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Kenya Sevens players earn cash bonus for Singapore final appearance
Kenya will travel to Los Angeles to take part in the Grand Finale, which will be held May 3 and 4.
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Nigeria, India and others interested in hosting 2030, 2034 Commonwealth Games
According to the Commonwealth Games Secretariat, Canada, India, Nigeria, plus two others have all publicly confirmed their interest in the Games in 2030.
Sports
Barcelona defender banned for touching opponent in groin area
Spain international Leon was accused of "violating the privacy" of Colombia defender Caracas on February 9, 2025
Business
Ruto government banks on private investors for power and irrigation boost
The report indicates that the government is finalising key negotiations to begin work on power transmission lines and irrigation schemes, among other projects, in partnership with private firms.
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Unsafe gas and power use prompts nationwide awareness drive
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the campaign is part of a wider government plan to shift towards clean energy and reduce emissions.
Business
KRA waives Sh158 billion in tax penalties for 2.9 million Kenyans
According to KRA, this initiative is part of a wider effort to encourage voluntary compliance and ease the burden of tax-related penalties on individuals and businesses.
Global Affairs
RSF announces parallel government as war in Sudan enters third year
The RSF leader, Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, made the announcement on Telegram, saying his group was "building the only realistic future for Sudan."
Sports
Maradona’s daughter says doctors could have prevented his death
An autopsy revealed Maradona died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema—a condition where fluid builds up in the lungs.
Health and Wellness
Kenyans called to join global charity run to aid spinal cord injury victims
The race, which has in the past been called 'The Last Man Running,' doesn’t have a traditional finish line.
Sports
Champions League: Real Madrid target comeback, Inter host Bayern
Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is confident of a better display than was witnessed last time out.
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Young MPs pledge to defend media rights and freedom of expression
They praised Kenyans for consistently speaking out when things go wrong and pledged to advocate for bills that would empower citizens to hold their government and leaders accountable.
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UDA downplays Nyali MP Ali's potential exit from the coalition
The Nyali MP alleged that the party’s Secretary General is planning to block him from securing the UDA ticket for the 2027 general elections.
Business
Rising debt puts Kenya at risk of default, says MP Nyoro
Nearly 54 percent of the debt is owed to domestic lenders, while 46 percent is owed to international creditors.
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Rights groups push for Cheptumo’s exit after femicide remarks
Her remarks, made on Monday, April 14, were widely condemned by both leaders and ordinary Kenyans, who described them as out of touch and harmful.
Sports
Gabon striker dies after falling from 11th floor in China
The report suggested that an argument occurred between Boupendza and his brother shortly before the fall, prompting further scrutiny.
Sports
Marathoner Albert Korir to miss Boston Marathon due to ankle Injury
Korir, has previously won the Vienna, Ottawa and New York Marathons.
Global Affairs
U.S. may close over 27 embassies and consulates under new restructuring plan
The list includes embassies in countries such as Malta, Luxembourg, Lesotho, South Sudan, the Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic.
Business
CBK lifts ban on new banks, sets Sh10bn capital requirement
"The lifting of the licensing suspension reflects substantial progress in fortifying Kenya's banking regulatory framework," CBK stated.
News
Two Kakamega civil registration officers arrested in bribery probe
At the time of their arrest, the two officials had reportedly just received a bribe of Ksh2,500 to hasten the processing of a birth certificate.
Global Affairs
American Pastor abducted during church service in South Africa rescued
Josh Sullivan, the 45-year-old pastor, was found unharmed on Tuesday evening in a township in Gqeberha, located in the Eastern Cape.
News
Ruto launches KDF hospital accessible to civilians in Lanet
Through this plan, the government aims to open Level IV, V, and VI military facilities to select civilian patients on a fee-for-service model.
Sports
KICC to host 2024 SOYA Awards on Thursday
Kipyegon will be favourite for the award as she is the reigning Olympic 1500 Metre Champion.
Global Affairs
Foreigners barred from Ghana’s small-scale gold market
In January, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said the new body would help Ghana gain more from its gold sales and support the stability of the national currency.
Business
Government faces Sh4.5 billion fine as Ketraco loses power line case
Treasury figures show that pending bills from such cases surged to more than Sh220 billion by December 2024.
News
Backlash forces Gender CS nominee to apologise over femicide comment
"I sincerely apologise for this statement. I do not hold the belief that any woman (or other human being) deserves to be killed under any circumstances," she said.
News
Waste from farms, hotels polluting Lake Naivasha –Environment Ministry
She expressed concern over the growing environmental pressures facing the area, citing pollution, wetland degradation, destruction of land and forest ecosystems, and a decline in biodiversity.
News
Mediheal Hospital responds to organ trafficking allegations
The report named Mediheal Hospital as a major center for transplant surgeries, claiming that recipients paid up to $200,000 (Ksh 25.9 million) for a single kidney transplant.
News
MPs approve Ruku and Wendot for cabinet positions
During his vetting, Geoffrey Ruku, who is set to replace former CS Justin Muturi, pledged to serve with integrity and fairness if confirmed.
Global Affairs
Ceasefire talks stall as Hamas dismisses Israeli proposal
Nearly 70% of Gaza is now under displacement orders or considered "no-go" zones, with aid groups required to coordinate movement through Israeli authorities.
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NTSA reports 1,139 deaths in road crashes within three months
A total of 1,189 individuals lost their lives in various road crashes during the same period, NTSA data shows.