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Man who conned woman of Sh130,000 in fake job scam arrested

The incident dates back to February 2024 when a Kenyan woman working in Lebanon connected with Kimeli on TikTok, where the suspect used the alias “City Tycoon.”

French judges dismiss genocide case against Rwanda's former first lady

Agathe Habyarimana, 82, who has been living in France since 1998 and whose extradition has been repeatedly requested by Kigali, now appears highly unlikely to face trial in France

Misleading! SHA denies claims of Sh20 million payout to ghost facility

SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi, clarified that Nyandiwa Level 4 Hospital in Gwassi, Suba South Constituency, is a fully operational facility that has been in existence since the 1970s

Kwale residents call for guaranteed shares in public asset sales

A key concern raised was the fate of workers once privatization takes place, with residents insisting that strong labour laws and protections must be put in place to prevent layoffs

Israel tells medics and aid groups to prepare for Gaza City evacuation

The Israeli military plans to evacuate Gaza City's entire population and move it to shelters in the south before troops move into the territory's largest urban area.

Five bodies exhumed from Kwa Binzaro mass graves

Government Pathologist Richard Njoroge confirmed the number and cautioned that the operation, already yielding “five bodies out of six exhumed graves,” was just the beginning.

Leeds sign AC Milan striker Okafor as EPL spending hits record high

The Switzerland striker has joined the Premier League club on a four-year deal.

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CHAN: Police announce road closures, diversions in Nairobi

Police said motorists from Nairobi’s Central Business District heading to Thika Road towards Ruiru, Juja, and Thika should use Kiambu Road at Exit 4

Kenyan fans get boost as CAF expands Kasarani attendance limit

The clearance, which allows 80 percent stadium capacity, is a boost from the 27,000 fans admitted during Harambee Stars’ 1-0 win over Zambia

Misinformation undermining Parliament's progress- MP Ichung’wah

The Kikuyu MP cited to the contentious Finance Bill, 2024, as an example of how disinformation can derail critical legislation.

State committed to tackle second-generation alcohol menace

Murkomen revealed that at least five businessmen have been linked to the illicit trade, with one already in custody.

Delta and United sued for selling 'window seats' without windows

The complaints said some Boeing and Airbus passenger planes had seats that do not have windows because of the positioning of air conditioning ducts, wiring or other components.

Auditor General flags Sh11.4bn uncollected revenue in 223 public hospitals

Hospitals with the highest unpaid revenue include Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital at Sh4.2 billion, Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital at Sh1.7 billion, and Kenyatta National Hospital at Sh5.7 million.

Delays on roads bill could stall projects, warns MP Junet

The Suna East MP said the Bill, sponsored by Homabay Town MP Peter Kaluma on behalf of the House Legislative Caucus, is key in addressing constitutional defects identified in the Kenya Roads Board Act

Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeks

The attacks came as US President Donald Trump spearheads diplomatic moves to halt the war.

Ex-driver sues Kang’ata, Senate over Ethiopian Airlines crash petition

David Mburu Karanja argues that Kang’ata unlawfully listed him in a Senate petition regarding lack of support for families of victims of Flight ET 302, which crashed on March 10, 2019, killing all 157 people on board.

US offers up to $10m for information on ISIS-Somalia’s finances

Washington said ISIS-Somalia functions as a critical revenue generator and funding hub for the wider ISIS network

Treasury unveils plan to clear Kenya Railways pension arrears

CS explained that the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme (KRSRBS) was facing difficulties because it had been set up as a non-contributory scheme.

Nine arrested in Nairobi's Eastleigh courier crackdown

The operation was conducted by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) in collaboration with the National Police Service

Cabinet to decide on sale of State’s Safaricom stake

Initially, the State focused on selling shares in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), with projections of Sh100 million in returns.

Africa poised for progress, UN boss Guterres tells development conference in Japan

MPs tighten rules on KPC sale, demand State retains control

Beyond ownership structure, MPs demanded strong safeguards to prevent the emergence of a monopoly.

Kakuzi earnings dip 15pc as avocado, tea prices weaken

The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed agribusiness firm said net profit for the six months ended June fell to Sh295.54 million, down from Sh347.5 million in a similar period last year.

KUPPET slams State over stalled promotions and teacher shortage

The debate comes after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga proposed transferring the management of primary and secondary education to counties to reduce bureaucracy and bring services closer to citizens.

Fake! Expressway dismisses claims of closure to allow Gachagua’s procession

The company clarified that the Nairobi Expressway remains a public road adding that all planned road closure notices are only shared through its official social media platforms

KQ planes set for new ownership as Comesa regulator reviews deal

The regulator has begun investigating a proposal by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Capital to sell two aircraft it has leased in Kenya to US-based Azorra Aviation.

Universities told to update portals as students decry HELB delays

Many students say they are yet to receive allocations despite the Ministry of Education releasing Sh9.46 billion through HELB on Tuesday to cater for 309,178 university students across the country.

CBK to suspend real-time transactions for system upgrade

The temporary shutdown means businesses, contractors, and individuals who fail to clear payments before the set deadline will have to wait for three days before the services are restored

US Judge Frank Caprio dies at 88 after battle with cancer

In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, his family confirmed that he “passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.”