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Japan and the US have confirmed that they jointly intervened last week to halt a slide in the yen to a fresh 40-year low. The joint intervention is the first since 2011, when both countries took coordinated action to weaken the yen after…
Two crew members were killed after two helicopters collided mid-air in Greece while battling wildfires. The fatalities were a Danish pilot and a Greek fire service liaison officer. A British pilot and another Greek co-ordinator on the…
Ariana Grande is to withdraw from public appearances and will no longer star in an upcoming musical production in London when she ends her Eternal Sunshine tour next month. A representative for the US singer, 33, told People magazine that…
Audrey Hepburn remains one of the most celebrated actresses in film history, remembered for her timeless elegance, award-winning performances, and extraordinary humanitarian work. Best known for classics such as “Roman Holiday,” “Breakfast…
Elke Sommer is a German actress, singer, model, and painter who rose to international fame during the 1960s and 1970s. Best known for her glamorous screen presence and multilingual performances, Sommer appeared in more than 100 films and…
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israel’s prime minister, who was killed during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission 50 years ago. Uganda’s army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the monument honoured…
FIFA decision to abort it’s ambitious takeover plans is a wise decision which does not challenge the principle behind the proposal, but rather acknowledges that the concept had not yet matured sufficiently for implementation. It is…
Nigeria has launched a new digital education initiative in partnership with UNESCO to enhance teachers’ professional development through mobile learning technologies, with a particular focus on empowering female educators and expanding…
The Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) on Saturday rescued 41 people after a passenger vessel capsized off the coast of Shimoni in Kwale County. In a statement, the KCGS said personnel from Shimoni Station mounted a successful…
Apple launches only iPhone 18 Pro models and a foldable in September. We checked what that does to Kenyan iPhone prices.
Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke on Sunday announced that the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy will donate 200 computers to Homa Bay County. He said this even as he joined ODM…
Technology changed play. Online betting is one way. The betting world is new. Mobile platforms are fast. Data is real-time. Security is stronger. Betting operators are investing in new ideas. Users want smooth online experiences. They must…
One team has dominated the Kenyan Premier League 21 times, with 4 others dominating the top 5 in almost every season. Could match fixing in the KPL be behind this dominance? An insider blows the whistle on international match-manipulation…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged Kenyans to look beyond the 2027 elections and back President William Ruto’s long-term Vision 2060 agenda, warning against reducing the country’s future to short-term political contests.…
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba is confident of redeeming themselves from an upset kick off in the ongoing Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco when they face Algeria on Monday, August 3 in their last…
Multiple people were killed and others were injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, according to officials. The shooter died, said Josh Palmer, the city’s public information officer, and all…
Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying at least 250 people caught fire while at sea, officials say. The captain of the ship reported the fire – off Madura island – as the vessel sailed from…
The body of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been recovered on Broad Peak in Pakistan, rescuers have said. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Sunday that he was found about 5,700m up the mountain, where three further…
Parliamentary committee on National Security has condemned recent tribal balcanisation being peddled by a section of leaders saying Kenya should remain one beyond 2027. Speaking at Siana in his Narok West Constituency when he was opening…
The Government is implementing measures to cushion farmers and safeguard national food security following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production in the country’s food basket, President William Ruto has said. The President…
KRA adopts the TLIP blockchain platform for cargo clearance. From 3 August, containerised imports need an ACD code before loading.
Political campaigns in Kenya demand more than persuasive speeches and packed rallies. Candidates often travel thousands of kilometers across highways, murram roads, rocky tracks and flood-prone routes in a matter of months. The ideal…
The counties of Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori and Siaya have officially announced that the 6th Piny Luo Cultural Festival will be held in Kisumu from December 14 to 16, 2026, with leaders promising a bigger event aimed at promoting culture,…
Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised recent remarks seeking to divide the Mt. Kenya region into separate blocs, stating that the GEMA community cannot be divided Addressing worshippers at…
