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A 47-year-old father is in police custody after allegedly defiling and brutally assaulting his nine-year-old daughter, who later succumbed to her injuries in Kibra, Nairobi. The shocking incident occurred on September 6, 2026, after police…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is expected to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) after failing to arrest Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan. CPAC wants the Inspector General to explain challenges…
After screening at multiple international film festivals for a year, the film ‘One Woman, One Bra’, directed by Vincho Nchogu, will make its Kenyan debut on September 11 at Prestige and Diamond cinemas. Developed through Biennale College…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has called for stronger quality assurance, safety monitoring and scientific evidence in traditional medicines as their use continues to form an important part of healthcare in Kenya. The Board said…
China is pumping tens of billions of dollars into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies to help shore up the country’s financial system and boost its slowing economy. The cash injection, which is being led by China’s finance…
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to involve all stakeholders in preparations for next year’s General Election. Speaking in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County,…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has intensified his efforts to push for political realignment in Mt.Kenya region, using his visit to Kiambu County to highlight what he described as longstanding divisions within the region.…
The man at the heart of a $1 trillion (£733bn) lawsuit brought by 9/11 families had extensive links to Saudi government officials and went paintballing with one of al-Qaeda’s future leaders, video obtained by the BBC reveals. The footage,…
Kenyan fashion brand Yoshita 1967 has made history after its founder, Anil Padia, won the Savoir-Faire Prize at the 2026 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. The win marks the first time a Kenyan label has reached the final of the…
An Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport, killing five people and seriously injuring five more. The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft crashed just before 14:00 local time (19:00 GMT)…
Fitted with a 3D-printed helmet and harness packed with sensors, Chloe is part of experimental efforts to use dogs’ extraordinary sense of smell to develop a non-invasive test for the disease. A growing body of global research suggests…
Over 11,000 pharmaceutical technologists have threatened to down tools in protest against new guidelines that would bar them from practising in Level Three to six health facilities. Under the new guidelines adopted by the Pharmacy and…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to remain focused on preparations for the 2027 General Election and deliver a free, fair and credible poll. Speaking at a wedding…
Six developers and caretakers have been arrested in Syokimau for illegally discharging untreated sewage and wastewater into the environment in a major enforcement operation targeting public health violations. The suspects were apprehended…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has urged Migori residents to support President William Ruto, citing the government’s development projects in the county. Speaking during the launch of the Last Mile Connectivity Project…
People’s Renaissance Movement (PM) Party Leader, Caleb Amisi, has outlined the party’s 2027 political agenda, saying it will only enter into alliances with parties whose ideologies and values are aligned with its vision for the country.…
President William Ruto on Sunday attended a thanksgiving ceremony for Devolution Principal Secretary Michael Lenasalon in South Horr, Samburu County. The Head of State joined Lenasalon, his family, local leaders and residents for the…
A volcanic eruption has halted hundreds of flights at Indonesia’s main international airport, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Authorities said 209 flights were suspended after ash from Anak Krakatau was detected in airspace near…
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drugs charges. According to state-owned al-Ahram newspaper, they were part of a criminal gang which imported…
Two women have been arrested at JKIA after a multi-agency team foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle 658 grams of gold out of the country through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The suspects, Mahamed Shukri Abdullahi and…
Detectives in Kisauni Sub-County have arrested a key suspect in connection with the abduction of two minors and rescued the children who had been reported missing on August 27, 2026. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said…
One year after President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), China reports growing support for the framework internationally, with nations increasingly backing the GGI as they advocate for greater representation,…
African governments have been urged to invest in leadership alongside technical expertise to ensure public sector and public financial management reforms translate into lasting institutional change. Speaking during a webinar on Leading…
The determination to pursue education has seen children in Lokwar and Nakuse areas of Turkana South return to school despite persistent insecurity. The return comes days after four people were killed in an attack in Lokwar, allegedly…
