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Top African Players to Watch at FIFA World Cup 2026
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Top African Players to Watch at FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest tournament in football history, featuring 48 nations and more than a month of action across the United States, Canada and Mexico. For Africa, the tournament presents another opportunity to…

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2026 Women’s Fashion Trends: Kitenge, Upcycled Denim and Bold Style
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2026 Women’s Fashion Trends: Kitenge, Upcycled Denim and Bold Style

Women’s fashion in Kenya is changing, with trends diversifying from earlier ones and incorporating a range of innovations and ideas. In 2026, women’s fashion trends are more centered on upcycled denim, contemporary Kitenge styles, soft…

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KRA Misses Ksh9.1 Billion Following Ruto’s Fuel Directive
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KRA Misses Ksh9.1 Billion Following Ruto’s Fuel Directive

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has lost KSh 9.1 billion in revenue following the implementation of a government directive to lower fuel prices. In a statement on June 4, KRA said the loss was recorded between April and May 2026 after…

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Kenyans Face Higher Loan Costs as Bankers Push for CBK Rate Hike
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Kenyans Face Higher Loan Costs as Bankers Push for CBK Rate Hike

Kenyans could soon face higher borrowing costs after the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) urged the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to consider raising its benchmark lending rate to contain rising inflationary pressures. In a research note…

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SHA-Approved Private Hospitals and Clinics in Kisumu [LIST]
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SHA-Approved Private Hospitals and Clinics in Kisumu [LIST]

Under the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework, Kisumu County has both public and private hospitals and clinics. The Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu is the best-known Level 5 healthcare facility within the SHA-approved health facilities…

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How Kenyans Can Watch All World Cup 2026 Matches
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How Kenyans Can Watch All World Cup 2026 Matches

The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) will air the 2026 FIFA World Cup live and free to millions of Kenyans after the government approved funding to secure the broadcast rights. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed the…

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When Ruto Last Used the Presidential Jet, Fokker 70 KAF308
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When Ruto Last Used the Presidential Jet, Fokker 70 KAF308

President William Ruto has come under renewed scrutiny over his continued use of chartered luxury aircraft for international travel, with his latest trip to South Africa reigniting debate over presidential travel arrangements. The Head of…

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Govt Clarifies FKF Status After Viral Suspension Reports
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Govt Clarifies FKF Status After Viral Suspension Reports

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has dismissed viral reports claiming that the government had suspended the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), clarifying that no such decision has been made. The reports, which circulated widely on…

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Ministry of Education Gives Direction on Closing Schools Countrywide
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Ministry of Education Gives Direction on Closing Schools Countrywide

The Ministry of Education has issued a way forward for early school closure following countrywide unrest. Education PS Julius Bitok, while addressing students and parents of the Kenya High School during the institution’s Speech and…

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Nakuru Girls High School Temporarily Closed
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Nakuru Girls High School Temporarily Closed

Nakuru Girls High School has been temporarily closed, and parents have been asked to pick up their children by 7:00 a.m. on June 4. In a notice sent to the parents and guardians of students at the institution, the school has released the…

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Govt Lifts Ban on New SACCO Registrations, Sets Tough Rules
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Govt Lifts Ban on New SACCO Registrations, Sets Tough Rules

Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has lifted the suspension on the registration of new Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs). In a statement issued on Wednesday,…

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CBK Reveals Latest 2026 Loan and Savings Rates for 38 Kenyan Banks
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CBK Reveals Latest 2026 Loan and Savings Rates for 38 Kenyan Banks

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published its latest statistical release, which shows the average lending and deposit interest rates for commercial banks in April 2026. CBK data released on June 4 shows the loan-to-savings rate…

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10 Alliance High School Students Arrested Over School Fire
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10 Alliance High School Students Arrested Over School Fire

Ten students from Alliance High School have been arrested in connection with a fire that broke out at the school’s mattress store, according to Board of Management chairperson Sam Ncheeri. The arrests come as investigations into the…

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