Galaxy S26 gets Android 17 as Samsung begins the stable One UI 9 rollout
Samsung has begun the stable One UI 9 rollout for Galaxy S26 phones in South Korea, with beta testers first.
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Daring Bandits Kill 2 Police Officers as Governor Begs CS Murkomen’s Intervention
Five people, among them two police officers, have reportedly been killed in a bandit attack in Gotu, Isiolo County. Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo confirmed the deaths on September 16, while calling for urgent action to address…
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Safaricom tells the market it is reviewing the judgment that voided the Vodacom sale
Safaricom told investors it is reviewing the High Court judgment that voided the government’s 15 per cent sale to Vodacom.
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Sharon’s mother asks court to spare Obado death; life imprisonment
In an emotional plea during the sentencing proceedings, Sharon’s mother asked the court to consider a non-custodial sentence.
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MP Mukunji granted Sh1M anticipatory bail
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has been granted a Sh1 million bail at the High Court in Embu to prevent his arrest over in connection with the chaos that erupted at Nembure Stadium last Saturday at UDA’s delegated meeting chaired by the…
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MediaTek launches the Dimensity 9600 Pro, its first chip built on a 2nm process.
MediaTek launched the Dimensity 9600 Pro, its first 2nm chip. Samsung and Apple had both reached 2nm before it did.
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Stakeholders demand accountability in proposed education bills
Education stakeholders in Trans Nzoia have called for clear accountability mechanisms and future-ready laws as Parliament considers six bills to overhaul the education sector. The calls were made during a public participation forum…
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Too Early For Birds to rerun acclaimed Wangarĩ Maathai production on Sep 25-27
Nairobi’s celebrated historical theatre movement, Too Early For Birds, is set to bring back its hit ninth edition, Shawry For Trees: The Wangarĩ Maathai Edition, for a rerun this September. First staged to critical acclaim in April, the…
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South African president vows justice as more women’s bodies found near Johannesburg
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed that “no stone will be left unturned” in finding those behind the killings of several women in and around the town of Kempton Park, north-east of Johannesburg, over the last two months.…
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Injury storm test: Harambee Stars ahead of historic AFCON 2027
Kenya’s preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has suffered an early setback, with a growing injury list threatening to disrupt Harambee Stars Coach, Benni McCarthy’s plans ahead of the opening Group ‘D’ fixtures. Among the players…
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TikTok is now asking Kenyan creators for their tax information
TikTok is asking Kenyan creators for tax details. The residency answer on its new form decides whether it withholds 5%.
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All Five Quintuplets Die at Kenyatta National Hospital
All five quintuplets born to a woman in Juja earlier this week have died at Kenyatta National Hospital, where they were receiving specialised neonatal care, the hospital said. The babies were transferred to KNH from Thika Level Five…
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Bolt Comfort Rides Grow Sixfold in One Year as Kenyans Embrace Premium Trips
Bolt’s premium ride-hailing category, Comfort, has grown rapidly in Kenya over the past year, driven by rising demand for higher-quality transport options with newer vehicles, improved comfort, and highly rated drivers. In a statement…
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Legendary Nigerian Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Jacobs, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, was one of the most recognizable figures in…
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More than 120,000 Youth Jailed Since Ruto Became President – Murkomen
More than 121,000 young people have been incarcerated in Kenya’s correctional facilities since 2022, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told the Senate. Murkomen disclosed the figures while responding to a question from…
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KRA Raids Home, Forces Past Six Gates, Uncovers Alcohol Chamber Under Bathroom
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers have uncovered a secret underground chamber used to conceal suspected illicit ethanol and tobacco in Kimsop Central, Baringo County. In a press statement on September 16, 2026, the Deputy…
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Endometriosis awareness intensifies as women seek better care
Severe menstrual pain is often dismissed as a normal part of being a woman, yet for millions of women it can be a symptom of endometriosis, a chronic condition that can cause debilitating pain, infertility, and other long-term health…
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Crane conservation partnership benefits farmers
Farmers in Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from a new partnership aimed at reducing crop damage caused by grey crowned cranes while protecting the endangered birds and promoting sustainable agriculture. The collaboration between the…
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Boost for Jobless Kenyans as Govt Signs New Deals with UK, Gulf and Europe
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to verify job opportunities through official government channels and avoid unregistered recruitment agents. Speaking during the 4th Annual Employment and…
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Police hail peaceful Jacaranda rally
The National Police Service (NPS) has called on political leaders and their supporters to adopt the conduct witnessed during Sunday’s Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda Grounds as the standard for future political meetings. In a statement,…
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KNH Confirms Death of All Five Quintuplets Referred from Thika Level Five Hospital
KNH said the babies were born at an extremely premature gestational age of 25 weeks and had critically low birth weights.
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KNH announces death of quintuplets referred from Thika Level Five Hospital
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) on Wednesday announced the deaths of quintuplets who had been referred to the facility from Thika Level Five Hospital for specialized tertiary care. In a statement, KNH said the babies were born at an…
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Mbadi Gives Fresh Timeline for PAYE Changes After September Promise
The government has delayed the review of PAYE tax bands after earlier committing to introduce legislation by the end of September 2026. Addressing the media on September 16, 2026, National Treasury CS John Mbadi said the review would come…
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Trans Nzoia forms El Nino committee
Trans Nzoia County has constituted a multi-sectoral El Nino Disaster Steering Committee to mitigate effects of the El Nino rains. The committee comprises National Government Administrative Officers, the county security team, heads of…
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