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Brentford break club transfer record to sign Sangaré from Lens
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Brentford break club transfer record to sign Sangaré from Lens

Brentford have completed the signing of Mali international midfielder Mamadou Sangaré from French side RC Lens in what is now the club’s most expensive transfer, surpassing the fee they paid Bournemouth for Dango Ouattara a year ago.…

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Village elders to earn Ksh 3,000 monthly in grassroots governance boost
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Village elders to earn Ksh 3,000 monthly in grassroots governance boost

Village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend of Ksh 3,000 starting Tuesday, 4th August, 2026, President William Ruto has announced. “Starting today, every village elder will be paid a monthly stipend of Ksh 3,000,” the…

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Lamu residents seek ironclad deal for Dangote’s Ksh 2.2T refinery
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Lamu residents seek ironclad deal for Dangote’s Ksh 2.2T refinery

Lamu County residents have demanded a legally binding agreement with the Dangote Group before the proposed Ksh 2.2 trillion oil refinery project can proceed. According to Bajuni community, indigenous residents have been sidelined from…

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KNCCI seek deeper ties between Kenya and China fashion players
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KNCCI seek deeper ties between Kenya and China fashion players

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) expects local fashion industry players to break into the multibillion dollar global fashion industry with strong collaboration with Chinese traders. The 2026 East Africa (Kenya)…

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Algeria seals Starlets’ fate as Kenya’s WAFCON dream dies in Rabat
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Algeria seals Starlets’ fate as Kenya’s WAFCON dream dies in Rabat

Harambee Starlets’ long-awaited return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has ended in heartbreak, with Kenya bowing out of the 2026 tournament in Morocco without a single point, goal, or moment of celebration to show for their efforts.…

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Fake police officer arrested in Kilimani, firearm recovered
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Fake police officer arrested in Kilimani, firearm recovered

A man suspected of impersonating a police officer was Monday arrested at L’Arc Casino in Yaya Centre, Kilimani after detectives responded to a distress call. The operation led to the recovery of a firearm, 100 rounds of ammunition and…

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Ghana’s rice production project receives $18.8M funding
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Ghana’s rice production project receives $18.8M funding

Ghana has secured a total of $18.8 million (Ksh 2.4b) from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to boost its local rice production. The grant which will be utilised under the Regional West Africa Resilient Rice Value Chains (REWARD) Project…

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Gor Mahia seek revenge on Al Hilal two years after CECAFA heartbreak
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Gor Mahia seek revenge on Al Hilal two years after CECAFA heartbreak

Gor Mahia will look to exorcise old demons on Tuesday when they meet Sudanese giants Al Hilal SC in the CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-final at Kigali’s Pelé Stadium, with a place in the final on the line. The two sides last met in July 2024, when…

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Azimio begins coalition reset for 2027 elections
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Azimio begins coalition reset for 2027 elections

The Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party has announced plans for significant reorganisation and rebranding as it prepares for next year’s General Election. The reforms received approval during a Joint Council and National Executive…

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Kenyans begin training in Oregon, ahead of the global U20 championships
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Kenyans begin training in Oregon, ahead of the global U20 championships

Kenyan athletes embarked on their training yesterday in the USA, in preparation for the 21st World Athletics Under 20 Championships set to kick off tomorrow until Sunday at the Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Kenya is set to begin its…

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China targets 50% non-fossil power generation by 2030
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China targets 50% non-fossil power generation by 2030

China aims to raise the share of its electricity generated from non-fossil energy sources to 50% by 2030, according to a newly released national plan outlining the country’s power sector development for the 2026-2030 period. The five-year…

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Kenya’s wine industry reaches global stage with ASI contest entry
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Kenya’s wine industry reaches global stage with ASI contest entry

Kenya is set to make history in October when it appears for the first time at the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) Best Sommelier of the World Contest in Lisbon, Portugal, and the country’s flag-bearer will be Soraiya…

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SHA Transition: Former NHIF staff redeployed across public service
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SHA Transition: Former NHIF staff redeployed across public service

All employees of the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) who were not competitively recruited into the Social Health Authority (SHA) have now been redeployed across the Public Service. Information from one of the affected…

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IGAD Deputy Chief champions an African-led security transition for Somalia
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IGAD Deputy Chief champions an African-led security transition for Somalia

Deputy Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Mohamed Abdi Ware, has outlined a vision of regional solidarity and self-reliance, calling for a smooth, highly coordinated transition as African Union…

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Sidian Bank takes phase two of WASH initiative to schools in arid areas
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Sidian Bank takes phase two of WASH initiative to schools in arid areas

Sidian Bank has kicked off the second phase of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative in schools in three counties to help improve hygiene among learners. The bank donated 10,000-litre water tanks to schools in Turbo and…

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EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings
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EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for “united action” on border security after the chaotic influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta last week. Spain ⁠estimates that…

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Ethiopia opens two robotic surgery training centres with China’s support
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Ethiopia opens two robotic surgery training centres with China’s support

Two specialised centres have commenced operations in Ethiopia, where surgeons will be able to receive training in performing procedures using robotic surgical systems and endoscopic technologies. This was reported by the Ethiopian…

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BRICS countries adopt Joint Declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction
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BRICS countries adopt Joint Declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction

The BRICS countries adopted a joint declaration following a meeting in New Delhi, agreeing to expand cooperation in disaster risk reduction and the exchange of expertise. This was reported by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the…

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Airtel ready to roll out overdraft service to rival Fuliza
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Airtel ready to roll out overdraft service to rival Fuliza

Kenya’s second largest mobile service operator Artel Kenya plans to introduce its overdraft mobile money service before the end of this year. This will be the first mobile based overdraft solution to rival Safaricom’s lucrative Fuliza…

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English FA prepares to withdraw backing for Infantino’s FIFA re-election
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English FA prepares to withdraw backing for Infantino’s FIFA re-election

The English Football Association is preparing to formally withdraw its backing for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president, following the fallout from his now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.…

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Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational News

Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says

Thirty-five people were killed in a drone strike by the Sudanese army on a traditional court session in the north of the Darfur region, a local rights organisation has said. Dozens more were reported injured in Sunday afternoon’s attack.…

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Adel Balala crowned 104th NCBA Kenya Amateur matchplay champion
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Adel Balala crowned 104th NCBA Kenya Amateur matchplay champion

Adel Taufiq Balala of Nyali Golf & Country Club was crowned the 104th NCBA Kenya Amateur Match Play Champion after producing another commanding display to defeat Maahir Patel of Sigona Golf Club 3&2 in the final at Limuru Country Club,…

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Ruto reiterates call for national dialogue beyond Vision 2030
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Ruto reiterates call for national dialogue beyond Vision 2030

President William Ruto has reiterated his call for a national dialogue to collectively shape Kenya’s development agenda beyond Vision 2030, stating that the economic stability achieved by his administration provides an opportune moment for…

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