COTU Treasurer General Albert Njeru dies after short illness
Njeru died on Saturday, August 29, following a short illness, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli announced.
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Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say
One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, local police say. “The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way,” Aargau Cantonal Police said in a statement.…
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Family Explains Kalenjin Clan Customs and Rituals Observed During the Burial of Rosemary Chemutai
KCB Head of Data Rosemary Chemutai Koech’s family has explained the Kalenjin clan customs and traditional rituals observed during her burial, with clan elder Keter saying their cultural practices guided the decisions after her death. The…
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Trump hails ‘historic’ deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela’s oil
The US has struck a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, Donald Trump said. The US president wrote that the agreement would more than double American oil reserves and “substantially lower…
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KNH says no record of mother allegedly denied care after newborn’s death
KNH Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Lesiyampe said the available information indicated that the mother did not give birth at the hospital, contrary to the claims circulating online.
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Former Ecuadorian President imprisoned for corruption
A former President of Ecuador has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of taking bribes. Lenín Moreno insisted he had not taken money from a Chinese firm which secured a contract to build a hydroelectric plant in…
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Two more suspects including a cop arrested in Kampala over murder of Dr Mutiso
One of the wanted police officers over the murder of psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was Saturday arrested in Kampala, Uganda. His accomplice who is also wanted over the same is still hiding in Uganda, officials said. A…
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Orengo accuses rivals of assassination attempt in Migori
Orengo, who has emerged as one of the leading figures in the Linda Mwananchi political movement by declaring his presidential bid in 2027,said the attack would not force him to retreat from his political activities.
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Fresh Arrests in Dr. Victoria Mutiso Murder as Uganda Police Nab Two Suspects Who Fled Kenya
Dr. Victoria Mutiso murder has taken a new turn as detectives make a further breakthrough with the arrest of three more suspects in a coordinated operation. In a statement on August 30, Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)…
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Two suspects held in Uganda, third arrested in Nairobi over Dr Mutiso murder
The DCI said the two suspects had allegedly crossed into Uganda after the murder and were being held at Jinja Road Police Station pending their escorted return to Kenya.
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Who Received Ksh 2M Award? Skater Kiarie Says Mystery Man Took His Millions
Kenyan skater Kevin Kiarie Ruhiu has demanded answers over an estimated KSh2 million in cash awards he was due after winning three gold medals and one silver medal in international competitions. According to Kiarie, the amount was part of…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE costs KES 103,100 for 8/256GB Model
Samsung Electronics East Africa has priced the Galaxy S26 FE at KES 103,100 for 256GB, on sale from 4 September.
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Xiaomi has built a box that replaces your cloud storage subscription
The Smart Storage holds up to 60TB, backs up your phone on its own and plays 4K video straight to a TV. There is no monthly fee.
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Huawei’s HarmonyOS is now the world’s third-largest mobile operating system
China’s government says HarmonyOS is the world’s third-largest mobile OS, though Huawei phones sold in Kenya still run Android-based EMUI.
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Maseno Acting VC cautions varsity students against indiscipline
Maseno University Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Erick Nyambedha, has challenged the newly admitted students to build their university journey on discipline, commitment, and high academic standards right from the beginning. The Acting VC…
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State partners with firms to strengthen provision of health
The Government is exploring the establishment of a dedicated financing fund to expand local manufacturing of medicines, vaccines, and other health products. Principal Secretary (PS) for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, met Consolidated…
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Kirinyaga Woman Rep demands probe into August political violence
Kirinyaga County Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina has called for a speedy and independent investigation into the events of August 23, 2026, when DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua toured Kirinyaga County. Njeri said what should have…
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Homa Bay opens the first oncology center
Homa Bay County has launched a new oncology center, marking a major milestone in the county’s efforts to decentralise cancer treatment and improve access to specialised healthcare services. Governor Gladys Wanga, who officially opened the…
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How Rosemary Koech Died: Sister Shares Her Final Journal Notes and Secrets
Fresh details have emerged surrounding the death of Rosemary Koech, a former employee of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). Her sister offered an emotional account of the late businesswoman’s character, professional life, and struggles in the…
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Schools urged to nurture athletic talents at a tender age
Schools have been urged to establish and embrace kids’ athletics programmes to identify and nurture sporting talent among learners from a tender age. The call was made during the Second Edition of the Kids Athletics competition held at the…
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Three years of Dishi na County program to continue, Sakaja says
Three years after its launch, Nairobi’s Dishi na County school feeding programme is now serving more than 324,000 learners every day, with Governor Johnson Sakaja vowing that the initiative will continue as part of efforts to keep children…
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UDA aspirants in Kisii grow restless as 2027 race takes shape
Political aspirants seeking the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in the 2027 General Election in Kisii are growing increasingly anxious as uncertainty persists over the ruling party’s strategy in Gusii politics. The unease is being…
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UEFA Champions League 2026/27 Fixtures: Full Schedule, Kick-Off Times and Where To Watch
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase will get underway in September, with Europe’s biggest clubs set for a series of high-profile clashes as they battle across eight matchdays for places in the knockout stages. The action begins…
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Affordable Housing Beneficiaries Hail Improved Security, Lower Living Costs
Beneficiaries of the Government’s Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) are reporting improved living conditions and greater security after moving from informal settlements into newly developed homes. For some residents, the housing programme…
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