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The family of a 23-year-old man allegedly shot dead by police officers near the Del Monte farm fence in Del View, Murang’a County, is demanding an independent investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding his death and identify…
US President Donald Trump has said that the US Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz – the vital waterway which Iran has largely closed since the beginning of the war in the Middle East. “Iran has been notified…
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died aged 80 in Nashville, Tennessee after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her representatives. Her death marks the end of a career spanning more than six decades, during…
The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has travelled to Moscow for unannounced talks, the BBC’s US news partner CBS has reported. John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in the Russian capital earlier on Tuesday. Neither Washington…
Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, have developed a bio-lubricant from Jatropha curcas oil for use in motorcycle engines. The product met international standards and demonstrated…
Preparations are underway for the official opening of the East Africa Centre of Excellence in Urology and Nephrology (EACE-UN), a specialised Level 6B facility established to expand access to advanced kidney and urological care. Principal…
Preparations for Kenya’s participation in the 26th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Trade Fair have commenced in earnest following the commissioning of the multi-sectoral National Organising Committee…
A partnership between Nairobi County and Zoomlion Kenya aims to transform Nairobi’s waste problem into an economic opportunity. The initiative targets illegal dumping while developing a waste-to-value model focused on recycling and value…
Kenya Airways recorded Ksh81.25 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2026, a 9% increase from Ksh74.5 billion recorded in the first half of 2025, while the airline posted a Ksh16.1 billion loss after tax. The revenue was the…
Organisers of the multidisciplinary cultural festival, iToka – The Crossing, have announced the return of the event for its highly anticipated second edition. Dubbed Chapter 2, the day-long festival will take place on Saturday, August 29,…
Two more suspects have been charged in connection with an alleged Ksh1.5 billion fraud involving the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT). Eric Otieno Achila, a sole proprietor of Dangzerina…
The media has been urged to play a greater role in helping citizens understand regional integration, free movement and protection of people affected by disasters across the IGAD region to help dispel misconceptions and ensure communities…
Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her son Chris Mulwa and her daughter Angela Mulwa will remain at Kileleshwa Police Station until Thursday when they are expected to be arraigned to face murder charges over the killing of psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso.…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has increased the customs benchmark for containerised cargo from Ksh 2.5 million to Ksh 3.2 million in what is expected to seal revenue leaks associated with undervaluation of imported goods. KRA says the…
Tanzania Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has written to President Samia Suluhu Hassan seeking to resign from office effective September 19, 2026, saying he is no longer able to serve optimally and with complete integrity. In a statement…
The Government has warned Kenyans against spoofing scams, where criminals impersonate banks, Safaricom and DCI to steal personal information, banking credentials, OTPs and money. How spoofing scams work Spoofing is a technique where…
A suspect linked to a series of violent robberies in Garissa Township has been arrested. The suspect was arrested on Monday in Garissa County after officers acting on information gathered during investigations traced his whereabouts.…
The Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) has donated maternal and newborn health equipment to the County Government of Mandera to strengthen service delivery and improve the quality of care for mothers and…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on African countries to strengthen domestic financing for healthcare to accelerate Universal Health Coverage and reduce the cost burden on households. Duale said sustainable financing,…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two police officers over allegations of demanding a Ksh100,000 bribe from a man accused of illegally connecting electricity at his residence in Bombolulu, Mombasa. The suspects,…
Iran has vowed to retaliate against expanded US economic sanctions that the Americans said would cut off Iran’s economic lifelines, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washington’s pressure campaign.…
Medical experts are warning of the high risks associated with overexposure to sunlight in many parts of Africa. According to the experts, while conversations about sun-related health risks focus on heat exhaustion and dehydration,…
China is stepping up efforts to deepen economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties across the Taiwan Strait. This involves a combination of new local initiatives and a renewed political call from Beijing for peaceful cross-Strait…
All basic education institutions have received capitation to support operations and learning for Term 3 across the country. This follows the disbursement of Ksh18.51 billion by government as schools opened Monday. “Term 3 of the 2026…
