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Gikomba Market set for historic transformation as new multi-storey blocks take shape
Nairobi’s iconic Gikomba Market is undergoing a major transformation, with three large multi-storey …
Is DCP-Wiper deal in the making? Gachagua’s Wamunyoro meeting sparks speculation
Democracy for Citizens’ Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua’s meeting with Wiper leaders at his Wamu…
Natembeya recounts jumping over fence, running on foot to escape Homa Bay goons
- Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has recounted how he and MP Jack Wamboka escaped attackers a…
US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase - Kahawatungu
The United States has issued a rare rebuke of Israel after reports emerged it struck a Syrian milita…
Ruto congratulates Hichilema on re-election, vows to deepen Kenya-Zambia ties - Kahawatungu
President William Ruto has congratulated Zambian President-elect Hakainde Hichilema following his re…
Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC - Kahawatungu
A judge who was recently nominated by Donald Trump to serve in Florida’s federal court has taken ove…
Witness gets combative in Tupac murder trial - 'I don't want to send him to prison' - Kahawatungu
A member of Tupac Shakur’s entourage was combative in testimony during the second day of the rapper’…
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
- Published US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Can…
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods …
Meta in court over child social media addiction
Meta in court over child social media addiction Audio By Vocalize In what many experts have called s…
Reform UK Embroiled in Free Speech Row as Tim Montgomerie Vows to Fight Suspension
Political commentator Tim Montgomerie is fighting his suspension from Reform UK, framing his appeal …
Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says
Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says Audio By Vocalize T…
Former Ukrainian Defence Chief Demands Wartime Elections, Challenging Zelensky's Authority
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defence minister, has issued a public demand for wartime election…
Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office
Leader of Canadian province's secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence…
Pursue and arraign all the Homa Bay chaos culprits
It is quite tragic that lives have been needlessly lost, serious injuries suffered, and property des…
Once ignored minorities can now be seen and heard
A minority is more than a statistical count. Under international law, minorities are recognised as n…
The cost of political goonism
Kenya has increasingly normalised the term goonism to describe the recruitment and deployment of gro…
Trump denies talks with Iran; Tehran claims US begging for negotiation
Live updatesLive updates, Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’ Trump d…
Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition
Minnesota’s attorney general is suing the governor of Texas to force the extradition of a federal ag…
I paid for a single mom’s gas — Then a mysterious box showed up at my office
I chased two men away from a single mom at my gas station and paid for the gas she couldn't afford. …