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Three bank CEOs, former MCA charged over alleged Ksh363M fraud scheme
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Three bank CEOs, former MCA charged over alleged Ksh363M fraud scheme

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged the chief executive officers of NCBA Bank, KCB Bank and Co-operative Bank with failure to report suspected proceeds of crime in connection with an alleged Ksh363 million fraud scheme.…

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Beijing announces new countermeasures over U.S. restrictions
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Beijing announces new countermeasures over U.S. restrictions

China on Wednesday unveiled a series of countermeasures against the United States, targeting six American entities and tightening export controls on drone-related technologies. Beijing warned of further action if Washington continues to…

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Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
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Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm

Facebook owner Meta says an issue during an evaluation by an independent testing company allowed one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models to connect to the internet and hack another organisation’s system. The announcement follows…

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US commits additional $242 million to combat Ebola in DRC and Uganda
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US commits additional $242 million to combat Ebola in DRC and Uganda

The United States has announced an additional $242 million (about KSh31.3 billion) to strengthen Ebola response and preparedness efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, significantly increasing support for one of…

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World Athletics U-20:Jepngetich to miss semis after losing a DQ appeal
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World Athletics U-20:Jepngetich to miss semis after losing a DQ appeal

In Eugene,Oregon,USA Kenya’s hopes of bagging a medal in the women’s 800m at the 21st World Athletics in Eugene, Oregon, were dealt a major blow following unsuccessful appeal against her disqualification in Heat 2 of round 1 on Wednesday…

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World Athletics U- 20 Championships: Tentera and Pkiach ease to 800m semis
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World Athletics U- 20 Championships: Tentera and Pkiach ease to 800m semis

Dismas Otuke in Eugene,Oregon,USA Collins Tentera Tajewou and Nahashon Pkiach sailed through to Friday’s 800m men’s semifinals after finishing 1 and 3rd in the 5th and 3rd heats respectively as the 21st World Athletics under 20, got…

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Turkana wants refugee burden counted in revenue sharing formula
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Turkana wants refugee burden counted in revenue sharing formula

Turkana Deputy Governor, Dr. John Erus, wants the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) to include refugee-hosting status as an important factor in determining how national revenue is shared among counties. Dr. Erus said Turkana and…

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No Kenyan will be denied emergency care, Ruto says
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

No Kenyan will be denied emergency care, Ruto says

President William Ruto on Wednesday launched the Social Health Authority 922 Lifeline and National Ambulance Dispatch Centre in Nairobi, establishing one national emergency medical number for all Kenyans. The President said the service…

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Telecommunications firms on the spot over poor service quality
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Telecommunications firms on the spot over poor service quality

Kenya’s communications regulator says it received a total of 670 complaints from consumers regarding service quality in the fourth quarter ended June this year with telecommunications firms taking up the largest share. Latest data by the…

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Wetang’ula: NCIC must be active all year not only during elections
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Wetang’ula: NCIC must be active all year not only during elections

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has challenged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to regain the trust of Kenyans and play a more active role in promoting national unity throughout the year not just during…

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Governor Nassir welcomes elders’ recognition by the State
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Governor Nassir welcomes elders’ recognition by the State

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has welcomed the move by the national government to formally recognize village elders across the country. Governor Nassir said village elders play a vital role in society and that their…

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We must make Africa a First World continent, Kenya on track – DP Kindiki
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

We must make Africa a First World continent, Kenya on track – DP Kindiki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for faster transformation of Africa to first world status saying the continent has the resources and manpower necessary to uplift it to a developed status. Prof. Kindiki said the continent cannot…

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Kenyan Birders rediscover rare Red Weaver in Boni forest
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Kenyan Birders rediscover rare Red Weaver in Boni forest

Two Kenyan birders, James Apolloh Omenya and Simon Odhiambo, have gained global acclaim after their recent sighting of the elusive Red Weaver Bird in the Boni-Dodori Forest in Lamu County last month. The two birders have received global…

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Ruto says government has delivered on promises made to muslim community
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Ruto says government has delivered on promises made to muslim community

The Government has implemented key pledges it made to the Muslim community during the election campaign in 2022, President William Ruto has said. The President cited the ending of discriminatory vetting in the issuance of identification…

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50 more pedestrians arrested in NTSA footbridge crackdown
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50 more pedestrians arrested in NTSA footbridge crackdown

Over 50 pedestrians have been arrested as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) continues crackdown on jaywalking along major highways in Nairobi. The latest arrests were made on Wednesday during a joint enforcement operation…

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Cape Verde’s World Cup hero signs with Colo Colo
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Cape Verde’s World Cup hero signs with Colo Colo

Vozinha, the Cape Verdean goalkeeper who captured global attention during the World Cup, is officially a Colo Colo player. The 40-year-old, whose real name is Josimar José Évora Dias, arrived in Santiago on Sunday to a boisterous reception…

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More jobs as private sector activity improves in July
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More jobs as private sector activity improves in July

Companies in Kenya booked additional workforce as private sector activity reported moderate improvement for the first time since February this year. Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) expanded from 50.0 in June to 51.3 in last month…

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Two suspects convicted over fraudulent land deals in Ruiru, Ngong
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Two suspects convicted over fraudulent land deals in Ruiru, Ngong

72-year-old Teresia Wanjiku Wainaina has been convicted at the Milimani Law Courts on multiple counts of forgery, uttering false documents and forcible detainer, following a protracted investigation into the fraudulent acquisition of land…

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Arsenal agree £75m deal to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

Arsenal agree £75m deal to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes

Premier League champions Arsenal have reached an agreement worth £75 million ($99.5 million) to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, British media reported on Wednesday, in one of the biggest moves of the summer transfer window.…

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Man arrested in alleged Ksh12M Muthaiga land fraud
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Man arrested in alleged Ksh12M Muthaiga land fraud

A man has been arrested over an alleged land fraud scheme involving a prime property valued at Ksh12 million in Nairobi’s Muthaiga area. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect, Robinson Mbatha Wambua, was…

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