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NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 2 – Constitutional bodies are set to come under scrutiny as religious leaders convene a national stakeholders’ convention focused on preparations for the 2027 General Election. The…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has begun notifying taxpayers with outstanding debts about a new amnesty programme requiring settlement of arrears by the end of 2026.
Ariana Grande made an emotional exit on Tuesday night, as she wrapped up her Eternal Sunshine tour, and prepared to step back from public life. The singer was occasionally close to tears – most notably during One Last Time, the song that…
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario as Lake America on its maps service app, after an order from US President Donald Trump as part of Washington’s trade spat with Canada. The change was made for US-based users, while those in Canada will…
American forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, US Central Command (Centcom) has said. Centcom said the US strikes followed “recent attempted attacks” by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against commercial shipping in…
A 23-year-old Utah man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk – as a judge ruled prosecutors can seek the death penalty at trial. Tyler Robinson denies aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and…
After a record 250 days at sea without a port stop, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is preparing to dock in Thailand, giving its nearly 5,000 crew members a much-needed break. The ship is docking close to the beach…
Xiaomi’s 6mm UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 lists in Kenya from KES 8,500. A 45W 10,000mAh model exists too.
TCL’s TAB A1 and TAB A1 NXTPAPER are 11-inch Android 16 tablets priced at USD 190 and USD 250.
Apple made the 2018 MacBook Air and two 13-inch MacBook Pros obsolete, ending hardware service and parts supply.
The claim that Eurozone annual inflation rose to 3.3% in August 2026, marking the highest level in three years, is factually accurate. This data was released on September 1, 2026, by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union,…
The government has outlined seven key measures being implemented to strengthen preparedness and response ahead of the anticipated October–December El Niño rains, which are expected to bring above-normal rainfall across most parts of the…
The claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the military to launch large strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure is factually accurate. Putin made this announcement on September 1, 2026, during a press conference…
The claim that AI jailbreak researcher Pliny the Liberator leaked the system prompt for Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is factually accurate. However, available records indicate this leak occurred for Claude Fable 5 (released June 9, 2026),…
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Anthropic released Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, the latest versions of its most advanced large language models. The company positions the two models—which share the same underlying architecture—as…
WIOCC Group, Africa’s top carrier-neutral digital infrastructure firm, has secured $300 million investment to expand its open-access, critical infrastructure across Africa at a pivotal moment when Africa’s demand for data, cloud services…
The Standard Group has condemned the alleged abduction of its Associate Editor, Alex Kiprotich, along the Gilgil–Nakuru road on Tuesday night, demanding his immediate and safe release. In a statement issued in Nairobi, Group Chief…
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 1, 2026 – Two-time world marathon champion Abel Kirui is among marquee names that will participate in the sixth edition of the Strathmore Annual Run on Saturday…
Tobacco-leaf production is declining globally, but rising in Africa, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO). The analysis finds that while global tobacco-leaf production fell by nearly 19% between 2012 and 2024,…
Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 launched 1 September. What changed, what it costs, and what Anthropic’s benchmarks leave out.
Juventus have announced the arrival of Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr on season-long loan deals. The Serie A club will pay Newcastle £3.5m to loan Woltemade, but do not have the option to…
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has charged afresh the former Governor of Murang’a County and eight others at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court following the amendment of the initial charges in the Ksh. 351,097,491.15 case.…
Liverpool have completed the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Belgian side Genk in a deal that could be worth up to £30m including add-ons. Brughmans has agreed a six-year contract with Liverpool and will remain at…
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 1, 2026 – The national women’s volleyball team secured their place in the semi-finals of the Africa Nations Championships courtesy of a 3-1 win over Algeria at…
