President William Ruto defended launching the national dialogue on the vision 2060 economic transformation plan just one year before the 2027 general elections, arguing that political interests should not shape the country's future.
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President William Ruto defended launching the national dialogue on the vision 2060 economic transformation plan just one year before the 2027 general elections, arguing that political interests should not shape the country's future.
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An opinion piece argues that a possible Edwin Sifuna–Kalonzo Musyoka presidential ticket could carry higher national perceptive value than the current William Ruto–Kithure Kindiki pairing, as elections are won by narratives that convince voters they are witnessing the future.
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Kenya's energy sector remains constitutionally mandated to county governments for planning, electricity and gas reticulation, and regulation, but more than a decade after devolution, these functions remain predominantly centralised at the national level.
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President William Ruto defended the timing of launching the national dialogue on the vision 2060 economic transformation plan, which occurred just one year before the 2027 general elections.
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Kenya's youth continue to struggle as the Kenya Kwanza administration led by President William Ruto has failed to address their concerns, despite pledges made during the 2022 election campaign and the signing of the Kenya Kwanza Youth charter in June 2022.
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Afrison Export Import Limited and Huelands Limited, associated with businessman Francis Mburu, have appealed to the Supreme Court in a Sh3.2 billion land dispute with the government over Ruaraka property. The companies argue the Court of Appeal erred in finding that the government bought its own land.
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Nairobi Central Park has remained closed for almost four years during renovations, prompting social media concerns and criticism of Governor Johnson Sakaja's priorities. The article notes disagreement between Sakaja and the KDF over the delayed reopening.
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Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu, nominee for Independent Policing Oversight Authority Chairperson, was vetted by Parliament's Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security and was asked to explain how he would address the institution's credibility issues. Oburu advocated for the use of police body cameras.
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Linda Mwananchi leaders, led by Caroli Omondi, have raised alarm over an alleged plot by local political leaders to disrupt their planned rallies in Homa Bay County this weekend, accusing them of mobilising goons to block access to venues. They have called on the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies to intervene and ensure safety for the movement's leaders, supporters and residents.
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President Ruto has launched a "Beyond Vision 2030" conversation aimed at repositioning Kenya as Singapore's peer, representing another shift in the administration's development agenda before previous plans are fully implemented.
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya recorded half-year net profit of Sh18 billion, a 28 per cent increase from Sh14.1 billion a year earlier, driven by subsidiary revenues and an improving loan book despite economic headwinds in Kenya's banking sector.
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The Kenya Revenue Authority and Kenya Ports Authority have agreed to fast-track cargo clearance at Mombasa Port by harmonising staff shifts for continuous gate operations and implementing 24/7 operations, while exploring use of alternative facilities like Inland Container Depots and Container Freight Stations to decongest the port.
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Google has unveiled the Pixel Tag, a $29.99 tracking device for Android that competes with Apple's AirTag and can locate valuables like wallets and luggage. The company also introduced Pixel Watch 5, which monitors subway stops, pauses audiobooks when listeners fall asleep, and detects cardiac trouble.
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Google searches for "Ebola" spiked sharply in Kenya on August 11, with interest up more than 5,000 per cent compared with the preceding 24 hours and the same week period, according to Google Trends data. Leading searches included "Ebola outbreak," "what is Ebola," and "what causes Ebola," reflecting public interest in understanding the disease.
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Students from various schools across Kenya showcased artistic abilities at the Kenya Music Festival Gala, presenting performances that promoted creativity, cultural heritage, and messages about governance, technology, social values, and responsible citizenship.
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AS Roma completed the signing of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning right-back Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid for a reported 17 million euros. The 28-year-old, who also featured in last month's World Cup final when Argentina lost to Spain, has 65 caps for Argentina and won two Copa Americas.
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India has overtaken China to become the second-largest supplier of seafarers worldwide, with 311,936 maritime professionals comprising 12.16 per cent of the global seafarer workforce, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. Global seafarer supply stands at 2.57 million against demand of around 2.55 million.
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The Polish government has condemned its exclusion from new European roaming rules for Starlink internet access, effective August 17, which will require Polish subscribers to submit passports when using the service outside Poland and sign up for more expensive premium plans. Polish officials suggested the exclusion could be linked to Poland's support for Ukraine, though Starlink has not explained the decision.
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President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the United States has total control of the Strait of Hormuz and will keep it, describing a US naval blockade as "a wall of steel." Iran, however, says it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to a US war launched by Trump on February 28.
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