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Murkomen: Village elders now integral to national administration
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Murkomen: Village elders now integral to national administration

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has lauded the Kenya Kwanza administration for formally integrating village elders into the country’s national administrative structure. He described the move as a…

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Muturi, Munya, Kivuti push back against Gachagua
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Muturi, Munya, Kivuti push back against Gachagua

Former Meru Governor and PNU Party Leader Peter Munya has led three Mt. Kenya political parties in rejecting calls by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for them to dissolve and join the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP),…

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AmCham targets increased investments during US-East Africa summit
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AmCham targets increased investments during US-East Africa summit

The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) is looking to attract additional investment in the region from the US during an upcoming summit scheduled for next month. This follows the success of previous four editions of the…

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Four arrested as police recover 132 stolen mobile phones in Kayole
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Four arrested as police recover 132 stolen mobile phones in Kayole

Police have arrested four suspects and recovered 132 mobile phones during an operation targeting a phone theft syndicate in Nairobi’s Kayole estate. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the operation was carried out by officers…

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Algeria part ways with coach after World Cup run
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Algeria part ways with coach after World Cup run

Algeria have parted ways with head coach Vladimir Petkovic, the national federation confirmed on Monday, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure that had appeared secure just months earlier. The Algerian Football Federation announced that its…

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MCK urges public institution brand ambassadors to champion professionalism
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MCK urges public institution brand ambassadors to champion professionalism

The Media Council of Kenya has urged public institution brand ambassadors to take their roles seriously, describing them as critical links between organisations and the public. Speaking during a Kenya Development Corporation and County…

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Ruto is ODM’s 2027 presidential candidate, Oburu declares
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Ruto is ODM’s 2027 presidential candidate, Oburu declares

Nairobi – ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga on Tuesday clarified that the Orange Democratic Movement will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Instead, he stated that the party would rally behind President William…

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New era for WRC as FIA announces historic investment agreement
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New era for WRC as FIA announces historic investment agreement

The FIA has confirmed a landmark long-term commercial rights agreement for the World Rally Championship and European Rally Championship, marking what it describes as the biggest deal in the history of both series. The agreement follows the…

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Kenya deepens China relations with new consulate in Guangzhou
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Kenya deepens China relations with new consulate in Guangzhou

Kenya has deepened its diplomatic and trade relations with China following the official inauguration of a new Consulate General in Guangzhou, one of China’s most economically dynamic cities. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr.…

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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
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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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