Daily Nation
ODM MPs are allegedly being promised campaign money on condition they join UDA.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 14.04.2026.
It displays 140 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
14.04.2026 ⇢ The Day EPRA Announced Fuel Price Increases
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Morning coverage focused on political tensions and economic anxieties, with multiple sources reporting on political violence allegations in Kisumu and warnings about rising political gangs ahead of the 2027 election. By early afternoon, editorial attention consolidated around fuel price fears ahead of EPRA's scheduled review, with reports of fuel hoarding and motorists paying up to Ksh450 per litre in some areas. Evening reports centered on EPRA's announcement of sharp fuel price increases, with diesel jumping Sh40.30 and petrol rising Sh28.69 per litre, while the government announced measures including a VAT reduction to 13% to cushion consumers.
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Eastleigh Voice
The governor identifies Willis Akoth as a central figure in the case, alleging that available photographic and CCTV evidence places him at the scene of the attack and shows him coordinating the group involved.
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Kenyans.co.ke
This follows a meeting held in the U.S that focused on Kenya’s macroeconomic performance, ongoing reform programmes and…
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Several students were injured following a stampede at the University of Kabianga after part of a lecture hall structure gave way, triggering fear and chaos....
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The Standard
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Kenya Met predicts increased rainfall in Nairobi and other counties this week, with temperatures soaring above 30°C. Stay informed on local weather updates.
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SENETA wa Tana River Bw Danson Mungatana amependekeza kuwa Wakenya wote wenye vitambulisho...
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has assured Gikomba traders that their interests have been fully considered as the county begins construction of a modern market set to transform one of the…
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08:38⇢Political Maneuvers and Economic Pressures
⌨The newspapers report on political tensions and economic concerns, with multiple sources (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, People Daily) covering allegations of political manipulation and violence, while others (Kenyans, Standard Media) focus on economic pressures including fuel prices and IMF discussions.
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KUCCPS further encouraged candidates to avoid last-minute rushes, noting that early application increases the chances…
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The Kenya Times
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NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 14 – Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has strongly condemned recent acts of violence and property destruction in the lakeside city, warning...
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RAIS William Ruto amewashutumu wapinzani wake wa kisiasa kwa kile alichokitaja kuwa kutumia vitisho...
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Tuko
On April 14, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi faced scrutiny over a KSh12 billion fuel scandal, as President Ruto tours Kisii amidst flooding crises in Nairobi.
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Capital FM
Orengo said the incident reflects deeper security concerns that require immediate attention from national authorities.
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially declared a vacancy for the position of Commissioner General....
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SIMULIZI ya familia moja kutoka mtaa wa Pipeline imefichua kwa kina madhara ya uraibu wa kamari...
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This comes a day after a coalition of anti-corruption and governance organisations under the National Integrity Alliance (NIA) has called for accountability after allegations that substandard fuel worth Sh4.8 billion had been imported into the country.
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Kenya currently relies on fuel imports based on scheduled deliveries, without any emergency stockpile.
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Madina Okot has made history. The 21-year-old center from Mumias, Kenya, was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft, becoming the first Kenyan woman ever…
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In a significant push to fortify the country’s frontline defence against alcohol and drug abuse (ADA), the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has trained…
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10:54⇢The Fuel Importation Scrutiny
⌨The newspapers report on the fuel importation controversy, with multiple sources (Eastleigh Voice, People Daily, Tuko, Capital FM, Standard Media) covering parliamentary investigations into substandard fuel imports, political defenses of implicated officials, and government plans to establish emergency fuel reserves. Meanwhile, some outlets highlight other issues including a university hall collapse (TNX Africa) and student placement deadlines (Kenyans).
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Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas is primed for a heavyweight showdown with Kenya’s national outdoor and indoor 400m record holder Mercy Oketch when the two sprint stars toe the line…
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SERIKALI ya Kaunti ya Meru imesimamisha shehena ya chanjo dhidi ya gonjwa la ukambi na huduma za...
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Kenyans.co.ke
This comes as Kenya's debt currently stands at Ksh12.3 trillion, with the government's plans to service it…
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The officers often handle individuals within the justice system linked to substance-related offences.
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The lawmakers—who were assessing the registration of birth and death certificates as well as national identity cards—expressed concern that the country risks sliding into...
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The survey highlights that women face compounded disadvantages, as corruption not only restricts their access to essential services but also limits their participation in economic, public, and political spheres.
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Senior officials are accused of defrauding members by inflating land purchase prices.
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Kenyan basketball has reached a historic milestone after Madina Okot was selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft 2026 by the Atlanta Dream....
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Two illegal firearms have been voluntarily surrendered to police in Isiolo County as the ongoing security crackdown dubbed Operation Dumisha Usalama continues to gain support from members of the public.…
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Senior officials are accused of defrauding members by inflating land purchase prices.
