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Dolly Parton and her longtime husband, Carl Dean, remained married for nearly 60 years but never had children. Parton died aged 80 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as her family, fans, and the music world mourned the country music legend. Her…
The recall comes ahead of new regulations in China, requiring cars to have a mechanical release both on the inside and outside of their doors.
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe confirmed in a statement issued in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, that the government will step up border enforcement to block non-compliant chemicals due to escalating…
A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for greater efforts to end hostilities and create a secure environment for food production. Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, made the remarks at a Security Council open…
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended immigrant visa appointments at American embassies and consulates worldwide as part of a broader immigration crackdown. The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday…
The family of a 23-year-old man allegedly shot dead by police officers near the Del Monte farm fence in Del View, Murang’a County, is demanding an independent investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding his death and identify…
Apple has unveiled the next Mac mini, and it’s sticking with the same small footprint from the 2024 M4 lineup while packing in significantly stronger chips, faster storage, and quicker networking. As before, there are two versions: a…
US President Donald Trump has said that the US Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz – the vital waterway which Iran has largely closed since the beginning of the war in the Middle East. “Iran has been notified…
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died aged 80 in Nashville, Tennessee after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her representatives. Her death marks the end of a career spanning more than six decades, during…
By Marion Achieng Joseph Ombucha last year gave up more than three-quarters of his possible…
Kakuzi Plc has issued a profit warning, stating that its net earnings for the year ending December 31, 2026, may be at least 25% lower than those reported for the year ended December 31, 2025. In a statement dated August 26 by Chairman…
Kenyan families spend years building wealth through businesses, property, savings, and investments, but few have a clear plan to protect those assets and pass them on to their children. As a result, many households are seeking structured…
A National Police Reservist (NPR) officer was shot dead in Mandera County, with police recovering an AK-47 rifle believed to have been used in the killing. The incident occurred early Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Bambo village in Ashabito…
A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home in Billings, Montana, just weeks after his parents forced him to move out, a family member told The Associated Press. Brad Ireland,…
Kisii University Vice-Chancellor Prof Nathan Ogechi has warned newly admitted students against sexual predators, reckless relationships and peer pressure as they begin university life with greater freedom and independence. Speaking during…
The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has travelled to Moscow for unannounced talks, the BBC’s US news partner CBS has reported. John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in the Russian capital earlier on Tuesday. Neither Washington…
President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, finally met Westlands Primary School teacher Priscilla Wanjiku Karanja, popularly known as Teacher Cillah, on Tuesday, August 26, ending weeks of social media speculation that had gripped Kenyans.…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dug in on its demand for the Deputy President’s position in the emerging political partnership with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration. ODM Deputy Party Chair and Kisii Governor…
ADvTECH Group, the South African education company that owns Makini Schools, Crawford International and Rosebank College, posted a profit after tax of R726.2 million (about Sh5.81 billion) for the six months ended June 2026, supported by…
Two men were shot dead, and another was reported missing after an armed group attacked camel herders near Ngatho Dam along the border of Igembe North and Igembe Central in Meru County. The incident occurred at about 11 am on August 25,…
The General Duty officers under the Kenya Police Service (KPS) will start donning the new-look police uniform. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the National Police Service (NPS) will implement recommendations arising from a…
The Political Parties and Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has allowed the Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi to reserve the wordings, ‘The Mwananchi Party’, pending the hearing and determination of its appeal. The court has also…
Former Safaricom employee and political aspirant Irine Terer Bise Chebile is drawing attention in Bomet as she campaigns for the Woman Representative seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, with her use of a helicopter for some campaign…
A 67-year-old man was shot dead by unknown assailants who stormed his homestead in Ekenawa Village, Ikonge Sub-Location, Nyamira County, on Tuesday night. The deceased, identified as Alfayo Misuko Aremba, was attacked at about 11pm on…
