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New IFAD Country director takes office as Kenya partnership nears 50 years
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New IFAD Country director takes office as Kenya partnership nears 50 years

Matteo Marchisio has taken office as the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Country Director and Representative to Kenya after presenting his credentials to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Marchisio assumes…

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Michael Jackson outsells Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, 17 years after death
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Michael Jackson outsells Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, 17 years after death

Michael Jackson, who died in 2009, is outselling albums released in 2026 in the UK, Official Charts have confirmed. The late superstar has taken a commanding lead with 2005’s The Essential Michael Jackson compilation emerging as the…

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Mudavadi: Prison rehabilitation can drive jobs creation, economic growth
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Mudavadi: Prison rehabilitation can drive jobs creation, economic growth

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for greater investment in skills development and rehabilitation programmes for offenders, saying correctional services can contribute to employment creation, economic growth and safer…

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KenGen bets on geothermal power to attract industrial investment
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KenGen bets on geothermal power to attract industrial investment

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is seeking to leverage its renewable energy capacity to attract manufacturers and other energy-intensive businesses, as it looks to expand revenue streams beyond electricity generation. The…

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Ruto: I will defeat united opposition in 2027
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Ruto: I will defeat united opposition in 2027

I will defeat my competitors in the 2027 election whether they unite or vie for the presidency separately, President William Ruto has declared. The President said his critics were wasting their time by worrying how to unite, saying they…

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Martell Swift Academy Nairobi cohort completes music programme
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Martell Swift Academy Nairobi cohort completes music programme

The inaugural Nairobi edition of Martell Swift Academy concluded on 10 October 2026 with a closing showcase celebrating the progress of 25 emerging music creatives and professionals following four weeks of mentorship, practical…

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Fans of UK novelist rush to buy books ahead of UK Government ban
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Fans of UK novelist rush to buy books ahead of UK Government ban

British booksellers have been left scrambling after Irish novelist Sally Rooney said her books can no longer be sold in the UK because she financially supports the banned group Palestine Action. The announcement by Rooney’s British…

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China’s C919 gains altitude as commercial flights more than double
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China’s C919 gains altitude as commercial flights more than double

China’s homegrown C919 passenger jet is entering a new phase of commercial expansion, with rising flight volumes, higher aircraft utilisation, and an expanding domestic network are bringing it closer to the operational performance of…

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Pics: Oburu marks 83rd birthday at Nairobi Hospital
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Pics: Oburu marks 83rd birthday at Nairobi Hospital

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga on Thursday celebrated his 83rd birthday at Nairobi Hospital, a day coinciding with the first anniversary since the death of his younger brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Through his social media…

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Ruto says Affordable Housing Programme has created 1.1M jobs
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Ruto says Affordable Housing Programme has created 1.1M jobs

President William Ruto has said the Affordable Housing Programme is creating jobs at scale, with employment linked to the initiative now estimated at 1.1 million, as his administration pursues a target of constructing two million homes.…

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Kenyan firms adopting in-house tech solutions to spur AI jobs
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Kenyan firms adopting in-house tech solutions to spur AI jobs

A rising trend of local companies opting to develop various technology solutions internally leveraging on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to drive demand for skilled workforce in Kenya. Analysis conducted by Deloitte on 1,300…

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Why you won’t be seeing Oburu anytime soon
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Why you won’t be seeing Oburu anytime soon

ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga has assured supporters that he is recovering, albeit under strict medical instructions requiring total bed rest. In a speech read Thursday on his behalf by his deputy, Kisii Governor Simba Arati, at Migwena…

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MPs approve extension of 8% VAT on fuel for another 90 days
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MPs approve extension of 8% VAT on fuel for another 90 days

The National Assembly has approved the Tax Laws Amendment Bill which seeks to extend the reduction of Value Added Tax on petroleum products from 16% to 8%. The bill which contains amendments to VAT Act introduced by the Majority Leader…

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Winnie Odinga declares bid for Nairobi Senate seat
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Winnie Odinga declares bid for Nairobi Senate seat

Winnie Odinga has declared bid for Nairobi Senate seat urging young people to vie for elective positions. Speaking during the first anniversary memorial service of her late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Winnie told supporters…

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Kisumu Polytechnic’s Ksh 1.2B textile factory nears completion
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Kisumu Polytechnic’s Ksh 1.2B textile factory nears completion

Kisumu National Polytechnic is targeting operationalize its Ks 1.2 billion textile factory in January next year as preparations for project enter the final phase. The contractor is expected to complete outstanding works by the end of this…

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Ida: Oburu is alive, not seriously ill
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Ida: Oburu is alive, not seriously ill

Mama Ida Odinga has reassured Kenyans that ODM leader Oburu Oginga is alive and not seriously ill, following days of speculation about his health and whereabouts. Ida said doctors attending to the Siaya Senator had advised him to slow down…

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Kenya, South Korea deepen economic ties in technology, transport
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Kenya, South Korea deepen economic ties in technology, transport

Kenya and South Korea are seeking to deepen economic ties through investments in technology, transport infrastructure, energy and manufacturing as the two countries expand a partnership spanning more than six decades. The cooperation…

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What you need to know about Ebola and the current situation
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What you need to know about Ebola and the current situation

Following reports of Ebola cases in parts of East Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), public concern is growing about how the virus spreads, what symptoms to look for, and what to do after a suspected exposure. Understanding the…

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