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The warning comes hours before EPRA announces new fuel prices for the months of April and May, with some expressing…
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12:43⇢Fuel Price Fears and Political Gang Warnings
⌨The newspapers report on economic pressures and political tensions, with multiple sources (Kenyans, Standard Media, Capital FM) covering fuel price anxieties ahead of EPRA's announcement and warnings about rising political gangs ahead of the 2027 election. Meanwhile, some outlets highlight corruption allegations involving women (Eastleigh Voice) and a cooperative (Daily Nation).
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Senior officials are accused of defrauding members by inflating land purchase prices.
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The Standard
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Ruto splashed Ksh500,000 on lunch for the KMTC students....
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Daily Nation
Senior officials are accused of defrauding members by inflating land purchase prices.
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Mombasa youth are taking a more active role in the fight against non-communicable diseases, embracing physical activity and preventive healthcare as key steps toward a healthier future. This was highlighted…
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JAMII ya Ogiek inayoishi katika eneo la Mlima Elgon katika kaunti za Trans Nzoia na Bungoma imeanza...
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TV47 Digital
A heavy storm on Monday evening caused extensive damage at Majiwa Senior School, blowing off the roof of the science laboratory and a dormitory that accommodates hundreds of students. The…
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ODM, under the stewardship of Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, avers that there may be a plot to reduce the party's influence in its traditional strongholds if UDA is unwilling to yield to demands such as zoning.
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TV47 Digital
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies of planning the chaos that shook Kikuyu Town on Saturday, April 11. The Kikuyu…
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The Kenya Times
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Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has criticized the government’s plan to construct hostels at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), arguing that the move is misplaced at a time when…
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The revelations come ahead of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) 's pump price review, expected…
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Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has officially recorded a statement at the Parliament Police Station in Nairobi following the attack against him earlier this month in Kisumu. The senator appeared at…
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15:02⇢Election Shadows and Fuel Fears
⌨The newspapers report on political tensions and economic pressures, with multiple sources (Eastleigh Voice, People Daily, Capital FM, TV47 Digital) covering election-related disputes and warnings about political gangs ahead of 2027, while others (Kenyans, Standard Media, Tuko) focus on fuel price anxieties and corruption investigations.
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MWANASOKA nguli wa Brazil, Romario de Souza Faria, ameachwa na mpenzi wake kwa sababu ya kuwa na...
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Deep in a Ugandan forest, 200 chimpanzees have been at war with each other for nearly ten years. They are not squabbling or playfully scrapping over a mango. Scientists report…
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SUPKEM has alerted Kenyan Muslims that Saudi authorities have banned portable gas stoves and cylinders in Madinah hotels and apartments, urging strict compliance with licensed catering and accommodation services during Hajj.
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Baugh succeeds Neil Wigan, who left the post in August 2025 to assume a senior position at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London.
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ALGIERS, Algeria:
PAPA Leo Jumatatu jioni alisema kuwa ataendelea kukemea vita licha ya kuvamiwa...
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TV47 Digital
Police in Nairobi are investigating an incident where a man died on the spot after falling from one of the floors of the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC). The man…
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TV47 Digital
In a move set to reshape the competitive landscape of Formula One, long-time race engineer GianPiero Lambiase will depart Red Bull Racing at the end of the 2028 season to…
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According to eyewitness accounts, residents - mostly youth - had taken to the streets to demand urgent intervention from the Embu County government, citing persistent challenges at the facility, inclu...
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Kenyan youth are being handed a new pathway into the global workforce as a US based university rolls out a major AI focused fellowship across Africa Nexford University has officially…
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LITA moja ya petroli inauzwa Sh450 katika miji ya Ilbisil na Mali Tisa, Kaunti ya Kajiado, kufuatia...
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Ida Odinga, Kenya’s new Permanent Representative to UNEP, says she remains in mourning and is not a politician, distancing herself from ODM succession debates and current political arrangements.
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17:33⇢Fuel Anxieties Before EPRA's Review
⌨The newspapers report on economic pressures and political developments, with multiple sources (People Daily, Kenyans, Taifaleo) covering fuel price anxieties ahead of EPRA's review and reports of fuel hoarding in Kajiado County. Meanwhile, other outlets (Eastleigh Voice, Citizen, Capital FM) focus on political positioning, including Ida Odinga distancing herself from ODM succession debates and a deputy county police commissioner's rally in Murang'a.
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Two people have been killed following demonstrations by residents of Ishiara in Mbeere North over concerns about the deteriorating condition of Ishiara Level 4 Hospital....
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KWA miaka mingi, wakulima Kenya wamekuwa wakitegemea majembe ya mikono na nguvu zao wenyewe...
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Despite the loss, Selebwa leaves with the club sitting second on the log with 58 points, level with leaders Migori Youth, in a tightly contested promotion race.Club president Abdilrahman Hussein, popu...
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Moses Wekesa's appointment follows a competitive recruitment process, with the board citing his experience in managing large-scale projects across multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, the Pa...
