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Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
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Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that imposes a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a crucial material used in semiconductors and solar panels. The order also set minimum import prices on…

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WHX sees higher uptake of health equipment lifted by reforms
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WHX sees higher uptake of health equipment lifted by reforms

Eastern Africa region is projected to realize increaed uptake of hospital equipment backed by timely procurement decisions. Organisers of the World Health Expo (WHX) in Nairobi slated for next month say reforms such as the establishment of…

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Speaker Wetang’ula backs sugar farmers in fight over law changes, imports
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Speaker Wetang’ula backs sugar farmers in fight over law changes, imports

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has thrown his weight behind sugarcane farmers opposing proposed amendments to the law governing the sugar sector, assuring them that Parliament will protect reforms aimed at empowering growers…

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Government unveils Kericho diaspora job fair promoting safe employment
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Government unveils Kericho diaspora job fair promoting safe employment

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs, in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), kicked off a three-day Diaspora Job Fair in Kericho County aimed at bridging the gap between Kenyan youths and safe overseas employment…

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Murkomen vows to defend security agencies from political attacks
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Murkomen vows to defend security agencies from political attacks

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning against what he perceives as a rise in political attacks, intimidation, and ethnic profiling targeting members of Kenya’s security…

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Ruto urges shift from political rhetoric to development focus
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Ruto urges shift from political rhetoric to development focus

President William Ruto has implored Kenyan leaders to move beyond divisive politics and concentrate on policies that enhance livelihoods. He asserts that economic transformation, rather than political rhetoric, will lower the cost of…

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Record champions Kakamega School reclaim KSSSA Boys’ football title
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Record champions Kakamega School reclaim KSSSA Boys’ football title

Kakamega High School’s “Green Commandos” are the 2026 KSSSA Boys’ Football champions after edging St Mary’s School Yala 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling final at the M-Pesa Foundation Academy, lifting their 13th national title and…

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Gor Mahia, Rayon Sport set for Kagame Cup final in Kigali
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Gor Mahia, Rayon Sport set for Kagame Cup final in Kigali

Gor Mahia will face Rwandan hosts Rayon Sport in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final on Friday at Amahoro Stadium, with the Kenyan side looking to avenge a pre-tournament friendly defeat to the same opponents. Gor Mahia booked their place in…

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Northern transport corridor states secure Ksh 26M to cut emissions
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Northern transport corridor states secure Ksh 26M to cut emissions

Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) has secured Ksh 26 million ($200,000) to support green energy transition within the route. NCTTCA Secretary General Dr John Deng said the seed funding from the United…

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Science PS hails draft Kenya AI policy, urges ethical AI adoption
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Science PS hails draft Kenya AI policy, urges ethical AI adoption

Science, Research and Innovation Principal Secretary Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak has hailed the Draft Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy as a key framework for guiding the ethical development and use of…

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Siaya County to close electricity access gap with Ksh 2.2B from exchequer
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Siaya County to close electricity access gap with Ksh 2.2B from exchequer

The government is targeting to connect at least 25,000 households in Siaya County to the national grid with Ksh 2.2 billion invest from the exchequer. The power connection will be undertaken under the Last Mile Connectivity Project which…

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Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction nets Ksh 994M
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Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction nets Ksh 994M

The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) this week recorded strong trading activity after 18,089 bags of coffee weighing 1.115 million kilogrammes was sold for Ksh 994 million reflecting sustained demand for Kenyan coffee in the international…

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