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WAFCON 2026: Starlets stare down Algeria to keep quarter-final hopes alive
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WAFCON 2026: Starlets stare down Algeria to keep quarter-final hopes alive

Harambee Starlets face a defining test of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Monday, August 3, when they take on Algeria in a must-win Group A finale at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff set for 11:00 pm. Kenya…

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Construction of Thika Stadium to be completed in four months
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Construction of Thika Stadium to be completed in four months

The Construction of the Sh850 million Thika Stadium is at 20 per cent completion, with the government expressing confidence that the flagship sports facility will be ready for use by December this year. Defence Principal Secretary Patrick…

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Kenya secures Ksh10.4B boost to reduce maternal, newborn deaths
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Kenya secures Ksh10.4B boost to reduce maternal, newborn deaths

Kenya has secured an investment of USD 80 million (approximately Ksh 10.4 billion) to accelerate efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths following the signing of a Cooperation Framework between the Ministry of Health and the…

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New Kenyan HIV research tackles drug resistance, treatment failure
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New Kenyan HIV research tackles drug resistance, treatment failure

Three key studies addressing the future of HIV care for people living with HIV (PLWH) presented at the 26th International AIDS conference demonstrate how locally generated evidence is helping answer the most pressing questions facing HIV…

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Mudavadi warns against reducing 2027 elections to ethnic poll
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Mudavadi warns against reducing 2027 elections to ethnic poll

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has cautioned Kenyans against allowing the 2027 General Election to degenerate into an ethnic contest. He reiterated that the country’s…

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Paul Nduati and Lucy Maina win NCBA Golf leg at Thika
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Paul Nduati and Lucy Maina win NCBA Golf leg at Thika

Paul Nduati and Lucy Maina emerged as the Overall Gross winners at the NCBA Golf Series qualifier held at Thika Sports Club leading a field of 239 golfers in another highly competitive leg of the nationwide series. Playing off handicap 6,…

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Somali referee Artan, Kenya’s Yiembe named for Kagame Cup final
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Somali referee Artan, Kenya’s Yiembe named for Kagame Cup final

The Council for East and Central African Football (CECAFA) has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will take charge of the 2026 Kagame Cup final, set for Friday, August 7, in Kigali. He will be assisted by Djibouti’s Liban Abdulrazack…

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Farmers acquire skills to boost cashew nut value addition
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Farmers acquire skills to boost cashew nut value addition

The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) is intensifying efforts to unlock the full economic potential of the cashew industry by equipping actors with practical skills. The alliance is focusing on new techniques in production, processing, value…

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Ruto salutes team Kenya’s 12-medal haul at Glasgow Commonwealth games
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Ruto salutes team Kenya’s 12-medal haul at Glasgow Commonwealth games

Team Kenya has wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with a 12-medal haul that has earned praise from the country’s top leadership. President William Ruto took to his official X account to celebrate…

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Several feared trapped as fire breaks out at Lotus House in Nairobi CBD
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Several feared trapped as fire breaks out at Lotus House in Nairobi CBD

A fire has broken out at Lotus House near Afya Centre in Nairobi’s Central Business District, causing panic as emergency teams respond to the scene. According to preliminary reports, several people are believed to be trapped inside the…

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EPRA, IAEA strengthen cooperation on long-term energy planning
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EPRA, IAEA strengthen cooperation on long-term energy planning

Kenya is strengthening its long-term energy planning as the country seeks to meet rising electricity demand while maintaining energy security, affordability, and sustainability. During the discussion with the International Atomic Energy…

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PS Muthoni leads final planning for Kenya Health Summit 2026
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PS Muthoni leads final planning for Kenya Health Summit 2026

Preparations for the Kenya Health Summit 2026 have entered the final phase, with technical committees intensifying coordination to ensure the successful delivery of the national event scheduled for 18–19 August 2026 in Nairobi. Principal…

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Unstoppable Mwamba Queens add Dala crown to Prinsloo glory
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Unstoppable Mwamba Queens add Dala crown to Prinsloo glory

Mwamba Ladies have made history in Kisumu, edging Kenya Harlequins 10-7 in a tense final to be crowned the inaugural Dala 7s women’s champions, completing a Prinsloo-Dala double just a week after lifting the title in Nakuru. The Queens had…

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Lean Energy earns certification for leading industrial emission cuts
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Lean Energy earns certification for leading industrial emission cuts

Lean Energy Solutions has earned B Corp Certification for its efforts to help industries reduce their carbon emissions by using renewable energy sources. The firm was recognised for its Build-Own-Operate model where it finances, installs,…

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Kabras reclaim Dala 7s title in Kisumu after Prinsloo heartbreak
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Kabras reclaim Dala 7s title in Kisumu after Prinsloo heartbreak

Kabras Sugar RFC bounced back from disappointment to lift the Dala 7s title on Sunday, beating Menengai Oilers 17-5 in a hard-fought final at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu. The win gave them their first title…

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Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
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Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday

US President Donald Trump has said new talks with Iran will begin on Monday, after calling off what he said would have been “massive” strikes on the country. “They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming,” he told…

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Oparanya says debate on 2027 DP slot premature
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Oparanya says debate on 2027 DP slot premature

Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has termed as premature calls by some ODM leaders endorsing him as President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on…

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Abu Dhabi developer deepens Kenyan bet with 346-unit Riverside launch
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Abu Dhabi developer deepens Kenyan bet with 346-unit Riverside launch

Abu Dhabi-headquartered real estate developer Reportage Group, has unveiled Enzo Residence, a 346-unit apartment complex, on Saturday 1st August 2026 in Riverside, Nairobi. The launch, which is part of the conglomerate’s efforts to deepen…

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US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move
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US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move

Japan and the US have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide in the yen after it weakened to a fresh 40-year low. The joint intervention is the first since 2011, when both countries took coordinated action to…

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Borana elders deny endorsing Gachagua’s DCP party
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Borana elders deny endorsing Gachagua’s DCP party

The Borana Council of Elders (BCE) has dismissed claims that it has endorsed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), saying a member who recently met the party’s leadership acted without the council’s…

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Mukurweini MP arrested over alleged inciteful remarks
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Mukurweini MP arrested over alleged inciteful remarks

Mukurweini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia was arrested on Monday by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over remarks he allegedly made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. The MP was arrested at…

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FIFA wise to abort its takeover plans
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FIFA wise to abort its takeover plans

FIFA decision to abort it’s ambitious takeover plans is a wise decision which does not challenge the principle behind the proposal, but rather acknowledges that the concept had not yet matured sufficiently for implementation. It is…

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