3 billion to finance irrigation projects in Western Kenya, demonstrating growing confidence in Kenya’s irrigation development model and its impact on transforming smallholder agriculture. This…

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Africa’s green transition must not become a new colonial project
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Africa’s green transition must not become a new colonial project

Africa stands at the centre of the world’s energy transition. Beneath its soils lie the lithium, cobalt, graphite, manganese, nickel and rare earth minerals that will power electric vehicles, batteries and renewable energy systems across…

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Five directors arraigned over alleged SHA fraud scheme
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Five directors arraigned over alleged SHA fraud scheme

Five directors of Nissi Medical Centre and Dawa Front Healthcare Services were on Tuesday arraigned in court over their alleged involvement in a fraud scheme targeting the Social Health Authority (SHA). The five were charged following…

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