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Kiplagat and Kemunto won Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon warm-up race
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Kiplagat and Kemunto won Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon warm-up race

Over 2,000 runners turned up at Parklands Sports Club on Sunday for a warm-up race ahead of the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, with Victor Kiplagat and Millicent Kemunto winning the 21km men’s and women’s races…

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PCS Mudavadi warns of new terror threats to critical infrastructure
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

PCS Mudavadi warns of new terror threats to critical infrastructure

Kenya is considering a new legal framework to register and disclose foreign agents, lobbyists and foreign-funded activities. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the move would strengthen transparency and protect the country’s…

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Ruto sends condolences to Tanzania’s President after husbands death
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Ruto sends condolences to Tanzania’s President after husbands death

President William Ruto has condoled with his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Ameir Hassan died Monday morning while receiving treatment. In his condolence message, President Ruto…

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Muli questions ‘Kalonzo tosha’ narrative
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Muli questions ‘Kalonzo tosha’ narrative

Anzauni Clan Patron and National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has questioned the growing narrative within the opposition that it is automatically “Kalonzo Musyoka’s time” to lead the opposition into the 2027…

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Kenya Power invests Ksh 765M in Kwale and Kilifi substations
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Kenya Power invests Ksh 765M in Kwale and Kilifi substations

Kenya Power expects to strengthen the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Kwale and Kilifi counties after investing Ksh 765 million in two new substations. The firm says the Bomani 132/33kV substation in Kilifi County which is…

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Three arrested, two stolen motorcycles recovered in Kilifi
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Three arrested, two stolen motorcycles recovered in Kilifi

Police in Kilifi County have arrested three suspects and recovered two motorcycles believed to have been stolen. The officers, who were on a routine patrol along Kipara Mwakirunge Road in Kaloleni, swung into action after a distressed…

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Father arrested over daughter’s death in Kibra
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Father arrested over daughter’s death in Kibra

A 47-year-old father is in police custody after allegedly defiling and brutally assaulting his nine-year-old daughter, who later succumbed to her injuries in Kibra, Nairobi. The shocking incident occurred on September 6, 2026, after police…

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IG Kanja to face Senators over failure to arrest Isiolo Governor
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IG Kanja to face Senators over failure to arrest Isiolo Governor

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is expected to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) after failing to arrest Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan. CPAC wants the Inspector General to explain challenges…

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China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy
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China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy

China is pumping tens of billions of dollars into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies to help shore up the country’s financial system and boost its slowing economy. The cash injection, which is being led by China’s finance…

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Muturi calls for inclusive engagement in 2027 election preparations
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Muturi calls for inclusive engagement in 2027 election preparations

Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to involve all stakeholders in preparations for next year’s General Election. Speaking in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County,…

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CS Ruku’s efforts to divide Mt. Kenya heighten with Kiambu visit
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CS Ruku’s efforts to divide Mt. Kenya heighten with Kiambu visit

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has intensified his efforts to push for political realignment in Mt.Kenya region, using his visit to Kiambu County to highlight what he described as longstanding divisions within the region.…

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New videos of man in 9/11 lawsuit reveal extremist links
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New videos of man in 9/11 lawsuit reveal extremist links

The man at the heart of a $1 trillion (£733bn) lawsuit brought by 9/11 families had extensive links to Saudi government officials and went paintballing with one of al-Qaeda’s future leaders, video obtained by the BBC reveals. The footage,…

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Kenyan Fashion brand makes history as first in LVMH Prize History
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Kenyan Fashion brand makes history as first in LVMH Prize History

Kenyan fashion brand Yoshita 1967 has made history after its founder, Anil Padia, won the Savoir-Faire Prize at the 2026 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. The win marks the first time a Kenyan label has reached the final of the…

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Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
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Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

An Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport, killing five people and seriously injuring five more. The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft crashed just before 14:00 local time (19:00 GMT)…

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Research study uses dogs for early cancer detection
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Research study uses dogs for early cancer detection

Fitted with a 3D-printed helmet and harness packed with sensors, Chloe is part of experimental efforts to use dogs’ extraordinary sense of smell to develop a non-invasive test for the disease. A growing body of global research suggests…

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Pharmaceutical technologists threaten to down tools over new guidelines
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Pharmaceutical technologists threaten to down tools over new guidelines

Over 11,000 pharmaceutical technologists have threatened to down tools in protest against new guidelines that would bar them from practising in Level Three to six health facilities. Under the new guidelines adopted by the Pharmacy and…

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Six arrested in Syokimau for discharge of raw sewage
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Six arrested in Syokimau for discharge of raw sewage

Six developers and caretakers have been arrested in Syokimau for illegally discharging untreated sewage and wastewater into the environment in a major enforcement operation targeting public health violations. The suspects were apprehended…

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Wandayi drums up support for Ruto in Nyanza
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Wandayi drums up support for Ruto in Nyanza

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has urged Migori residents to support President William Ruto, citing the government’s development projects in the county. Speaking during the launch of the Last Mile Connectivity Project…

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