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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his office is still looking into arresting Benjamin Netanyahu if the Israeli prime minister visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Speaking on The New York Times’ “The…
A ferry carrying 116 passengers has sunk off the coast of Guyana with 53 people so far rescued, local authorities have said. The MV Barima capsized near Iron Punt, on its route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. A distress call was received…
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has challenged Kenyan professionals to reclaim their place in national discourse, accusing them of retreating from governance and leaving the country’s development agenda to politicians, propaganda and…
Thousands of users across the world experienced difficulties accessing Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp on Sunday after the Meta-owned platforms suffered a widespread outage. The disruption began at around 10:25 a.m., according to…
Cosmo Choy, whose real name is Cosmas Ombori Monari, is a Kenyan political commentator and social media personality known for his outspoken political views and viral online videos. He is of Kisii (Abagusii) origin and has described himself…
Leaders have urged the Nandi community to safeguard its cultural heritage and strengthen traditional institutions amid rapid modernization, saying indigenous values remain critical in promoting peace, unity and social cohesion. The call…
The Tharaka Nithi County Government will establish small museums in each constituency to preserve and promote the county’s cultural heritage, Governor Muthomi Njuki has announced. Speaking during the closing ceremony of a two-day Chuka…
National and county government leaders have called for urgent interventions to cushion farmers from the devastating effects of climate change after prolonged dry spells caused widespread crop failure across Kenya’s North Rift grain basket,…
Farmers, agricultural stakeholders, government officials, development partners and agribusiness companies converged at the Ematete Agribusiness Centre in Vihiga County for the fifth Ematete Agribusiness Farmers Field Day to promote…
FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, making him the first official from Slovenia to take charge of football’s biggest match. The match will be played on…
Rafe Furst is an American entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and former professional poker player with an estimated net worth of $10 million. Best known for winning a World Series of Poker bracelet and serving as an early stakeholder…
Kenya Airways has cancelled its flight from New York to Nairobi after severe weather conditions disrupted airport operations in the United States city. In a customer update issued on July 19, the national carrier said that Flight KQ003,…
Mike Matusow is an American professional poker player with an estimated net worth of $8 million. Known by the nickname “The Mouth” for his outspoken personality and table talk, Matusow has enjoyed a successful poker career spanning more…
Kenya’s corporate sector has seen rising executive compensation, with Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of major banks and telecommunications companies ranking among the highest-paid professionals in the country. In the the closed 2025/26…
At least forty-eight members of Community Health Committees (CHCs) in Kajiado North have completed a five-day training programme aimed at improving public health surveillance at the grassroots. The training, organized by the Ministry of…
New faces are expected at Kabati Youth FC after conducting trials to recruit new players to the team ahead of the new season 2026/2027. The three-day event took place at Kimorori grounds, Murang’a South Sub County, where scores of aspiring…
Kenya’s leading professional golfers will tee off at Ruiru Golf Club this week as the fifth leg of the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour gets underway, with valuable Order of Merit points up for grabs in the race to qualify…
The county government of Mombasa is shifting its focus to sports development to drive socio-economic growth, youth empowerment and infrastructure upgrades. Mombasa is undertaking a series of sports infrastructure project development and…
Excitement was palpable at Tala Township Primary School in Matungulu Sub County of Machakos when the school fraternity held a sendoff party for their ICT teacher Mr. Augustine Nzuki ahead of his departure for a UNESCO-backed training…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has launched a new product to provide opportunities for students who did not apply for any university programmes in previous years. While speaking at this year’s…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is the most anticipated match for football fans all over the world as the tournament concludes its 104 matches. Kenyan football fans will join millions of viewers around the world as the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
If she were to pick a theme song for Lillian and Sam’s relationship, “The Heart Is Not So Smart” feels like it was written for them. Sam was a heartbreak in disguise, and Lillian knew it, but her heart wanted him. It had wanted him since…
A 31-year-old woman died after she was attacked by a buffalo in Tana River County. The victim, identified as Zeinab Mahmud, was attacked on Saturday at Bahati Village near Bahati Primary School in Tana Delta Sub-County. A team of police…
Athletes and coaches in Kericho want stiffer penalties imposed for doping offenses, arguing that the current sanctions were short of expectations to deter offenders. The proposals were made during a public participation forum organized by…
