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Currency Trading vs. Investing: What Is the Difference?
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Currency Trading vs. Investing: What Is the Difference?

Foreign currency markets are very appealing to both active traders and investors looking to lock down steady returns. The two approaches, though, are not quite the same. If you are trying to take advantage of short-term swings in exchange…

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‘Do Not Bring Us Slogans’: Ruto Challenges 2027 Rivals
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‘Do Not Bring Us Slogans’: Ruto Challenges 2027 Rivals

President William Ruto has challenged opposition leaders to move past political slogans and present concrete proposals to transform the country. Ruto said Kenyans should evaluate political leaders by the policies and ideas they put…

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What Kenya’s New Betting Tax Rules Mean for Your Money
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What Kenya’s New Betting Tax Rules Mean for Your Money

Most Kenyans who bet have a rough sense that tax takes a bite somewhere. Far fewer could tell you where, how much, or at which point it leaves their pocket. That gap matters, because the rules changed again this year and the arithmetic is…

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Brentford vs Tottenham, 22 August 2026: Premier League Season Opener
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Brentford vs Tottenham, 22 August 2026: Premier League Season Opener

The first round kicks off at Brentford Community Stadium on 22 August 2026, and fans from London to Kenya are already marking their calendars. Line and live markets for this clash are available at Linebet, where you can follow the action…

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Nairobi Bets Sh2.4 Billion on Ending Years of Persistent Flooding
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Nairobi Bets Sh2.4 Billion on Ending Years of Persistent Flooding

Nairobi County has stepped up preparations for the expected El Niño rains after identifying 227 flood-prone hotspots across 17 sub-counties. The preparedness plan brings together multiple agencies as the county begins implementing Sh2.4…

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How Online Entertainment Has Influenced Sports Fans In Nairobi
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How Online Entertainment Has Influenced Sports Fans In Nairobi

Smartphones have become the primary means by which sports fans in Nairobi ineract wit htheir favorite sports by streaming live games, tracking live data, sharing viral memes on social media and placing instant mobile bets within seconds.…

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How AI and Data Analytics Are Changing Football Betting Predictions
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How AI and Data Analytics Are Changing Football Betting Predictions

Football betting has traditionally relied on a mixture of experience, intuition, statistics, and expert opinion. Today, however, the way bettors analyze matches is changing rapidly. Artificial intelligence and data analytics are becoming…

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Kalonzo to Ruto: Stop Forcing Uhuru Into Vision 2060 Plan
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Kalonzo to Ruto: Stop Forcing Uhuru Into Vision 2060 Plan

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka urged President William Ruto to stop attacking former President Uhuru Kenyatta and let him enjoy his retirement in peace. Kalonzo stated that Kenya’s fourth president earned the respect that citizens give…

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Six South African Casino Brands Tipped for 2026 Hold Strong Into Q3
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Six South African Casino Brands Tipped for 2026 Hold Strong Into Q3

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 17, 2026 — At the start of 2026, SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za identified a group of gambling brands it expected to stand out in the South African market over the course of the year. With Q3 now underway, six…

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Mary Claire Acid Attack Suspect Elvis Opiyo Found Dead
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Mary Claire Acid Attack Suspect Elvis Opiyo Found Dead

Elvis Opiyo, the prime suspect in the March 2026 acid attack on Mary Claire Ochieng, has died at his rented apartment at Amani Court in Umoja Two, Nairobi. Police are treating the death as a suspected suicide after a post-mortem…

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Margaret Wanjiru Gives Ruto Government 30-Day Resignation Notice
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Margaret Wanjiru Gives Ruto Government 30-Day Resignation Notice

Nairobi Rivers Commission Chairperson Margaret Wanjiru has formally notified Head of Public Service Felix Koskei of her decision to resign, stating that she is ready to move on and shift her focus to other endeavors. In an official letter,…

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Know Your Ballot: IEBC Releases Six Colours Kenyans Will Use in 2027
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Know Your Ballot: IEBC Releases Six Colours Kenyans Will Use in 2027

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the official color coding for ballot papers and ballot box lids ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The electoral body revealed the update in a social media…

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SHA Begins Paying Out Old NHIF Claims Worth Ksh10 Million and Below
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SHA Begins Paying Out Old NHIF Claims Worth Ksh10 Million and Below

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued an update regarding the disbursement of verified pending claims worth Ksh10 million and below inherited from the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a statement released on…

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500 Drones Turn Nyayo Stadium Into a Giant Sky Canvas
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500 Drones Turn Nyayo Stadium Into a Giant Sky Canvas

Nairobi’s skyline transformed into a giant canvas on Wednesday night as 500 illuminated drones took to the skies above Nyayo National Stadium, delivering a spectacular display that celebrated Kenya-China relations and the expanding ties…

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Why Big Football Matches Are Becoming Major Social Events In Nairobi
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Why Big Football Matches Are Becoming Major Social Events In Nairobi

Watching football in Nairobi has developed into a full-blown social event. Major matches have now become focal points, with bars, restaurants, and fan zones, and even viewing parties bringing together the sport with food, music, and…

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