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Waiguru’s clean water model draws global interest
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Waiguru’s clean water model draws global interest

Kirinyaga’s innovative approach to expanding access to safe and affordable water in underserved rural communities has attracted international attention, with a World Bank and Mozambique water sector delegation visiting the county to learn…

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Police dismantle illicit brewing network in Kahawa West
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Police dismantle illicit brewing network in Kahawa West

Police in Kahawa West have dismantled an illicit alcohol brewing network in Soweto, Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi County. The operation was conducted on Wednesday by officers from Kahawa West Police Station following intelligence reports of…

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Several feared dead in Mombasa Road crash
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Several feared dead in Mombasa Road crash

Several people are feared dead following a road crash involving a PSV matatu and a saloon car along Mombasa Road near Syokimau on Thursday night. The crash occurred on the stretch between Quiver Mombasa Road and Katani. Preliminary reports…

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NLP’s Kitui Stadium showdown signals new political contest
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NLP’s Kitui Stadium showdown signals new political contest

The National Liberal Party (NLP) has thrown down the gauntlet in Ukambani politics after drawing thousands of supporters to Kitui Stadium, signaling a direct challenge to Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s long-held dominance of the region.…

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Stakeholders call for political goodwill and resources to drive CBE reforms
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Stakeholders call for political goodwill and resources to drive CBE reforms

Stakeholders in the education sector have called on the government to provide adequate resources and political goodwill to ensure the smooth implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE), with universities expected to admit the first…

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was moved back to prison early on Friday after being examined by doctors at a hospital in Islamabad, who deemed him “medically fit”. Khan was seen by “a team of qualified doctors” including an…

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El Niño set to be ‘strongest in living memory’, says UK Met Office
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El Niño set to be ‘strongest in living memory’, says UK Met Office

The El Niño event that is developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned. The powerful natural climate phenomenon pushes up global temperatures and can increase the risks of…

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US vows ‘toughest sanctions in history’ against Iran, oil prices surge
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US vows ‘toughest sanctions in history’ against Iran, oil prices surge

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the US will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, and the economic pressure is likely to prevent a kinetic restart on the battlefield. His announcement came a day…

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Stakeholder call for stronger food value chain at AgroFood Expo
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Stakeholder call for stronger food value chain at AgroFood Expo

Farmers, veterinarians and international agribusiness players have called for stronger collaboration across the food value chain at the 10th AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper Expo underway in Nairobi. The event highlighted market access, food…

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Wetang’ula calls for peaceful political activities and end to goonism
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Wetang’ula calls for peaceful political activities and end to goonism

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has renewed his call for peaceful, issue-based political campaigns and an end to the emerging culture of goonism ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Ikolomani while consoling the…

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Murkomen pledges partnership on drugs fight, bolstering security
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Murkomen pledges partnership on drugs fight, bolstering security

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said the government will continue working with young people in strengthening security and in advancing national development. Addressing student leaders from universities, TVETs, and…

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Talanta Stadium nears completion, CS Mvurya confirms 94% progress
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Talanta Stadium nears completion, CS Mvurya confirms 94% progress

The Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City is now 94% complete, with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirming the national showpiece venue is on the final stretch ahead of hosting its first match before the end…

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Obiri, Kipruto to headline historic 50th New York City Marathon
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Obiri, Kipruto to headline historic 50th New York City Marathon

Kenya’s Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto will return to defend their titles at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, New York Road Runners announced Wednesday, as the race marks its 50th anniversary since adopting the iconic five-borough…

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IEBC releases key timelines to aspirants ahead of 2027 polls
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IEBC releases key timelines to aspirants ahead of 2027 polls

The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has published the 2027 election timeline setting the stage for the general election. On Thursday, the electoral body Gazetted key timelines that will guide the period, with August 10th…

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Bensoul, Charisma to headline Driftwood Sevens entertainment in Mombasa
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Bensoul, Charisma to headline Driftwood Sevens entertainment in Mombasa

Bensoul and Charisma will headline entertainment at the Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa on August 22–23, as the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit takes place. The tournament will bring together some of the country’s leading rugby…

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Kenya moves to establish first National Lottery Operator
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Kenya moves to establish first National Lottery Operator

The National Lottery Board has set the ball rolling for the establishment of Kenya’s first National Lottery Operator whose proceeds will go towards uplifting communities across the country. Speaking during a media briefing in Nairobi,…

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IGAD urges stronger information sharing to boost cross-border trade
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IGAD urges stronger information sharing to boost cross-border trade

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called for structured, cross-border market intelligence sharing to dismantle trade barriers and bolster food security across the Horn of Africa. Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday…

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Kipchoge backs initiative to Fund Pediatric Wheelchairs for PWD’s
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Kipchoge backs initiative to Fund Pediatric Wheelchairs for PWD’s

Kenyan marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge has endorsed the Race for Mobility initiative, calling on Kenyans to support the campaign’s goal of raising KSh100 million to supply pediatric wheelchairs to children with disabilities. The campaign, led…

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Government pushes inclusive housing finance to expand home ownership
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Government pushes inclusive housing finance to expand home ownership

The Government has underscored the need to expand access to affordable housing finance, particularly for underserved Kenyans working in the informal sector, to ensure that more citizens can afford and own homes. Speaking during the opening…

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Over 5,000 runners, elite stars set for Belgut Half Marathon
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Over 5,000 runners, elite stars set for Belgut Half Marathon

More than 5,000 runners are expected to descend on Belgut in Kericho County on Sunday, August 23, for the 2026 edition of the Belgut Half Marathon. As thousands of runners take to the roads against the backdrop of Kericho’s famous tea…

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