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Njuri Ncheke endorses Kindiki, urge united Mt Kenya support for Ruto
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Njuri Ncheke endorses Kindiki, urge united Mt Kenya support for Ruto

The Meru Council of Elders, Njuri Ncheke, has formally endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s continued role in government and declared support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid, while urging political unity across the Mt…

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Government bets on innovation, value addition to boost food security
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Government bets on innovation, value addition to boost food security

Government has underscored the importance of agriculture as a key driver of Kenya’s economic growth, food security and rural development. Speaking at Kaimosi Agricultural Expo 2026 in Emgwen, Nandi County, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia…

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KRA backs new system to improve cargo clearance time
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KRA backs new system to improve cargo clearance time

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it has received at least 1000 applications following the rollout of the implementation of new cargo declaration system. The authority says the Advanced Cargo Declaration (ACD) system which it activated at…

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China-Kenya MOU will position Kenya as Africa’s digital creator hub
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China-Kenya MOU will position Kenya as Africa’s digital creator hub

Kenya’s digital economy is entering a new phase, one that moves beyond connectivity and innovation into the commercialisation of digital creativity. The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) witnessed by Cabinet Secretary for…

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No payment of salaries outside payroll system, PSC warns
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No payment of salaries outside payroll system, PSC warns

Heads of human resource management in government ministries have been told to exercise diligence in payroll management to ensure no payment of salaries is done outside the payroll system. Speaking at Lake Naivasha Resort in Nakuru County…

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Uganda mourns SC Villa captain David Owori, killed in Kampala robbery
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Uganda mourns SC Villa captain David Owori, killed in Kampala robbery

Ugandans are mourning the death of David Owori, one of the country’s best-known footballers, who died at 27 after being beaten by suspected robbers near his home in Kampala. Police said Owori was fatally assaulted after resisting an…

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Government hikes wheat prices to Ksh 5,100 per bag
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Government hikes wheat prices to Ksh 5,100 per bag

Wheat farmers in the country will earn Ksh 5,100 for a 90 kilogram bag following a deal between the government and millers. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the prices which will cover the 2026 season is an increase from Ksh…

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Athletes vanish after Commonwealth Games end
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Athletes vanish after Commonwealth Games end

Several athletes are unaccounted for following the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Police Scotland has confirmed, as investigators work with immigration authorities to establish their whereabouts. The force said it…

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Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
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Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal

Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Vinicius Junior has signed a new six-year contract, ending months of uncertainty over the Brazilian winger’s future at the club. The extension ties him to the Santiago Bernabeu until June 30,…

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NLP Summit to chart party’s political future amid Kalonzo silence
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NLP Summit to chart party’s political future amid Kalonzo silence

The National Liberal Party (NLP) is set to make a defining political decision on Thursday when delegates converge at Kitui Stadium for a summit expected to determine the party’s alliances and electoral strategy ahead of the 2027 General…

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Kenya’s Madina Okot joins Tasmania Jewels for WNBL offseason stint
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Kenya’s Madina Okot joins Tasmania Jewels for WNBL offseason stint

Kenyan basketball star Madina Okot has agreed to play for Australia’s Tasmania Jewels during the WNBA offseason, signing on as the club’s second import player pending league approval. The move comes just months after Okot made history as…

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Bandari Maritime Academy Bill advances as MPs back legal establishment
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Bandari Maritime Academy Bill advances as MPs back legal establishment

Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eric Katana has welcomed the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure’s decision to clear the Bandari Maritime Academy Bill, 2025, to proceed to the…

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Kindiki challenges Mt Kenya leaders to rethink Gachagua alliance
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Kindiki challenges Mt Kenya leaders to rethink Gachagua alliance

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called upon Peter Munya (PNU), Justin Muturi (DP), and Lenny Kivuti (MBUS Party) to reassess their political association with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking while on a development…

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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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