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The US House of Representatives has agreed to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying a legal summons related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Black, who had business ties to…
Merriam-Webster, America’s oldest dictionary publisher, has added 1,400 new words, includingglow-up, looksmaxxing, meme coin and trash panda – the affectionate nickname for raccoons. “The new entries reflect words and meanings that have…
Nolan Ryan has an estimated net worth of $80 million. The American baseball legend spent a record 27 seasons in Major League Baseball, playing for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. Ryan retired in 1993…
The top Democrat on a congressional committee that reviews weapons deals has said he will not support a proposed $2.8bn (£2.1bn) arms sale to Israel. Gregory Meeks said he would not back the transfer of 2,000lb (900kg) bombs to Israel over…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced a Ksh 1.428 billion investment in milk-cooling equipment as the Government seeks to support dairy farmers and improve milk supplies nationwide. The programme will provide 230 bulk…
US interest rates have been raised for the first time in more than three years and could be increased further in a bid to slow rising prices. Rates were hiked to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% by the Federal Reserve in a unanimous decision,…
Think about how much of your day is shaped by the routines you follow at home. From preparing breakfast and getting ready for work to doing laundry, settling in for an evening of entertainment and keeping track of household expenses, many…
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Samsung’s Fan Edition lineup has always hit that sweet spot of flagship vibes without the eye-watering price tag, but comparing the Galaxy S25 FE to the brand-new Galaxy S26 FE reveals a clear step forward. While last year’s S25 FE rocked…
An icon on the home screen is the least interesting part of downloading a betting app. What matters happens underneath it, in the small frictions that disappear once the app is installed instead of the site being reopened in a browser tab…
NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 17 – Kenya loses an estimated 2 to 2.4 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product every year because of climate-related disasters, highlighting the economic cost of…
NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 17 – The government is calling for stronger protection of Kenyans seeking employment abroad amid concerns over fraudulent recruitment, human trafficking, wage violations and unsafe working conditions.…
Samsung’s Fan Edition phones have traditionally offered a middle ground between flagship performance and a more approachable price. The Galaxy S26 FE continues that formula, but this time Samsung has made several changes that go beyond a…
The National Police Service (NPS) has commended Kenyans for maintaining peace and observing the law during a political rally held at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi, Nairobi, on Sunday, September 13, 2026. In a statement, NPS spokesperson…
A gold mine collapse in southern Sudan killed at least 82 people and injured dozens more, a local administrator told AFP on Wednesday, with many others still missing and feared dead under sand and rubble. Two survivors of the mine collapse…
The Obamas’ beloved pet dog Sunny has died after 13 years with the family, Barack Obama has announced. “Yesterday, we lost a cherished member of our family,” the former US president wrote on X, describing her as a loyal dog who was “pretty…
On September 16, 2026, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes and sentenced him to 25 years in prison. The ruling marks the conclusion of a three-year trial…
The government has moved to challenge a High Court ruling that declared null and void the sale of its 15 per cent shareholding in Safaricom PLC. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has formally filed a Notice of Appeal, signalling the…
More than 300 policymakers, regulators, institutional investors, development finance leaders and market practitioners from over 20 African countries are gathering in Nairobi this week for the third Sustainable Capital Markets Conference,…
The Federal Reserve has raised its policy rate by 25 bps to 3.75%–4.00%, marking its first rate hike since July 2023. This unanimous decision sent shock waves across markets worldwide, with the Nairobi Securities Exchange witnessing the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 16, 2026 – The national men’s volleyball team faltered in their first match of the Africa Nations Championships, losing 3-0 to hosts Tunisia in Tunis on Wednesday…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, September 16, 2026 – Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun have been ordered to play two home league matches behind closed doors after their supporters taunted Al-Hilal midfielder…
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya(SCBK) Plc has launched a new platform that will enable sophisticated Kenya investors access to professionally managed global investment strategies through a single platform. This platform has been approved by…
Kenyan commercial banks are increasingly shifting their lending strategies from traditional primary production to value addition, aiming to plug local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into global supply chains. Leading this…
