Airtel Pioneers Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile Service in DRC
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment in Africa.
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Applications open for Swift Academy’s Nairobi edition to empower music talent
Martell and Africa House have officially launched applications for the debut edition of the Swift Academy, a pan-African talent development platform designed to empower emerging music creatives and industry professionals in Nairobi. The…
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Teachers’ Welfare Under Ruto: Jobs, Loans, Housing and Training
Teachers’ welfare is among the sectors that have gained support and enhancement reforms since President William Ruto assumed office in 2022. Under Ruto’s initiative, teachers and the education sector have undergone key changes to increase…
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Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, star of US TV shows Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought…
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If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations. The trial stems from a lawsuit filed…
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Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction
Ferrari’s first ever all-electric car has fetched $40m (£29.5m) in a charity sale, setting a record for a new car sold at auction. The RM Sotheby’s auction in California raised more than 35 times the usual price of a Ferrari Luce. The…
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Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City
Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for about £65m The 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2024, is set to sign a four-year deal with the Spanish champions. The transfer is expected to be…
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Popular Kenyan Comedian Deactivates Account After Appealing for Support at Disappointing Eldoret Event
Comedian Jemutai has deactivated her social media account after her 11th anniversary celebration in Eldoret. A spot check by The Kenya Times on August 17, 2026, found that Jemutai’s social media accounts were no longer available. The…
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Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
President Donald Trump has said the US will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un. He also noted on Truth Social that South Korea had…
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‘Probably my last year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo says this season is likely to be his last as a player after a glittering career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is contemplating a future orientated around his family. A five-time…
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Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. A Palestinian official told the BBC Trump’s son-in-law met a delegation led by…
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Kisii workers in salary limbo as budget hitch delays July pay
Kisii County workers will have to wait longer for their July salaries after the county administration announced a delay in processing and releasing the payments. An internal memo dated August 12, 2026, and signed by the County Secretary…
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US commander says mental health a ‘priority’ on USS Lincoln
The top US military commander in the Middle East has said mental health is a “priority” on the warship USS Lincoln, following reports of difficult conditions on board the long-deployed ship. After visiting the vessel on Saturday, Adm Brad…
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Man dies after fight at Kisumu motel
A 26-year-old man died after he was allegedly stabbed during a fight at a motel in Kombedu, Kisumu West Sub-County. Police said the incident occurred at Chadwicks Motel at about 10pm on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a disagreement…
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School night watchman found dead in store in Machakos
Police are investigating an incident where a 30-year-old school night watchman was found dead inside a store at Kivingoni Secondary School in Matuu, Machakos County. The deceased, identified as Jackson Kioko Nyamai, was reportedly on duty…
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If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
Should Meta ultimately lose a case of this scale, it could force fundamental changes to the way young people experience social media.
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Kenya Health Summit opens Tuesday as Govt faces pressure to turn reforms into better care
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 — Kenya’s health reform agenda moves into the spotlight tomorrow as more than 5,000 delegates converge at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for the Kenya…
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Trump says US to scale back South Korea military drills after it stayed out of Iran war
Trump also noted on Truth Social that South Korea had recently declined to join the US in the “denuclearisation” of Iran.
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Treasury doubles domestic borrowing to Sh138bn in July
The amount was 105.5 percent higher than the Sh67.26 billion borrowed in July last year, according to the latest National Treasury fiscal outturn.
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Speeding Range Rover Carrying Foreign Nationals Kills Several in Nairobi
A fatal road crash has been reported along Riverside Drive in Nairobi, opposite Chandarana Supermarket, according to Sikika ROAD Safety. In a statement on August 17, Sikika ROAD Safety said a Range Rover had crashed after reportedly being…
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Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan
It comes after Kushner held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan.
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Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction
The RM Sotheby’s auction in California raised more than 35 times the usual price of a Ferrari Luce.
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KMPDU condemns arrests of Ugandan medical interns, calls for regional action
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16— The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the reported arrest, harassment and assault of medical interns in Uganda, warning that the treatment…
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Starehe Boys students complete 1,100km charity bike ride
MOMBASA, Kenya, Aug 17 — Thirteen students from Starehe Boys Centre have completed a 1,100-kilometre charity bike ride from Busia to Mombasa, raising funds for the school’s education fund. The…
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