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K24 Digital How to inspect second-hand wooden furniture before you buy Business Daily DCI gets ultimatum over former energy bosses fuel probe TUKO "I give your 50 cows": Museveni elated as daughter ordained bishop Citizen Digital El Niño preparedness in Budalangi as banks built along River Nzoia BBC News Kevin Keegan: Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to legendary player and manager Al Jazeera Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms Al Jazeera Thousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of Nevada Al Jazeera Tunisia sees protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight Al Jazeera Trump has ‘run out of options’ in Iran war: Stephen Walt KBC Digital Kimutai, Chepng’eno win Belgut half marathon as millions raised to support needy students K24 Digital Tear gas and chaos rock Tusker Super Cup coronation after win over Gor Mahia K24 Digital How to pack healthy school lunchboxes for your children K24 Digital Dim lights, screens off: Tips to establish healthy evening habits in Term 3 K24 Digital Late penalty saves Liverpool from Newcastle defeat eTurboNews Hotel Loyalty Programs: Marriott, IHG & Hyatt's Real Goal KBC Digital Murkomen slams Gachagua over personal attacks, urges media to be objective KBC Digital Kimutai and Chepng’eno win Belgut Half Marathon as millions are raised to support needy students K24 Digital Why your laptop charger keeps breaking and tips to prevent damage Business Daily KRA tax audits: What taxpayers need to know Business Daily How to move an organisation’s sustainability reporting ambition from compliance to leadership Business Daily Experience economy: What customers pay for Business Daily Ride-hailing firms bet big on motorbikes Business Daily Strengthening Kenya’s meat industry through stakeholder engagement Business Daily For businesses, only purpose must guide technology rollout Business Daily Why stomach cancer is often diagnosed too late Business Daily A CEO’s lessons on taking the path less travelled People Daily 2 killed as fresh clashes erupt along Trans-Mara-Kisii border People Daily DR Congo, M23 agree roadmap for peace talks after five days of negotiations Citizen Digital Police will not tolerate goons and political violence - Murkomen BBC News Trump arrives at high-speed IndyCar race through Washington's streets BBC News France links sharp rise in drownings to prolonged heatwaves Al Jazeera Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day Al Jazeera Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 22 people TUKO "Unbelievable": Viral social media sensation collapses, dies at home Daily Maverick Backs to the wall as Rassie admits to being outsmarted by All Blacks Citizen Digital 'Go home...no pity here;' When hospital halls become hub for violence against women TUKO Video: Tension as Kenyan man arrested by ICE officers in US, facing deportation France 24 Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people Citizen Digital Two killed in fresh clashes along the Kisii-Transmara border Al Jazeera LIVE: Elche vs Barcelona – La Liga People Daily Sudi donates Ksh3M, pledges another Ksh7M to Homa Bay church Nairobi Leo Uhuru Responds to Ruto's Claims he is Funding Opposition TUKO “Permanent Ban”: Denmark bars one category from residence permits Citizen Digital Kabras Sugar crowned Driftwood 7s Champions after defeating KCB Al Jazeera Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies? 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Al Jazeera French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for talks K24 Digital Rain, cool winds and sunny spells expected across Kenya on Monday, August 24 Business Daily KAA profit halves as revenues, passenger charges slump Business Daily Cost of running public offices up by a record Sh199bn People Daily Safaricom responds after driver questions M-Pesa fare reversal People Daily Mbadi: I am going to be Kenya’s 6th president People Daily Iran warns Gulf neighbours over US-led economic pressure campaign TUKO Cry for help: TikToker shares her emotional job struggle after 20 months TUKO "Msilete ujinga": Gachagua lectures Ngirici's supporters, praises Murango BBC News Les used a QR code to download a parking app - but it was a scam Citizen Digital Uhuru calls on political leaders to protect democratic freedoms, respect political diversity Al Jazeera Pezeshkian says Iran ‘has not become Venezuela’ despite war and sanctions Al Jazeera Iran’s government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions Al Jazeera Gaza families search for children missing after years of war TUKO Tragic fight: GOAT wife dies after alleged confrontation with hubby's side chic Nairobi Leo KPLC Announces Power Cuts in 5 Counties on Monday TUKO For maintenance: KPLC announces power outages across 5 counties tomorrow Citizen Digital McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash TUKO 2 categories revealed: UAE identifies citizens exempt from military duties BBC News England bowler Brydon Carse under investigation by ECB for reported nightclub incident Nation Africa Gikomba traders threaten protests over new import duty rates Nation Africa Tusker stun Gor Mahia in FKF Super Cup Nation Africa Numeracy errors deepen as children progress through lower primary Citizen Digital Gachagua claims Ruto is forming parties in Mt Kenya to divide votes Citizen Digital Kejelcha smashes half-marathon world record in Buenos Aires Citizen Digital Governor Lenku threatens to lead Maasai community out of ODM over betrayal K24 Digital Tusker stun Gor Mahia to clinch 2026 FKF Super Cup trophy K24 Digital Why your phone freezes when storage crosses 85 per cent K24 Digital Man City strike twice late on to beat Bournemouth People Daily Uhuru Kenyatta: If Kenyans want Sifuna, Ruto or Kalonzo, then let them have them People Daily Zelenskyy rejects calls for elections amid ongoing Russia war People Daily Eugene Wamalwa puts Michael Kijana’s political journey on record in new book DW News Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war? 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Tunisia sees protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight

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Tunisia sees protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight
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Tunisia sees protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight, leaves six missing

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Tunisia sees protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight

A migrant boat carrying 15 Tunisians sank off the country’s southeastern coast while heading to Italy, killing eight people and leaving six missing. The disaster has sparked protests in Ben Guerdane amid wider anger over rising poverty and deteriorating public services.

Published On 23 Aug 2026

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