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Aerial view of aircraft at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. /BUSINESS DAY Air traffic control authorities worldwide have long struggled with outdated messaging systems that are costly, rigid, and unable to keep up with modern aviation demands. For Kenya, which serves as a major regional hub through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), these…
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Captain Morgan, Kenya Breweries’ leading rum, is set to unleash the ultimate Captain’s Yard Takeover in Nakuru, bringing an electrifying mix of music, adventure, and bold fun. The epic event will go down on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at the iconic Rift Valley Sports Club, transforming Nakuru into the hottest entertainment spot of the season.…
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“We are under invasion from within, no different from a foreign enemy, but more difficult in many ways because they do not wear uniforms. At least when they wear uniforms, you can take them away.” The United States has long been a major security ally for Kenya, offering counterterrorism training, equipment, and intelligence support, especially…
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L-R: Rose Njeri when she appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on June 3, 2025 and her recognition by TIME magazine in the TIME100 Next list. /THE STAR.ROSE NJERI (X) Software engineer Rose Njeri has earned a spot on the 2025 TIME100 Next list, which highlights emerging global changemakers. Listed under the Advocates category, the…
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Photo of a past demolition of a building in Nairobi. /NEW AFRICA MAGAZINE The Nairobi City County Government has launched a fresh crackdown targeting thousands of unapproved buildings and land developments across the capital, warning property owners to either comply with planning laws or face enforcement. In a public notice, the County Executive Committee Member…
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Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning her fourth world title at the women’s 1500m during the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. /FAITH KIPYEGON Faith Kipyegon is gearing up for another high-profile race just weeks after her stunning victory at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The reigning 1500m world champion will compete again on…
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko at his home in Nairobi during a past interview. /STANDARD DIGITAL Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko scored a major legal victory after the High Court threw out an application by the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) seeking to seize Ksh537 million in his bank accounts. Justice Nixon Sifuna ruled that ARA…
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A phone logged on to TikTok. /NEW YORK TIMES Itumbi noted that the government has overhauled its advertising approach, shifting from traditional manual methods to digital platforms where most audiences now engage with content. In fact, he pointed out that one of President Ruto’s earliest directives in 2022 was to allocate at least 30 percent of…
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Masaa ime-karibeer – Oktobafest x Kulture experience! Get ready for 254’s biggest beer festival as it meets a 2000s Kenyan music throwback like no other! Join us on Saturday, October 4 at Carnivore Grounds for an unforgettable night. We’re celebrating the best of Kenyan beer and culture with the biggest 2000s hitmakers, all on ONE stage, for ONE epic night! Come pay homage to the…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda. Speaking on Tuesday, October 2, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen appeared to confirm the incident involving Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, stating that the government was addressing the matter. He emphasized that safeguarding citizens remains the government’s…