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Top headlines from the press in Kenya, in English. Updated every 30 minutes.
Ruto’s Coast tour brings title deeds, roads and refinery the-star.co.ke‘Keep criticising me’: Ruto says opposition giving his projects free publicity nation.africaRuto to critics: Focus on your work, stop supervising me the-star.co.ke'Salala!': President Ruto expresses shock at state of road in Wundanyi while laying foundation stone for TVET Citizen DigitalRuto splashes goodies in Coast tour standardmedia.co.ke
Lamu community sets conditions for Sh2 trillion Dangote oil refinery project standardmedia.co.keHeavy machinery land in Lamu ahead of Dangote Refinery groundbreaking the-star.co.keBeyond fuel: The industries Lamu refinery could create nation.africaFirst cargo of 2,930 tonnes of machinery arrives Kenyan port as Dangote begins work on East Africa’s largest refinery Business Insider AfricaRuto tours Dangote Refinery in Nigeria ahead of Lamu project groundbreaking Citizen Digital
Kalonzo warns against ‘dancing on Raila’s grave,' says he might not attend memorial service the-star.co.keKalonzo: I was angry with Uhuru, Raila over Karua pick in 2022 nation.africaKalonzo signals at working with Ruto if 2027 poll is free and fair standardmedia.co.keKalonzo hits back at Ruto over his '40 years in power' jibes Citizen DigitalKalonzo: I won’t allow those who stole Raila’s votes to dance on his grave People Daily
Ailing widow requests KU Hospital to release son’s body for burial KBC Digital
Xi invokes centuries of China-US ties, urges new chapter in bilateral relations KBC DigitalADHERE: Why the world closely watched presidents Xi and Trump meet the-star.co.keTrump-Xi Summit Ends With Tea and Tour but Little Visible Policy Progress The New York TimesView / The US-China tectonic plates have shifted SemaforWhy Xi Jinping skipped the UN after his Trump summit South China Morning Post
Linda Mwananchi closes ranks, settles on Sifuna as 2027 presidential candidate the-star.co.keOrengo missing as Linda Mwananchi endorses Sifuna nation.africaWamalwa says UDP to be Sifuna's political vehicle, calls for opposition unity Citizen DigitalManyora suspends decision to call election until Sifuna launches his party People DailyFresh setback for Sifuna as UDP official rejects takeover, complicating 2027 bid The Eastleigh Voice
Disquiet over close ties between former rivals and top state official the-star.co.ke
Ex-PS whose leap into a State job turned a nightmare Business Daily
Salasya links up with Gachagua in Dallas as US tour continues the-star.co.keGachagua: One opposition principal will walk away after flagbearer is picked the-star.co.keCracks as Gachagua Raises Doubts Over Opposition Unity Ahead of 2027 Kenyans.co.keGachagua pledges greater role for diaspora in Kenya's governance, investment push Citizen DigitalSalasya joins Gachagua in US as 2027 political talks gather pace People Daily
IEBC dismisses claims of voter registration malpractice the-star.co.keIEBC Addresses Claims of Smuggling New Voters From Uganda Kenyans.co.keMuturi calls for probe into alleged issuance of IDs to border communities the-star.co.keIEBC, Interior Ministry accused of working in cahoots over ID and voter enlisting standardmedia.co.keMuturi calls for IEBC probe into Murkomen’s Uganda voter registration claims People Daily
Blanche claims Trump ‘hasn’t denied access’ to White House reporters The HillCNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over White House access CNNMS NOW, CNN and Politico regain White House access after judge orders press passes restored ms.nowNetworks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After White House Bars CNN The New York TimesBlanche says president has right to restrict access to White House and Air Force One Politico
Australia Senate Requests OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs Face AI Inquiry BloombergOpenAI’s A.I. Tried to Breach 4 Other Targets, Without Prompting The New York TimesRogue OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website in world first BBCAustralia news live: Albanese says announcement of Medicare breach ‘purely in national interest’ inklFor months, OpenAI's agent swarms have been attacking online databases to find obscure facts TechCrunch
