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Hunter Biden won $1.7 million in punitive damages on Friday, July 10, after a federal judge ruled that former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne defamed him with false claims about an Iran bribery scheme. U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson of…
US Congressman Ro Khanna said Israeli soldiers laughed when they learned they were detaining Americans, including a member of Congress, during an incident in the occupied West Bank. The California Democrat said the confrontation happened…
President Donald Trump said on Friday, July 10, that the U.S. military stands ready with 1,000 missiles aimed at Iran and will respond forcefully if Tehran tries to assassinate him. In posts on Truth Social, Trump laid out a direct threat…
The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed four New York Times reporters as part of a federal investigation into the leak of information about security concerns involving President Donald Trump’s use of Air Force One during last week’s…
Fresh details have emerged about a horrific road crash that claimed three lives after a car lost control along Raila Odinga Way, flew onto the Mbagathi Way footbridge in Nairobi, and burst into flames early Saturday morning. Police said…
South African national team and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died, just days after returning from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adams, 25, was widely regarded as one of South Africa’s brightest midfield talents. He recently…
Kenya and the United States have agreed to strengthen naval cooperation following talks between Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Otieno and United States Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle in New York. The meeting…
Tanzanian businessman Mohammed Dewji has announced plans to invest KSh12.9 billion ($100 million) in Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s proposed oil refinery in Lamu. The announcement comes just days after Dangote Group confirmed that it…
Hello, Janeffer here. Welcome to today’s edition of The Business Roundup. In this edition, we focus on these three top stories: Why Dangote Settled for Lamu to Build Oil Refinery NIF Board: Profiles of Ruto’s Singapore Team Safaricom…
Kevin Kinuthia, popularly known as Official Kinuthia, is a Kenyan content creator, influencer, and entrepreneur best known for his comedy skits and lifestyle content on TikTok. Kinuthia rose to prominence through his engaging videos and…
The inaugural 42km race at the Kaptagat Forest Marathon took centre stage on Saturday as thousands of runners descended on the globally acclaimed training grounds to support conservation efforts in one of Kenya’s most important forest…
National and extra-county schools may soon face limits on the number of students they admit and the streams they operate under, following a motion tabled in the National Assembly. The motion proposed by Kitutu Masaba MP Clive Gisairo calls…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has extradited an Afghan national wanted by United States authorities to face charges linked to an alleged narcotics importation conspiracy and firearms offenses. In a statement on July 11,…
Safaricom has reported growth in the number of Kenyans using its Fuliza overdraft service and Pochi la Biashara platform compared to ever before, with the company attributing the growth in Fuliza to improved access to credit, stronger…
Safaricom has explained how M-PESA users can verify the identities of people who send them money after the company introduced measures to hide full phone numbers in transaction messages. On July 10, 2026, Safaricom customer Kennedy…
Kenyans should prepare for a mix of rainfall, chilly mornings, and cool daytime temperatures over the next five days, as the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) forecasts changing weather conditions in several parts of the country. In…
When James Njagi walked into a pool tournament in Embakasi East, Nairobi, organizers were taken aback. The 47-year-old had only one arm but wanted to compete against able-bodied players. Instead of asking for special treatment, he simply…
Safaricom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Ndegwa earned KSh324.5 million in total remuneration during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. According to the company’s 2026 Annual Report, Ndegwa’s total remuneration included a…
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has called for the immediate gazettement and implementation of President William Ruto’s directive on a 12 percent general wage increase. In a statement issued on Friday, July 10, COTU…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has urged students and parents to disregard misleading online messages claiming that inter-institutional transfer applications are open. In a statement issued on July…
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have renewed interest in how the world’s militaries compare. The annual Global Firepower ranking for 2026 provides a snapshot of conventional military strength by measuring manpower, equipment,…
Iran has privately acknowledged that it made a mistake by targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and wants negotiations with the United States to continue, according to senior U.S. officials familiar with the discussions. The…
The European Union has ordered Meta to change what it describes as addictive design features on Facebook and Instagram, saying the company risks violating the bloc’s digital rules unless it makes major changes to how its platforms operate.…
President Donald Trump said he has already instructed the United States military how to respond if Iran ever succeeds in assassinating him, warning that Tehran would face overwhelming retaliation. Speaking in an interview with the New York…
