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Ruto calls for technology driven growth in Africa at UN General Assembly
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Ruto calls for technology driven growth in Africa at UN General Assembly

President William Ruto has called on African countries to reposition technology as a driver of economic growth. Speaking Tuesday High-Level Convening on the ‘Accra Reset’ on the sidelines of 81st United Nations General Assembly in New…

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Asian gaming giant 747Live extends to Kenya
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Asian gaming giant 747Live extends to Kenya

Kenyan sports fans have a new home for the action after 747Live, a renowned sportsbook operator recognized across Asian gaming markets, officially launched in Kenya. For Kenyan punters, selecting a platform to play on involves more than…

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Construction of $15B Dangote-backed refinery set for next week
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Construction of $15B Dangote-backed refinery set for next week

Construction of the multi-billion dollar East Africa Refinery in Lamu County is set to kick off next week with the groundbreaking ceremony led by President William Ruto. Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has made the announcement…

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Triumphant Kenyan athletes return from Denmark
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Triumphant Kenyan athletes return from Denmark

Triumphant team Kenya from the just concluded World Athletics Road Running Championships arrived back early Tuesday from Copenhagen Denmark, after toping the medal table on 3 gold 3 silver and a bronze. Among the athletes who returned…

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Kilifi County declared technically insolvent over mounting pending bills
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Kilifi County declared technically insolvent over mounting pending bills

The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has declared Kilifi County technically insolvent, citing mounting pending bills and revenue leakages that are affecting service delivery to residents. Speaking after inspecting the proposed…

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National Liberal Party objects to purported rebranding of Azimio
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National Liberal Party objects to purported rebranding of Azimio

The National Liberal Party (NLP), a constituent party of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, formally objects to the purported decision announced Tuesday to rebrand and/or restructure Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party as…

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Kenya urged to intensify green investments in mini-grids to boost access
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Kenya urged to intensify green investments in mini-grids to boost access

Kenya could accelerate achievement of 100% electricity access through intense investments in mini-grids especially in remote areas which have no grid connection. Speaking at the Power Africa Conference 2026, Renewable Energy Assistant…

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Why NTSA is training PSV drivers, operators countrywide
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Why NTSA is training PSV drivers, operators countrywide

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has rolled out a nationwide capacity-building programme for public service vehicle (PSV) drivers and operators ahead of the Christmas festive season. As part of ongoing reforms in the…

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DPP secures death sentence against two in Moyale robbery case
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DPP secures death sentence against two in Moyale robbery case

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured death sentences against two men following their conviction for four counts of robbery with violence. Nashon Ochieng Agutu and Jackson Okech Odhiambo were found guilty on all four counts…

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Ruto, Rubio hold talks on trade, AI and regional security
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Ruto, Rubio hold talks on trade, AI and regional security

President William Ruto has held talks with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The discussions focused on trade, technology, energy and regional peace and…

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Global AI initiative targets 3.4 billion people through local languages
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Global AI initiative targets 3.4 billion people through local languages

Sixty organisations from across the global artificial intelligence ecosystem have committed to a five-year initiative aimed at making AI services more accessible to people who speak languages currently underrepresented in AI models. The…

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Morning fire destroys Hill School dormitory in Eldoret
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Morning fire destroys Hill School dormitory in Eldoret

An early morning fire destroyed a dormitory at Hill School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. According to Kenya Red Cross Society response teams, the fire, which has since been contained, broke out at around 5 a.m. and affected a dormitory…

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Fire destroys busy market in Mandera
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Fire destroys busy market in Mandera

More than 200 traders have been affected by a devastating fire that swept through one of the busy markets in Mandera County, destroying shops and goods. The inferno reduced dozens of businesses to ashes, leaving affected traders scrambling…

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Rains expected in 39 counties over the next six days
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Rains expected in 39 counties over the next six days

Rainfall is expected across at least 39 counties over the next six days, according to the latest weather forecast from the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) The rains will affect parts of Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Embu, Garissa,…

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12 arrested in fresh crackdown on illicit brews in Ruiru
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12 arrested in fresh crackdown on illicit brews in Ruiru

12 people have been arrested as security officers launched a crackdown on harmful illicit brews and narcotic drugs in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The operation comes in the wake of reported deaths of young men and women in various parts of the…

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Ruto calls for stronger global cooperation on AI
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Ruto calls for stronger global cooperation on AI

The Artificial Intelligence era must expand the ability of nations to shape their own future rather than create new forms of technological dependency, President William Ruto has said. The President called for stronger international…

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Government steps up El Nino rains preparedness, says DP Kindiki
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Government steps up El Nino rains preparedness, says DP Kindiki

The Government has stepped up preparedness and response measures as rains begin across the country, urging the public to remain calm and follow guidance from authorities. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki who chaired a multi-agency…

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Clinical officers in Lamu vow to continue striking
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Clinical officers in Lamu vow to continue striking

The Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers, George Kibore, maintains that the strike by clinical officers in Lamu County will continue until the union reaches an agreement with the county government on issues affecting…

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First Lady Rachel Ruto calls for Safe Digital Systems to protect children
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First Lady Rachel Ruto calls for Safe Digital Systems to protect children

First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has called for stronger safeguards and collective action to protect children online. While acknowledging the benefits of technology in transforming how children learn and connect, she warned that digital…

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Explosive memoir by late Princess Diana’s brother goes on sale
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Explosive memoir by late Princess Diana’s brother goes on sale

Almost three decades after Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997, people remain fascinated by her life and tragic death. “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister”, a memoir written by Diana’s younger brother, has been published by Penguin…

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