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John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified security information as part of notes he compiled for a book. Bolton, now a prominent critic of the US president, was indicted on…
The US has sanctioned a major gold refinery in Rwanda and two of its executives, accusing them of smuggling minerals from rebel-controlled areas of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. Washington alleged what it described as a…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced that it will begin inspecting all motor vehicles more than four years old from July 1, 2026, as part of efforts to enhance road safety and ensure compliance with traffic…
Security agencies and the Judiciary in Kisii on Friday destroyed 700 kilograms of bhang and 500 kilograms of contraband sugar valued at more than Sh18 million, bringing to an end years of storage of the illegal exhibits. The destruction…
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has thrust a long-running procurement scandal back into the national spotlight after using the funeral of businessman Stephen Ngei Musyoka to demand justice over a controversial government…
With Sir Keir Starmer resigning, Andy Burnham, the newly elected Makerfield MP, is almost certain to be the next UK prime minister. And it is expected he will want a new chancellor to replace the current occupant of Number 11 Downing…
A former high-ranking Ukrainian intelligence official has been sentenced to life in prison for spying for Russia’s FSB security service. Col Dmytro Kozyura was found guilty of high treason under martial law, Ukraine’s prosecutor general…
A New York City housing board has approved a key pledge made by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to freeze rents for about one million regulated apartments. The result of the vote on Thursday was greeted with cheers and whistles from hundreds of…
Kenya renewed its commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking, with senior government officials calling for a united national response as the country marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) secured key court orders in the ongoing extradition proceedings against Kenyan national Brian Kiprop Kiplagat, who is wanted by authorities in the United Kingdom. Appearing before the Milimani Law…
A Nairobi court directed that eight minors charged in connection with the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy undergo a mental assessment by a child psychiatrist ahead of the hearing of the murder case. The eight suspects appeared…
David Clayton-Thomas was a Canadian singer, songwriter and musician who had an estimated net worth of $2 million at the time of his death in June 2026. Best known as the powerful lead vocalist of the jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears,…
A second Love Island USA contestant has been removed from the villa after historic social media posts emerged that appeared to show her using a racial slur. Alannah Keyser was removed after a video showed her apparently lip synching to the…
International investors will now be able to invest directly in Kenyan government securities through the Central Securities Depository (DhowCSD) following a new partnership between the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and global securities…
Katiba Institute now wants Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja cited and punished for contempt of court, accusing him of defying High Court orders by erecting roadblocks across Nairobi during the June 25, 2026 anniversary protests.…
Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a full-back, wing-back, or winger for Premier League club Manchester United and the Denmark national team. Born on 26 October 2004 in Copenhagen, Denmark, to…
Senne Lammens is a Belgian professional footballer born on July 7, 2002, in Zottegem, Belgium. He plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Manchester United and the Belgium national team. Lammens is known for his commanding presence,…
Matthijs de Ligt is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the Netherlands national team. Born on 12 August 1999 in Leiderdorp, Netherlands, he rose to prominence as a…
Kenyan peacekeepers deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have continued with security operations despite an Ebola outbreak in the region, combining military operations with strict public health measures to protect both…
The Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) has paid out Sh390.8 million to policyholders and claimants affected by the collapse of insurance companies, as it begins processing compensation claims for customers of Trident Insurance Company…
The government has announced progress in the construction of the Sh2.5 billion Dhogoye Bridge in Usenge, Siaya County, saying the project will improve transport connectivity and boost trade between Siaya and Busia counties once completed.…
A constitutional petition has been filed before the High Court in Nairobi, with Cape Holdings Limited and two of its directors seeking to halt the enforcement of a Sh10.68 billion decretal sum, arguing that a substantial portion of the…
A 37-year-old woman was killed following a violent domestic dispute at Amboseli area in Dagoretti, Nairobi, with police arresting her husband over the incident. According to police, the incident was reported on Thursday at 4:20. The…
Equity Group is set to expand its insurance business in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after shareholders approved the establishment of three new insurance subsidiaries, subject to regulatory approvals. The expansion…
