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From the streets of Havana to the glitz of the Academy Awards, Ana de Armas has completed one of the most remarkable ascents in modern cinema. Indeed, she is no longer just a "breakout star" or a "Bond girl"; she is a …
Kenyan civil servants are set to receive higher pay after the government approved new salary and allowance adjustments for the 2025/2026 financial year. In addition to targeting both low- and mid-level cadres. The review is anchored on recommendations by the Salaries and …
In a lawsuit that could redefine Kenya’s control over its strategic assets, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has accused the government of quietly advancing a secret IMF pipeline deal to privatize Kenya Pipeline Company behind the backs of citizens and Parliament. Filed on …
Siaya Governor James Orengo has emerged as one of the most outspoken voices resisting proposals for ODM working with UDA ahead of the 2027 General Election. His warning is blunt and political. He believes such a move could undo decades of work …
Anthony Joshua remains one of boxing’s most valuable global stars, even amid personal tragedy. Over the Christmas period, the former unified heavyweight champion was involved in a serious road accident in Nigeria that shocked fans worldwide. While Joshua escaped with minor injuries …
In Kenya’s dynamic financial landscape, securing your future and that of your loved ones is vital. UAP Old Mutual Insurance has emerged as a trusted provider, offering comprehensive insurance solutions tailored for individuals, families, and businesses. With a wide range of products, …
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has steadily grown to become one of Kenya’s leading Sharia-compliant banks since its establishment on April 13, 2017. A wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, DIB offers a range of …
A deep political rift is tearing through one of Western Kenya’s most influential families, revealing how power and loyalty can supersede blood ties. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has quietly but firmly declined to back his younger brother Tim Wanyonyi’s gubernatorial bid …
Federal authorities in the United States are intensifying a sweeping crackdown on what investigators now describe as a deeply entrenched Minnesota Fraud Network, following fresh evidence of large-scale money laundering stretching from the American Midwest to Kenya. The expansion of the FBI …
A storm is brewing over Kenya’s long-awaited oil dream after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna accused President William Ruto of pushing a deeply skewed oil agreement driven by selfish interests. At the centre of the controversy is the Turkana Oil FDP, now before …
Kenya has found itself walking a diplomatic tightrope after details emerged of Ruto's phone call with the president of Somalia, a high-level exchange that unfolded behind closed doors while the Horn of Africa grapples with a fresh geopolitical storm. The call, confirmed …
In a revelation that has reignited debates around the mysterious circumstances of former Cabinet Minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo’s death, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua disclosed that Jirongo had been deeply concerned about his personal safety in the weeks leading …
