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The Luo Council of Elders Chairman, Ker Odungi Randa, is facing intense backlash after issuing a controversial directive threatening to curse community members who do not support President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. A section of…
Sammy Davis Jr. was an American singer, dancer, actor, comedian, and entertainer who had an estimated net worth of $5 million at the time of his death in 1990. Widely known as “Mr. Show Business,” Davis was one of the most versatile…
Joey Bishop was an American comedian, actor, television host, and member of the legendary Rat Pack who had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of his death in 2007. Best known for his sharp wit and deadpan comedic style,…
Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei did not give any further details on the agreement, which he said was “in the final stages”. Baqaei warned, however, that a deal with…
Gianni Infantino has apologised for “errors” he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will remain Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco.…
Alfred Njuguna Kihara Obituary: Kenyan Diaspora Mourns a Life of Faith, Family, and Lasting Legacy The Kenyan diaspora community in the United States and around the world is mourning the passing of Alfred Njuguna Kihara, a respected family…
In Eugene,Oregon,USA Kenya’s hopes of bagging a medal in the women’s 800m at the 21st World Athletics in Eugene, Oregon, were dealt a major blow following unsuccessful appeal against her disqualification in Heat 2 of round 1 on Wednesday…
Dismas Otuke in Eugene,Oregon,USA Collins Tentera Tajewou and Nahashon Pkiach sailed through to Friday’s 800m men’s semifinals after finishing 1 and 3rd in the 5th and 3rd heats respectively as the 21st World Athletics under 20, got…
Spotify has reached 777 million users worldwide, including 300 million paying subscribers, as the audio streaming company released its second-quarter 2026 results and continued expanding its global platform. Spotify said its service now…
Donald Trump’s administration has paid back $100bn (£78bn) in “Liberation Day” tariff refunds to businesses through US customs officials. This represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the government under the policy,…
The tremors from Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Senate primary will have been felt hundreds of miles away by the Democratic Party leadership. In a year in which Republicans appear to be facing significant electoral headwinds,…
Nikita Bier has stepped down as head of product at X, transitioning to an advisory role after leading a major overhaul of the social media platform’s core experience. In a post on X, Bier described leading product at the company as “the…
Samsung took 24% of global phone shipments in Q2 2026, beating Apple’s record 20%. Memory costs crushed budget brands.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) officially commenced the terrorism trial for the Kwa Binzaro case involving Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and seven co-accused charged with masterminding 52 deaths linked to extremist…
The 19-year-old from Utawala Sprints Club and younger brother to African U-20 champion Clinton Owatinya, was the first Kenyan athlete to step onto the iconic Hayward Field morning session.
North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards has dropped his bid for re-election after an ethics investigation recommended that he be censured over sexual harassment allegations. Edwards’ announcement in a social media post on Wednesday came…
Career and college planning are extremely important when it comes to preparing your future. And since you don’t want to take your career for granted, the most important thing is to assess and manage your academic records effectively. Here…
Artificial intelligence is continuing to integrate itself in a variety of different niches, each with their own pros and cons. But as you will notice from most of the best regulated brokers on the market, AI is a part of the financial…
The global iGaming industry continues to experience remarkable growth as technological innovation, mobile accessibility, and changing consumer behavior reshape the online gambling landscape. From online casinos and sportsbooks to poker…
The DPP has charged NCBA, KCB and Co-operative Bank CEOs with failing to report suspicion over KES 363 million. Plea 11 August.
NCBA Group has reported a 12.2 per cent increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, helped by higher lending, strong growth in digital banking and improved earnings from its regional subsidiaries. The lender posted a profit after…
Reuters says Kenya could supply US$500 million of Dangote’s US$5 billion refinery IPO. Here is how Kenyans would buy in.
Access to affordable and reliable electricity will determine how fast Africa industrialises, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said, as he urged governments and investors to increase funding for clean energy and critical infrastructure…
Turkana Deputy Governor, Dr. John Erus, wants the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) to include refugee-hosting status as an important factor in determining how national revenue is shared among counties. Dr. Erus said Turkana and…
