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Andrew and Tristan Tate have told a Florida court they should be released from jail so they can fight extradition to the UK on charges of rape and trafficking. Wearing tan jail uniforms, the brothers maintained they did not commit the…
Britam Holdings Plc has reported a 52 per cent increase in profit before tax to Ksh3.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from Ksh2.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. The insurer said the performance provides a…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to working with other African countries to prevent, detect and respond to cross-border health threats, noting that health emergencies do not respect national boundaries. Speaking at the high-level…
The decision by world-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta to stop touring in South Africa over what he called “xenophobic violence” has been met with disappointment by the province hosting a festival he was due to perform at next month.…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified the newly revised KSh3.2 million minimum yield for general consolidated cargo, effective August 21. According to the authority, the minimum yield is not the actual tax payable by traders and…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared Uganda Ebola free following 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case. This milestone follows the discharge of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 30 – As children return to school after the holidays, Kenyan families are settling back into their usual routines. But the change can also affect pets, especially…
The Royal Family in Uganda has announced the death of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro. In a statement on August 27, the family said the monarch died at approximately 10:00 p.m., describing his…
Lightning flashed, lighting up the small used bookstore. Linzie looked up and braced for the incoming clap of thunder. She loved the rain, but thunder and loud noises in general set her on edge. Looked like she was going to be here for…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 – Kirinyaga County MP Njeri Maina has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the National Police Service (NPS) to open a full investigation…
Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the US government to use “Lake America” in federal references, saying the change was effective immediately.
The day before the wedding Was she staring again? Damn it. Stella trained her wandering eyes on the brown fluffy carpet. She rubbed her feet in it and sighed softly. Now that was better use of her time. Staring at his fingers and…
A multi-agency team, led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), has continued its relentless crackdown on illicit alcohol. The team struck a counterfeiting den in Jericho, Makadara sub-county,…
Trump has repeatedly posted threats about renaming the lake, one of the five Great Lakes that straddle both countries, on social media amid the trade dispute.
The period is equivalent to twice the upper limit of the Ebola incubation period and is the internationally established benchmark.
Foreign currency markets are very appealing to both active traders and investors looking to lock down steady returns. The two approaches, though, are not quite the same. If you are trying to take advantage of short-term swings in exchange…
Nairobi, 27th August, 2026 – I&M Group PLC today announced a strong 22% increase in Profit After Tax to Shs10.2 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2026, compared with the same period in 2025. This growth was supported by strong…
Netflix (once again) couldn’t handle the hype. GTA 6: An Extended Look premiered on Netflix at 10 PM local time on August 27, and within minutes the platform started breaking down. Downdetector logged over 1,500 problem reports as fans…
Rockstar Games finally pulled back the curtain on Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) with an extended look broadcast on Netflix, and it answered a lot of questions fans have been asking since the leaks started circulating. Two Characters, Not Four…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has defended its decision to raise the minimum yield for containers carrying general consolidated cargo to Sh3.2 million, saying the measure is aimed at keeping customs valuation in line with prevailing…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has strongly dismissed allegations of corruption, political interference and voter suppression linked to preparations for the 2027 General Election, accusing Democracy for Citizens…
In October, Dolly Parton gave her fans a health update. In a video titled “I ain’t dead yet!,” the singer explained: “Back when my husband Carl was sick, that was a long time, and then he passed, I didn’t take care of myself, so I let a…
Dozens of Americans and Canadians are among hundreds of people who are missing following a deadly flash flood and mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali authorities say. More than 350 people are so far known to have died, according…
Uefa is preparing criminal legal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the now scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and its other competitions to private investors. Documents seen by BBC Sport show an…
