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Aston Villa have completed the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. Mbaye, 18, arrives from Paris St-Germain for a fee of 55m euros (£47m), while…
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term following a disputed election and the arrest of his main opponent on treason charges. Hichilema – credited with stabilising the economy – swept to victory on 13…
Former England captain Sir David Beckham says Lionel Messi has inspired “millions of children worldwide” and his “legacy will live forever” following the Argentine’s retirement from international football. Beckham, co-owner of Messi’s club…
The conviction of Duane “Keffe D” Davis in Las Vegas has brought an end to one of the world’s most famous unsolved murder cases. “We’re talking about the greatest rapper of all time, an icon, and not a single arrest or prosecution for 30…
Chuka University’s student population is expected to rise to approximately 30,000 following the admission of more than 9,000 first-year students, Vice Chancellor Professor Henry Mutembei has said. Professor Mutembei said about 6,000 of…
Teenager Honest Ahanor will join Chelsea next season, external but the Atalanta defender will play the rest of this campaign on loan at Crystal Palace. The Blues have agreed a deal worth up to £40m for the 18-year-old Italy international.…
Ruto called for peaceful political competition, credible institutions, respect for the law and respect for citizens’ choices.
Three suspects linked to a daring M-Pesa shop robbery in which an attendant was robbed of Sh169,000 in Katangi, Yatta Sub-County, have been arrested following a coordinated police operation. The robbery occurred on May 15, 2026, and…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 1-Kenya Power is deploying 426 young engineers into regional operations as the utility accelerates grid modernisation and digitisation to keep pace with a customer base that has…
Doage has today announced the launch of its strategic advisory and commercialisation platform. This platform will help InsurTech startups, insurers, investors and technology companies turn their ideas and innovation to commercial growth.…
Everton have agreed a deal for Jack Grealish to return to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester City. The 30-year-old is set for a medical at the Toffees, with his move expected to be completed before Tuesday’s 23:00 BST transfer…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has arrested 11 people and seized suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverages during a 10-day multi-agency crackdown in Nairobi. The operation, conducted between…
Barcelona have completed the signing of Gabriel Jesus on a permanent deal. It comes after BBC Sport reported that a deal for the Brazilian to move to Barcelona for a fee of £8.6m (10m euros) was close to be being confirmed. Jesus has…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1-The Commission on Administrative Justice is preparing to rule on a dispute over access to information concerning the proposed Siaya nuclear power project, as local communities demand…
For decades, Kenyan banks competed on branch networks, lending products, interest rates and the strength of their customer service. However, things are a bit different today as customer loyalty is no longer shaped by customer service and…
Kenyans looking for everything from automotive items and stationery to paper products and industrial equipment have been given another chance to bid for goods through the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) online auction. The latest Customs…
When floods strike, public attention naturally turns to submerged roads, damaged homes and displaced families. Yet another emergency can develop beyond immediate public view: drinking-water sources become contaminated, sanitation systems…
More than 8,000 Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) staff members are set to enjoy a 14 percent wage increase following the signing of an updated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union…
Sugarcane farmers in Bungoma County are beaming with hope after Nzoia Sugar Company embarked on a modernisation exercise geared towards enhancing production, efficiency and service delivery. Led by Ferdinand Makhanu, a model farmer based…
Gachagua accuses IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon of pushing a tender for election technology he claims is designed to favour a South Korean firm.
TikTok has started adding a microphone icon to its comment box. Tap and hold the icon to record a short voice message, then release it to post the recording as a comment alongside the usual text and emoji replies. The feature has been…
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 1, 2026 – Qatar-based Michael Olunga has been recalled to the national team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier ties against Eritrea and Guinea.…
Intel has partnered with the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) and Mandela AI Hub Foundation to expand access to free AI education and digital skills training through libraries across Kenya.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 1-Kenya has moved closer to joining an international treaty aimed at strengthening the fight against cybercrime and enabling greater cross-border cooperation in investigations involving digital systems. The…
