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Mancha ends Kenya’s 14-year wait for U20 1500m gold
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Mancha ends Kenya’s 14-year wait for U20 1500m gold

Kenya has a new 1500m world champion at the junior level, and her win closes a chapter that has stayed open since 2012. Josephine Sembeyo Mancha, 19, won gold in the women’s 1500m at the World Athletics U20 Championships on Sunday,…

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At least 132 killed in Colombia’s largest earthquake in years
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At least 132 killed in Colombia’s largest earthquake in years

At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is likely to rise, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings. The magnitude…

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Free medical camp brings healthcare closer to Kakamega residents
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Free medical camp brings healthcare closer to Kakamega residents

Kakamega County residents have benefited from a free medical camp held at Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) in Butere Sub County, Kakamega County, offering hundreds of community members an opportunity to access essential healthcare…

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Nvidia gets $500bn from major investors to develop AI infrastructure
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Nvidia gets $500bn from major investors to develop AI infrastructure

Nvidia has teamed up with some of Wall Street’s largest banks and investors to raise $500bn (£370bn) in capital for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The chipmaker said it had struck deals with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone,…

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Laikipia minority communities back President Ruto’s re-election bid
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Laikipia minority communities back President Ruto’s re-election bid

Minority communities in Laikipia County have declared their support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid while presenting a raft of recommendations to the Executive Office of the President aimed at strengthening inclusion,…

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Aga Khan University Hospital expands access to newborn testing
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Aga Khan University Hospital expands access to newborn testing

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) expands newborn screening service to improve the early detection and intervention for congenital conditions in newborns. The new service complements the hospital’s comprehensive mother and…

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Kenya’s global engagement is delivering economic gains, says Mudavadi
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Kenya’s global engagement is delivering economic gains, says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has defended Kenya’s expanding diplomatic engagement, saying the country is increasingly converting international partnerships into…

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Security team recovers over 400 livestock after Marsabit raid
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Security team recovers over 400 livestock after Marsabit raid

Security officers in Marsabit County are searching for suspected bandits after recovering 470 goats and sheep believed to have been stolen in a raid. The livestock was recovered following a raid in the Galgumbe area of Loiyangalani…

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8th DBSA Carnival: Building hope through sports, arts and education
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8th DBSA Carnival: Building hope through sports, arts and education

The 8th DBSA Carnival concluded in Mathare, Nairobi over the weekend, drawing thousands of residents to an event combining grassroots sports, arts and community development. The carnival featured four flagship programs: the Slum World Cup,…

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NYOTA Project begins nationwide mentorship for 122,000 youth entrepreneurs
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NYOTA Project begins nationwide mentorship for 122,000 youth entrepreneurs

Government has commenced a nationwide mentorship programme for more than 122,000 youth who received start-up capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project. The mentorship sessions, which began Monday,…

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Sugar import ban rekindles hope among cane farmers
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Sugar import ban rekindles hope among cane farmers

A section of sugarcane farmers from Western Kenya have welcomed the latest directive by the government to stop sugar imports, terming it as an important step towards reviving local industry and improving earnings. The farmers in Lugari…

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Kenya Kwanza, ODM form team to draft 2027 manifesto
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Kenya Kwanza, ODM form team to draft 2027 manifesto

The Kenya Kwanza coalition and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have formed a 10-member joint team to develop a common manifesto ahead of the 2027 general election. President William Ruto, who announced the move during a Broad-Based…

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SportPesa 7s title race tightens as circuit heads to Nairobi for third leg
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SportPesa 7s title race tightens as circuit heads to Nairobi for third leg

The fight for this year’s SportPesa National Sevens Circuit title is far from settled, and it only gets tougher from here. The action now moves to Nairobi for the Kabeberi 7s, round three of the six-leg series, set for August 15–16 at the…

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Ruto: Broad-based alliance must win 2027 election
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Ruto: Broad-based alliance must win 2027 election

President William Ruto has expressed confidence that Broad-based alliance will win the 2027 general election. Speaking in Naivasha during a three-day retreat bringing together more than 300 leaders from the United Democratic Alliance…

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KCAA grants licences to 32 air operators for various routes
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KCAA grants licences to 32 air operators for various routes

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has granted various air service licenses to 32 airlines out of 34 which had made applications earlier this year. Tanzanian Air Services Limited which operates Tanzanair has been granted a two year…

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Broad-Based Government is committed to uniting Kenyans, says Ruto
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Broad-Based Government is committed to uniting Kenyans, says Ruto

President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Oginga are currently chairing a Broad-Based Coalition leaders’ meeting in Naivasha, Nakuru County. The meeting brings together 250 members of the National Assembly,…

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African quartet secure women’s World Cup places
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African quartet secure women’s World Cup places

Algeria, Cameroon, Malawi and Morocco have booked their tickets to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil after reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which is doubling as Africa’s continental qualifying…

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Odira, Werro and Broeders-Bol Set for 800m Showdown in Lausanne
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Odira, Werro and Broeders-Bol Set for 800m Showdown in Lausanne

World 800m champion Lilian Odira of Kenya will headline a stacked women’s 800m field at the Athletissima meeting, taking on Swiss favourite Audrey Werro and Dutch star Femke Broeders-Bol in what promises to be one of the season’s most…

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El Nino: Government maps out high-risk counties
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El Nino: Government maps out high-risk counties

The Government has identified 18 counties at risk of being affected by El Nino in an elaborate plan to respond to any adverse effects. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has already indicated that the country may experience…

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