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President William Ruto has congratulated Team Kenya for its performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where the country finished 12th overall with 12 medals. In a statement on August 2, Ruto listed the athletes who…
Tanzanian music stars Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu have welcomed their first child together, marking a new chapter in their relationship after months of public attention surrounding their relatioship and pregnancy journey. Diamond confirmed…
The Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale County has been completed and officially handed over to the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), a move the government says marks a major milestone in the growth of Kenya’s Blue Economy. In a statement, Principal…
The Jubilee Party has condemned what it describes as political extortion of aspiring leaders by rival parties, as it unveiled an aggressive campaign to reclaim its influence in the Mt Kenya region and rally support for former Interior…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has taken over investigations into the alleged abduction of businessman Jimmy Mutava in Mlolongo. In a statement on August 2, DCI said the matter was reported at Mlolongo Police Station on…
Kenya has continued its strong tradition at the Commonwealth Games, with athletes delivering medal-winning performances across track and field events in Glasgow. Historic achievements, record-breaking runs and strong performances from…
One of the Akamba community’s largest clans is reviving its traditional leadership structure in a bold bid to reclaim political relevance, arguing that despite producing some of Kenya’s most distinguished independence-era leaders, it has…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has uncovered multiple cases of forged academic certificates used to secure employment and promotions in public institutions. According to the commission, the findings on the officials are…
For 18 years, alcohol and drugs robbed Dr Andrew Mwengwa Thuka of his dreams, derailing the life of a brilliant student who scored a straight A and 82 points in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Today, he is a qualified…
Blistering heat blanketed the western United States on Saturday, with temperatures hovering near record highs, increasing the risks of heat-related illness and wildfire. The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has issued extreme heat…
At the break of dawn, a weary figure stepped out of his home in Bondo, carrying a small bag and a heavy burden. Forty-seven-year-old teacher George Ouma boarded a matatu to Kisumu, hoping the journey would finally bring answers after…
Moi’s son, Raymond Moi, has lost the title deeds for four prime land parcels in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County. According to the Kenya Gazette published on July 31, 2026, Raymond Moi Kipruto is listed as the registered proprietor of several…
Kenya seeks to improve on its 2024 outing medal haul where it finished 5th overall with 3 gold, 3 silver, and a bronze.
Detectives raided the Karen private home of a daughter to the prime suspect in the murder clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso while searching for a car that was used in her attack. The team of detectives went to…
The government has announced new 2026/27 water and sewerage tariffs that will apply to bills issued between July 15, 2026, and July 14, 2027. In a Gazette Notice dated July 31, 2026, the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) published…
Detectives in Kisii County launched investigations after the body of a 24-year-old man was found submerged in a river in what is suspected to be a murder. The body was discovered on Saturday morning in Nyakumisaro River near the Canaan…
Police have launched investigations into the murder of a 45-year-old man whose body was found at a sports ground in Kariobangi, Nairobi. The incident was reported on Saturday after the body was discovered at the Kariobangi Sports Ground.…
Police in Nairobi detained two vehicles bearing the same registration number and arrested one suspect following a report of suspected duplicate vehicle registration in the Eastleigh area. The incident was reported at the Airbase Police…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata’s visit to his driver, Gitari, who was recently shot during political unrest in Nyahururu, has sparked an intense debate online after photos shared from the driver’s home revealed the living conditions of…
The US government has urged Americans across the Middle East to be alert and ready to leave “should there be escalation” in the region. It comes amid US media reports that President Donald Trump may be planning new, intense strikes on Iran…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Governance, public sector and civil society leaders have called for stronger and more accountable public institutions to help rebuild trust between Kenyans and the government.…
Team Kenya concluded its track and field campaign at the Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday with a strong final showing, capturing four medals on the closing day of action. Mathew Kipsang set the tone for the Kenyan squad, restoring national…
Donald Trump says he has cancelled strikes against Iran provided a deal was struck “rapidly” with the country. In a post on Truth Social, the US president wrote that he had decided to “cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly…
US actor Vincent Pastore, who played Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in the hit show The Sopranos, has died aged 80, according to several US outlets. Pastore was found at his home in the Bronx, New York City and there was no indication…
