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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has rallied supporters of President Ruto to focus on consolidation of his support for the 2027 elections warning against distractive political agendas that should be put on hold going forward. Prof. Kindiki…
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km (620 miles) at its widest point roughly…
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has launched an urgent effort to retain his longtime Social Media Manager, Harriet Njenga, following her sudden resignation from Salasya TV. MP Salasya has publicly moved to reassure Njenga of…
The Chairperson of the International Board of Directors for Amref Health Africa, Sheila Khama, has unveiled plans to establish the Beyond Zero Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital as a teaching facility at Amref International University…
The US said it launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after Tehran struck a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it closed the waterway until further notice and warned of a…
United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness. In a statement dated July 12, 2026, his family confirmed that Lindsey died on 11th June evening and thanked the public…
The Government of Kenya has published the names of individuals and families whose land will be acquired for President William Ruto’s KSh7 billion Nithi River Bridge realignment project. In Gazette Notice No. 10596, issued on July 10, 2026,…
At least two people have been killed in gunfire at a street festival in Toronto. Police in the Canadian city initially received reports of an active shooter on St Clair Avenue at approximately 20:12 local time (01:12 BST), where a salsa…
The US said it launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after Tehran struck a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it closed the waterway until further notice and warned of a…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has established a new division of the High Court that will exclusively hear appeals arising from tribunals, marking a significant change in the handling of such cases within the Judiciary. The new Tribunals…
Customers of Co-operative Bank of Kenya will be unable to access several banking services as the lender conducts a scheduled system maintenance exercise. In a notice issued to customers, the planned maintenance will begin at 11.30pm on…
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Kenya is set to have eight new television stations following applications lodged with the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). In Gazette Notice No. 10603, under the Kenya Information and Communications Act (Cap. 411A), new entrants are…
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizens Engagement, Public Participation, and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, sits down with The Kenya Times for an exclusive, raw interview. In this hard-hitting conversation, Mosiria directly…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy closed the Strait of Hormuz early Sunday after firing on a commercial cargo ship, state media reported. The move came hours after the United States demanded that Iran confirm the vital waterway would remain…
Three people were killed in a fiery road crash early Saturday morning after a BMW lost control and crashed into a footbridge along Raila Odinga Road in Nairobi’s Kilimani area. The self-involved accident occurred at about 3:00 a.m. near…
A parcel delivery truck transporting goods from Nairobi to Mandera was destroyed by fire on Saturday morning along the Isiolo–Mandera road in Wajir County. This saw many lose valuables of unknown values. The incident occurred Saturday at…
Hunter Biden won $1.7 million in punitive damages on Friday, July 10, after a federal judge ruled that former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne defamed him with false claims about an Iran bribery scheme. U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson of…
US Congressman Ro Khanna said Israeli soldiers laughed when they learned they were detaining Americans, including a member of Congress, during an incident in the occupied West Bank. The California Democrat said the confrontation happened…
Kenyans Top African Immigrant Military Service in the United States Kenyans living in the United States continue to distinguish themselves in healthcare, business, education, technology, and public service. Now, new data from the U.S.…
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) hosted its annual tourism trade roadshow in Nairobi to strengthen partnerships with Kenya’s travel industry. According to the organizers, the event forms part of DET’s ongoing engagement…
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, where they…
The inaugural edition of NFL Flag Africa Championship in Nairobi with organisers hailing the the competition that showed the potential of the sport in the continent. In the men’s division, Egypt claimed the championship title with a 12–6…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has rallied supporters of President Ruto to focus on consolidation of his support for the 2027 elections warning against distractive political agendas that should be put on hold going forward. Prof. Kindiki…
President Donald Trump said on Friday, July 10, that the U.S. military stands ready with 1,000 missiles aimed at Iran and will respond forcefully if Tehran tries to assassinate him. In posts on Truth Social, Trump laid out a direct threat…
