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Celebrities, TV stars walk the red carpet for the 78th Emmys
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Celebrities, TV stars walk the red carpet for the 78th Emmys

Zendaya, Selena Gomez, Colman Domingo and Nicole Kidman were among the stars walking the red carpet ahead of this year’s Emmy Awards. The biggest night in the US TV calendar took place in Los Angeles on Monday, recognising the best shows…

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EACC arrests KRA official for alleged bribery
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

EACC arrests KRA official for alleged bribery

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the irregular clearance of tax arrears and issuance of a Tax Compliance…

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Full list of 2026 Emmy winners
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Full list of 2026 Emmy winners

The 78th Emmy Awards took place on Monday night, celebrating the best of shows and stars of the small screen. Medical favourite ‘The Pitt’ ended the night with the award for Best Drama Series, while ‘DTF St. Louis’ took home the award for…

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US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational News

US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons

The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth’s orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities. US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said the “on orbit” weapon was necessary to safeguard US forces…

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Ruto: Affordable Housing Programme will forever change Kenya’s destiny
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Ruto: Affordable Housing Programme will forever change Kenya’s destiny

President William Ruto has put the Affordable Housing Programme at the centre of his administration’s economic transformation agenda, saying it has grown beyond a home-ownership scheme into a major source of jobs and business for millions…

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Ruto unveils Ksh23B road investment for Kisumu during Nyanza tour
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Ruto unveils Ksh23B road investment for Kisumu during Nyanza tour

President William Ruto has announced a Ksh23 billion road investment for Kisumu County as part of efforts to expand connectivity and open up new opportunities for trade and economic activity. Speaking during the second day of his…

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NCIC rallies stakeholders to safeguard peace ahead of 2027 polls
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NCIC rallies stakeholders to safeguard peace ahead of 2027 polls

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is calling for early measures to prevent election-related conflict as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Omae says the 2027 polls present…

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AI already decides who gets a loan in Kenya, now decide who governs AI
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationOPINIONS

AI already decides who gets a loan in Kenya, now decide who governs AI

This week I moderate a panel at the National Credit Market Convention in Naivasha. The topic is AI in credit scoring. The room will hold banks, SACCOs, digital lenders, a rating agency and a credit bureau. Here is the fact the room has to…

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New Pan-African awards to honour Africa’s ‘Unstoppable’ achievers
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New Pan-African awards to honour Africa’s ‘Unstoppable’ achievers

A new pan-African awards platform, the Unstoppable Africa Awards (TUAA), will debut in Nairobi on 31 October. The awards aim to recognise individuals and institutions making tangible contributions across the continent. The inaugural…

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Company giving elderly, patients, PWDs their mobility back
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationHuman Interest

Company giving elderly, patients, PWDs their mobility back

A specialist appointment across town. A long-dreamed-of safari. A grandmother who hasn’t left her compound in months, because the only vehicle available to her is a matatu she cannot climb into. For millions of Kenyans living with…

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Ruring’u stadium construction creates jobs for local youth
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Ruring’u stadium construction creates jobs for local youth

The ongoing construction of Ruring’u Stadium in Nyeri Town is providing local youth with employment and practical experience as the facility takes shape into a modern 15,000-seater sports complex. The multi-million-shilling project is…

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Health Ministry urges outbreak preparedness ahead of El Niño rains
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Health Ministry urges outbreak preparedness ahead of El Niño rains

The Ministry of Health has called for increased preparedness to deal with disease outbreaks and health risks linked to the anticipated El Niño rains. Public Health PS Mary Muthoni is calling on counties and other health departments to…

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Suspect arrested after robbery in Starehe, Nairobi
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Suspect arrested after robbery in Starehe, Nairobi

A suspect has been arrested in Starehe, Nairobi County, after police recovered a stolen Tecno Spark phone and a penknife from him. The suspect was arrested by officers from Pangani Police Station following a robbery reported along General…

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Kenya lands international award for creativity
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCulture

Kenya lands international award for creativity

Kenya has become the second African country, after South Africa, to win a Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The Grand Prix is the highest honour awarded at Cannes Lions, widely regarded as the leading…

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Government strengthens Ebola, Mpox surveillance at border points
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Government strengthens Ebola, Mpox surveillance at border points

The government has enhanced surveillance at informal border crossings, truck-driver stopovers and other high-volume points as part of ongoing measures to detect and contain Ebola and other infectious diseases. Multi-agency teams drawn from…

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What to expect from Macondo Festival 2026
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What to expect from Macondo Festival 2026

Literature lovers, writers and enthusiasts are in for a treat this coming weekend, as the Macondo Literary Festival returns for its sixth edition from September 18 to 20 at the Kenya Cultural Centre under the theme, Ink, Sea, Silence. This…

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Bomet breaks ground for first of 10 Amsons Mother and Child Hospitals
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Bomet breaks ground for first of 10 Amsons Mother and Child Hospitals

Kenya has begun construction of the first of 10 Mother and Child hospitals to be built across the country under a KSh4.5 billion initiative by Pan-African business conglomerate Amsons Group. The groundbreaking for the Chebunyo Mother and…

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2026 Emmy nominees in key categories ahead of Monday’s ceremony
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2026 Emmy nominees in key categories ahead of Monday’s ceremony

The Emmy Awards ceremony, which celebrates the stars and the best of television, is set to take place on Monday. At the top of the nominations list is “The Pitt” with 25, followed by “Hacks” with 24. So far, after the early prizes were…

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Uganda’s King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successor
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Uganda’s King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successor

Uganda’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, once the world’s youngest reigning monarch, was buried on Saturday, days after a row broke out over who would succeed him. Oyo, 34, who had ruled the traditional kingdom of Tooro in western…

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