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M16 rifle linked to four murders recovered in Isiolo
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M16 rifle linked to four murders recovered in Isiolo

An M16 rifle suspected to have been used in a deadly trail of four murders across Isiolo and neighbouring Meru County has been recovered in an intelligence-led multi-agency operation in Isiolo. The firearm, loaded with five rounds of…

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Kilifi teacher handed 10-year jail term for seducing pupil
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Kilifi teacher handed 10-year jail term for seducing pupil

A Kilifi Court has sentenced a primary school teacher to 10 years in prison for abusing his position of authority to pursue a sexual relationship with a pupil. The DPP called six witnesses to testify in this case. They include the…

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At least 14 dead after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
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At least 14 dead after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

At least fourteen people have died after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia early on Saturday, the nation’s disaster mitigation agency has said. BPBD said that others had been injured to varying degrees, cautioning that the…

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CS Ogamba urges Varsities to turn research into enterprises
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CS Ogamba urges Varsities to turn research into enterprises

Universities have been challenged to accelerate the commercialization of research and innovation to create jobs, enterprises and practical solutions to Africa’s development challenges. Education Cabinet Secretary Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba…

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EPRA cuts diesel prices by Ksh 5 in latest review
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EPRA cuts diesel prices by Ksh 5 in latest review

Transport sector has received a relief from the energy regulator following a Ksh 5 reduction on a litre of diesel. In the latest price review cycle, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) said super petrol and kerosene prices…

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Ghana and South Africa reach Play-Off Tournament
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Ghana and South Africa reach Play-Off Tournament

Ghana and South Africa emerged victorious in the WAFCON play-ins to secure their spots in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 Play-Off Tournament. The Black Queens and Banyana Banyana will serve as CAF’s two representatives in the…

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Kenyan tea factories to begin rejecting poor quality leaves
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Kenyan tea factories to begin rejecting poor quality leaves

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has directed tea factories to reject substandard tea delivered by farmers across the country. He warned that when poor-quality leaf from a few farmers is mixed and…

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Ruto directs rollout of Kenya National Talent Search
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Ruto directs rollout of Kenya National Talent Search

The government will establish the Kenya National Talent Search to identify talent and innovation in music, comedy, acting, poetry, film, dance, sport and other fields throughout the year. Speaking at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival…

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Njoki Karu, Billy Black, Kadawa to perform at Sondeka
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Njoki Karu, Billy Black, Kadawa to perform at Sondeka

Kenyan musicians Njoki Karu, Billy Black and Kadawa are among the artists set to perform at the return of Sondeka Festival, which will take place on September 12 at The Junction Mall. The festival, organised by Creatives Garage as part of…

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UN urges urgent action to protect children, youth amid information crisis
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UN urges urgent action to protect children, youth amid information crisis

Children and youth often bear the brunt of risks in today’s information ecosystem and will be most directly affected by the technologies reshaping them. This according to a new issue brief launched Wednesday by the United Nations…

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US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
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US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says

An American missionary has been released after spending more than nine months in captivity, the international Christian organisation he worked for has said. Kevin Rideout – who was kidnapped outside his home in Niger’s capital Niamey last…

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‘Unprecedented’ rain in Japan kills eight people
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‘Unprecedented’ rain in Japan kills eight people

At least eight people have died as record rainfall pummelled eastern Japan and left thousands stranded at Tokyo’s Narita Airport. The rains, which authorities have described as “unprecedented”, cut power to more than 20,000 households in…

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Isiolo residents urged to obtain IDs, register as voters
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Isiolo residents urged to obtain IDs, register as voters

Chiefs across Isiolo County have been directed to ensure all residents above the age of 18 obtain national identity cards and register as voters. Speaking after a meeting that brought together chiefs and assistant chiefs from across the…

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Poisons board warns of fake P-2 contraceptive pills in the market
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Poisons board warns of fake P-2 contraceptive pills in the market

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has warned Kenyans against a counterfeit batch of Postinor-2 (P-2) emergency contraceptive pills circulating in the Kenyan market. The regulator said the affected product, Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel…

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Government to build 13 new level 5 hospitals at Ksh29B
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Government to build 13 new level 5 hospitals at Ksh29B

The Government will invest Ksh29 billion to establish 13 new Level 5, 300-bed comprehensive county referral hospitals as part of efforts to expand access to specialised healthcare and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Health Cabinet…

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Police seize 2,520 litres of illicit brew in Laikipia
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Police seize 2,520 litres of illicit brew in Laikipia

Police officers have shut down an illicit liquor brewing den along the Likii River in Laikipia County after a targeted raid uncovered an established illicit distillation operation. The raid was conducted on Thursday, August 13, 2026, by…

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Two Indians rescued after abduction at JKIA, three Pakistanis arrested
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Two Indians rescued after abduction at JKIA, three Pakistanis arrested

Two Indian nationals kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been rescued, while three Pakistani nationals suspected of holding them hostage have been arrested. The two victims, identified as…

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SMEs told to tap partnerships to access international fashion market
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SMEs told to tap partnerships to access international fashion market

Small business operating within Kenya’s fashion industry have been urged to leverage partnership with Chinese firms in order to access the wider international market. Speaking during the the 2026 East Africa Fashion Life Show, Kenya…

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NLP open to government, opposition alliances ahead of 2027
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NLP open to government, opposition alliances ahead of 2027

The National Liberal Party (NLP) has declared that it is willing to work with either the Opposition or the Government ahead of the 2027 General Election, but will not beg for political accommodation. Speaking at one of the largest…

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