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Khaligraph Jones, Dyana Cods, Femi One to headline Christie Sevens
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Khaligraph Jones, Dyana Cods, Femi One to headline Christie Sevens

Kenyan music stars Khaligraph Jones, Dyana Cods and Femi One are set to headline the entertainment offering around this weekend’s Christie Sevens, as the tournament marks its 60th anniversary at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The Christie…

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From Bishkek to New Delhi, Xi advocates Global South cooperation
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From Bishkek to New Delhi, Xi advocates Global South cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to New Delhi for this year’s BRICS gathering just over a week after he took part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek. The two back-to-back…

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Ne-Yo to perform in Nairobi in October
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Ne-Yo to perform in Nairobi in October

Award-winning artist Ne-Yo is expected to perform in Nairobi on Mashujaa Day, October 20, as part of a daytime event organised by One Night Only, dubbed ‘The Brunch Edition.’ Tickets are expected to go on sale on Saturday, September 12,…

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Researchers call for stronger financing to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
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Researchers call for stronger financing to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

Medical researchers have raised the alarm over the surge in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in humans, animals and the environment, with 6,670 deaths attributable to AMR and 28,500 associated with AMR recorded in 2021. The researchers are…

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More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
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More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire

At least 24 schoolchildren have died in a stampede as they tried to flee a fire that engulfed two schools in rebel-held Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials there have said. Adults are also reported to have died in…

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Celine Dion returns to the stage with Paris concert
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Celine Dion returns to the stage with Paris concert

Fans of Canadian superstar Celine Dion are gearing up for an onstage comeback many feared might never happen, with just a day to go until her opening concert in Paris following a years-long battle with a rare neurological disorder. The…

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Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes up for auction
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Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes up for auction

A dress worn by Princess Diana to a party in London hours after a documentary was televised in which the then-Prince Charles admitted to committing adultery during their marriage is going up for auction. Her dramatic arrival at the…

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Two DCI officers arrested for bribery
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Two DCI officers arrested for bribery

‎The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Kipkelion Sub-County Offices over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe. ‎The suspects,…

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KBC Radio Taifa presenter Edmonds Salasya dies
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KBC Radio Taifa presenter Edmonds Salasya dies

KBC Radio Taifa presenter Edmonds Kweyu Salasya has died. Salasya, who also served as an Assistant Producer, died Thursday morning after he suddenly fell ill at his home and was rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention, but died…

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BRICS to focus on inclusive growth and stronger intra-BRICS trade
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BRICS to focus on inclusive growth and stronger intra-BRICS trade

BRICS should focus on inclusive economic growth, stronger trade among member countries and people-centred development, Zanele Sabela, Spokesperson for the Congress of South African Trade Unions, said in an exclusive interview with Soweto…

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ODM leader Oburu in UK for routine medical checkup
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ODM leader Oburu in UK for routine medical checkup

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga is in the United Kingdom (UK) for a routine medical checkup. In a statement, Oginga said the visit will allow him to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of his health while taking time to rest and rejuvenate,…

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Miss Earth Kenya director calls for action beyond environmental awareness
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Miss Earth Kenya director calls for action beyond environmental awareness

The director of Miss Earth Kenya has called for stronger environmental action that goes beyond awareness campaigns, with the national pageant placing greater emphasis on sustainability, leadership, and measurable community impact. Ms…

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Duale urges sustainable financing to strengthen Kenya’s health system
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Duale urges sustainable financing to strengthen Kenya’s health system

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged stronger investment in Kenya’s health sector through better financing and closer cooperation with development and private-sector partners. Duale spoke during a high-level ministerial dialogue…

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Government steps up El Niño preparedness
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Government steps up El Niño preparedness

The government is strengthening preparedness and coordination in anticipation of the El Niño rains expected to start in October. In a joint press briefing, Broadcasting PS Stephen Isaboke and Government Spokesperson Charles Owino urged…

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Government to establish National Communication Centre – PS Isaboke
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Government to establish National Communication Centre – PS Isaboke

Plans are underway to establish the National Communication Centre (NCC) to bolster government communication to the public, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting Stephen Isaboke has said. Isaboke said the center will serve as a central…

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Voi court hands man 10 years sentence for bhang trafficking
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Voi court hands man 10 years sentence for bhang trafficking

Daudi Kalamba has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking 9.3 kilograms of bhang valued at Ksh279,000 in Voi, Taita Taveta County. Principal Magistrate Hosea Mwangi also gave Kalamba the option of paying a Ksh. 1 million fine.…

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Wanted suspect arrested over gang rape, abduction and phone snatching cases
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Wanted suspect arrested over gang rape, abduction and phone snatching cases

A wanted man linked to cases of gang rape, abduction and phone snatching in Thika West has finally been arrested by detectives. Crispus Mwangi Gitambi was arrested during an intelligence-led operation in Athena area, where detectives found…

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Docubox: Funding the future of African storytelling
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Docubox: Funding the future of African storytelling

Seven years on, Docubox’s Shorts, Shorts & Shots continues to mark the organisation’s commitment to celebrating African documentary storytelling and the filmmakers who bring these stories to life. What began as a space for screenings,…

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Government vows firm action against threats to 2027 polls
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Government vows firm action against threats to 2027 polls

The Government will strengthen security measures and inter-agency coordination ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election to identify and address emerging threats before polling day. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says the…

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