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A man believed to be about 30 years old was found dead near the gate of Nyali Bridge Hospital in Mombasa. Members of the public reported the discovery to police on Saturday, prompting officers from Mjambere Police Station to visit the…
Marvin Sapp is an award-winning American gospel singer, songwriter, pastor and author who has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Sapp has built a successful career spanning more than three decades. He first gained attention as a member…
Police in Kandara, Murang’a County, launched investigations after the body of an unidentified middle-aged man was found dumped along the Kiranga–Kahaini road. The body was discovered on Sunday morning after a resident was alerted by a…
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel on patrol in Wajir County repelled an attack by suspected al-Shabaab militants in the Konton area near the Kenya-Somalia border. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 22, 2026 evening when KDF…
Angie Stone was an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer and actress who had an estimated net worth of $3 million at the time of her death in March 2025. Stone built a career spanning more than four decades, first…
President William Ruto says he is confident Kenyan voters will distinguish between political rhetoric and credible plans ahead of the upcoming general elections. He also dismissed his political rivals. Ruto said in an interview he was “not…
At least 30 people have been killed after a mound of rubbish at a major waste site collapsed on to nearby homes in Guinea’s capital Conakry, the government has said. Another 22 people were injured, including six seriously, in the city’s…
The shock resignation of Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran earlier this month has left corporate India’s top job vacant. But finding his successor will be no easy task for the country’s most revered conglomerate, whose sprawling $300bn…
Andy Burnham will mark his first foreign visit as prime minister with a trip to Kyiv on Monday to reiterate the UK’s support for Ukraine and honour the country’s independence day. The prime minister will chair his first meeting of the…
What began as a private quarrel between two young men over a woman has spiralled into a deadly confrontation in Mesocho, South Mugirango, raising fears that a personal dispute could trigger wider tensions between Maasai and Gusii youths…
From jigger-infested feet and childhood hardship to the governor’s office, Simba Arati’s unlikely journey is a story of grit, survival, resilience and ambition. Before the suits, political rallies and official vehicles, young Paul Simba…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over what he termed personal attacks targeting the families of political leaders. Murkomen accused Gachagua…
A woman who has worn a different fancy dress outfit every day for 200 days is aiming to complete a full year in costume. For most people fancy dress is reserved for Halloween or parties, but for Lisa Hughes, 52, from Farnworth, in Bolton,…
US President Donald Trump has said Canada wants “the benefits of being a State, without being one” after trade talks between the two countries collapsed late on Friday. In his first comments since negotiations broke down, triggering new…
More than 50 co-ordinated arson and incendiary attacks “aimed at creating unrest” have been carried out across Thailand’s insurgency-hit south, the Thai military has said. At least two people were injured, with a local government office…
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have agreed a roadmap for peace talks. In a joint statement after five days of talks in Switzerland, they said they had pledged to “pursue negotiations…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has dismissed claims that he is sponsoring opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans should be free to choose their preferred leaders. Uhuru spoke on Sunday, August 23, 2026,…
Detectives in Mtito Andei, Makueni County, have arrested three suspects allegedly linked to a highway robbery attempt along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in which one of their accomplices was fatally shot. The Directorate of Criminal…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has unveiled a new hairstyle, cutting short the long hair that has become one of his most recognisable looks. The Norway international, who has often worn his long blond hair tied back during matches,…
Nominated Senator Tabitha Maureen Mutinda has reacted after being appointed Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the World Scout Parliamentary Union Kenya (WSPU Kenya). Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and…
Detectives in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of murdering an 84-year-old woman in a brutal attack. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the victim, identified as Florence Khosa,…
Leading institutions, entrepreneurs and professionals from across Africa are set to be honoured at the 2026 Pacesetters International Awards (PIA), a Pan-African recognition programme celebrating excellence, innovation and transformative…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security has pledged to support efforts to secure additional resources for the expansion and improvement of police training facilities across the country. The…
Technological gaps, limited parking space, smuggling and cross-border crimes have emerged among the key challenges affecting operations at the Busia and Malaba One-Stop Border Points (OSBPs). The challenges were highlighted during a…
