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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to cut 4,000 jobs as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles. The cuts will happen over the next two years and will mostly affect the head office,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 — Tanzania’s First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan was buried in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday, hours after his death, as political and religious leaders from across…
Thousands of people turned out in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, to attend the funeral of the convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. Widely known as the Butcher of Bosnia, Mladić died at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence in the UN…
OpenAI’s chief scientist Jakub Pachocki has called for “extreme caution” over AI’s runaway progress and warned more intervention may be needed to ensure “humans remain in control of the future”. “I am concerned no one is prepared for the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 — The Kenyan government has apologised to Burundian nationals over harassment linked to confusion surrounding its crackdown on unlicensed foreign traders, promising tighter security as immigrants…
An armed man has been arrested in the US after charging towards Amy Acton, the Democratic politician campaigning to be Ohio state governor, during an event on Sunday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, who were working to protect Acton, told…
Jimmy Jay, 36, runs a business that bears little resemblance to the single-chair barbershop where his entrepreneurial journey began just over a decade ago. Today, Jimmy Jay Spa combines a barbershop, salon, beauty and spa services and a…
Footage circulating online shows Mosiria confronting Papa TV while the TikToker is handcuffed and in the custody of law enforcement officers.
Every so often, a politician says something so extraordinarily revealing that opponents need not embellish it. The statement simply escapes into the public square, acquires a life of its own and invites citizens to apply it to the speaker.…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 — Kenya has stepped up its ambitions to become East Africa’s leading digital hub with the launch of the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, expanding infrastructure…
At-home nail kits have become a practical alternative for consumers who want salon-style manicures without regular trips to a nail salon. In 2026, the market ranges from basic manicure sets for natural nails to complete gel systems with…
The Institute of Directors Kenya (IODK) has challenged cooperative societies in the country to embrace emerging technologies, strengthen corporate governance and continuously acquire new skills to remain competitive amid rapid changes in…
The media has been singled out as a critical sector in sharing crucial information to the public prior, during and after the October-November-December rains. To achieve this, media practitioners have been advised to interpret seasonal…
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the national women’s volleyball team, the Malkia Strikers, in their bid to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. NOC-K President…
Wajir County has stepped up preparations to mitigate the anticipated effects of enhanced rainfall expected during the October-November-December (OND) season, with authorities warning of possible flooding, disease outbreaks and disruption…
The caucus tied Western Kenya’s support to a demand for the country’s second-highest office.
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Rev. Jackson Ole Sapit, has urged Kenyans to embrace peace and reject divisive politics as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during celebrations to mark the…
Mansa-X Special Funds have emerged as the largest Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) in Kenya, commanding a 20 per cent market share after their assets under management (AUM) rose to Ksh188 billion by the end of June 2026. The latest…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 — Kenya and the United States have signed a reciprocal agreement allowing eligible dependants of government and diplomatic employees to work while accompanying them on official…
Over 2,000 runners turned up at Parklands Sports Club on Sunday for a warm-up race ahead of the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, with Victor Kiplagat and Millicent Kemunto winning the 21km men’s and women’s races…
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 7, 2026 – A man of many hats and talents, Strathmore University vice chancellor Vincent Ogutu has opened up about how running has made him a better…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 7 — President William Ruto’s push to enforce laws governing foreign nationals working and doing business in Kenya is not xenophobic, but a legitimate exercise of state…
NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 7 – Miriam Achieng was not looking for a new career when she stumbled upon a Chinese television drama as a high school student. At the time, she…
Kenya’s currency strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Monday, maintaining the stability that has characterised the foreign exchange market in recent weeks. Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data showed the shilling exchanged at…
