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A judge who was recently nominated by Donald Trump to serve in Florida’s federal court has taken over as judge in the US president’s $10bn defamation case against the BBC. Jeffrey Kuntz was nominated as a federal judge by Trump in April…
President William Ruto has congratulated Zambian President-elect Hakainde Hichilema following his re-election, describing his victory as a demonstration of the confidence Zambians have in his leadership. In a congratulatory message,…
The United States has issued a rare rebuke of Israel after reports emerged it struck a Syrian military airbase near the Turkish border, calling the attack an “unnecessary escalation”. Eight airstrikes hit the Abu Duhur airport runway and…
‘’We have seen a perennial behavior of leadership coming in and failing to honor obligations of the county. This is what has been ailing us. Its fiscal indiscipline when services have been provided, goods consumed and then failing to pay…
Players in the agribusiness are set to secure partnerships which will allow them access new innovations to help improve food safety in Kenya. Organizers of the 10th International Trade Expo AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper 2026 says the expo which…
Kenya is stepping up its fight against cancer through a new push for early detection, stronger healthcare systems and international partnerships. This comes as governments and global health stakeholders seek to change how the disease is…
Kisii is entering the 2027 election season under a cloud of political tension, with succession battles, youth mobilisation and allegations of organised violence threatening to overshadow the region’s traditionally vibrant political…
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) warned Tuesday that escalating political intolerance, violence, incitement and the alleged use of organised groups to intimidate opponents are threatening Kenya’s democratic space ahead…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has hailed the discovery of oil near the mouth of the Amazon river. Speaking after the find was announced by Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras, he said it could be “a passport to the…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has given President William Ruto seven days to publish the full report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, warning that he will release the document himself if the President fails to do so.…
DAKAR, Senegal, Aug 18 – Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men’s national team. The 50‑year‑old replaces Pape…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK will continue “to support Ukraine 100%”, after Moscow warned of “consequences” following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia. “We are not…
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is to play two shows in St Petersburg, Russia, this October – becoming the biggest Western star to play in the country since its invasion of Ukraine four years ago. Tickets for the shows at the…
NEW YORK, USA, Aug 18 – Venus Williams has been given a wildcard for the US Open singles – and sister Serena could potentially still join her with one spot…
LONDON, United kingdom, Aug 18 – Spain World Cup winner Rodri said he is ready to “feel that excitement again” after completing his move to Barcelona from Manchester City. The…
More than 3,500 unionisable employees at listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc are set to receive a 15% general wage increase following the signing of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural…
Bolt has expanded its Bolt Send parcel delivery service in Mombasa to include motorbikes, giving individuals and businesses another option for moving small packages around the coastal city. The on-demand mobility company first introduced…
Konza Technopolis has partnered with China’s Guodong Network to accelerate the tech city’s digital infrastructure. The deal, signed by Technopolis Development Authority CEO John Paul Okwiri and Guodong Network Communications Group Chairman…
The commission said it was investigating “various utterances” allegedly made by Gachagua on different dates and at different public forums across the country.
Gachagua went further to suggest that pressure was mounting within the President’s camp to have Oburu removed from the leadership of ODM.
Instant messaging platform Telegram could give more than 1 billion users personalized web addresses and AI-generated interactive websites if its application clears ICANN’s approval process Telegram, the instant messaging platform with more…
In today’s digital economy, the rise of online services, decentralised finance, and instant transactions has radically changed the way businesses interact with customers. But the downside of being able to move money or data with the click…
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…
NCBA Bank has introduced free PesaLink transfers of up to KES 1,000 through its NCBA NOW App, while transactions above that amount will attract a flat KES 20 fee. The revised pricing replaces multiple transaction bands with a simpler…
