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Kevin reigns in Accra Ghana

Kenya opened its medal campaign in style at the ongoing African Championships in Accra, Ghana, with Kevin Chesang clinching the country’s first gold medal in the men’s 10,000m final. Chesang produced a strong performance on the track, crossing the finish line in 28 minutes and 30 seconds to hand Kenya an early victory at the…

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Activist Francis Awino Injured by goons After Fuel Import Probe Press Briefing

Activist Francis Awino has been attacked by goons moments after leading a press briefing at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, calling for the suspension of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui over the controversial importation of allegedly substandard petroleum fuel. Awino, the convener of the Mtetezi Grassroots Initiative, had earlier…

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Broad-Based Leaders Rally Nairobi Women Behind Government Agenda

Senator Tabitha Mutinda,speaking at the event on Friday held in Nairobi. Leaders allied to the broad-based government on Tuesday held a high-level consultative meeting in Nairobi, bringing together Members of Parliament from ODM and UDA in a show of political unity and support for President William Ruto’s development agenda. The meeting, led by Senator Tabitha…

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Capital Markets Drive Measured Confidence in Kenya’s 2026 Economic Outlook

Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE) CEO Frank Mwiti. Photo / Courtesy Kenya is heading into 2026 with renewed, though measured, confidence as stronger capital market performance, moderating inflation and improving macroeconomic coordination help steady the economy amid ongoing fiscal and global headwinds. This outlook was highlighted during the 2026 Economic Outlook Breakfast, convened by the Kenya…

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Why Front-of-Pack Warning Labels Matter for Young Kenyans

Winlight Harrison Assistant Communication and Digital Officer at the International Institute For Legislative affairs. You’re on campus, late for lectures, and hunger hits. With no time to wait for a proper meal, you rush into the nearest shop. The shelves are packed with brightly coloured fizzy drinks, biscuits, and crisps.In the rush of daily schedules,…

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Njoroge Kibugu Arise Ahead After Round One of Absa Invitational Series at Karen

Njoroge-Kibugu-in-action-at-the-Karen-Country-Club-during-Round-One-action-of-the-the-Absa-Invitational-Series-the-final-leg-of-the-Sunshine-Development-Tour- Windsor Golf and Country Club professional Njoroge Kibugu carded an impressive 6-under par 64 to take the early lead after the opening round of the Absa Invitational Series, the final leg of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing, at Karen Country Club. Kibugu’s round featured three birdies on the front nine at the…

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Former Sports CS Rashid Echesa Moves to Court Over Alleged Defamatory Broadcast

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has moved to the Milimani Commercial Courts seeking urgent orders to restrain an online television channel and its associates from publishing or circulating what he describes as defamatory content linking him to serious criminal activities. In the suit filed under a certificate of urgency, Echesa has sued Seth Panyako,…

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Kenyan Religious Leaders Call for Urgent Repeal of Suicide Criminalization Law

Nairobi, September 15, 2025 – Religious leaders under the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) have issued a powerful appeal for the urgent repeal of laws criminalizing attempted suicide, urging policymakers to prioritize compassion and care over punishment. Speaking at the Religious Leaders’ Forum on Suicide Prevention and Decriminalization, convened in Nairobi in partnership with the…

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