Ebenyo banking on Chicago pacing experience to strike Valencia glory
Ebenyo was among the elite pacemakers at Sunday’s Chicago Marathon, working alongside compatriot Gideon Rono and Oscar Chelimo of Uganda to help set the tempo
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Shabana out to break Nairobi United jinx in Nakuru showdown
Shabana face Nairobi United in a SportPesa League clash at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru, aiming to end their losing run and boost title hopes.
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‘God is my security, I will survive’: Natembeya reacts to withdrawal of security detail
The governor claims he was not informed before the officers attached to him were withdrawn but insists he will manage without them.
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Stigma, legal risks put girls off reproductive healthcare
Services that could prevent unwanted pregnancies are shunned over parental consent, as conversations with young mums in Kibra have shown
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Ruth Odinga threatens to quit ODM to defend justice and democracy
Ruth used occasion to make statement on the principles that should guide country’s politics, saying Raila’s legacy must be defended
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Oburu breaks silence on his health: ‘Those spreading rumours, here I am!’
The ODM leader has criticised those who mocked his illness and appeared happy about his condition. “Sickness is not public."
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Man with suitcase full of snakes stopped at German airport
The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport. Not all the snakes and lizards were alive.
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Kenya Ports Authority donates to Nairobi Children Rescue Centre
Donation was executed through KPA’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme in partnership with the Vet Lab Sports Club
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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Ukraine's president said he had restricted attacks for three days while Russia had continued striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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Orengo protests alleged security withdrawal
His claim came hours after Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya said officers attached to him had been withdrawn at around 11pm on Wednesday
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Ruto: I will defeat opposition whether united or divided in 2027
Says opposition unity will not derail his re-election bid, arguing that alliances without a clear agenda for Kenyans cannot win votes.
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Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister says
Yemen's information minister says the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt when ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace.
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Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York
Maduro and Flores were captured in January during a US military raid, after which they were taken to New York, where they remain in jail.
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‘Tunataka Oburu’: Crowd chants at Raila anniversary in Bondo
ODM supporters questioned Oburu Oginga’s absence from the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death and demanded answers from party officials
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Ruto launches billions in projects across Baringo, Elgeyo-Marakwet
Ruto also inspected the ongoing construction of the 10,000-seater Kabarnet Stadium, which is scheduled for completion by 2027.
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Do not kill in the name of your love for Raila, Ida tells Kenyans
“Do not let your love for Baba turn into a weapon. Don’t kill one another just because they don’t believe what you believe in,” she said.
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Title deeds issued in Kenya ('000)
The trend over recent years reflects changing issuance levels across the country. In 2019/20, land title deed issuances stood at 454,990.
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At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
Announcing the arrest of the school's owner, police promised a thorough inquiry into "whether there were any violations of building codes".
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CS Kinyanjui: African chambers of commerce must drive trade
Kinyanjui called for closer cooperation between governments, investors and chambers of commerce to unlock the continent’s productive potential
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Winnie Odinga declares bid for Nairobi Senate seat
Winnie's declaration puts the Nairobi Senate seat in focus as political leaders and aspirants begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027
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What do millennials find most unaffordable?
Essential living costs feature heavily among the generation’s top financial burdens. Dining out and housing costs are tied at 38%
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Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania's coast
The San Marino-flagged Wine Trader was 13 nautical miles (24km) east of the mouth of the River Danube at Sulina, when it reported blasts and a fire
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Memorable times Kenyans unleashed their social media wrath
From CNN’s “hotbed of terror” banner to online clashes with South Africans, Kenyans have repeatedly turned social media outrage into a formidable force.
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Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad
Trump had previously said he approved of showing online the death of the Fort Hood attacker, while Vice-President JD Vance cast doubt on whether it would happen
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