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US First Lady Melania Trump had a state dinner to host, a Chinese president to welcome and, apparently, the internet to annoy. For the White House dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, the US first lady skipped the predictable evening gown and arrived in trousers—because when Melania Trump enters a room, even the […]
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Read briefingThis was the highest growth among the cyber threats tracked by the regulator, highlighting the growing exposure of businesses and public systems as more services move online.
Read briefingOpenAI models accessed data on two US government websites and carried out an unsuccessful hack on a Department of Education site, according to new investigations.
Read briefingA gang that plotted to import cocaine and ketamine worth more than £20m into the UK hidden in frozen fish deliveries has been jailed for a total of more than 71 years.
Read briefingThe government has reassured the public that multi-agency measures are actively being deployed to mitigate the impacts of anticipated El Niño heavy rains projected to commence in mid-October. Speaking in Karen, Nairobi County, on Thursday, September 24, 2026, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki appealed to citizens to remain calm, confirming that weather projections indicate heightened precipitation […]
Read briefingGovernor Wamatangi, Bien, Lupita Among Kenyans Nominated for Unstoppable Africa Awards Mpasho
Read briefingPresident William Ruto on Friday toured the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria, ahead of the scheduled groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Dangote East African Refinery in Lamu, Kenya, next week. The Head of State confirmed that the official tour followed an invitation by Dangote Group President and CEO Aliko Dangote as Kenya finalizes […]
Read briefingGulf Energy plans to start drilling the oil at Block T6 and Block T7 in South Lokichar on November 1, 2026.
Read briefingDetectives investigating the murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu have recovered a motorcycle allegedly used to transport the suspected gunman to and from the scene of the fatal shooting. The recovery is the latest development in investigations into Mbobu’s killing on September 9, 2025, and comes after detectives arrested three suspects, including a boda boda rider […]
Read briefingGospel musician-turned-politician Paul Waiganjo has resigned from his position as President William Ruto’s adviser on development matters, citing limitations within the role that he said prevented him from delivering the impact he had envisioned. Waiganjo announced his resignation during a press briefing in Nairobi on Friday, September 25, 2026, roughly four months after his appointment […]
Read briefingFaulu Microfinance Bank is positioning itself to move beyond its traditional base of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to serve larger corporate clients over the long term, following a major technological overhaul. The lender rolled out an upgraded core banking platform designed to provide a more agile and scalable foundation. While the bank’s historical […]
Read briefingA British man and his Greek wife are believed to be among those killed in a building collapse caused by an explosion from a gas leak in Athens, along with four Americans.
Read briefingRobbie Williams was captured on video giving an impromptu performance outside his hotel in Peru after saying he was "broken-hearted" his concert was cancelled.
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Read briefingThe sport is closely related to CrossFit, but has different, simpler exercises and prioritises endurance over raw strength.
Read briefingTwo assassinations, eleven months apart, both allegedly rooted in the same Sh1.5 billion Mlolongo, Athi River, land dispute.
Read briefingEast Africa's Fuel Imports Go Mostly to Transport Uchumi360
Read briefingIT costs nothing to smile, they say – but on the high street of tomorrow, it might. The UK’s first-ever facial recognition checkout has landed, letting customers pay for a coffee using just their face, with no wallet or phone required. Developed by online bank Revolut and dubbed “Pay With Smile”, the tech has been...
Read briefingTwo assassinations, eleven months apart, both allegedly rooted in the same Sh1.5 billion Mlolongo, Athi River, land dispute.
Read briefingRuto tours Dangote's Lagos refinery before Lamu launch Billionaires.Africa
Read briefingAN AFGHAN asylum seeker masterminded a crime ring which shipped £181million of stolen iPhones out of the UK, a court heard yesterday. Amir Khadikhel, his fellow Afghan Ismat Miakhel and Indian Mansoor Mohammed sent more than 62,000 to the Far East and Middle East using unwitting courier firms DHL and UPS. The operation was uncovered...
Read briefingKYLIAN MBAPPE got Zinedine Zidane off to a winning start with France in Turkey - and INJURED himself in the process. The Real Madrid superstar, 27, scored the first goal of the new manager’s reign before limping off after hurting his knee in the process. France managed to hang on to the 1-0 win against...
Read briefingCMA (Capital Markets Authority) has brought charges against one Ruth Mueni Kimeu and Mary Katuma Mwangangi, who face charges of operating an unlicensed collective investment scheme through Quant Vest Stock Exchange (QVSE)/Global Investment Group (GIG) and fraudulently inducing the public to trade in securities. According to the charge sheet, the offence is carrying out business […]
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