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U.S President Donald Trump has defended a controversial social media post that showed him in a Jesus-like pose appearing to heal the sick, saying the image was misunderstood and insisting…
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Police in Kirinyaga County have arrested a man accused of killing his wife following a disagreement over the sale of a cow. The suspect, identified as Daniel Gichira from Gichugu,…
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A section of the State House perimeter wall built on riparian land has been marked for demolition in a bold move aimed at reclaiming Nairobi’s waterways, in what leaders are…
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The decision was announced by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja alongside officials from State House, the Nairobi River Commission and the Nairobi West County Commissioner during an inspection of the si...
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TV47 Digital
Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ida Odinga has broken her silence after a long absence, revealing that her low profile was due to a period…
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K’ogalo came into the fixture hoping to respond and strengthen their grip on the summit, but were undone by an early strike they could not recover from.
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The Standard
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Daily Nation
Some pensioner employee numbers had been recorded as ‘DUMMY’.
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Kenyans.co.ke
State House is among several entities within Nairobi who have been urged to take action voluntarily or face enforcement…
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairperson Gladys Wanga has assured party members of a transparent and credible nomination process ahead of the upcoming elections.Speaking in Sero TVC, Wanga, who also…
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19:46⇢State House Wall Ultimatum and Ghost Pensioners
⌨The newspapers report on governance controversies and political positioning, with multiple sources (Daily Nation, Kenyans, Standard Media) covering the State House wall demolition ultimatum and ghost pensioner scandal, while others (People Daily, Nairobi Leo) highlight debt concerns and protest violence. Meanwhile, outlets (TV47 Digital, Eastleigh Voice) continue tracking election preparations and political distancing.
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Tuko
Kenya Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall and strong winds in ten counties, including Nairobi. Prepare for intense weather conditions ahead.
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In Nyanza region alone, a staggering 80,027 cards remained unclaimed as of April 10, despite the rollout of Huduma Mashinani services aimed at bringing government services closer to the people....
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The Central Bank of Kenya has licensed 32 additional digital credit providers, raising the total to 227, as it tightens oversight of mobile lending to protect borrowers and enforce compliance.
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Licensed DCPs are required to comply with CBK regulations on data confidentiality, full cost disclosure, fair debt…
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Edwin was driving a truck from Mombasa to Congo, a distance of 1,642 kilometres. On April 3, at exactly 2:22 p.m., his phone went silent.A day earlier, he had spoken to his cousin in Mombasa. In...
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Eastleigh Voice
The IMF has cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, citing the US-Israeli war on Iran and an energy shock, with major downgrades for the UK, eurozone and Iran.
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NAIROBI,Kenya, Apr 14 Two people have been shot dead following violent clashes between police and residents protesting the deteriorating state of Ishiara Level Four...
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Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital have called off their strike after a deal with the government on medical cover, promotions, workloads and contract conversions, paving the way for normal services to resume.
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Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital have called off their strike after a deal with the government on medical cover, promotions, workloads and contract conversions, paving the way for normal services to resume.
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the agreement was reached after “hours of intensive and constructive negotiations” between the two sides.He added that the agreement outlines a plan for the pr...
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But they have not succeeded in seizing its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, key to any future negotiations between Washington and Tehran, experts and diplomatic sources told AFP....
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NAIROBI,Kenya April 14-Motorists and households are set to dig deeper into their pockets after the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced sharp increases...
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EPRA has raised petrol and diesel pump prices for April 15–May 14, 2026, citing sharp global cost increases, while cutting VAT and using Sh6.2 billion to stabilise fuel costs.
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Record diesel price jump to drive up cost of living and inflation.
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22:12⇢EPRA's Fuel Price Shock
⌨The newspapers report on the sharp fuel price increases announced by EPRA, with multiple sources (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, People Daily, Standard Media, Capital FM) detailing diesel and petrol price jumps of up to Sh40 per litre and their expected impact on motorists and living costs. Meanwhile, other outlets cover regulatory notices (Kenyans), weather warnings (Tuko), and international diplomatic statements (The Kenya Times).
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The adjustments, EPRA said, reflect a rise in international petroleum product prices, coupled with exchange rate fluctuations and the application of statutory taxes under the Value Added Tax (VAT) fra...
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 14- The government has reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 16 percent to 13 percent and committed Sh6.2...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The latest update comes on the back of fears and speculations that EPRA would increase fuel prices for the next 30 days.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky led a government delegation to Berlin, where they met Chancellor Friedrich Merz and key ministers to discuss Ukraine's war against Russia, now in its fifth year....
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But the 27-year-old midfielder was not involved at Arsenal's London Colney training ground on Tuesday, with Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori, also missing the sessio...
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Bayern beat Real 2-1 in the first leg in Madrid and need to avoid defeat at home on Wednesday to reach the final four.Kompany told reporters that Bayern's desire against the 15-time European champions...
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