Serbian President Vucic to submit resignation the-star.co.keSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region the-star.co.keEthiopia fighting: Are Tigray's TPLF forces and the army heading back to war? BBCEthiopia’s army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war Al JazeeraWho really wins when Ethiopian factions fight? The EastAfricanU.S. Issues Fresh Security Alert as Fighting Escalates in Ethiopia Kenyans.co.ke
The cloud has a postcode: reflections on the CNBC Africa AI Summit 2026 Mo Ibrahim FoundationThe AI Race Is Now a Political Contest and Africa Risks Becoming a Rule-Taker Uchumi360From Connectivity to Capability to Competitiveness United Nations Development ProgrammeAfDB, partners launch free AI training for African public officials Realnews MagazineAfrica adopts AI faster than it trusts it ITWeb Africa
Court dismisses Sh6.8 million fuel supply claim against Tunasco The Eastleigh Voice
CBK: Mortgage loans hit Ksh307B as average borrowing rises to Ksh10M People DailyMortgage financiers issue new Sh28bn loans as rates fall Business DailyWhat Kenya's Banks Think It'd Take to Boost Mortgage Demand The Kenyan Wall StreetWhy Kenyans Cannot Afford House Loans Despite Cheaper Mortgage Rates The Kenya TimesMortgage loans jump Sh27.9 billion in a year as more Kenyans seek home financing The Eastleigh Voice
'Oldest' surviving Rolls-Royce returns for London-Brighton car run BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
Ruby on Rails Creator Declares 'Pencils Down' on Handwritten Code Business InsiderRust instead of Ruby – Rails founder Hansson’s new project Heise Online
Flixbus left us stranded on the M23 after a police swoop The Guardian
Google trains Kenyan Gen-Z creators, students on Gemini AI tools Africa Business CommunitiesGoogle brings Gemini workshop to Kenyan creators and students tech-ish.comHow Googles’s ‘Tutunge na Gemini’ Is Bringing AI Into Kenyan Storytelling KenyanVibeGoogle’s ‘Tutunge Na Gemini’ Workshop Helps Kenyan Creators, Media Professionals And Students Explore AI-Powered Learning Capital FM Africa
Passport-sized foldable market splits into three-way battle between Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi Korea JoongAng DailyFixing a Xiaomi 18 Fold folding screen costs a third of what the phone costs new tech-ish.comXiaomi 18 Fold vs iPhone Duo: A lighter body, better ergonomics and a bigger battery Digital Trends"Very impressive" Xiaomi 18 Fold has been tested using US carriers AT&T and Verizon, with mixed results PC Guidepassport-style foldable phones — Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi Battle The Korea Daily
‘Addiction is not only caused by weak will’: how a talking pigeon got Czechia to face up to its alcohol problem The Guardian
Pilates? Why gym bros can’t keep up with women thetimes.com‘My body is on fire!’: my perilous, painful, perfect month of pilates The GuardianGym Bros Are Going to Pilates—and Leaving Shaking Like a Chihuahua wsj.com
David Willey obituary The Guardian
‘My generation of novelists is dying’: Rose Tremain on 70 years of writing, and late-life inspiration The Guardian
Berlin Marathon: Tigst Assefa wins but injury halts world record time BBCBerlin Marathon 2026: Ethiopia shines as Tigst Assefa narrowly misses world record and Guye Adola claims second title olympics.comKenya’s Wanjiru and Ethiopia’s Assefa collide on the streets of Berlin nation.africaAssefa holds on for 2:11:04 as Adola regains Berlin crown worldathletics.orgEthiopian victories at the 2026 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON – the new BMW i3 makes its ‘racing debut’. BMW Group
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Deja Vu! Ever-green Luka Modric recalls iconic Slaven Bilic debut after scoring in Croatia victory over Czechia Goal.comCzech Republic vs Croatia: UEFA Nations League stats & head-to-head BBCNations League highlights: Czechia 1-2 Croatia | Highlights | UEFA Nations League uefa.com'Age is only a number!' – Marco Pasalic speaks out on Luka Modric legend after firing Croatia to win Goal.comCzech Republic vs Croatia: Lineups, Prediction, Odds & Bet Builder Tip WhoScored.com
Thomas Tuchel laments at 'decisive moment' as England fall to Spain in Nations League thriller Goal.comThomas Tuchel: Why England head coach's critics forced to stay quiet despite Nations League loss to Spain Sky SportsFour Gunners feature in Wembley thriller Arsenal.comInternationals: Morgan Rogers features in England defeat | News | Official Site Chelsea'We have to dust ourselves down' - Harry Kane urges England to stay positive after narrow Nations League defeat to Spain Goal.com