Ex-Crips leader found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Former gang boss Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur – the first conviction in a cold case that has intrigued hip-hop…
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Aviation workers call off strike after deal on pay, union dues
The deal also clears the way for fresh negotiations between KAWU and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) withdrew its earlier…
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Ruto: Cancer drug prices slashed sevenfold in Pfizer deal
President Ruto said the reduction would, in some cases, bring the cost of a single treatment cycle from as much as Sh1 million to below Sh50,000.
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Saka on the mark as Arsenal silence stubborn Villa to intensify Premier League title defence
BIRMINGHAM, England, September 1, 2026 – Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Premier League champions Arsenal came away from Aston Villa with all three points. The England international slid…
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Govt apologises over JKIA disruption as Mudavadi says talks to end aviation strike continue
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31— The government has apologised for the disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as an aviation workers’ strike entered its second day, saying urgent talks were…
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Enwealth Umbrella Fund posts 18pc return as assets hit Sh1.2bn
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – Members of the Enwealth Umbrella Fund earned a net return of 18.05 per cent in 2025, as the retirement scheme increased its assets and membership,…
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Maraga releases police reforms report, reveals taskforce proposed return to old uniform
NAIROBI. Kenya, Aug 31 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga has released the full report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, nearly three years after it was submitted to…
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Govt moves to shield schools, national exams from looming El Niño disruption
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — The government is stepping up preparations to protect learners, teachers and schools from disruptions as Kenya braces for a potentially strong El Niño weather event…
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Sofiya Nzau Brings The Kikuyu Language To Chlöe Bailey And Skyla Tylaa’s World
Sofiya Nzau has once again proven that indigenous East African vocal textures belong on the global stage. Following her meteoric rise with Zerb on the global smash “Mwaki”, the Kenyan singer-songwriter…
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Nairobi county races to clear drains ahead of anticipated El Niño rains
The weekly operation, running from August 31 to September 6, is targeting some of the city’s busiest and most congested areas, including Gikomba, Muthurwa, Wakulima, Korogocho, Kangemi and Toi markets.
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Blank shots prove costly as Police Bullets miss out again on Champions League slot
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 – Kenya Police Bullets suffered an agonizing heartbreak at the death, falling 1-0 to Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies after extra time in a thrilling, high-stakes…
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Flights disrupted for second day as Transport Ministry stays silent on aviation strike
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — Kenya’s aviation strike entered its second day on Monday, with hundreds of passengers facing delays and cancellations as the Ministry of Roads and Transport remained…
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Messi retires from international football
MIAMI, United States, August 31, 2026 – Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” him but “the time has…
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Aviation strike threatens Kenya’s regional hub status as flights disrupted
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — Kenya’s aviation industry has called for an urgent end to an ongoing air traffic services strike, warning that prolonged disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport…
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NTSA summons nine PSV operators over ‘serious safety concerns’
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has summoned nine public service vehicle operators over what it described as “serious safety concerns”, signalling increased scrutiny…
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NACADA strikes in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, seizes 240 counterfeit alcoholic beverages in ongoing crackdown
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 31 – The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has this afternoon led a multi-agency team in continuing its relentless crackdown on…
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Africa grows more tobacco as global production falls, WHO warns
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — Africa is producing more tobacco even as global leaf production declines, while the continent’s bill for imported cigarettes has more than doubled, exposing what the…
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AI could hollow out Kenya’s white-collar ladder as 2.5m jobs face disruption
About 2.5 million workers are in occupations with high or significant exposure, including financial advisers, travel agents and software developers.
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Rising Lake Baringo pushes crocodiles into homes as KWS steps in to relocate reptiles
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31— Rising waters of Lake Baringo are squeezing residents and crocodiles into an increasingly smaller shared space, prompting the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to relocate the reptiles…
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Absa, KQ, visa court affluent Kenyans with premium rewards card
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – Absa Bank Kenya, Kenya Airways and Visa have launched a co-branded credit card targeting affluent and digitally connected Kenyans with travel, lifestyle and everyday spending…
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KNCHR warns enforced disappearances remain a ‘continuing’ human rights crisis in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — Kenya’s human rights watchdog has warned that enforced disappearances remain a continuing human rights crisis, citing 46 cases it has documented in 2026 and calling…
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Tourism CS Miano dismisses viral claims she was attacked on way to work
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has dismissed social media claims that goons attacked her while she was travelling to work, calling the reports…
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‘Teargas’ appointed Gor Mahia Queens head coach
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 – Former Gor Mahia midfielder Ali ‘Teargas’ Abondo has rejoined the club as head coach of the ladies’ side, Gor Mahia Queens. In a statement,…
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Ingonga calls for stronger African prosecution cooperation to fight cross-border crime
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — African countries must strengthen cooperation among prosecutors to tackle increasingly complex transnational and emerging crimes that cross national borders, Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga…
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