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US poised to seal trade deals or enforce sweeping tariffs by August 1
Lutnick said the Trump administration is on track to “deliver big wins” for Americans as it pushes trading partners toward finalizing deals.
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Kenya opens tea and coffee farms to tourists in push to expand travel sector
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano emphasized the untapped potential within Kenya’s agricultural landscapes.
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Maraga says Kenyans have raised over Sh500,000 for his 2027 presidential bid
Maraga says he is determined to overhaul Kenya’s political system, particularly the high-cost barrier that locks out potential leaders without deep pockets.
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Lobby links mysterious Mombasa deaths to unsafe bottle reuse
Postmortem reports revealed unusual symptoms on the bodies of the deceased, including burn-like swellings and strong odour emissions.
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Nairobi issues 60-day ultimatum to idle plot owners or risk repossession
The County stated that these parcels have remained dormant and unpaid for years, in violation of original allocation terms.
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Kenya Power battles rising vandalism in lower Eastern region
In Machakos alone, 25 transformers were vandalized in 2022, with the number climbing to 30 cases in 2023.
Global Affairs
US Senate throws lifeline to PEPFAR as Kenya battles rising HIV transmission
Despite the Senate’s intervention, the final fate of the funding rests with the US House of Representatives.
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Suspect arraigned over shocking KNH ward murder
Kalombotole, the man accused of killing 38-year-old Edward Maingi Ndegwa inside a hospital ward, appeared before a Nairobi magistrate on Monday.
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Activist Boniface Mwangi freed on Sh1 million bond, terror charges dropped
Mwangi, who had been held in police custody since his arrest on Saturday, pleaded not guilty to charges of unlawful possession of ammunition without a valid firearm certificate.
Sports
46 year old Pacquiao wants rematch following first bout in years
No fighter has won a major world title after being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Pacquiao was given the honour in June 2025
Global Affairs
UN raises alarm as sustainable development goals derail
With setbacks reported across key areas ranging from poverty and hunger to climate action and inequality, the UN now warns that the world is veering dangerously off-course.
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IEBC to resume continuous voter registration as 2027 election preparations kick off
IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon announced that the Commission is in the final stages of internal preparations and will formally communicate the CVR schedule through a gazette notice in August 2025.
Business
Sameer Africa shifts gears: From tyre giant to real estate powerhouse
Sameer first exited tyre manufacturing in 2016, made a brief return in 2021, but finally wound down the tyre operations in 2024.
Sports
Maluki named new National Olympic Committee President
Maluki, who previously served as the first vice president and ran under the 'New Dawn' slate, now takes over from Paul Tergat. Tergat has concluded his tenure after completing the maximum two terms allowed, each corresponding to an Olympic cycle
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Kenyan business leaders decry high taxes, warn of economic slowdown
Industry veterans warned that the country risks slipping deeper into economic stagnation if the current tax regime remains unchecked.
Sports
Confusion as Harambee Stars withdraw from CECAFA Four Nations Tournament
Stars will now return to Nairobi with only 13 days to their opening fixture of CHAN versus the DR Congo at Kasarani.
Sports
Weeks later, Partey's last minute departure still haunts Arsenal
The Ghana midfielder, 32, left Arsenal at the end of his contract on 30 June and four days later was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault
Sports
Rashford in Barcelona to complete loan move from Manchester United
The 27-year-old arrived in Catalonia on Sunday night after getting permission from United to complete the formalities of a move to Barcelona
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Havi calls for recall of non-performing MPs
Havi criticized Parliament for failing to pass clear legislation to facilitate the implementation of the recall clause, which is enshrined in the Constitution.
Global Affairs
Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to U.S. after year on the run
Authorities on Sunday escorted Macias under tight security from La Roca, the country’s most secure prison in Guayaquil, to the city’s airport.
Education and Career
Kenya, China deepen ties with launch of Sino-Kenya craftsmen academy at TUK
The institution is the result of a tripartite collaboration between TUK, China’s Inner Mongolia Technical College of Mechanics and Electronics, and AVIC International.
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Private sector feels the pinch as government's domestic borrowing soars
According to the CBK weekly bulletin released this month, the country’s domestic debt stood at Sh6.312 trillion as of July 4, 2025.
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Fresh fears of ‘Shakahola two’ as former cult survivors reemerge in Kilifi
Authorities have recovered one body and rescued four severely malnourished individuals just kilometers from the original Shakahola site.
Education and Career
TSC launches nationwide teacher retooling ahead of CBC senior school rollout
TSC directed that the training sessions be conducted in-person across designated venues in all 47 counties.
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Drug makers urge government to ease rules, support local manufacturing
Manufacturers argue that investing in local production would help stabilize supply, lower costs for consumers, and generate employment within the healthcare sector.
Global Affairs
Muhoozi vows 90 per cent NRM win amid ICC complaints
Muhoozi’s claims appear to be aimed at projecting dominance ahead of the 2026 contest, but recent polling data paints a more tempered reality.
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Orengo condemns terror charges against activist Boniface Mwangi
Governor Orengo, in a statement posted on X, dismissed the charges as absurd, arguing they lack both legal merit and factual basis.
Global Affairs
Undocumented immigrants face arrest under renewed crackdown, says ICE chief
Lyons outlined a more aggressive posture by the agency, which is now targeting both undocumented immigrants and the employers who hire them.
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Auditor General flags Sh1.96bn stadium tenders as irregular
Gathungu exposed glaring procurement anomalies and legal breaches in the awarding of contracts meant to upgrade sports infrastructure across Kericho, Kakamega, and Bungoma counties.
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Raila: Let Kenyans vote with ID cards, not flawed registers
The ODM leader maintained that the requirement for separate voter cards locks out many eligible voters, especially in marginalised areas.