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Kenya Pipeline clash with KCB Bank in Kenya Cup final
The Standard
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July 13, 2025
Juliana Namutara (C) of KCB strike against Trizah Atuka and Faith Imodia of Kenya Pipeline volleyball club during their Kenya Volleyball Federation playoffs for men and women at Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi on October 04, 2023. [Stafford Ondego,...
Why Kenya will roll out injectable HIV preventive drug next year
The Standard
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Director General for Health in the Ministry of Health Dr Patrick Amoth at Afya House on April 1, 2025. [Standard, Kanyiri Wahito] Kenya will begin rolling out Lenacapavir, a World Health Organisation-approved HIV preventive drug, in 2026 to allow...
“Kenya is bigger than one man” – Omtatah slams Ruto
TV47
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July 15, 2025
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, has delivered a firm and unapologetic critique of President William Ruto’s administration, expressing deep concerns over what he described as repeated violations of the Constitution and a growing culture of impunity in...
Bolt Hosts Safety Training Summit for Drivers and Couriers in Kenya
TechTrendsKE
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July 15, 2025
Bolt, Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, on Monday held a safety training summit for drivers and couriers on its platform. The initiative, held in collaboration with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the National Police...
Pre-Orders Open for TECNO Spark 40 Pro on Jumia with Discount
Techweez
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July 15, 2025
TECNO is expanding its presence in the Kenyan market with the launch of its new Spark 40 Pro series, headlined by the Pro+ model, now available for pre-order through Jumia Kenya. From July 14 to July 20, the TECNO Spark 40 Pro series is now...
Farmers Restore the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ in Kenya’s Greater Rift Valley
World Resources Institute
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Every morning, Joyce Muthoni steps onto her farm in central Kenya with quiet determination. She moves from tree to tree — pruning, weeding, checking the soil — nurturing each seedling. Muthoni’s farm is a vibrant mix of crops and native trees,...
What to know about Kenya Smith, a criminal court judgeship applicant
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee
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Kenya Smith, a Shelby County Judicial Commissioner, has applied for a vacant Criminal Court judge position. Smith has worked for the Shelby County District Attorney's office and has been a judicial commissioner for two years. She is a member of...
All Set as CAF Concludes Final CHAN 2024 Inspections in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 14, 2025
By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika All systems are go for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, following the successful conclusion of the final round of venue inspections across the three host countries — Kenya, Tanzania and...
How UK’s New Africa Trade Rules Will Impact Kenya
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 15, 2025
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has announced a raft of trade reforms in Africa that may affect Kenya’s trade activities with the European nation. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 15, the UK noted that the changes are aimed at...
How a Nairobi Biker Became Kenya’s Most Loved Road Hero
Switch TV
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July 14, 2025
In the middle of Nairobi’s restless streets, among the choking exhaust fumes and endless traffic, one man on a motorbike is changing how Kenyans see kindness. His name is Brian, but on the road and online, he’s known simply as “Biker Nairobi” or...
Chelsea Fans Use Club World Cup Victory to Educate Public on Data Privacy
Kenya Today
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July 15, 2025
Kisumu residents got more than football celebrations this week after Chelsea FC’s 3-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. In a unique show of civic responsibility, members of the Chelsea Fans Kisumu...
Kenya opposition calls for President Ruto’s resignation over ‘shoot protesters’ remark
Zambian Observer
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July 13, 2025
Mounting public outrage over a wave of fatal police violence has led Kenya’s opposition leaders to call for President William Ruto’s resignation, following his recent directive to security forces to shoot protesters accused of looting or...
CS Kinyanjui visits Tatu City unveils reforms to strengthen Special Economic Zones
Switch TV
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July 15, 2025
NAIROBI — Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry Lee Kinyanjui visited Tatu City on Monday to promote government efforts to reform Kenya’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and attract both domestic and foreign investment. During the...
In the Spirit of Umoja, Let Somalia In
Modern Ghana
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Kenya recently announced a new visa policy aimed at promoting intra-African travel: citizens of all African countries are now eligible for visa-free travel, except Somalia and Libya. While many across the continent welcomed the move as a...
New IEBC leadership gets vote of confidence from Western envoys, who urge support for 2027 polls
TV47
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July 15, 2025
Kenya’s newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson and commissioners have received a vote of confidence from a coalition of 13 diplomatic missions. In a joint statement issued on July 15, ambassadors and...
World briefs: Malnutrition rates rising in Gaza
BusinessLIVE
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Nairobi — The global destruction of wetlands, which support fisheries, agriculture and flood control, may mean the loss of $39-trillion in economic benefits by 2050, according to a report by the Convention on Wetlands released on Tuesday. About...
Pope Leo XIV “has a special place in his heart for Kenya”: Apostolic Nuncio on Holy Father’s Hoped for Visit
ACI Africa
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July 13, 2025
Expressing hope that the Holy Father will visit Kenya soon, the Dutch-born Apostolic Nuncio in the East African nation following his appointment in February 2019 reiterated his invitation, saying, “Baba Leo, karibu Kenya (welcome to Kenya Pope...
Nairobi well-wisher pays 3 months rent arrears for mum working as security guard: "Anapitia magumu"
TUKO
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July 12, 2025
A man of God, came to the rescue of a single mother who was struggling to care for herself and her children Despite being employed, she told the Good Samaritan that her salary was not enough to cater for all her bills Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the...
Notes from Osaka: What Japan teaches Kenya
The Standard
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July 13, 2025
This image released by Expo 2025 shows a view of the site of World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan on Sept. 8, 2024. (Expo 2025 via AP) Standing amidst the meticulous elegance of Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, I find myself continually humbled not just by...
Team Kenya primed for continental glory at Africa U18 and U20 championships
TV47
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July 13, 2025
A strong contingent of 47 Kenyan athletes is set to depart for Abeokuta, Nigeria, on Monday, July 14, to compete in the 3rd edition of the CAA Africa Under-18 and Under-20 Combined Athletics Championships. The championships, running from July 16...