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Kakuzi workers secure 15pc wage increase under new CBA
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Kakuzi workers secure 15pc wage increase under new CBA

Unionisable employees at listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc will receive a 15% general wage increase following the signing of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU). The…

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Nairobi: DIG Lagat commissions new Strategic Communication Office
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Nairobi: DIG Lagat commissions new Strategic Communication Office

Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat commissioned the newly constructed and fully equipped Strategic Communication Office at the Kenya Police Headquarters, Vigilance House. The major milestone achieved will see police units modernize…

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Zimbabwe: Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93
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Zimbabwe: Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93

The death toll from a ferry disaster on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba has risen to 93, which makes it the country’s deadliest transport disaster, according to the state-run Herald newspaper. The ferry had a capacity to carry 90 passengers, but…

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Ruto congratulates Zambia’s Hichilema on re-election
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Ruto congratulates Zambia’s Hichilema on re-election

President William Ruto has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election following the August 13, 2026, presidential election. In a message, Ruto hailed Hichilema’s victory as a testament to his dedication,…

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Anker plans Ksh 129M investment to expand local operations
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Anker plans Ksh 129M investment to expand local operations

Global consumer electronics manufacturer Anker plans to invest at least Ksh 129 million ($1m) annually as it scale its operations within Kenya and across the region. Anker Kenya General Manager John Kiprotich said the firm is looking to…

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Likoni man charged with cruelty to his three-year-old girl
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Likoni man charged with cruelty to his three-year-old girl

A 25-year old man has been charged before a Mombasa Court with assaulting a three-year-old girl. Caleb Omondi appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Erick Wambo Tuesday where he faced one count of cruelty to a child, contrary to…

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Beer giant Tusker backs Driftwood 7s with Sh1.5 million sponsorship
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Beer giant Tusker backs Driftwood 7s with Sh1.5 million sponsorship

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has boosted the Driftwood Sevens with a Sh1.5 million sponsorship through its flagship brand Tusker, giving organisers a timely lift ahead of the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit at Mombasa…

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SONY farmers raise alarm over plot to auction nuclear estate
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SONY farmers raise alarm over plot to auction nuclear estate

Leaders representing cane farmers from South Nyanza have raised an alarm over looming auction of South Nyanza Sugar Company (SONY) due to unpaid loan from the Cooperative Bank of Kenya. Speaking at the company’s ground, the South Nyanza…

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Treasury officials, business owners arrested over alleged Ksh1.57B fraud
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Treasury officials, business owners arrested over alleged Ksh1.57B fraud

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested nine suspects over the alleged embezzlement and fraudulent disbursement of Ksh1.57 billion under the Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT) Programme.…

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Duale highlights key reforms at 2026 Kenya Health Summit
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Duale highlights key reforms at 2026 Kenya Health Summit

Cabinet Secretary for Health Adan Duale has highlighted key health sector reforms being implemented by the Government to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya. Speaking during the 2026 Kenya Health Summit at the Kenyatta…

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Kesogon maintain perfect run as Chepsaita fall in volleyball at FEASSA games
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Kesogon maintain perfect run as Chepsaita fall in volleyball at FEASSA games

Kesogon Secondary School kept up their unbeaten form at the 2026 FEASSA Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, thrashing Tanzania’s Lumala 3-0 in girls’ volleyball to continue their bid for regional glory. Kesogon dominated from the first whistle,…

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Strengthening healthcare cooperation between Kenya, UAE
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Strengthening healthcare cooperation between Kenya, UAE

I have been following Kenya’s healthcare journey for years, and I must say, the challenges we face today are not just statistics on a page they are stories of mothers losing children to preventable diseases, of families bankrupted by…

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EADB backs FEASSA games with Ksh 11.6 million sponsorship
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

EADB backs FEASSA games with Ksh 11.6 million sponsorship

The East African Development Bank (EADB) has committed $90,000 (approximately Ksh 11.6 million) as the title sponsor of the 23rd edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games, currently…

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PMI Kenya, UNICAF partner to strengthen project leadership in Africa
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PMI Kenya, UNICAF partner to strengthen project leadership in Africa

PMI Kenya Chapter and UNICAF, one of Africa’s leading online higher education platforms, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the link between academia and professional practice and expand opportunities for African…

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Kirinyaga elders reject attempts to split Mt Kenya into East, West blocs
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Kirinyaga elders reject attempts to split Mt Kenya into East, West blocs

A section of Kikuyu Elders from Kirinyaga County have rejected attempts to divide the wider Mt Kenya region into East and West political blocs, saying such efforts risk creating unnecessary divisions for selfish political gain. The elders,…

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Williams sisters fall short in doubles reunion at Cincinnati Open
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Williams sisters fall short in doubles reunion at Cincinnati Open

Serena and Venus Williams lost their first doubles match together since the 2022 US Open, falling 2-6, 6-1, 10-8 to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open. The sisters, playing on a wild card, dropped the…

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FEASSSA: Cardinal Otunga crowned FEASSSA rugby 7s champions
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FEASSSA: Cardinal Otunga crowned FEASSSA rugby 7s champions

Cardinal Otunga Mosocho have won the 2026 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Associations (FEASSSA) Rugby 7s title, finishing top of the standings after an unbeaten campaign in Morogoro, Tanzania. The Kisii County school…

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President Ruto presides over Kenya Health Summit 2026
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President Ruto presides over Kenya Health Summit 2026

President William Ruto has presided over the opening of the two-day Kenya Health Summit 2026 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Themed ‘Reforms Delivered, Health as a Right’, the summit brings together, Ministry of Health,…

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DJI welcomes US court order to review its ‘military company’ designation
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DJI welcomes US court order to review its ‘military company’ designation

Chinese drone maker DJI on Monday welcomed a US appeals court decision to reconsider its alleged ties to China’s military, saying it expects to “set the record straight as the case moves forward.” The US Department of Defense (DoD) first…

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Govt reaffirms commitment to strengthening cancer care
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Govt reaffirms commitment to strengthening cancer care

The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cancer prevention, early detection and equitable access to treatment while expanding regional capacity for specialised cancer care. Speaking at the Nairobi International…

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India at 80: Lessons for Africa from a major developing country partner
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India at 80: Lessons for Africa from a major developing country partner

On August 15, India celebrated its 80th Independence Day, marking eight decades since the end of British colonial rule in 1947. The anniversary is significant beyond national remembrance. It invites reflection on how a vast, diverse…

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