Uefa gives Infantino two-week deadline to release key documents
At the Fifa Council on Thursday, president Gianni Infantino apologised for his World Cup sell-off plan - but failed to offer a full explanation
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Wandayi: Siaya locked for Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid
Wandayi said leaders from Siaya had begun mobilising support for Ruto, expressing confidence that the President would secure a second term
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Light moment as two Shakahola accused thought they were spared
“Maybe they two accused are lucky like the two Americans who did not die after being given two shots,” Judge Diana Mochache joked
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High court fast-tracks Sonko’s bid to overturn impeachment judgement
Parties directed to file responses and submissions in former Nairobi governor’s petition seeking to nullify rulings that upheld his removal from office
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Kenyan pathologist Ahmed Kalebi inducted into global Hall of Fame
The recognition places Kalebi alongside distinguished professionals, including the late Professor Christopher D.M. Fletcher of Harvard Medical School and the la
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Met: Expect rainfall in most parts of Kenya this week
According to Met, October marks the onset of the October-November-December short rains season across most parts of Kenya
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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing
US prosecutors claimed Abdulrahman Alfozan, who worked for the AI firm, was in "frequent communication... with a member of the Saudi royal family"
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Make every receipt count in the fight against tax evasion
A simple reward for demanding electronic receipts could help KRA recover billions in lost taxes, strengthen funding for public hospitals
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KNH must fix its emergency care gaps
In a mass-casualty incident, such deficits could constrain the hospital’s ability to stabilise several critically injured patients simultaneously
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Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has announced the end of her marriage with French former tennis player Gaël Monfils, cites Ukraine war
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Ne-Yo lands in Kenya ahead of Mega Mashujaa Day Concert
The singer touched down at the JKIA on Monday evening and is scheduled to headline One Night Only: Brunch Edition at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 2
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Pesapal and Drift Consult partner to drive growth for retail and hospitality businesses
Businesses can manage transactions, track inventory and monitor performance while accepting multiple payment methods, including cards and mobile money.
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Wandayi: Kenya has not run out of fuel despite Middle East War
Wandayi attributed the stability to the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel importation framework, which he said had helped Kenya maintain supplies
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Natembeya explains choice of leaders displayed on his office wall
“These are my role models,” he said, before referring to the achievements of the figures whose portraits he had displayed.
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Pastor Paul Mackenzie and 29 followers found guilty of 191 murders
Twenty-nine other leaders of his cult were also convicted of murder. They had all pleaded not guilty, insisting that nobody was forced to die.
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Nacada seeks specialised drug courts in Embu, Eldoret
Nacada Board Chairman Dr Stephen Mairori made the request during a courtesy call on Chief Justice Martha Koome on Monday
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Mashujaa Day: What you need to know
Mashujaa Day, also known as Heroes' Day—where "mashujaa" is Swahili for "heroes"—is a national celebration observed annually on October 20
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Nedbank takes control of NCBA in Sh110 billion deal
The deal gives the South African banking giant an established platform in East Africa without having to build a banking network from scratch
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Nairobi planning committee inspects stalled Jevanjee housing project
The Committee chairman, however, urged investors to prepare to settle any outstanding balances. Majiwa assured the investors that the committee would pursue the
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Ruto: I thought we were going to Singapore, but we have already arrived
Ruto says the Sh5.37bn Eldoret housing development reflects the living standards he wants Kenya to achieve as he pursues Singapore
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Pastor Paul Mackenzie who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders
Twenty-nine other leaders of his cult were also convicted of murder. They had all pleaded not guilty, insisting that nobody was forced to die.
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French President Macron rejects his interior minister's resignation
More than half a million people took to the streets on Saturday - part of protests that began in schools last month. But the protests turned violent, with buil
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KeNHA announces temporary closure of Southern Bypass on Saturday
KeNHA said the road would be closed from midnight on Saturday, October 24, to 2 pm on Sunday, October 25. To facilitate the annual marat
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Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has announced the end of her marriage with French former tennis player Gaël Monfils, cites Ukraine war
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