KBC Kisumu - Igikuria Service

KBC Kisumu - Igikuria Service A radio station which broadcast in the native language of igikuria/kikuria.TX IN Kisumu mlimani area on 100.9 fm.Broadcast time 10 am-2pm on weekdays only.

13/08/2026

NEWS-HEADLINES 10.AM 13TH AUG 2026

Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja has issued a firm directive demanding absolute accountability, rigorous supervision of junior ranks, and a zero-tolerance stance towards criminal conduct. Speaking when he presided over a high-level sensitisation forum on police reforms and the newly enacted Service Standing Orders at the National Police Leadership Academy (NPLA) in Ngong, Kanja directly addressed internal discipline, describing officers involved in crime as a disgrace and a betrayal of their oath of office.

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The Social Health Authority has started surveillance and verification of pending claims inherited from the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund, targeting claims worth Sh10 million and above. In a notice, SHA has advised Healthcare providers with claims covered by the exercise to check the schedule issued by SHA and prepare the required documents for verification.

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A massive Ukrainian drone and missile strike on Russia's port of Novorossiysk has damaged two major grain export terminals and hit the last big Russian naval base on the Black Sea, reports say. Three people, including an eight-year-old child, were killed and another 24 injured in the overnight attack, local officials said.

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The countdown to the CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship has picked up with 10 days remaining before Nairobi welcomes the rest of the continent for the three weeks tournament which spikes off on the 23rd of this month. Malkia strikers have been fine-tuning their skill at the Kasarani indoor arena as they prepare for their title defence having won the African Nastions Championship title in Cameroon in 2023 when they beat Egypt by straight sets in the final.

06/08/2026

NEWS HEADLINES 11 AM 6TH AUGUST 2026

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed claims by the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) that it is failing to safeguard teachers' welfare, including promotions, saying delays are mainly due to inadequate funding rather than a lack of commitment. Speaking while monitoring the ongoing Term Two National Secondary School Games in Thika, Acting Chief Executive Officer Everleen Mitei said teacher promotions are guided by career progression guidelines and the availability of funds.
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The Government has reaffirmed its ban on sugar imports and frozen the issuance of new sugar import licences ahead of long-awaited elections for five regional grower directors to the Kenya Sugar Board. The announcements were made during a high-level consultative meeting convened by Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe at Kilimo House with sugar farmers, industry stakeholders and officials from the Kenya Sugar Board.



GLOBALLY............ Ukrainian drones targeted an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl Oblast overnight, according to reports from monitoring channels and footage published by eyewitnesses.

Videos show a large-scale fire at the Slavneft-Yanos oil refinery in Yaroslavl, over 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The facility was also attacked the previous night, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky

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The Kenya Under-20 rugby head coach Simon Jawichre has named a 28-man CHIPU squad that will represent the country at the 2026 Rugby Africa Under-20 Barthés Trophy set to be staged in Uganda from the 7th to 15th of this month. The squad comprises 15 forwards and 13 backs.

30/07/2026

NEWS HEADLINES 11 AM July 30, 2026

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to promote 34,016 teachers. This is according to TSC Commissioner Dr Nicodemus Anyang, who confirmed that the Commission has set aside Kshs 2 billion for the exercise.

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The proposed Lamu oil refinery is expected to cut Kenya's oil import expenses and boost the local economy. Speaking during the Lamu Tech Expo, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Dr Erick Ruto said the establishment of the refinery would position Lamu as a major industrial and commercial hub, attracting investors and creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs, suppliers and service providers.

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Eight people, including two children, have died during a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, according to local officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Wednesday that Russia had been preparing for a massive attack, urging people to heed air raid alerts.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has offered each of the organisation's 211 member associations up to 40 million US dollars in a bid to win support for a controversial plan to sell minority stakes in the commercial rights of its major competitions, including the World Cup.

27/07/2026

NEWS HEADLINES 10.AM 27TH JULY 2026

A simmering political row between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated into an open war of words. Duale has declared that he will only honour any future summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) if the commission also compels Gachagua to appear before it.

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The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has declared its support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential bid, saying the time has come for the Western region to produce Kenya's next president. LDP Secretary General Denis Kodhe and the party's Western Region Coordinator Suleiman Sumba said leaders from the region should unite behind Sifuna instead of undermining his political ambitions.

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French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a crisis cabinet meeting today as wildfires closed in on the south-western city of Bordeaux. Another heatwave is set to complicate efforts to tackle the expanding blaze, which is about 15km (nine miles) from Bordeaux, mayor Thomas Cazenave said.

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The Kenya women’s football team, Harambee Starlets, began their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on a disappointing note after suffering a 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their Group ‘A’ opener in Rabat. Morocco made a flying start, with Maryame Atiq opening the scoring in the 19th minute before Sakina Ouzraoui doubled the lead nine minutes later.

23/07/2026

NEWS HEADLINES 10AM JULY 23RD

The High Court is today expected to deliver its long-awaited judgment in the murder case of slain university student Sharon Otieno, nearly seven years after her killing sent shock waves across the nation. The judgment will be delivered at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi

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Lurambi MP Bishop Titus Khamala has refuted claims that President William Ruto intends to build Affordable Housing units on land owned by Bukura Agricultural College. Khamala has clarified that the government actually plans to construct student hostels at the college, dismissing the housing claims as misinformation spread by political rivals.

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Two Russians have been found guilty of terrorism and spying by a court in Angola's capital, Luanda. Political consultant Igor Ratchin was sentenced to 11 years in prison, and translator Lev Lakshtanov was given eight years. They had denied the charges.

