Exclusives
Winners of Football Association's Community Shield (2022-2026)
The FA’s Community Shield has been won by four different clubs over the last five editions, with Arsenal becoming the latest winner in 2026
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Business
KCB’s Sh300bn bond plan faces shortage of projects ready for funding
Funds raised under the programme will be divided among green, blue and social investments. KCB plans to support renewable energy, sustainable farming, clean and low-emission transport, water and waste management and affordable housing.
Crime
Woman arrested over Sh800,000 sale of land linked to deceased estate
The suspects was arrested on Wednesday, August 19, in Ruiru, where she had attended a defence hearing in a separate land fraud case also being investigated by the LFIU.
Africa
Faye-Sonko rivalry deepens as Senegal local election date remains unclear
Senegal's five-year mandates of municipal and departmental authorities expire in January, but Faye has yet to issue the decrees required to launch the electoral process, including setting the date of the vote and opening voter registration
Politics
Analyst urges Kenyans to judge leaders by record, not alliances
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Mokua said this was evident in areas such as housing, where poor planning and weak oversight could expose residents to unhealthy living conditions.
Global Affairs
Eight killed, 33 injured as Russian missiles strike Kyiv
The overnight attacks damaged apartment blocks, warehouses and industrial facilities, while a children's hospital was also affected. Emergency teams were searching through rubble for survivors, with two people rescued from damaged buildings
Africa
Liberia charges ex-vice president Jewel Howard-Taylor in drug probe
The charges accuse Howard-Taylor of illegally importing, selling and transporting controlled drugs, as well as helping facilitate drug trafficking.
Education and Career
29% of Grade 9 learners lack basic literacy, numeracy skills
The findings are contained in the 2026 Status of Junior School Education Report, which examined the state of junior school education across the country and highlighted weaknesses affecting learners, teachers and schools.