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New water project brings relief to over 8,000 Narok residents
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New water project brings relief to over 8,000 Narok residents

More than 8,000 residents of the Oloserian Mao community in OloKurto, Narok North Constituency, are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe water following the commissioning of a community water project supported by the KBL…

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Schneider Electric concludes innovation summit in UAE
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationTechnology

Schneider Electric concludes innovation summit in UAE

As a result, the convergence of energy, software and intelligence is becoming increasingly central to how economies grow and critical infrastructure evolves.

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Quickmart announces plans to list 100% of ordinary shares on NSE
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Quickmart announces plans to list 100% of ordinary shares on NSE

Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited, owner of Kenya’s second largest retailer Quickmart has announced plans to list 100% of its ordinary shares in the supermarkt chain on the Nairobi Security Exchange by end of this month. The retailer says it has…

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Government moves to accelerate completion of development project
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Government moves to accelerate completion of development project

The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate the completion of infrastructure projects across the country by clearing outstanding payments owed to contractors and ensuring adequate funding for ongoing works. Deputy President…

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IPOA calls for stronger strategies as attacks on police officers rise
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

IPOA calls for stronger strategies as attacks on police officers rise

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has called on the National Police Service (NPS) to strengthen policing strategies and adopt evidence-based approaches following a series of attacks and killings targeting police officers…

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Kenya included in plans to phase out 2G/3G mobile connection by 2030
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Kenya included in plans to phase out 2G/3G mobile connection by 2030

Kenya is among 11 countries that are likely to phase out 2G and 3G internet connection by 2030 as part of GSM Association’s efforts speed up migration to superior broadband in Africa. Through partnership with the Partnership for Digital…

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Trade Unions demand transparent borders, better trader protection
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationLocal Business

Trade Unions demand transparent borders, better trader protection

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Kenya) (COTU-K) and the International Trade Union Confederation’s African Regional Organisation (ITUC-Africa), alongside union representatives from other African countries, have highlighted the…

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Finish the projects before El Nino, dam contractors in Tana River told
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Finish the projects before El Nino, dam contractors in Tana River told

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eng Eric Mugaa has directed all contractors working on water dams in Tana River County to speed up their works and complete the projects before the onset of the El Nino rains which could…

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EACC recovers Ksh708,664 from former Homa Bay county official
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EACC recovers Ksh708,664 from former Homa Bay county official

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained an order for the recovery of Ksh 708,664 from a former Homa Bay County Government employee who received double salaries over a period of more than three years. In its judgment…

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Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports
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Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports

US President Donald Trump has said he would back proposals to halt American diesel exports in a bid to ease prices for drivers at the pumps. His comments come after Republicans lawmakers put pressure on the president ahead of November’s…

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Kenya, Anthropic advance responsible AI collaboration
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Kenya, Anthropic advance responsible AI collaboration

Kenya and Anthropic have advanced their collaboration on the responsible use of artificial intelligence following months of joint work aimed at strengthening AI capacity and governance at the national level. The Joint Agreement establishes…

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Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose
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Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose

Actress Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs in her system, according to an autopsy completed by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina. The coroner’s office said…

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‘Star Wars’ fans and art lovers line up for new Lucas museum
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationArts

‘Star Wars’ fans and art lovers line up for new Lucas museum

The Los Angeles museum built by the 82-year-old “Star Wars” franchise creator alongside his wife and business partner Mellody Hobson is intended to be a “people’s temple of art,” according to its creators. The duo stood at the museum’s…

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Akili Dada convenes regional stock take on gender equality in Nairobi
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationAfrica

Akili Dada convenes regional stock take on gender equality in Nairobi

A regional stocktake of progress in advancing gender equality and combating gender-based violence is underway in Nairobi, following the end of the five-year Generation Equality action period in July. Stakeholders from East and Southern…

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Kenya, Solomon Islands establish diplomatic relations
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Kenya, Solomon Islands establish diplomatic relations

Kenya and Solomon Islands have established diplomatic ties opening a new chapter of cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was formalised through signing of a Joint Communiqué by Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary…

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Nairobi International Fair opens Wednesday to Sunday
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Nairobi International Fair opens Wednesday to Sunday

The 27th Nairobi International Book Fair opens Wednesday, September 23, at the Sarit Expo Centre, with organisers targeting 60,000 visitors during the five-day event. Organised by the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA), this year’s fair…

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