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Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder, Casemiro. On Wednesday, Miami announced they had signed the 34-year-old, who left Manchester United at the end of last season, on a deal that runs to the end of the 2027 MLS campaign, with an option to extend until June 2029.

20/07/2026

NEWS HEADLINES 11AM 20/7/2026

Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has expressed confidence that President William Ruto will secure re-election in the 2027 General Election.Speaking alongside other Kenya Kwanza leaders at AIC Kabaratonjo in Baringo North Constituency, Baringo County, Ruku said government development projects are visible across the country, accusing the opposition of attempting to sow discord despite the ongoing implementation of public programmes.

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Livestock farmers in Igembe North who lost their animals to cattle rustling are now receiving compensation. The National Government’s livestock restocking programme has kicked off with the distribution of 207 cattle to affected families. Speaking during the distribution, Sub-County Police Commander Jerald Marando said an additional 800 cattle will be handed over to more farmers across the constituency over the next three days. Marando urged residents to report security incidents promptly to allow swift action by authorities.

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The United States has launched its ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran. President Donald Trump said the latest wave of attacks hit Tehran very hard and was ordered to honor three U.S. service members killed in recent days.



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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni left his post-match news conference in tears when talking about his future after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain. Scaloni, 48, was bidding to become only the second manager in history to retain the trophy after overseeing Argentina's 2022 triumph in Qatar.

17/07/2026

NEWS HEADLINES 11 AM July 17, 2026

A growing number of Kenyans risk facing financial hardship in old age due to inadequate retirement planning, as rising life expectancy, inflation and healthcare costs continue to put pressure on household finances. Speaking in Nairobi during a retirement master-class forum, Apollo Investments Limited CEO Ashok Shah warned that relying solely on pension benefits or personal savings for family support is no longer sustainable.

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and Marici Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen efforts to combat child trafficking and exploitation. According to a statement, the MoU, signed by the Director of DCI Mohamed Amin and Marici Kenya CEO Benson Shamala, marks a significant step in enhancing the fight against child sexual exploitation and trafficking through stronger collaboration.

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Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingya asylum seekers left Myanmar's Rakhine state on 29 June and have not been heard from since. The equivalent of a jumbo jet full of people has vanished. They both likely capsized.



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Kenya will make history in August by becoming the first African country to host the World Youth Scrabble Championship, scheduled for 7th to 9th next month in Nairobi. Scrabble Kenya has named a 50-member national team for the global event, with players selected through various qualification competitions across the country.

15/07/2026

President William Ruto says the establishment of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police unit will strengthen public safety in the capital city. The roll-out of the Framework will begin in the coming days and lay the foundation for a more coordinated and community-led approach to policing across the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.

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A section of leaders from the western region has condemned the rising cases of political violence and warned political leaders against sponsoring goons to disrupt public meetings ahead of the 2027 General Election. Led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, the leaders said Kenya must not return to the era of politically instigated violence.

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Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed, plunging the island into its third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days and leaving approximately 10 million people without electricity. The outage began on Tuesday, when the country’s entire power grid went offline, according to the state-run electricity company, UNE.

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Spain sailed into the 2026 World Cup final after convincingly beating France 2-0 in their semi-final last night in Dallas.While Les Bleus went into the eagerly anticipated semi-final as overwhelming favourites, they must now prepare for the third-place play-off.



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14/07/2026

NEWS-HEADLINES 10.AM 14TH JULY 2026

President William Ruto last evening hosted leaders from Elgeyo-Marakwet, Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties to discuss the upcoming Mashujaa Day celebrations to be co-hosted by the three counties in Eldoret City. The head of state urged the leaders to involve all the stakeholders in the preparation of the national event.

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Kisumu County Commissioner Mohammed Ramadhani Mwabudzo has warned against the use of goons in all public events in Kisumu. Mwabudzo says security will only be provided by the police, and anyone fashioning themselves as security agents will be dealt with decisively.

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A rapidly intensifying El Niño weather pattern is threatening to bring severe flooding, disease and drought to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities across East Africa and Asia, a humanitarian organisation has warned. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan were among the countries most at risk, some of which are struggling with ongoing humanitarian emergencies.

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France and Spain clash in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup semifinal tonight in Dallas, with a place in the final at stake. France reached the last four after a 2-0 win over Morocco, with Kylian Mbappe expected to be fit despite an ankle knock.

13/07/2026

NEWS HEADLINES 11AM 13TH JULY 2026

Eleven Al-Shabaab militants were killed and seven others seriously injured during an intelligence-led operation near the Kenya-Somalia border that foiled a planned terrorist attack in Mandera County. The operation was carried out by the Special Operations Group (SOG) on Sunday morning with aerial support after intelligence indicated that about 30 militants had established a makeshift camp and were preparing to attack one of the border villages

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Campaigns for the Ol Kalou Constituency parliamentary by-election officially end today at 6:00 p.m., marking the start of the mandatory 48-hour campaign silence ahead of the Thursday mini poll. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reminded candidates and their supporters to comply with the electoral law, which prohibits all forms of campaigning during the 48 hours preceding polling day.

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A huge fire tore through a bar in Bangkok late on Sunday, killing at least 27 people and leaving 22 critically injured. Eyewitnesses say the blaze started near the stage of the bar in the popular Chatuchak district, then spread rapidly, cutting power and engulfing the room with smoke.

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France and Spain renew their fierce rivalry tomorrow night when they clash in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium.

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