Samsung Describes Kenya as ‘Most Vibrant Mobile Ecosystem’ at Galaxy S26 Launch
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the Galaxy S26 FE in Kenya, expanding its premium smartphone lineup.
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Man killed in Trans Nzoia, wife abducted
Police in Trans Nzoia County launched investigations after a 68-year-old man was found murdered in his house at Kiptugut Farm, Kimase Village, Twiga Location, Endebess Sub-County. Joseph Njenga was found dead in his matrimonial bed on…
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Wandayi leads push to expand Ruto’s Nyanza support base
Ruto’s allies have opened a fresh political front in Siaya, stepping up mobilization for his re-election just days after Governor James Orengo declared his intention to seek the presidency in 2027.
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Dismembered human leg found under river bridge in Kisii
Police in Kisii South Sub-County are investigating the discovery of a decomposed human leg under Iyabe River Bridge. The human remains were discovered on Sunday, August 30. Police officers from Kerina Police Station, visited the scene and…
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Sagana Fruit Vendor Recalls How SHA Eased His Hospital Struggle After Wife’s Hit-and-Run Accident
Baba Fahim, also known as Baba Malcolm and Ashraf by residents in his neighborhood, is a fruit vendor in Sagana who recalls how SHA eased his struggles after his wife was injured in a road accident. According to Baba Fahim, his wife was…
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Biodigester manufacturer turns to upskilling construction workers
A group of constitution workers, plumbers and contractors on Friday showed up in Kitengela town in pursuit of day-long practical training on modern, sustainable biodigester and wastewater technology. Speaking during an interview on Friday,…
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Keep Off IEBC: Wetangula Tells Opposition Ahead of 2027 Polls
Wetangula defended President William Ruto’s development record, citing investments in agriculture and the construction of an airport in Narok as historic economic game changers.
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Nyanza leaders urge Orengo to quit politics after presidential bid declaration
Ugenya MP David Ochieng said Orengo, whom he described as one of the longest-serving politicians, should emulate his contemporaries who have retired from active politics and allow younger leaders to take over.
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When Political Insults Become Attacks on Entire Communities
Kenya should be able to debate politics without turning communities into targets of ridicule, suspicion and abuse. Yet recent remarks attributed to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his visit to Embu have reopened an…
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GSU officer fatally shoots woman at State Lodge in Eldoret
There was panic at the State Lodge in Eldoret when a 45-year-old woman was Sunday shot dead by a police officer. The incident happened at the General Service Unit (GSU) Mess compound which is in State Lodge in Naiberi, Ainamoi Sub-County,…
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Manhunt for GSU officer after woman is shot dead in Eldoret
The deceased was identified as Doris Murei Nandi, who was reportedly at the GSU Mess compound taking alcohol when she got into a dispute with a police constable identified as PC Nathan Kirwa.
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List of Kenya Airways and Other International Airline Flights Affected by Ongoing JKIA Disruptions
Travelers are set to experience fresh flight disruptions at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on August 31, 2026. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) warned passengers that flight delays might affect some departing flights at…
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Mary-Louise Parker Net Worth
Mary-Louise Parker is an American actress who has built a successful career across television, film and Broadway. Mary-Louise Parker has an estimated net worth of $16 million, earned through decades of acting and stage performances. Parker…
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Debbie Allen Net Worth
Debbie Allen has built a successful career spanning more than five decades in acting, dancing, choreography, directing and television production. Debbie Allen has an estimated net worth of $14 million, a figure that she shares with her…
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Baz Luhrmann Net Worth
Baz Luhrmann net worth is estimated at $50 million. Baz Luhrmann is an Australian director, screenwriter, producer and former actor who has built a successful career in film, theatre and television. He is best known for his visually…
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Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Explosions and gunfire rang out across capital, Niamey, early in the morning, including at a key military airbase and the presidential palace.
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Jack Lemmon Net Worth
Jack Lemmon net worth was estimated at $25 million at the time of his death in 2001, adjusted for inflation. Jack Lemmon was an American actor, musician, director and producer whose career spanned more than five decades. He became one of…
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Shirley MacLaine Net Worth
Shirley MacLaine has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The American actress, singer, dancer, author and activist has built her fortune through a career in Hollywood that spans more than six decades. MacLaine rose to fame after making…
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From M-PESA to Aviator: How Kenya Became Africa’s Most Exciting Betting Market
Kenya has always had a love affair with football. From the roar of the crowd at Kasarani Stadium when Gor Mahia takes the pitch, to the heated debates in every barbershop about the English Premier League, football is more than a sport here…
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US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, a US official said, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July. “Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces were observed preparing to launch rockets…
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15 hikers feared missing after ‘terrifying’ flash flooding hits Grand Canyon
About 15 people are thought to be missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding swept through parts of the Grand Canyon. It hit at around 14:30 local time (22:30 BST) on Saturday in Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, according…
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Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US searches
Anyone in the United States searching for Lake Ontario on Google Maps can no longer find it as of this weekend. Users in the country will now see the smallest of the Great Lakes identified as “Lake America” on that site, following…
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St. Joseph Starlets Murang’a, LYSA clinch Safaricom Chapa Dimba titles in Central region
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 30, 2026 – St. Joseph Starlets Murang’a and Laikipia Youth Soccer Academy (LYSA) have been crowned champions of the fifth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Central…
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Man, 53, murdered, body dumped and set ablaze in Nyamira banana plantation
Police in Nyamira County launched investigations into the murder of a 53-year-old man whose body was found dumped and partially burnt in a banana plantation within his family compound. The body of Mark Ondiek Otawa was discovered on August…
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