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President Ruto’s quiet stance on Deputy President Kindiki fuels speculation about political influence and the 2027 succession within Kenya Kwanza.
The US military has launched powerful strikes against Iran in response to recent attacks on US bases in Jordan and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie 'Badilisha' defects from UDA to Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party, signaling a shift in Mt Kenya politics.
Samsung Electronics reports a 19-fold rise in Q2 operating profit driven by booming AI memory chip sales, signaling strong growth despite market volatility.
Food insecurity hampers Ebola containment in DR Congo, where over 3,200 cases have been reported amid worsening hunger in outbreak zones.
Ugandan super-heavyweight boxer Aziz Abdul was disqualified for headbutting England’s Damar Thomas in the Commonwealth Games, trailing on all judges’ scorecards.
Ten-year-old Sasha Paskal, who lost a leg in a 2022 Russian attack, performed in Nairobi as part of UNICEF's 80th anniversary, sharing her story of hope and courage.
Ugandan government officials join KPC board following a 20.15% stake purchase, marking deeper regional energy cooperation after KPC's IPO and privatization.
South Korea donates over 10,000 tonnes of rice valued at Sh1.23 billion to aid nearly 500,000 refugees in Kenya's Dadaab and Kakuma camps.
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President Ruto met Deputy President Kindiki late Wednesday at State House ahead of a special national address, with no details disclosed.
Kenya Power has fully restored electricity to all affected regions following a widespread blackout that hit Nairobi, Coast, Mt Kenya and Central Rift.
Kenya Power has reinstated electricity supply across all affected regions following a widespread outage that left Nairobi and other areas in darkness for hours.