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Teso Farmers to benefit from establishment of cotton ginnery
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Teso Farmers to benefit from establishment of cotton ginnery

Farmers in Teso North are set to benefit more from cotton farming following the establishment of a ginnery at Jairos Farmers’ Co-operative Society, where installation of the processing machines is underway. Once operational, the ginnery…

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Technology, AI and climate change drive new diplomacy courses at Zetech
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationTechnology

Technology, AI and climate change drive new diplomacy courses at Zetech

As technology, climate change, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence increasingly reshape global diplomacy, Zetech University has launched new Master’s and PhD programmes in International Relations and Diplomacy to prepare…

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Inside President Ruto’s development tour of Kajiado County
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Inside President Ruto’s development tour of Kajiado County

President William Ruto is currently visiting Kajiado County where is expected to inspect and launch several development projects in the region. The Head of State’s busy schedule today is set to begin in Rombo, Kajiado South Constituency to…

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Witness narrates discovery of body, graves and skeletons at Kwa Binzaro
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Witness narrates discovery of body, graves and skeletons at Kwa Binzaro

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has presented fresh evidence in the ongoing Kwa Binzaro murder trial, with a prosecution witness narrating how police discovered a body, more than five suspected graves and human skeletal remains…

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China-Africa trade imbalance narrative misleading, says envoy
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationAfrica

China-Africa trade imbalance narrative misleading, says envoy

Nairobi – Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan has refuted claims that China’s expanding trade with Africa is unfair or exploitative. She argues that such a narrative overlooks the structure of bilateral commerce and Africa’s…

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Kitui Senator wants opposition to name Kalonzo as its flagbearer
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Kitui Senator wants opposition to name Kalonzo as its flagbearer

Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua now wants the United Opposition to declare Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as its Presidential flagbearer. According to senator Wambua, the wait is causing disquiet among Kenyans and the mistakes which made…

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Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century

Donald Trump’s portrait has made its way on to a US coin – the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century. On Wednesday, the US Mint launched the $1 coin with a portrait of Trump alongside the words…

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Kilifi prepares for El Nino as 80,000 families set to be displaced
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Kilifi prepares for El Nino as 80,000 families set to be displaced

The Kilifi County Government has mapped out danger zones as more than 80,000 Kilifi families are projected to be displaced by the El Nino rains. According to authorities, the anticipated heavy El Nino rains are expected to begin in October…

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World Bank, Strathmore University ink research deal
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

World Bank, Strathmore University ink research deal

Strathmore University and the World Bank Group have signed a new partnership to expand opportunities for students and researchers and strengthen collaboration in innovation, policy, digital transformation, and human capital development.…

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Haus of Kühl set for Nairobi debut on September 26
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCulture

Haus of Kühl set for Nairobi debut on September 26

Haus of Kühl lands in Nairobi for the first time on Saturday, September 26 2026, taking over Sk8City at Diamond Plaza 2 from 6 PM – 4 AM. This will mark the platform’s first entry into the East African market and organisers say “the…

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Calvo Mistari, Naiboi release two singles ahead of album release
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationMusic

Calvo Mistari, Naiboi release two singles ahead of album release

Kenyan artists Calvo Mistari and Naiboi are back again with a double release. The duo has released two singles, “Nataka Nikujue” feat. Nessa DeDiva and “Give Me Your Love” feat. Nessa DeDiva and Sydney 125. Both singles, released under…

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Why Augustus Muli and NLP are a better bet for Akamba than Kalonzo
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationOPINIONS

Why Augustus Muli and NLP are a better bet for Akamba than Kalonzo

For almost two decades, Ukambani has largely followed one political formula: remain loyal to one political leader, stay in opposition, and hope that loyalty will eventually be rewarded with development. But after years of following that…

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Microinsurance posts fastest premium growth to reach Ksh 2.17B
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Microinsurance posts fastest premium growth to reach Ksh 2.17B

Kenya’s microinsurance segment posted the highest jump in premiums after increasing by 826% to Ksh 2.17 billion last year from Ksh 234.23 million posted in 2025. Latest data by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) the increase was…

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Digital inclusion opens new frontiers for microfinance
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Digital inclusion opens new frontiers for microfinance

Digital inclusion is opening new opportunities for microfinance institutions to reach customers beyond traditional banking networks, as technology changes how individuals and small businesses access financial services. The shift has also…

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Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN says
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational News

Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN says

Nepal is intensifying relief and recovery operations following the catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border a week ago, the UN says, even as rescuers scramble to reach anyone who may be alive. For thousands, the priority is…

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Xi calls for stronger global cooperation as Pakistan takes over SCO presidency
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational News

Xi calls for stronger global cooperation as Pakistan takes over SCO presidency

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger regional cooperation, shared prosperity and a more equitable global governance system as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) marks 25 years since its establishment. Xi made the…

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SMEs urged to consider Saccos when seeking credit
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

SMEs urged to consider Saccos when seeking credit

Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged small and medium business owners to consider Saccos as alternative source of affordable credit to drive their expansion. Oparanya…

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Man sentenced to 20 years for defiling 12-year-old boy
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Man sentenced to 20 years for defiling 12-year-old boy

A Kilifi court has sentenced a 55-year-old man to 20 years in prison for defiling a 12-year-old boy on several occasions. Mwakonde Mwadzala was convicted by Kaloleni Principal Magistrate Lewis Gatheru after the court found that the…

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