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Kenya Taekwondo Federation Champions Green Legacy Ahead of World U-21 Championships

Kenya Taekwondo Federation President Major (Rtd.) Suleiman Sumba plants a tree assisted by members of the Local Organising Committee to mark the launch of the initiative. Looking on are Kevin Kiarie, Legal Advisor Ministry of Sports (in suit), and Department of Sports Representative Ms. Juliana Murugi. The Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) has taken a bold…

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Kalonzo Nominated as Wiper Patriotic Front’s 2027 Presidential Candidate

Wiper Party leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka acknowledges applause after receiving his certificate of nomination as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate during the Wiper Patriotic Front National Delegates Conference held at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on October 10, 2025 The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) has officially endorsed its party leader, Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, as the…

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President Ruto Takes Over COMESA Chairmanship, Calls for Digital Integration and Homegrown Growth

Kenya’s President William Ruto has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), pledging to steer the 21-member bloc toward a digital, inclusive, and self-reliant future. Speaking during the handover ceremony, President Ruto expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in him and in the people of Kenya to lead…

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KRA to Roll Out Stationless PIN Service Delivery to Boost Taxpayer Experience

KRA officials during a Citizen Assembly Forum in Nairobi on October 9, 2025, discussing the planned stationless PIN service to improve taxpayer convenience. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to introduce a Stationless Personal Identification Number (PIN) Service Delivery model aimed at enhancing convenience, efficiency, and accessibility of taxpayer services across the country. The…

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Trump Imposes New Travel Restrictions Targeting Multiple Countries Over Security Concerns

Washington D.C., October 9, 2025 — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the reinstatement of travel restrictions on several countries, citing national security and the inability to properly vet individuals seeking entry into the United States. Speaking during a televised address, Trump said the move was necessary to safeguard Americans from potential threats associated…

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Kenyan Diaspora aiming for an investment blueprint at conference

KDA chairperson Dr Shem Ochuodho  The Kenya Diaspora Alliance that is championing the interests of Kenyans living abroad has announced that it is working towards formation of a strategic investment blueprint that will be significant to Kenyans and investors alike in choosing investment opportunities. The organization’s chairperson Dr Shem Ochuodho revealed that through an upcoming…

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Kenyans Urged to Embrace Environmental Stewardship as Mazingira Day Nears

Cabinet secretary for environment, climate change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa addressing during a media breakfast in Nairobi on October 8, 2025 Nairobi, October 8, 2025 -The government has announced comprehensive plans for this year’s Mazingira Day celebrations, set to take place on October 10, with a nationwide tree-growing and environmental clean-up exercise targeting primary…

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Safaricom and Huawei Launch Kenya’s First Video Ring Back Tone Service

Innovation ushers in a new era of mobile entertainment and digital creativity Nairobi, October 8, 2025 – Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has launched VybCall, Kenya’s first-ever Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service, marking a groundbreaking step in the evolution of mobile entertainment. The new feature, modelled on the iconic Skiza service introduced nearly two…

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KAM calls for deeper COMESA region integration

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has today called for deeper COMESA region integration, during the 18th COMESA Business Forum and Exhibition taking place in Nairobi. The event, themed “Leveraging Digitalization to Deepen Regional Value Chains for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth,” brings together Heads of State, policymakers, private sector leaders, and development partners to chart a…

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