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A suspected child trafficker has been arrested in Kajiado County after a joint operation by officers from the Kenya Police Service (KPS), Administration Police Service (APS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a tax amnesty on interest, penalties and fines for eligible taxpayers with tax liabilities dating back to periods up to December 31, 2025. According to a public notice issued on September 4,…
The University of Nairobi is set to establish the Raila Odinga Centre for Democracy (ROCD) in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his long-standing contribution to Kenya’s democratic struggle. The centre is envisioned…
Drivers in the US are paying more than ever for diesel at the pump as the US-Israel war with Iran continues to hit Americans’ wallets. In the US, diesel is mostly used by commercial vehicles, such as trucks, trains, boats, buses, farming…
Born on 20 August 1992 in Cape Town, Pieter-Steph du Toit grew up on the historic Kloovenburg estate in Riebeek Kasteel, where his family farmed in the picturesque Swartland region. He is the latest in a long line of Pieter Stephanus du…
Siyamthanda Kolisi was born on 16 June 1991 in Zwide, a township near Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. His life is a quintessential story of rising from poverty to become a national icon. He was raised by his grandmother after his mother…
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen dismissed reports of the existence of a parallel command chain within the National Police Service, terming the claims false and misleading. He said the police remain under the…
Francois John Mostert is a South African professional rugby union player, born on November 27, 1990, in Welkom, South Africa. A towering lock who stands at 1.98 meters and weighs 112 kilograms, he is renowned for his immense work rate,…
Damian Willemse is a South African rugby union player, born on May 7, 1998, in Strand, Western Cape. A product of Paul Roos Gimnasium in Stellenbosch, he exploded onto the professional scene straight out of school, making his Stormers…
Canan Moodie is a professional rugby union player from South Africa, born on November 5, 2002, in Paarl, Western Cape. He has quickly become one of the most exciting young talents in the sport, known for his explosive pace, aerial ability,…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has praised more than 20,000 UDA polling station officials in Meru County for investing their time and resources in defending the ruling party at the grassroots. Speaking at Kinoru Stadium on Friday, Prof…
The United States Embassy in Kenya will remain closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. The embassy announced the closure in a notice to members of the public. “We will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of…
Apple faces a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit brought by UK app developers who accused Thursday the US tech giant of giving its own advertising services an unfair advantage by imposing tougher privacy rules on third parties. The claim,…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday voiced confidence that Iran’s Islamic republic could soon fall, saying it was weaker than ever as the United States resumed attacks. “This regime is currently teetering. It is weaker…
At least 37 people died early Thursday in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern Niger Delta after inhaling fumes during the theft of fuel from a pipeline, a local NGO said. Oil theft is a major problem in Nigeria, one of the continent’s largest…
The Democratic Republic of Congo said Thursday it would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, joining a small group of countries including the United States in taking the symbolic step of backing Israeli sovereignty in the contested…
Lights. Camera. Quiet please… When it comes to etiquette in tennis, there are a fair few unwritten rules. Apologising after winning a point from a net cord. Honesty around line calls, double bounces and double-hits. Post-match handshakes.…
Argentina’s president has heightened tensions with the UK over the Falkland Islands, warning he will impose economic sanctions on firms which exploit oil close to the British overseas territory. In a national address, Javier Milei said the…
Religious leaders have been urged to reject and refrain from legitimising illicit funds ahead of the 2027 General Election amid concerns that dirty money could influence voters and fuel corruption in government. Ethics and Anti-Corruption…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto over the government’s decision to suspend Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited’s mining operations, warning that the move could undermine investor confidence in Kenya. Sifuna said…
Detectives from the Insurance Fraud Investigations Unit (IFIU) have arrested a suspect linked to nine fraudulent compensation claims arising from a road accident along Kangundo Road. The accident involving two motor vehicles occurred on…
Regional and national defending champions Obunga FC and Plateau Queens, popularly known as Nyakach Girls, will be looking to retain their county titles as the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza County Finals take place across six counties this…
A 30ft (9m) mural of Freddie Mercury has been unveiled at Wembley Park to mark what would have been the singer’s 80th birthday. The artwork, called I’m Mr Mercury, is anamorphic, meaning the image only resolves when viewed from a single…
And a 42-year-old casual worker employed by the Trans Nzoia County Government drowned in a well at Railway Ground in Kitale, police have reported. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Bidii Sub-location in Kwanza…
