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New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who passed away on Monday at a Sydney hospital, died from pneumonia, his agent has confirmed. Best known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, the 78-year-old’s family described his death earlier…
Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced that public servants across the country will begin receiving enhanced salaries from August 1, 2026, following a government-approved…
Eleven people died in a fire at a foster care facility in Algiers, Algeria’s capital city. The country’s civil protection department said 19 others were injured in the blaze, which firefighters began to tackle at 03:30 local time (04:30…
A father and his son were sentenced on Wednesday to a one-year jail term each for assaulting a woman on false claims of causing the disappearance of the son’s genitals. Benson Ngala Daniel, 49, and Ruphus Chai Ngala, 19, pleaded guilty to…
Tehran has launched fresh attacks on US military bases in neighbouring Gulf states, while Washington continued to strike sites across Iran overnight. Tehran said it had struck targets in the region, including in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain,…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has asked security agencies to investigate allegations of violence and disorder during the Ol Kalou by-election, vowing that anyone found responsible will face the…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has announced the appointment of Michael Mutiga as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026. In a statement dated July 16 2026, the financial provider stated that the appointment is subject to approval…
Kamau Ngotho of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, succeeding the late David Njuguna Kiaraho, who died in March 2026. The IEBC Returning Officer, Antony Njiraine, declared Sammy Douglas…
Kenyan-Born Professor Robert Mokaya Makes UK History as First Black President of the Royal Society of Chemistry Kenyan-born scientist Professor Robert Mokaya has achieved a historic milestone in the United Kingdom after becoming the first…
Young learners from Machakos County had a rare opportunity to interact with leading scientists and lecturers from across the world during a science outreach programme aimed at inspiring the next generation of engineers, researchers, and…
Nation Media Group has condemned the assault on its journalists while they were covering the Ol Kalou Parliamentary by-election, raising concerns over the safety of media personnel during election coverage. In a statement, the company said…
Most players in East Africa now open a game on their phone before they open a laptop. And a lot of them pick fast, short casino games instead of the long, heavy ones. Popular and fun games like Chicken Road Kenya, where a cartoon chicken…
Environmental stakeholders have called on residents of Homa Bay County to embrace tree planting and protect forests to address growing effects of climate change. Led by the County Forest and Ecosystem Conservator, Sharon Cheluget, they…
A former Administration Police officer has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering a fellow officer in Maralal, Samburu County. The High Court in Nanyuki convicted Patrick Marwa, 40, of the murder of…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said voting in the Ol Kalou Parliamentary by-election was largely successful, with the exercise concluding peacefully in most polling stations as vote counting got underway. In…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has conducted a public participation forum on the proposed fencing of Oloolua Forest Reserve in Kajiado North. This is part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process ahead of the…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election is progressing smoothly, with most polling stations opening on time and voter turnout reaching 38.2 per cent by 1pm. In a status…
KCB in collaboration with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has launched a dedicated mortgage scheme designed to make home ownership more accessible and affordable for military personnel.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Deputy Senate Minority Whip. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the decision, which follows a resolution by the Minority Party to replace him with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. In a…
The National Government has announced a salary increment for civil servants across the country effective this July, with Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku saying the increase…
Calls to tackle Africa’s growing housing crisis dominated discussions at the Habitat for Humanity Kenya forum as the organisation launched its global “Let’s Open the Door” campaign. The five-year initiative aims to mobilise governments,…
SCRYPT has expanded its licensed stablecoin settlement infrastructure into four East African markets. This will make it easier for banks, payment providers and corporate treasury teams to move funds between local currencies and stablecoins…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is increasingly embracing social media as a key platform for civic and voter education, marking a shift from traditional outreach methods such as public barazas, printed materials…
Residents of Kihoto estate in Naivasha have renewed calls for compensation, relocation and protection of their land rights, citing delayed execution of a landmark court ruling on the long-standing dispute. For years, residents have faced…
