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Media Leaders urges Gov’t stop threats and respect media freedom
Switch TV
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July 5, 2025
NAKURU – Top media leaders have called on the government to stop threats and intimidation against journalists and media outlets, warning that continued coercion undermines press freedom and the right to information. Speaking during a media...
Thousands protest against government in Kenya
The Militant
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July 5, 2025
Thousands of people took to the streets across Kenya June 25 in anti-government protests, including in the capital city Nairobi. At least 16 demonstrators were killed by police and hundreds wounded. Security forces fired live rounds, rubber...
Private sector calls for media collaboration on sustainability, social impact
The Standard
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July 5, 2025
James Gatere Head of I&M Foundation peaking during a media engagement. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] The media has been urged to increase coverage of impactful, development and sustainability stories in a rapidly changing world. The calls came...
Kenyans turn up the heat on President Ruto
News.Az
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A growing wave of public anger is sweeping across Kenya, as citizens express mounting frustration with President William Ruto over broken campaign promises, corruption scandals, and the violent suppression of dissent. Just two years into his...
This is Our Wishlist for Press Freedom in Kenya: Media Leaders
Capital FM Kenya
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July 5, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 5 – Kenya’s media stakeholders have called for an environment that upholds press freedom, fosters mutual respect and promotes constructive dialogue with the government. At a recent media leadership forum organised by the Media...
Self sabotage: The silent pressure crushing Kenya’s youth
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 5, 2025
By Veronica MbithiAt just 25, James Mwendwa wakes up each day burdened by an invisible weight, that of a relentless drive to succeed. Not only for himself but also for his family, his future, and a society that often measures worth by remarkable...
The ‘Wababa’ phenomenon: Why younger Kenyan women are opting for older partners
TV47
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July 5, 2025
A distinct social trend is becoming increasingly apparent across Kenya: a growing number of young women are reportedly gravitating towards dating older men, affectionately termed “Wababaz,” over their male age-mates. While the adage “love knows no...
Snoop Dogg, Tyrese Gibson react to viral skit by Kenya’s Jaymoh Decin,...
TUKO
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July 4, 2025
Two of Hollywood’s biggest names stumbled upon a Kenyan skit that had them laughing, and what they did next sent Kenyan netizens into a celebratory frenzy In the skit, popular content creator Jaymoh Decin turned a simple moment into global comedy...
Kenya police station torched in protest over man who died in custody
Macau Business
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July 4, 2025
A police station in western Kenya was set ablaze on Thursday after thousands of protesters marched with the coffin of a teacher who died in custody last month, local media reported. Albert Ojwang, 31, was found dead in a police cell in capital...
Kenyan youngsters motivated by impressive show at NFL Flag tournament
The Standard
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Kenya U13 national team players celebrate their victory against Nigeria during the NFL Flag Continental Youth Championship in Cairo, Egypt. [KFAF] Barely a few years after its introduction in Kenya, it is now evident that American Football or the...
Explosive Fights, Music, Herald AKO9 Championship
This Day
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July 4, 2025
The African Knockout (AKO) Championship delivered another unforgettable night of MMA action at AKO9, held on June 13, at the Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki. The event brought together elite fighters, vibrant fans, and groundbreaking entertainment...
Kenya set to mark African Anti-Corruption day with focus on human dignity
TV47
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July 4, 2025
Kenya is set to join other African Union member states in observing African Anti-Corruption Day (AUCPCC) on July 11, 2025, with a national event scheduled at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The day serves as a...
Kenya’s largest hospital gets EIB Global support to bolster and green its energy supply
The European Sting
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July 4, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank’s development arm (EIB Global) will help Kenya’s largest hospital expand and green its energy supply. EIB Global will advise...
Kenya: Ochiko and Mbithi share protest anthem Mama Milka
Music in Africa
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July 4, 2025
Built on a layered foundation of percussion, bass guitar, synthesizers, and electronic drums, the mid-tempo track is both hypnotic and energising, designed as much for the dancefloor as for sparking reflection. At its core, ‘Mama Milka’ is a bold...
Rigathi Gachagua set to lead opposition tour of Western Kenya: “Mashemeji twaja”
TUKO
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July 3, 2025
Opposition leaders have launched a two-day tour of Western Kenya starting Thursday, July 3, as they rally support ahead of the 2027 elections The tour, led by Rigathi Gachagua and other top opposition figures, will include multiple stopovers...
Kenya: Police Station Set Ablaze in Protest Over Custody Death
News Central TV
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July 3, 2025
A police station in western Kenya was set on fire on Thursday as thousands took to the streets carrying the coffin of a man who died in police custody last month, according to local media reports. The demonstrators were protesting the death of...
Athletics-Yego battles to keep javelin's future alive in Kenya
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
(Reuters) -Julius Yego, the former world champion famously known as "Mr. YouTube", faces a lonely battle to preserve javelin's future in Kenya as he prepares for Saturday's Neeraj Chopra Classic with the weight of an entire sport on his shoulders....
Kenya to face Zanzibar in CECAFA Beach Soccer Champs opener
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 4, 2025
Kenya’s beach soccer team is gearing up for a pulsating moment as the country prepares to host the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship 2025 in Mombasa. After two postponements attributed to logistical issues, the Council of East and Central...
Yego battles to keep javelin's future alive in Kenya
Channel News Asia
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July 4, 2025
Julius Yego, the former world champion famously known as "Mr. YouTube", faces a lonely battle to preserve javelin's future in Kenya as he prepares for Saturday's Neeraj Chopra Classic with the weight of an entire sport on his shoulders. The 2016...
Kenyans react after man shares his monthly salary, budget at KSh 21k on rising...
TUKO
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July 2, 2025
Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) showed that inflation in June 2025 stood at 3.8% A Kenyan man took to social media, asking for advice on his expenditure after sharing his monthly salary and budget amounting to KSh 21,000...