India Races to Nepal’s Aid as Himalayan Flood Death Toll Tops 750
2,400 remain missing, according to the latest figures from local officials. Across the border in Tibet, Chinese state media has reported 16 deaths and 546 people missing.
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Kenyatta Family Members Who Keep a Low Public Profile
The Kenyatta name has dominated Kenya’s political and business landscape for generations, but not every member of the family has embraced the public spotlight. While founding President Jomo Kenyatta, his son Uhuru Kenyatta, and several…
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COTU Treasurer General Albert Njeru dies after short illness
Njeru died on Saturday, August 29, following a short illness, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli announced.
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Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say
One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, local police say. “The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way,” Aargau Cantonal Police said in a statement.…
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Family Explains Kalenjin Clan Customs and Rituals Observed During the Burial of Rosemary Chemutai
KCB Head of Data Rosemary Chemutai Koech’s family has explained the Kalenjin clan customs and traditional rituals observed during her burial, with clan elder Keter saying their cultural practices guided the decisions after her death. The…
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Trump hails ‘historic’ deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela’s oil
The US has struck a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, Donald Trump said. The US president wrote that the agreement would more than double American oil reserves and “substantially lower…
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KNH says no record of mother allegedly denied care after newborn’s death
KNH Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Lesiyampe said the available information indicated that the mother did not give birth at the hospital, contrary to the claims circulating online.
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Profile of Governor’s Son Njuguna Waiguru Who Married Joanne Rodriguez in Star Studded Ceremony
Njuguna Waiguru, the son of Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, tied the knot with Joanne Rodriguez in a star-studded ceremony in Naivasha on August 29. Njuguna’s marriage to Joanne Rodriguez came after their engagement and traditional…
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Former Ecuadorian President imprisoned for corruption
A former President of Ecuador has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of taking bribes. Lenín Moreno insisted he had not taken money from a Chinese firm which secured a contract to build a hydroelectric plant in…
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Two more suspects including a cop arrested in Kampala over murder of Dr Mutiso
One of the wanted police officers over the murder of psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso was Saturday arrested in Kampala, Uganda. His accomplice who is also wanted over the same is still hiding in Uganda, officials said. A…
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Orengo accuses rivals of assassination attempt in Migori
Orengo, who has emerged as one of the leading figures in the Linda Mwananchi political movement by declaring his presidential bid in 2027,said the attack would not force him to retreat from his political activities.
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They fell in love – then had to check they weren’t brother and sister
For years, Arthur Kermalvezen, the child of a sperm donor, saw possible fathers everywhere he went. “I imagined it might be my teacher, the people I saw on the bus… and I was very angry because it’s impossible to live like this.” When, as…
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Land is finite, but science and innovation can multiply its value
At the National Land Commission Research Conference, I delivered a simple message: Kenya’s land is finite, but our capacity to understand it, innovate around it and use it more productively is not. As Kenya takes the trajectory beyond…
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Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption
A former president of Ecuador has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of taking bribes. Lenín Moreno insisted he had not taken money from a Chinese firm which secured a contract to build a hydroelectric plant in…
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Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has hit back at Donald Trump by installing a large sign on Canada’s shoreline with the message: “Lake Ontario. Now and Always.” The US president signed an executive order on Thursday seeking to change its name to…
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Preparing for El Nino: Lessons from 1997 Must Drive Action Today
Scientists and the Kenya Meteorological Department have issued an urgent forecast that the El Nino phenomenon is set to return between September, 2026 and January, 2027. Coming off the back of early 2026 rains that tragically claimed over…
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FKF Suspends the Start of Kenyan Premier League
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has confirmed the postponement of all Kenyan Premier League Round One matches scheduled for August 31 to September 2, 2026. The federation has cited cited the need for further consultations on the…
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Fresh Arrests in Dr. Victoria Mutiso Murder as Uganda Police Nab Two Suspects Who Fled Kenya
Dr. Victoria Mutiso murder has taken a new turn as detectives make a further breakthrough with the arrest of three more suspects in a coordinated operation. In a statement on August 30, Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)…
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Two suspects held in Uganda, third arrested in Nairobi over Dr Mutiso murder
The DCI said the two suspects had allegedly crossed into Uganda after the murder and were being held at Jinja Road Police Station pending their escorted return to Kenya.
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Who Received Ksh 2M Award? Skater Kiarie Says Mystery Man Took His Millions
Kenyan skater Kevin Kiarie Ruhiu has demanded answers over an estimated KSh2 million in cash awards he was due after winning three gold medals and one silver medal in international competitions. According to Kiarie, the amount was part of…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE costs KES 103,100 for 8/256GB Model
Samsung Electronics East Africa has priced the Galaxy S26 FE at KES 103,100 for 256GB, on sale from 4 September.
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Old Mutual Holdings made more profit in six months than it made in all of 2025
Old Mutual Holdings posted KES 882 million net profit for the first half of 2026, beating its entire 2025 result.
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Britam’s pre-tax profit rose 52% to KES 3.8 billion in the first half of 2026
Britam’s pre-tax profit rose 52% to KES 3.82 billion in the first half of 2026, lifted by stronger underwriting results.
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North Korea’s defense minister has been dismissed from his position
If you follow North Korean news, you’ll know that leadership changes in Pyongyang rarely happen without a reason – even if that reason isn’t always spelled out. This week, we got another one of those quiet-but-significant moves. On 30…
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