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Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has attributed Kenya’s 1-0 defeat to Senegal to poor finishing in their Group A match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. FC Metz’s…
Ask anyone running an online shop through WhatsApp or Instagram, and they will tell you: the hardest part is not always getting the customer interested. It is what happens after the customer says, “I’ve paid.” Now someone has to confirm…
President William Ruto on Thursday hailed his administration’s economic reforms after the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) 20 Share Index climbed to 4,062 points, its highest level since 2017, in a rally that has become one of the…
A 40-year-old woman was killed in a suspected domestic attack in Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County, in the early hours of Thursday, while her husband is fighting for his life after allegedly attempting suicide. The deceased, identified as…
A 42-year-old garbage truck driver was electrocuted after his vehicle came into contact with a high-voltage power line at Kangoki Dumpsite in Thika West Sub-County, Kiambu County. The incident occurred on Thursday morning and involved the…
Police have launched investigations after recovering 320 rounds of ammunition of different calibres and an imitation firearm from a rented house in Nairobi’s Mowlem area. The recovery was made on Thursday following a report by a tenant of…
US technology firm Anthropic says its artificial intelligence (AI) models hacked into the systems of three other firms during a cybersecurity test due to an error that gave them access to the internet. It comes just days after rival OpenAI…
US President Donald Trump says he is considering withdrawing Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general as his confirmation appears stalled in the Senate. Blanche, who has been acting in the role since April, needs the support of all…
A ten-member international mountaineering team led by renowned Nepal-born former Royal Marine Nirmal Purja is feared missing after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains. Pakistani mountaineering…
The Diani Modern Market in Mvindeni, Kwale County, is now fully operational following its commissioning by President William Ruto in May this year, with traders already benefiting from improved business conditions and expanded economic…
The father of a teenage boy who shot and killed four people at a high school in the US state of Georgia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for murder, manslaughter and other charges. Colin Gray, 55, was found guilty in March on a…
There was one question in President William Ruto’s address to the nation that deserves serious reflection. Looking at the astonishing transformation of countries such as Singapore and Vietnam, the President wondered why Kenya, blessed with…
UK rapper Yung Filly has been found not guilty of raping a fan after performing at a nightclub in Australia in 2024. On Friday, a jury in Western Australia found him not guilty of three counts of sexual penetration without consent. But he…
Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u has accused President William Ruto of undermining public institutions, saying officials act out of fear because political influence has taken over parts of the system. Speaking on Thursday,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it plans to introduce new regulations requiring politicians and political parties to declare and account for all contributions and donations they receive from Kenyans during…
As we wrap up the month of July, this is what’s trending on the socials.
The inquest into the death of Rex Masai has been extended after the Milimani Principal Magistrate’s Court permitted eight more witnesses to testify, even though the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) had already closed its…
A constitutional petition has been filed in the High Court seeking a declaration that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is unfit to hold public office. The petitioners link their case to remarks Duale made during a public event in…
The Nairobi Revenue Authority (NRA) has launched an enforcement drive targeting property owners who have fallen behind on land rates for more than three years. The authority warned that persistent defaulters could face property attachment…
Barely a week after President William Ruto revoked his appointment as Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) Chairperson, Dr. Thuo Mathenge has officially joined the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Party leader…
Two petitions have been filed before Senators seeking changes to Kenya’s electoral laws, including allowing candidates to use popular or commonly known names on ballot papers and limiting nominated MCAs to one term. The petitions were…
No matter where you turn online, you’ll always find talk related to strategy and casino games. Forums are pretty much full of systems that seem to offer guaranteed wins, but none of these ever really hold up to any scrutiny. What has…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has started a new bid to overturn his impeachment. He says new evidence and a recent ruling by the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) have strengthened his case and cleared the path for his return to…
Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa announced she has left President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), bringing her association with the ruling party to an end. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, July 30,…
