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Kenya marks 35th Saba Saba under heavy police lockdown as Nairobi CBD deserted
A cold, overcast morning welcomed Nairobi residents on Monday as the country prepared to commemorate Saba Saba Day. However, it…
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He flew 8,000 miles to attend his first grandson’s high school graduation. The next day he vanished
Reuben Waithaka traveled 8,200 miles to watch his first grandson graduate from high school in Alabama. He arrived from Kenya…
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IEBC announces maintenance on voter verification portal
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a scheduled maintenance exercise on its voter verification portal. The commission…
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At least 21 children among dozens killed in Texas floods
At least 68 people have been killed after flash floods swept through parts of central Texas. Kerrville County Sheriff Larry…
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June sees deepening slump in Kenya’s private sector following protests, weak consumer spending
Private sector business conditions in the country weakened further in June, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, according to the…
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World’s thinnest foldable phone? Honor’s Magic V5 turning heads
Chinese smartphone maker Honor has unveiled the Magic V5, a device it claims is the thinnest foldable phone in the…
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Kipyegon credits missed mile target for fuelling her world record in Eugene
Faith Kipyegon delivered another unforgettable performance on Saturday night, breaking her own 1500m world record at the Prefontaine Classic in…
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Coups in west Africa have five things in common: Knowing what they are is key to defending democracy
August 2025 makes it five years since Malian soldiers ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta in a coup d’état. While the event reshaped…
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Canada Issues Warning Ahead of Saba Saba Day
The Canadian Embassy in Kenya has issued a travel advisory warning its citizens to exercise caution ahead of the Saba…
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Interpol issues fresh warning over globalisation of online scam centres
Human trafficking-fuelled scam centres have expanded their global footprint, now affecting 66 countries as of March this year, according to…
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KAA urges early travel as Nairobi Marathon shuts down key routes
Travellers flying through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Wilson Airport this weekend have been advised to expect major disruptions…
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Travel agencies warn of unexplained United Arab Emirates visa denials for Kenyans below 40
Concerns have emerged over a sudden wave of visa rejections targeting Kenyan passport holders seeking to travel to the United…
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