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U.S. Central Command forces struck multiple targets inside Iran on Saturday, June 27, after Iranian forces launched a drone that hit a Panama-flagged tanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil near the Strait of Hormuz. The…
Sen. Jon Ossoff drew loud cheers from a Savanna crowd during his reelection campaign on Saturday, June 27, as he laid out details of Jared Kushner’s business push in Albania and signaled that those involved could face questions under oath…
Eyes are on President Donald Trump after Iran claimed fresh attacks on U.S. military positions and a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, June 27, risking unraveling the fragile peace deal between Washington and Tehran.…
Federal agents captured a key figure in one of Minnesota’s biggest fraud cases this week, snatching him from Mogadishu, Somalia, after he fled the country to avoid trial. Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, 42, of Burnsville, was taken into custody…
President William Ruto is widely known for his political career and his rise from a village in Uasin Gishu County to Kenya’s highest office. However, beyond politics, several little-known facts about the Head of State reveal his academic…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has maintained that employees who believe they have been unfairly dismissed or denied their rights at work must move to court within three years or risk losing their claims, regardless of their…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has warned taxpayers against delaying the filing of their 2025 Income Tax Returns, while ruling out any extension of the statutory June 30 deadline. In a statement issued on Saturday, June 27, the…
1xBet successfully joined the Nairobi City Marathon 2026 as a partner, supporting one of Kenya’s major running events and becoming part of a day that brought together runners, fans, and Nairobi’s active sports community. The marathon took…
Heavy traffic brought the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway to a standstill in the Gilgil area, leaving motorists stranded for hours. Road users were advised to plan their journeys and expect long delays as traffic built up along the busy highway.…
Have you ever driven along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway and wondered about the prominent white cross that resembles a roadside grave near Morendat Junction? For years, the striking memorial has captured the attention of motorists travelling…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has responded after dozens of taxpayers reported difficulties resetting their passwords and accessing accounts on the iTax portal. In a response to affected users on X, KRA has attributed widespread…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is set to commence mandatory annual inspections of motor vehicles older than four years from July 1, 2026. Under the Traffic Act 2026 regulations, it will be an offense for any person to…
Fenwick Maloba is a Kenyan teacher of Mathematics and Physics at Menengai High School in Nakuru County, attempting to make history by setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest continuous mathematics lesson. Maloba began the…
President William Ruto has appointed former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi to state role. In a notice dated Friday, June 26, 2026, Ruto appointed Kiraitu as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Competition Authority of Kenya for three…
As the final group-stage matches approach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the race for the best third-placed teams remains one of the tournament’s biggest talking points. Under the expanded 48-team format, the top two teams from each of the 12…
Four armed men driving a Toyota Probox reportedly attempted to abduct Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. According to the Standard, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 27, in Nakuru County. “Four armed…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has set fees that motorists will pay for the inspection of motorcycles, private vehicles, commercial vehicles, trailers, and accident vehicles. Under the revised Traffic Act 2026,…
Six people who reportedly disappeared during the June 25 protests have been found abandoned in Nairobi, according to the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), with one person still unaccounted for. In a statement on June 27, KHRC said the…
The government has identified 41 buildings near Wilson Airport that could face demolition after a survey found they encroach on protected flight paths. Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation, and Housing on…
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The Nairobi and Sewerage Company (NWSC) Water has announced a temporary water supply interruption affecting several areas across Nairobi City County due to a major pipeline leak in Kiambu County. In a notice on Friday, June 26, Nairobi…
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new risk prediction calculator designed to estimate an individual’s chances of developing serious muscle disorders while taking statins, offering doctors and patients a new way to…
U.S. forces struck targets inside Iran on Friday, June 26, after Iranian drones attacked a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said. U.S. Central Command said American aircraft hit Iranian missile and drone storage…
President Donald Trump threatened on Friday, June, to impose a 100% tariff on all goods from any country the moves ahead with a digital services tax on American companies. The sharp warning came just a day after European Union countries…
House Speaker Mike Johnson told a closed-door gathering of Republicans on Friday, June 26, that Democrats would launch sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump’s family, cabinet, donors, and allies if they flip control of the…
