291 foreign tourists among hundreds missing after deadly flash flood hits Nepal-Tibet border
At least 17 people have been reported dead as the disaster caused widespread destruction along the Bhote Koshi River.
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Arati hails Cardinal Otunga’s FEASSSA rugby win
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has congralulated Cardinal Otunga Mosocho School for emerging winners of the 2026 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Associations (FEASSSA) Rugby 7s title in Morogoro, Tanzania. The school…
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Citibank Kenya to Close Mombasa Branch after 30 Years
Citibank Kenya is set to close its Mombasa branch on November 30, 2026, in a major change to its physical operations as the lender moves more of its corporate banking services to digital platforms. The closure will end Citi’s physical…
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PSC begins search for new Data Protection Commissioner
Kassait is expected to leave office later this year after serving a non-renewable six-year term as head of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya takes Captain’s Club gala to three new cities
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has launched the next phase of its Captain’s Club Network Gala Dinner series, bringing its flagship Executive Banking Plus forums to Eldoret, Kisumu and Nakuru. The series kicked off in Eldoret on 7th August and…
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Miru Systems: South Korean Firm Gachagua Accuses Ruto and IEBC of Planning to Use to Rig Kenya’s 2027 Election
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of designing a tender that favours Miru Systems Co. Ltd and claimed it could manipulate the election. The allegations come as…
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5 herders abducted by suspected al-Shabaab in Mandera, ransom demanded
The suspected militants are said to have demanded a ransom of three goats per person, Sh6,000 or one camel per person in exchange for the release of the herders.
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Murang’a County to roll out feeding programme to all public schools
The County Government of Murang’a is set to roll out a county-wide school meals programme targeting more than 215,000 learners in public primary schools, Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE)…
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Landmark Global Review Confirms Nicotine E-Cigarettes Help More Smokers Quit Than Traditional Therapies
Traditional Therapies New findings emerge as Kenya considers the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and stakeholders debate the regulation of nicotine pouches and other smoke-free nicotine products
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Kenya Airways to introduce onboard Wi-Fi in 2027
Passengers flying Kenya Airways (KQ) on some of the airline’s longest routes could soon have one less reason to switch off completely once the aircraft takes off. The national carrier plans to start fitting its aircraft with onboard Wi-Fi…
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Man City to make offer for £120m-rated Fernandez
LONDON, England, August 26, 2026 – Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Argentina international has been identified by manager Enzo Maresca…
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New Courier Rules Change How Kenyans Send Parcels
Kenyans who regularly use courier and app-based delivery services are set to experience new requirements from September 2026 after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) introduced new licensing conditions governing the handling and…
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Labour CS Mutua launches flying vlog after earning pilot licence
Mutua said he plans to release more episodes on Thursdays and Saturdays, inviting viewers to follow his journey.
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Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille
MANCHESTER, England, August 26, 2026 – Manchester City have signed midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal to make the Morocco international the Premier League’s most expensive teenager.…
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Gottfried von Cramm Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the German Tennis Player
Gottfried Alexander Maximilian Walter Kurt Freiherr von Cramm was a prominent German tennis player and aristocrat, widely known as the Tennis Baron. Born on 7 July 1909 at Schloss Nettlingen in Lower Saxony, Germany, he belonged to the…
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Anke Huber Siblings: All About Frank Huber
Anke Huber is a retired German professional tennis player born on 4 December 1974 in Bruchsal, Baden-Württemberg, then part of West Germany. She turned professional in 1989 at a young age and competed on the WTA Tour until her retirement…
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County assures traders of fair stall allocation ahead of market opening
The County Government of Uasin Gishu has assured traders of a transparent and inclusive process in the allocation of stalls at the 64 Ultra-Modern Market in Eldoret City, as preparations for the facility’s official opening gather pace. The…
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Why skater Kevin Kiarie is crying out for Kenyans’ help again
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 26, 2026 – Top skater Kevin Kiarie has once again come out to seek Kenyans’ help to enable him compete at an international tournament. The African champion…
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How Aga Khan Group Took Majority Control of Farmer’s Choice, Kenya’s Popular Sausage Brand
Farmer’s Choice traces its wider business roots to a small butchery established in Kenya in 1965, initially operating as East Africa Meat Products Limited. The business later underwent changes that led to the creation of the Farmer’s…
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Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Siblings: Get to Know Katrin Kohde-Kilsch
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch is a former professional German tennis player born on 11 December 1963 in Saarbrücken, West Germany. She turned professional in 1980 and retired in the mid-1990s after a successful career on the WTA Tour. Kohde-Kilsch…
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Swift Academy opens final call for Nairobi’s emerging music talent
Applications for the inaugural Swift Academy close this Friday, 28 August, offering Nairobi-based music creatives and industry professionals an opportunity to strengthen their skills, learn from experienced industry figures and build…
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At least 14 babies die in Pakistan hospital fire
At least 14 newborn babies have died in a fire on a hospital ward in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. The fire broke out on the third floor of the mother and child unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital, one of the…
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India’s sugar squeeze threatens its biggest season for sweets
Sugar prices have jumped nearly 40% in the past two months, prompting the government to import 1 million tonnes for the first time in nearly a decade.
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Kilifi Medical Services Week: Bringing Healthcare Closer to the People
For one Kilifi family, the George Kithi Foundation’s 2025 medical outreach marked the start of a medical journey they could not have managed alone. A father had taken his nine-year-old child to the second edition of Kilifi Medical Services…
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