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Wet spell expected in Nairobi as weatherman warns of unsettled weather
Western and central counties are set to receive the heaviest rainfall, while the coastal and north-eastern regions will mostly remain sunny.
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Air India cuts international flights after fatal crash
The cutback mainly affects its wide-body aircraft fleet, which includes large, dual-aisle planes typically used on international routes.
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Iran shuts door on nuclear talks amid fierce Israeli strikes
As missile strikes intensify and the death toll rises, diplomatic efforts by Europe falter, and the US warns of possible airstrikes within two weeks.
Business
Blackouts hurt, but no payouts coming – Energy CS
The CS told the Senate that while outages are hurting businesses, Kenya Power cannot be held liable unless legislation is amended.
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Woman nabbed over Sh13 million aluminum deal scam
Wabwire allegedly masqueraded as the managing director of a company known as OTD Group Limited, claiming she could supply aluminium alloys.
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Tunisia jails Ennahda official Sahbi Atig for 15 years in money laundering case
Atig, who denies the charges, joins a growing list of jailed opposition leaders as concerns mount over the judiciary's independence and Tunisia’s democratic decline.
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Equity Bank takes over TransCentury, East African Cables after court order lapse
The management of the two companies has been handed back to PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited, with Muniu Thoithi and George Weru reinstated as joint receivers and managers for TransCentury, and joint administrators for East African Cables.
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Visa row derails Senegal team’s US training ahead of AfroBasket
The decision comes amid growing concerns over US plans to impose wider travel restrictions on African nations.
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Treasury should freeze cash to wrangling institutions – CoB
Speaking before a Senate committee, she highlighted the ongoing chaos in Nyamira County Assembly as a case in point, where parallel factions have made operations impossible.
Business
Paul Russo elected as new Kenya Bankers Association chair
Russo takes over with nearly 25 years of experience in the banking and corporate sector. His career includes senior roles at KCB Group, National Bank of Kenya, Barclays (now Absa), PwC, EABL, Unga Holdings, and K-Rep Bank (Sidian).
Sports
Rugby: Kenya gunning to regain Africa Sevens title in Mauritius this weekend
Last year, the Morans finished sixth after a mixed performance in the two-legged 2024 edition, also hosted at Labourdonnais Sports Club.
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Michael Joseph calls out State over neglect of Kenya Airways
Joseph also blamed public officials for routinely ignoring the Fly Kenya Act, which requires government representatives to use the airline for official international travel.
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Over 3 million get tax relief as KRA waives Sh170 billion
The amnesty programme, which ends this month, allows eligible taxpayers to clear historical tax debts by settling principal amounts while receiving automatic waivers on related charges.
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Somalia Embassy in Turkey evacuates citizens from Iran following Israeli strikes
The embassy also noted that it is actively monitoring the security situation in Iran and remains committed to the safety of Somali citizens residing there.
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Families to mark finance bill protest deaths with peaceful marches
The families have stressed that the marches will be peaceful and have appealed to the police to offer protection during the commemoration.
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Wajir County adopts strategic partnership to strengthen livestock resilience
The collaboration is part of the Cross-Border Regional Livestock Program (RLP), a multi-country initiative spanning Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
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Nyanza Bishops demand DCI disbandment over brutality and killings
The bishops, drawn from six counties in Nyanza, warned that growing abuses by security agencies were weakening public trust in law enforcement and endangering the country’s stability.
Sports
Club World Cup: Under-fire Jackson sent off as Chelsea beaten by Flamengo
Chelsea were stunned, and their hopes of pulling level again were effectively destroyed when substitute Jackson was sent off in the 68th minute.
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Putin hints at possible takeover of Ukraine’s Sumy city in ongoing border offensive
His comments, made at a major economic forum, reflect Moscow’s growing territorial ambitions and come as Russian troops advance deeper into northeastern Ukraine.
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June 25 not our fight, say boda boda riders as they reject call for protests
Opposition leaders including Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka have declared June 25 a day of remembrance for Gen Z protesters killed last year, urging Kenyans to boycott work and observe what they call a symbolic holiday.
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42 Ugandan students, embassy staff flee Iran via Turkey
The government is still working to locate and repatriate any other Ugandans still in Iran.
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22 officers questioned as probe into Ojwang’s death deepens
IPOA chair Issack Hassan dismissed claims that he or the authority's CEO had interrogated the Deputy IG, clarifying that the questioning was conducted by the authority’s technical investigation team.
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17 miners dead in North Kivu landslide as fears of more bodies persist
Local leaders and human rights defenders are blaming unregulated mining and deforestation, and are calling for the site’s closure.
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Somalia National Dialogue forum concludes in Mogadishu
Held at a hotel inside the heavily fortified Halane Base Camp from 16th to 19th June 2025, the forum brought together top leaders from the Federal Government of Somalia, federal member states, civil society, youth groups, religious leaders, political parties, and representatives from federal member states.
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President Ruto urged to partner with Mwangaza to win Meru support
Imanyara, a close ally and former advisor to ex-Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, called on President Ruto to reassess his political standing in Meru County following DEP's exit.
Sports
Tennis number 1 Sinner releases new song with Italian great Boccelli
The pair have released a song called Polvere e Gloria, which means Dust and Glory, and includes Sinner, 23, repeating parts of his winning and losing speeches.
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UN Refugee Agency chief Grandi sounds alarm over growing global displacement crisis
Grandi said the day was both a tribute to the courage and resilience of refugees and a critical reminder of the worsening challenges they face.
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Baseball player in hospital after being hit by ball travelling at 168kph
Bigge, 27, was struck on the side of the face when the Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman accidentally hit the ball into the home dugout at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.
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World Refugee Day: Kenya starts refugee-host community integration
On World Refugee Day, a quiet transformation is taking place in northern Kenya to enhance refugees and locals.
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Raila calls for peace, acknowledges nation's difficult moment
Speaking during the final day of a two-day National Executive retreat held at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen, Nairobi, on Friday, June 20, 2025, Raila emphasized the need for national cohesion over individual or political aspirations.