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China has reiterated its commitment to strengthening international exchanges and cooperation with African countries in cyberspace, aiming to advance the Digital Innovation Project of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Speaking at the China-Africa Digital Economy Seminar in Beijing, Zhang Yong, Director General of the Development and Education Center of the Cyberspace Administration of China…
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Wikimania 2025, the annual conference for contributors to Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, was held in Nairobi from 6–9 August. The event marked the 20th edition of the gathering and the first time it was hosted in East Africa. It drew more than 2,300 participants, with 776 attending in person and over 1,600 joining online.…
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A joint sting operation by the police and the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has recovered rolls of bhang and arrested suspects at a notorious drug trafficking homestead in the outskirts of Kisii town. At Jockvilla village, Nyamataro area, four suspects, 79 rolls of bhang, a motorcycle, and rolling…
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EAC CS Beatrice Askul unveils the East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2025, set for October 16-17 in Nairobi. The government is exploring ways to align levies imposed by counties on transit goods with the East African Community’s (EAC) Common External Tariff (CET), amid growing concern over country-specific tax remissions that officials warn…
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Over 1,000 barbecue lovers attended the third edition of Meat Up Fest held at Naiposha Gardens, cementing the event’s position as one of Nairobi’s most popular food events. The festival has evolved from a niche barbecue event into a major social calendar highlight, showcasing the growing appetite for experiential dining in Kenya. Eight skilled grill…
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File image of Kenya Power engineers at work Kenya Power has announced that parts of Nairobi, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties will face power outages on Friday. Kenya Power has announced that parts of Nairobi, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties will face power outages on Friday, August 15. In a statement on Thursday, August 14, the company…
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The Kenya Film Classification Board unveiled the cine-mobile truck, a flagship of the organisation’s Sinema Mashinani initiative, at the recent International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega. The Cine-Mobile is no ordinary truck. It boasts a 63-square-metre LED screen housed in a container and powered by a hydraulic lift system. Complete with its own generator and…
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President William Ruto has urged supporters of the Harambee Stars to be disciplined during Sunday’s game against Zambia at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium. While saying the team has done the country proud with their impressive run at the African Nations Championship competition, popularly known as CHAN, President Ruto called on fans to be in their best…
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File image of ODM leader Raila Odinga The former presidential candidate questioned Raila’s commitment to protecting public resources, further revealing that he regrets voting for him in the 2022 general elections. Former presidential candidate and gospel singer Reuben Kigame has expressed disappointment with ODM leader Raila Odinga over his remarks that senators should not summon…
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Collage photo of 2 suspected gold scammers. The two suspects lured unsuspecting investors from Dubai to purchase 35 kilograms of gold. Detectives from the Operation Support Unit (OSU) have arrested Benson Gembe Odero and Emmulate Adhiambo Othuno in connection with a gold scam scheme targeting foreign investors. In a statement on Thursday, August 14, the…