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Yango bets on local partnerships to power its Africa expansion
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Yango bets on local partnerships to power its Africa expansion

Ride-hailing has become core urban infrastructure across African capitals over the past decade, moving from a novelty for the few to a daily necessity for millions of commuters navigating congested cities. As the sector matures, the…

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African Union: Definition of Africa and vehicle for Agenda 2063
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African Union: Definition of Africa and vehicle for Agenda 2063

The African Union is more than an institution, it is the embodiment of the Pan-African dream. Its journey began on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, with the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) by 32 independent African…

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Xi to visit US this week as Beijing, Washington seek to stabilise ties
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational News

Xi to visit US this week as Beijing, Washington seek to stabilise ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set for a state visit to the United States from 23 to 25 September, at the invitation of President Donald Trump. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, and wider China-US…

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Kenya clinches overall title in World Athletics Road Running Championships
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationSports

Kenya clinches overall title in World Athletics Road Running Championships

Kenya emerged overall champions of the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships which concluded on Sunday in Copenhagen, Denmark. With a team comprising 16 athletes, Kenya claimed 7 medals: 3 gold, 3 silver, and a bronze. World…

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Jukwaa La Wasomi to be institutionalised to boost campus security
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Jukwaa La Wasomi to be institutionalised to boost campus security

Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has said that Jukwaa La Wasomi has strengthened the safety of students and improved security in and around institutions of higher learning. The initiative brings together student…

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DP Kindiki frames contest for Meru County votes in 2027
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DP Kindiki frames contest for Meru County votes in 2027

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has put a Ksh39 billion development programme at the centre of Kenya Kwanza politics in Meru, challenging critics to focus on their own ambitions as the Government rolls out roads, markets and education…

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Kenya backs initiatives to secure jobs amid AI disruption
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Kenya backs initiatives to secure jobs amid AI disruption

Kenya will continue to expand its investment in artificial intelligence literacy initiatives to ensure the country becomes a builder, innovator and creator of AI solutions as opposed to being a consumer of the technology. Broadcasting and…

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Lamu leaders demand priority for local youth in Ksh2.2T refinery project
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

Lamu leaders demand priority for local youth in Ksh2.2T refinery project

A section of Lamu opinion leaders has welcomed the planned Ksh2.2 trillion Dangote Oil Refinery project ahead of its groundbreaking by the Head of State, while calling for local youth to be prioritised in employment, business and other…

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Lavrov outlines Russia’s vision of emerging multipolar world order
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Lavrov outlines Russia’s vision of emerging multipolar world order

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has named multipolarity as the defining trend of the contemporary world. Speaking during a lecture on the new architecture of the world on Tuesday at the federal educational marathon Znanie.Pervye,…

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Kikuyu Land to make Nairobi debut in October
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Kikuyu Land to make Nairobi debut in October

After making its debut at Sundance in January, a story about a land dispute, Kikuyu Land, will make its home debut at the NBO Film Festival from October 15 to 25, with screenings at Unseen Nairobi thereafter. During the film festival run,…

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G-to-G eliminated fuel importation brokers, Ruto tells Kenyans abroad
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G-to-G eliminated fuel importation brokers, Ruto tells Kenyans abroad

President William Ruto has told off critics of the Government-to-Government fuel importation deal signed between Kenya and three state-owned firms, saying the arrangement has helped cut out middlemen in the trade. Speaking in New York when…

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Jubilee leaders accuse Kioni, MP Wambugu over party infighting
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Jubilee leaders accuse Kioni, MP Wambugu over party infighting

Jubilee leaders from Nakuru, Nyandarua, Embu, Nyeri and Murang’a have pointed an accusing finger at the Deputy Party Leader, Jeremiah Kioni, and former Nyeri Member of Parliament (MP), Ngunjiri Wambugu, for causing wrangles within the…

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Shakahola: Families given 21 days to claim victims’ bodies
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Shakahola: Families given 21 days to claim victims’ bodies

Families and relatives of victims of the Shakahola massacre whose remains have not yet been claimed have been given 21 days to come forward and collect their loved ones’ remains from Malindi Sub-County Hospital. The directive was issued…

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Australia launches bid for UN Security Council seat
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Australia launches bid for UN Security Council seat

Australia has launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029-2030 term. The Australian government said its campaign will focus on conflict prevention, protecting civilians and upholding…

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Former IEBC official fined Ksh80,000 over fake degree certificate
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Former IEBC official fined Ksh80,000 over fake degree certificate

A former Assistant Elections Officer at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been fined Ksh80,000 for using a fake academic certificate to seek promotion. The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court convicted George…

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Three arrested as police seize illicit brew, bhang in Tharaka Nithi, Garissa
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Three arrested as police seize illicit brew, bhang in Tharaka Nithi, Garissa

Police in Tharaka Nithi and Garissa counties have arrested three suspects and recovered illicit brew and suspected bhang in separate raids targeting narcotics and illegal alcohol. In Tharaka Nithi, officers from Kajuki Police Post, working…

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How the UAE’s role in BRICS opens a new door for Africa
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How the UAE’s role in BRICS opens a new door for Africa

Leaders of BRICS countries met in New Delhi, India, from 12 to 13 September 2026 for the 18th BRICS Summit held under the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. Discussions at the business forum…

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Calvin Harris recognised as World Record holder for 1.6m crowd
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationMusic

Calvin Harris recognised as World Record holder for 1.6m crowd

DJ Calvin Harris has been celebrating writing his name into the record books after performing for an estimated 1.6m people in Sao Paulo earlier this year. The musician from Dumfries received recognition from Guinness World Records (GWR)…

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US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Top US and Chinese officials have discussed creating a new “notification mechanism” for AI incidents that could affect national security, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Sunday. Bessent made the comments after what he…

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Veterinary association calls for greater investment in livestock health
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Veterinary association calls for greater investment in livestock health

The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has called for increased government investment in veterinary services. The association warns that underfunding and a demotivated workforce in the sector are undermining efforts to improve livestock…

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