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The prosecution moved to extradite a Kenyan fugitive wanted in the United States of America to face sentencing following his conviction over a fatal drunk-driving offence. The prosecution presented Sancho Kibutu before the Milimani Law…
The Taskforce for Coordination on the Framework for Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests has started to verify documentation of police officers whose details had been submitted for having been victims of Human…
Kajol Mukherjee was born to a Marathi Brahmin father, Shomu Mukherjee, a renowned film director and producer, and a Bengali Christian mother, Tanuja, a celebrated actress in her own right. This rich cultural heritage gave Kajol a unique,…
Veteran Kenyan women’s football coach Mary Adhiambo, popularly known as ‘Busu,’ has taken on a new challenge after joining Kibera Soccer Women as the club’s first-team assistant coach ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Women’s Premier League season.…
Rani Mukerji was born on March 21, 1978, in Mumbai, into a family steeped in cinematic history. Her father, Ram Mukherjee, was a pioneering director and producer, while her mother, Krishna, was a playback singer. Her paternal grandfather,…
A Nairobi court Thursday granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) four additional days to hold two suspects as detectives race to complete investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso. At least eight suspects have…
At least five people have died and 86 are missing after a fire broke out on a ferry in the Philippines, the country’s coastguard said. The MV June Aster, which set off from Manila ferrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members, was nearing…
A bitter succession dispute has erupted in one of Uganda’s traditional kingdoms, days before the burial of its late king, who until his death had been the world’s youngest reigning monarch. King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who…
Thwaits will oversee the company’s strategy and operations across East and Southern Africa, with a focus on growth, customer experience, distributor education, compliance and stakeholder engagement.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged stronger investment in Kenya’s health sector through better financing and closer cooperation with development and private-sector partners. Duale spoke during a high-level ministerial dialogue…
The applicant is challenging the PPARB decision of September 3, 2026, which dismissed its request for review and upheld three mandatory technical evaluation requirements contained in Tender No. IEBC/OIT/02/2026-2027.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a planned 12-hour downtime of its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) and issued an advisory to importers, clearing agents and other users of the platform. In a public notice dated…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 10 – The National Football League has confirmed how fans across Sub-Saharan Africa can follow the 2026 NFL season, with live coverage on ESPN and ESPN2 in…
Egyptian edtech startup 3C Coding School has raised $3 million in seed funding as it prepares to expand into Saudi Arabia and accelerate development of an artificial intelligence-powered learning platform. The equity round was led by MRG…
UNICEF cautions that the figures are conservative because longer-term hazards such as drought are harder to capture.
The Government has rolled out a raft of measures to strengthen adult learning and education and expand access to literacy and digital skills across the country. Speaking in Kajiado during the 60th International Literacy Day celebrations,…
New Chair of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and two members of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have been sworn into office following their appointment by president…
Kiambu County has intensified preparations for anticipated El Nino rains, with authorities identifying flood-prone areas and stepping up public sensitization and early-warning measures. Senior county and national government officials met…
Born Vishal Veeru Devgan on April 2, 1969, in New Delhi, Ajay Devgn is the son of renowned action choreographer and stuntman Veeru Devgan and his wife Veena Devgan. He grew up in a film-centric environment in Mumbai, which made his entry…
Medical researchers have raised an alarm over a surge in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in humans, animals and the environment, with 6,670 deaths attributable to AMR and 28,500 associated with AMR recorded in 2021. The researchers are now…
Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) learners in Kiambu County are taking part in ward-level table tennis competitions as the county seeks to identify and nurture sporting abilities among children at an early age. One of the…
Kareena Kapoor Khan, born on September 21, 1980, in Mumbai, is one of the most prominent and enduring actresses in the Hindi film industry. She is the younger daughter of veteran actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita. Kareena, affectionately…
In an effort to curb Kenya’s rising road traffic casualties, CFAO Mobility Kenya has partnered with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the Kenya Police Traffic Department, the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA), and First Step…
Tanuja Samarth, known mononymously as Tanuja, is a distinguished Indian actress whose career has spanned over six decades in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Born on September 23, 1943, into the illustrious Mukherjee-Samarth family, she is the…
