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Kenya Simbas bow out of 2027 Rugby World Cup contention
The Standard
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July 13, 2025
Kenya Simbas hooker Eugen Sifuna (center) in action against Zimbabwe in Uganda, on July 13, 2025. [Rugby Afrique] Kenya Simbas on Sunday bowed out of the 2027 Rugby World Cup contention after losing to Zimbabwe 29-23 in a tight Rugby Africa Cup...
Airtel Kenya Subscriber Growth Outpaces Safaricom, Signaling a Market Shift That’s Catching Attention Across the Telecom Sector
TechTrendsKE
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July 15, 2025
Airtel Kenya just hit a major milestone. For the first time ever, the telco has crossed the 24 million mark in active SIM subscriptions—adding over 3 million new users in just three months. That’s not just a bump; it’s a big leap that puts Airtel...
Kenya protests: When press freedom is under siege courageous journalists enlighten the world
Mail & Guardian
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July 14, 2025
The Communications Authority of Kenya ordered that the commemoration of the 2024 protests not be covered. Photo: File As Kenyans flooded the streets of Nairobi on 25 June in commemoration of the first anniversary of the Maandamano (protests) and...
Mudavadi reaffirms Kenya’s commitment to the rule of Law in address to diplomats
Switch TV
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July 15, 2025
NAIROBI — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenya’s diplomatic partners that the country remains grounded in constitutional governance and strong public institutions. Speaking at the French Embassy during the 145th Bastille Day...
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,...
AI advantage: Insurance innovation in Kenya's tech-driven era
The Standard
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The insurance industry, often functioning traditionally, has recently had to play a technology catch-up to a fast-changing business environment. With the business landscape constantly evolving and technology rapidly advancing, artificial...
“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...
A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...
Let media shed more light on Trump tariffs and what end of AGOA means for Kenya
Media Observer
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July 14, 2025
Not many media consumers know the significance of imports and exports to a country. Beyond economists, customs officers and some traders, what a country exports and imports are hidden in the business pages of newspapers, or allocated a few minutes...
Boost for Kenya Airways as three grounded Dreamliners set to return
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 15, 2025
File image of a Kenya Airways (KQ) plane. PHOTO | COURTESY Kenya Airways is set to regain its long-haul strength as it prepares to return three grounded Dreamliners to service. The airline has been grappling with reduced capacity and flight...
Lenacapavir: What you need to know about the future of HIV prevention in Kenya
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 15, 2025
Lenacapavir is an antiretroviral medication designed for people who are HIV-negative but at high risk of contracting the virus. In a major stride in the global fight against HIV, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended Lenacapavir...
Fuel prices in Kenya compared to Tanzania, Uganda as EPRA hikes pump costs
TUKO
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July 15, 2025
Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new pump prices that will be effective until August 14 Tanzania's Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) reduced fuel prices on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 The Uganda...
Airtel Kenya beats Safaricom in new SIM card registrations in 2024/2025 FY third quarter
TUKO
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July 15, 2025
The Communications Authority of Kenya released the sector statistics report for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year The report highlighted the number of mobile subscriptions in Kenya for the top telecommunications companies During...
Murang'a engineer converts plastic waste into diesel amid high fuel prices in Kenya
TUKO
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July 15, 2025
A Kenyan engineer from Murang'a county explained why he converts plastic waste into diesel and narrated his technique James Muritu, who is based in Kenol, disclosed how much diesel he produces monthly and where he supplies it Muritu revealed his...
Maraga: Bullets won't fix Kenya's broken politics
The Standard
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July 15, 2025
Former Chief Justice David Maraga. [File, Standard] Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused President William Ruto’s administration of weaponising the justice system and ordering police to shoot unarmed young people, saying Kenya risks...
Two villagers killed in IED explosion in Bodhai, Garissa, Kenya
Shabelle Media Network
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July 15, 2025
GARISSA, Kenya – Two people were killed in an explosion that hit their car in Bodhai, Madah Adon, Garissa County. The incident happened after an IED hit their car, police and locals said of the July 13 night incident. Those who died were...
Qarax Miino oo Ka Dhacay Gobolka Waqooyi Bari ee dalka Kenya
Shabelle Media Network
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July 15, 2025
GARISSA, Kenya, Luulyo 15 – Ugu yaraan laba qof oo rayid ah ayaa ku dhintay, tiro kalena waa ay ku dhaawacmeen kadib markii qarax miino lala eegtay gaari ay la socdeen, sida ay xaqiijiyeen ilo amni iyo masuuliyiin deegaanka ah. Qaraxa oo ka dhacay...
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...
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...