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The Kansas City Chiefs released the first concept renderings of their new enclosed stadium on Wednesday, confirming a $3 billion build in Kansas City, Kansas, that will seat approximately 70,000 fans when it opens in 2031. The club named…
Police in Kiambu County are investigating the death of a 17-month-old boy who succumbed to severe burns after he was scalded by boiling water from an electric kettle in Ruiru. The child died on Wednesday morning while receiving treatment…
Police in Makueni County are investigating the death of a 32-year-old woman whose body was found floating in a shallow well after she failed to return home from fetching water. The deceased, identified as Stella Nzilani, had left her home…
Police in Migori County launched investigations after a middle-aged woman was shot and robbed of cash and mobile phones by unknown assailants in Suna West Sub-County. The victim was attacked on Tuesday at about 8:30 p.m. in Nyangubo area,…
Uganda Airlines has place an order for Boeing 737 Max and Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets. This order comes as the neighbouring airline moves to modernize its national carrier. According to a statement by Boeing, the 737-8, which can fly 160 to…
A fresh controversy has emerged over Kenya’s Ebola preparedness measures after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale rejected claims that seven American humanitarian workers were being quarantined at the controversial US-funded Ebola…
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Comic book fans are excited for Marvel Studios’ return to the event, days after releasing the trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, slated to premiere in December. Under the Russo brothers’ direction, the latest superhero flick will pick up…
President Donald Trump’s administration has delivered specialized operational vehicles to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) under the new Kenya-US security deal. In a statement on July 22, the DCI confirmed receiving…
European regulators have cleared Paramount Skydance’s $110bn (£85bn) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery – though the mega-merger still faces a legal obstacle in the US. The European Commission gave its green light after Paramount agreed to…
The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark deal that will reportedly allow the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme. The deal is described as a “peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement” that will provide “great access…
Canada’s dairy industry policy is among the most politically sacrosanct in the country. It has also long been a thorn in the side of Donald Trump. Now, Canada’s dairy supply management system is back in the spotlight after the US president…
President William Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the United Kingdom following discussions with British High Commissioner to Kenya, Matt Baugh, at State House, Nairobi. President Ruto…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has set out the next steps in the government’s efforts to ease the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax burden on low-income workers. He said the Treasury will hold nationwide public participation…
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced that the government will step up inspections across the country to ensure employers pay workers according to the gazetted minimum wage. Speaking in the Senate on July 22, Mutua said labor…
Here’s what’s trending in Nairobi this hopefully uneventful Thursday.
President William Ruto’s advisors have unveiled a new plan to prevent incoming presidents and governors from abandoning development projects when taking office. For decades, stalled infrastructure projects have plagued Kenya as successive…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) would gain sweeping powers to regulate microfinance lenders and strengthen protections for borrowers if the Microfinance Bill, 2026, becomes law. The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Microfinance Act,…
Nairobi has set the ball rolling toward transforming its public transport system after the County Executive Committee, chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, approved the implementation framework for Phase I of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass…
Protesters planning demonstrations or public assemblies may soon be able to submit their notifications online under the proposed Facilitation of Assembly, Picketing, and Demonstration Bill, 2026. Organizers can hand in their notices…
The World Football Forum in North America has come to an end, having treated fans to many spectacular victories and big surprises. Africa was represented at the tournament by a record 10 teams and produced several unforgettable stories.…
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has challenged the government to move beyond empty warnings as the country faces a growing crisis of hired goons and political violence. Speaking at the restoration of St. Nicholas…
Kenyan drivers who own electric vehicles could soon gain exclusive privileges under a proposal to issue unique number plates for all EVs. The plan would include access to designated parking spaces and special traffic zones. Under the…
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has warned that the government will launch a crackdown on buildings and construction sites that do not meet disability accessibility requirements. He said continued non-compliance…
