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Govt rolls out skills programme for 450 vulnerable youth, women
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Govt rolls out skills programme for 450 vulnerable youth, women

The Government has launched a skills development and livelihood programme targeting 450 vulnerable youth and women in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo and Samburu counties as part of efforts to strengthen community resilience and prevent…

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Bumper entry at the 5th Sunshine Development Tour leg in Ruiru
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Bumper entry at the 5th Sunshine Development Tour leg in Ruiru

All is set for the Absa Ruiru Invitational, the fifth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, with a strong field of golfers expected to battle for honours at Ruiru Sports Club from Sunday, 16th to Tuesday, 18th August.…

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Nairobi-Garissa flights resume after Ksh710M airport upgrade
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Nairobi-Garissa flights resume after Ksh710M airport upgrade

Barely a month after the Garissa airport resumed operations following a Ksh710 million modernisation project funded jointly by the national government and the Garissa County Government, airline companies have started flying the Nairobi…

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Zambians voting as president bids for second term
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Zambians voting as president bids for second term

Zambians are voting in an election to choose a president and parliament, with more than eight million voters registered to cast their ballots. Polls opened at 06:00 local time (04:00 GMT) and are due to close at 1800. The vote is seen as a…

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All set ahead of Kabeberi Sevens as pools are revealed
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All set ahead of Kabeberi Sevens as pools are revealed

Kabeberi Seven’s defending champions KCB RFC headline group D of this year’s competition which is also the third leg of the national rugby seven’s circuit scheduled Auggust 15th-16th at RFUEA Grounds,Ngong Road,Nairobi. KCB will also…

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Ruto: Government to strengthen KDF readiness amid emerging security threats
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Ruto: Government to strengthen KDF readiness amid emerging security threats

President William Ruto presided over the passing out parade of more than 5,000 recruits at the Kenya Defence Forces Recruits Training School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday. The President said the Government will keep investing…

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Ojwang vows to speak truth to power if approved as IPOA chair
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Ojwang vows to speak truth to power if approved as IPOA chair

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson nominee Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu has pledged to speak ‘truth to power’ and defend Kenyans’ rights if approved to lead the police oversight body. Appearing before the National…

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Ruto: KDF must adapt to emerging security threats
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Ruto: KDF must adapt to emerging security threats

President William Ruto presided over the passing out parade of more than 5,000 recruits at the Kenya Defence Forces Recruits Training School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday. The President said the Government will keep investing…

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Kenya Rugby Union and Amara in sponsorship deal
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Kenya Rugby Union and Amara in sponsorship deal

Kenya Rugby Union and HACO Industries through its skin care brand Amara have inked a Ksh.2.5M deal for a period of three years. The sponsorship will be channeled to the national rugby fifteens team,Simba’s, preparing for international…

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Why the Global South Is Standing by Gianni Infantino
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Why the Global South Is Standing by Gianni Infantino

Consider what has actually changed since Infantino took over from Sepp Blatter in 2016. The World Cup expanded from 32 to 48 teams for 2026, opening the tournament’s final stage to national teams that historically had almost no realistic…

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Treasury plans single platform to track donor funds
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Treasury plans single platform to track donor funds

The government plans to roll out a new platform to track all funding from development partners as part of its efforts to utilize spending. The National Treasury and Economic Planning says the Development Partners Management Information…

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Kutus set for Ksh33M facelift under World Bank programme
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Kutus set for Ksh33M facelift under World Bank programme

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has rolled out a Ksh. 33 million modernization project aimed at giving Kutus town a major facelift to create a more conducive environment for businesses. The phase two project will include installation of…

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Kisumu turns to GIS in heightened El Niño preparedness
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Kisumu turns to GIS in heightened El Niño preparedness

Authorities in Kisumu are now turning to technology to strengthen the county’s ability to predict, monitor and respond to flooding ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains. The county is banking on Geographic Information System (GIS) which…

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KFS probes illegal felling of 350 trees in Saboti Forest
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KFS probes illegal felling of 350 trees in Saboti Forest

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has launched investigations into the alleged forest destruction and illegal logging at Saboti Forest Station within the Mount Elgon ecosystem. In a statement, KFS said investigations established that the…

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Sanlam Allianz Kenya posts KSh124.6M half-year profit
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Sanlam Allianz Kenya posts KSh124.6M half-year profit

Listed Non-Bank financial services provider Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) Plc has posted a Kshs 124.6 million net profit in its half-year results released on Wednesday. Insurance revenue increased to Kshs 2.2 billion, while net profit…

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SHA starts verification of pending NHIF claims worth Ksh10M and above
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SHA starts verification of pending NHIF claims worth Ksh10M and above

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has commenced verification of pending claims worth Ksh10 million and above submitted by Level 5 and Level 6 healthcare providers under the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a notice to…

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South Korea’s Incheon airport beats Heathrow to become world’s busiest
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South Korea’s Incheon airport beats Heathrow to become world’s busiest

South Korea’s Incheon has become the world’s busiest airport by international passenger traffic for the first time, new figures show. Incheon International Airport, the main gateway to South Korea, served 38.4 million international…

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Man charged over Ksh114M meth trafficking linked to Ksh8.2B Iranian haul
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Man charged over Ksh114M meth trafficking linked to Ksh8.2B Iranian haul

A man has been charged before the Mombasa Law Courts over an alleged conspiracy to traffic 14,321 grams of methamphetamine valued at Ksh114.568 million, in a case linked to the Sh8.2 billion drug trafficking case involving six Iranians.…

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500 drones illuminate Nairobi sky in celebration of Kenya-China friendship
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500 drones illuminate Nairobi sky in celebration of Kenya-China friendship

Nairobi’s night sky was transformed into a giant canvas on Wednesday as 500 drones ascended above Nyayo National Stadium, creating a spectacular display celebrating China-Kenya friendship, cultural exchange, and shared development.…

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Kenya, Pfizer explore expanded health and investment partnership
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Kenya, Pfizer explore expanded health and investment partnership

Kenya has strengthened its partnership in vaccination and access to medicine following a review on the implementation of the Ministry of Health–Pfizer Overseas LLC Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement witnessed on Wednesday by…

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