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A 34-year-old man died after allegedly slipping and falling into a borehole at his home in Amukura, Busia County. According to police, the incident was reported on Tuesday. Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased, identified…
Police in Kayole are investigating the theft of Sh470,000 that was stolen from a locked pickup shortly after the owner withdrew the money from a bank in Buruburu, Nairobi. Police said the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 12:30 p.m.…
Kenya’s High Court Judge, Justice Jairus Ngaah, disagreed with two other judges in his finding that Cabinet Secretaries dismissed by the President cannot be reappointed, a decision that directly affects President William Ruto’s Cabinet…
Ohangla musician Tony Ndiema, born Anton Okoth Ochieng, is dead. According to a number of reports, the musician died on Tuesday, June 30, while undergoing treatment following a short illness. Ndiema was a vocalist and bandleader known for…
The East African Breweries PLC (EABL) and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) have announced major leadership changes, with both listed companies confirming new board appointments as part of governance reforms. In separate statements, East African…
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has dismissed allegations that the government has a hand in the abduction of activists. He said the Ruto administration no longer tolerates enforced disappearances and that such practices have no…
DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua has raised sharp concerns over George Ruto’s entry into Nairobi’s competitive matatu sector. Addressing Nairobi grassroots leaders on Tuesday, June 30, Gachagua alleged that the move signals a broader,…
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Forty years ago, Shenzhen was a fishing town of 30,000 people. Today, it is a city of more than 17 million and one of the world’s great manufacturing hubs, built in large part on the back of a simple but radical idea; the industrial park.…
The World Bank Group has approved a Ksh. 161.8 billion (USD 1.25 billion) loan to Kenya to strengthen governance reforms and support development. In a statement released on Monday, the lender said the package includes a Ksh. 97.1 billion…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has given healthcare providers three months to systematically integrate with the Health Management Information System (HMIS). During a stakeholder forum on Monday, the Ministry of Health, SHA and the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto’s administration of carrying out a sustained crackdown on journalists and media houses. He said the alleged attacks aim to curb press freedom ahead of the 2027 General…
President William Ruto maintained that the Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the “Hustler Fund,” has helped free many borrowers who had been blacklisted by Credit Reference Bureaus (CRBs). Ruto said the programme has been…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has announced that he has left the Independent Party of Kenya and will instead join the Jubilee Party ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on Obinna TV on Monday, June 29, Kebaso…
It is easy to find an online bookmaker. It will take a little more work to find one that is reliable. There are hundreds of betting sites to choose from, and it’s beneficial to take a little time to compare sites before signing up.…
The Employment and Labor Relations Court in Kisumu has delivered a landmark ruling establishing that employers cannot halt workers’ salaries due to financial difficulties. In a judgment delivered on June 23, Justice Nzioki wa Makau ruled…
Village elders will begin receiving their monthly stipends from the government starting today, Interior Permanent Secretary (PS) Raymond Omollo said on Tuesday. Speaking at the opening of induction training for 530 newly appointed Deputy…
A Nairobi court has denied bail to a Kenyan man sought by British authorities over the alleged murder of his girlfriend in London. The court ruled that he poses a significant flight risk as extradition proceedings begin. Milimani Principal…
The Supreme Court ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that children born in the US…
Fourteen children died after the roof of a building near Lahore collapsed on top of them, officials say. The incident happened at a private tuition centre in the Kahna suburb of the Pakistani city. Young children under the age of 10 are…
The $2.15bn Portland International (PDX) airport has completed its main terminal expansion after a decade-long renovation. The second and final phase of the globally acclaimed main terminal has now been fully opened. Designed by ZGF for…
US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025. In a 927-page disclosure, he reported $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin…
It has been four days since a small plane slammed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, killing the pilot – the only person on board – and wounding 13 others, but it’s still unclear why, and how, that happened. A 60-word report detailing the…
The House of Representatives took a major step toward greater transparency on Tuesday, June 30, by voting to release records of past taxpayer-funded sexual misconduct settlements involving members of Congress. Lawmakers approved a…
