Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
Royal clan elders have named popular TV news presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, 56, as the next monarch.
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US slaps sanctions on Iran airlines, service providers
The United States imposed sanctions Tuesday on “all remaining Iranian airlines” that have yet to face such penalties, as Washington pushes to step up economic pressure in its war with Tehran. The US Treasury Department said its latest…
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Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI ‘could kill all humans’
A top safety researcher at Anthropic has warned AI is advancing so quickly he believes there is a greater than 10% chance it “could kill all humans” within the next decade. Evan Hubinger said in a post on X the risk from the models which…
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LSK raises concerns over directive barring foreigners from small-scale trade
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over the Government directive barring foreign nationals from engaging in certain forms of small-scale trade, warning that the measure could conflict with Kenya’s constitutional and…
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Colombia’s new president loosens gun control rules
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella signed a decree which eases restrictions on people carrying legal firearms in public. De la Espriella, who during his campaign for the presidency promised to take an iron-fist approach to crime,…
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New NIF CEO James Mworia backs infrastructure fund listing on NSE
Speaking at Africa Capital Week 2026, Mworia said a listed NIF Infrastructure Development Fund could leverage regulations governing Development Real Estate Investment Trusts (D-REITs) to raise funds for infrastructure projects.
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Motorists face 12-day diversion at Westlands Expressway exit
During the 12 days, motorists exiting the expressway at Westlands will be required to leave the elevated section and join the lower A8 road along Waiyaki Way.
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DCI Receives UK-Donated Vehicles to Fight Cross-Border Crime
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has received a fleet of operational vehicles donated by the United Kingdom Government to strengthen Kenya’s fight against human trafficking, migrant smuggling and other cross-border crimes.…
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Eurozone Inflation Hits 3.3% in August 2026, Highest in Three Years
The claim that Eurozone annual inflation rose to 3.3% in August 2026, marking the highest level in three years, is factually accurate. This data was released on September 1, 2026, by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union,…
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Putin Orders Russian Military to Prepare Massive Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
The claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the military to launch large strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure is factually accurate. Putin made this announcement on September 1, 2026, during a press conference…
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Pliny the Liberator Leaks Claude Fable 5 System Prompt on GitHub
The claim that AI jailbreak researcher Pliny the Liberator leaked the system prompt for Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is factually accurate. However, available records indicate this leak occurred for Claude Fable 5 (released June 9, 2026),…
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Anthropic Unveils Claude Fable 5.1 & Mythos 5.1: Lower Costs, Stronger Coding, Expanded Science
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Anthropic released Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, the latest versions of its most advanced large language models. The company positions the two models—which share the same underlying architecture—as…
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Trump calls for NBC’s Kristen Welker to face ‘rebuke or punishment’ from the FCC
Treating the Federal Communications Commission like his own personal enforcer, President Donald Trump said on social media Sunday that NBC’s Kristen Welker would be “reported to the FCC for rebuke or punishment” over a TV segment he didn’t…
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Messi retires from international football
Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” him but “the time has come”. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has…
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Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
Dolly Parton has been laid to rest, the music legend’s great-niece has said. The singer had a private family funeral in Nashville on Friday, following her death earlier in the week at the age of 80. She has been placed next to her late…
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Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine’s first week back at school
Viktoria Haidai surveys the mangled remains of the printing press, which should have been busy churning out textbooks ready for the new school year. The plant, on the edge of Kyiv, was hit during the night by a Russian missile, just as…
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Barcelona close to deal for Arsenal’s Jesus
LONDON, England, August 30, 2026 – Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in deal worth £8.6m (10m euros). A deal for the Brazil international…
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Why Malkia Strikers head coach is unhappy despite unbeaten run at Africa Volleyball Champs
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 30, 2026 – Despite swatting aside Nigeria to reach the Africa Nations Championships quarters, national women’s volleyball team head coach Geoffrey Omondi is still unsatisfied. The gaffer…
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Outcry over garbage pile-up in Migori town
Traders and residents in Migori have raised alarm over a garbage pile they say has remained uncollected for weeks, affecting businesses and raising health concerns in the town. The residents say the accumulating waste has produced a…
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Harambee Stars defender rallies fan support ahead of big tie against Tottenham Hotspur
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 26, 2026 – Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje is looking to make a positive impression on Charlton Athletic fans when they face Tottenham Hotspur in a Carabao…
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Ruto vows to crush goonism as Murkomen dismisses ‘National Crisis’ claims
The President said his administration would not allow criminal groups or individuals to use violence to intimidate residents.
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Jubilee dismisses Nairobi officials’ defection to Gachagua’s DCP, cites misconduct and solicitation
The party said the individuals announcing their departure should not be portrayed as having suddenly defected from Jubilee.
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What To Do Before The Leagues Come Back
The new league season never arrives slowly. It feels far away, then suddenly the first weekend is there and everyone
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vivo Launches Y500 in Kenya with the Country’s Biggest Smartphone Battery and a Smarter Privacy Experience
vivo Kenya today announced the launch of the new vivo Y500, bringing Kenya’s biggest smartphone battery to consumers looking for a phone that
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