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Ruto unveils plan to transform Kenya’s agriculture into a food economy
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Ruto unveils plan to transform Kenya’s agriculture into a food economy

President William Ruto has outlined an ambitious plan to transform Kenya’s agricultural sector from commodity production into a fully-fledged food economy, with increased irrigation, value addition, financing and market access at the…

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CBK raises economic growth forecast to 5% as inflation risks remain
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CBK raises economic growth forecast to 5% as inflation risks remain

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revised upwards its economic growth projection for this year to 5% from its earlier projection of 4.9% as volatility in the global oil prices remain. CBK Governor Dr Kamau Thugge said the 2026 growth…

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Botswana seeks Kenya’s insights to transform its Sacco sector
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Botswana seeks Kenya’s insights to transform its Sacco sector

Botswana is seeking to strengthen its cooperative sector by borrowing from best practices which have made Kenya’s cooperative movement the largest in Africa and among the strongest in the World. Botswana Vice President Ndaba Nkosinathi…

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EACC recovers Ksh51M KCAA land in Mombasa
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EACC recovers Ksh51M KCAA land in Mombasa

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered public land valued at Ksh51 million. The property, known as MN/I/2411, measuring 0.514 acres and belonging to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), is located in Nyali,…

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How the UAE can help Kenya turn gulf flights into real tourists
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How the UAE can help Kenya turn gulf flights into real tourists

For more than six decades, Kenya has sold the world a remarkably simple promise: come for the wildlife, stay for the beaches, and take home a taste of Africa. It worked. Tourism grew rapidly after independence, helped build an…

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Kenya Coast Guard strengthens maritime preparedness ahead of El niño rains
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Kenya Coast Guard strengthens maritime preparedness ahead of El niño rains

The Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) has stepped up preparedness for potential flooding and other weather-related emergencies along Kenya’s coastline, lakes, and shared waterways. The Ministry of Interior said the Service is progressively…

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Kathageri-Kanyuambora road upgrade signals new era for Embu residents
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Kathageri-Kanyuambora road upgrade signals new era for Embu residents

Residents of Kigumo and neighbouring areas in Embu County have watched their roads remain largely unpaved, making movement difficult and limiting access to markets and other economic opportunities. Now, the ongoing upgrading of the…

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Duale assures Kenya is safe, open amid imported Ebola case
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Duale assures Kenya is safe, open amid imported Ebola case

Kenya remains safe, open and vigilant following confirmation of an imported Ebola case involving a traveller from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who died on 6 October 2026, Health Cabinet Secretary has said. The CS gave the…

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Ruto presides over first-ever RPL graduation
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Ruto presides over first-ever RPL graduation

President William Ruto presided over the first-ever Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) graduation ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday. This marks a significant milestone in the Government’s efforts to formally recognise skills…

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Dr James Mwangi joins the South-North Commission on Development
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Dr James Mwangi joins the South-North Commission on Development

Equity Group Chief Executive Officer Dr James Mwangi has been appointed to the South-North Commission on Development. Dr Mwangi Joins 20 other commissioners who have been appointed to join the independent body set up by the German…

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Mista C crowned winner of first-ever Kenyan DJ competition
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Mista C crowned winner of first-ever Kenyan DJ competition

Collins Sambu, popularly known as Mista C, has been crowned the winner of the first-ever Kenyan edition of Red Bull Turn It Up, following a high-energy night that brought together some of Kenya’s leading DJs. The competition saw four DJs,…

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AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
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AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn

Samsung Electronics says it expects a nine-fold surge in its quarterly profits compared with a year earlier, driven by surging demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. The tech giant estimates that its…

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IEBC steps up election security preparedness ahead of 2027 polls
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IEBC steps up election security preparedness ahead of 2027 polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has stepped up preparations to safeguard the 2027 General Election, calling for closer cooperation among security, justice and other stakeholders to prevent violence and protect…

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Nameless, Mejja, Breeder LW lead Safari Sevens entertainment line-up
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Nameless, Mejja, Breeder LW lead Safari Sevens entertainment line-up

Kenyan music heavyweights Nameless, Mejja, Breeder LW and Ssaru will lead a star-studded entertainment line-up at the 2026 Safari Sevens, as the tournament brings three days of rugby, music and entertainment to fans from 9 to 11 October at…

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NEMA seizes 90,695 banned plastic bags in Nairobi raid
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NEMA seizes 90,695 banned plastic bags in Nairobi raid

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on the banned plastic carrier and flat bags. In a recent operation, enforcement officers raided a facility in Njiru, Nairobi, where illegal…

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WMO: El Niño set to reach record strength by December
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WMO: El Niño set to reach record strength by December

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said announced that strengthening El Niño event is expected to reach record levels between October and December 2026. According to WMO’s latest Global Seasonal Climate Update noted that El…

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Showcase for African film opens in London
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Showcase for African film opens in London

Nigerian producer and media mogul Mo Abudu has realised a “mad dream” by opening a unique cultural centre in London, complete with a cinema dedicated to African film and black culture. Close to the Houses of Parliament and its Big Ben…

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NLP enters Migwani race as Muli unveils Andrew Kaleli
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NLP enters Migwani race as Muli unveils Andrew Kaleli

The National Liberal Party (NLP) has formally entered the race for the Migwani Ward MCA seat after party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli unveiled Andrew Kaleli as its candidate for the November 17 by-election. The unveiling, held in Mwingi…

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UN Resolution puts Africa’s assistive technology gap under spotlight
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UN Resolution puts Africa’s assistive technology gap under spotlight

A landmark United Nations resolution on assistive technology has placed Africa’s persistent access gap under fresh scrutiny, with governments facing pressure to expand access to spectacles, hearing aids, wheelchairs and other products…

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Award-winning artist Njerae lends vocals to Konpa-fused R&B single
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Award-winning artist Njerae lends vocals to Konpa-fused R&B single

Kenyan singer-songwriter Njerae has teamed up with Haitian-Congolese heavyweight Paska on new single “No More Drama,” a smooth Konpa-infused track, shaped by contemporary East African R&B. In the song, about leaving heartbreak behind and…

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Expert: African countries want to be part of BRICS
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Expert: African countries want to be part of BRICS

African countries are seeking to join BRICS in order to gain a platform for dialogue on an equal footing. This was stated by Kinfu Tafesse Zenebe, President of the Union of African Diasporas in Russia and the Association of the Ethiopian…

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Safari Sevens receives Ksh 2 Million boost from Safaricom M-pesa
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Safari Sevens receives Ksh 2 Million boost from Safaricom M-pesa

The 28th edition of the Safari Sevens set for Nyayo Stadium this weekend between October 9th and 11th has received a shot in the arm after Safaricom,through M-PESA, committed Ksh 2 million to this year’s edition. The support will see…

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