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A U.S. national’s drug smuggling attempt ended in a Nairobi hospital after ingested cocaine pellets caused serious abdominal complications. The suspect, Jarod Tyler Roberts, had swallowed multiple pellets in a bid to tr…
It’s a calm Monday morning. I am walking on this foot bridge. Today it’s less crowded. Why not take this opportunity and promote this sales man? I have been saying I will buy a new handbag but I guess you know what proc…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended the arrest and detention of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, insisting that justice must take its course. He dismissed concerns over Besigye’s imprisonment, calling his…
Mandera—Anti-terrorism police in Mandera East have arrested two suspected Al Shabaab operatives in a dramatic operation that foiled a sinister plot to abduct foreign workers at a sewer line construction site in Mandera…
Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been arrested and taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters for interrogation following his controversial allegations that the government spent…
President Donald Trump has announced a new "Reciprocal Tariff" policy, a sweeping measure aimed at ensuring fairness in international trade. Under this policy, the U.S. will impose the same tariffs on foreign goods as t…
Detectives from the Serious Crimes Unit and DCI Ruiru have arrested Dennis Wafula Wanabisi, a police officer attached to DCI Kibwezi, for his alleged involvement in a violent armed robbery in Mtito Andei on July 22, 202…
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) has firmly refuted recent claims alleging that millers are unwilling to purchase locally grown wheat, leaving farmers in Narok County with unsold stock worth Kshs 50 billion. In a pr…
A Nairobi mother and her friend have been arrested in connection with the shocking death of a four-year-old boy, who was allegedly beaten to death for soiling himself. Authorities say the suspect, Melvin Owuor, initiall…
Kenya is mourning the loss of Baringo Senator William Kipkorir Cheptumo, who passed away at The Nairobi Hospital while undergoing treatment. The 57-year-old legislator, known for his dedication to devolution and legal r…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Rwandan President Paul Kagame has issued a strong rebuke against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for deflecting blame onto Rwanda instead of addressing its own security failures. Speaking…
A man who fraudulently posed as a highly-trained forensic expert offering tape-lift services at Ridgeways Centre, Kiambu Road, was arrested and brought before court today. The individual, identified as Manace Otieno Aya…
Finsco Africa, a leading real estate and investment firm, has marked a significant milestone by officially launching its operations in Tanzania, further solidifying its presence in the East African region. The prestigio…
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), a global leader in innovative smartphone technology is spreading love during this Valentine's Day by educating consumers on the key features to look out for in ensuring authenticity during t…
Kenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi has condemned the government after Willy Paul’s highly anticipated Valentine’s Day concert at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was abruptly canceled. The event…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially endorsed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, praising him as the best candidate to steer the continent forward.…
A bogus university operating from White Sands Hotel in Mombasa has been shut down after authorities arrested four individuals, including two foreign nationals, in connection with an elaborate academic fraud scheme. The…
BIC East Africa recently announced the conclusion of the fifth edition of its Buy Me and BIC Will Donate a Pen initiative in partnership with CFK Africa. The initiative which aims to empower students through education p…
Britam General Insurance has settled a KES 71,143,016 compensation claim for Limuru Country Club following the fire that razed its clubhouse on January 4, 2025. The fire, which was suspected to have originated from embe…
They line up by the hundreds to meet recruiters at schools in provincial towns and convention halls in large cities, some carrying advanced diplomas, others with only a primary education to their name. Each is hoping to…
