Kanja Orders Action After Gideon Makau’s Death
Inspector general of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate interdiction of officers on cell duty following the death of Gideon Makau in police custody. In a directive to all regional and station commanders, Kanja said accountability must start with…
County Urges Families To Claim 473 Loved Ones
Nairobi City County has issued a seven-day public notice asking families and friends to come forward and identify 473 unclaimed bodies currently held at the Nairobi Funeral Home, formerly Nairobi City Mortuary. According to the notice dated August 11,…
Putin Warns of Retaliation over Russian Vessel Seizures
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia will respond if European countries seize Russian merchant vessels, describing such action as “piracy and banditry.” The warning comes as the European Union increases pressure on Russia’s so-called…
Soweto Teacher Probed Over Alleged Sexual Remark
A teacher at Curtis Nkondo School of Specialisation in Emdeni, Soweto, is under investigation following allegations that he made an inappropriate sexual remark to a Grade 11 learner during the second term. Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture…
First Bluetongue Case in Scotland Raises Alarm Among Farmers
Farmers in Scotland have been warned to remain vigilant after the country recorded its first confirmed case of bluetongue virus. The case was detected in a lamb belonging to the Johnson family, whose farm is located near Creetown in Dumfries and…
Rihanna Takes Her Three Children Back to Her Childhood Home in Barbados
Global music star Rihanna has shared a rare glimpse of a family moment after taking her three children to the Barbados neighbourhood where she grew up. The singer and businesswoman visited the area with her children, RZA, Riot and Rocki, giving them an…
18.2% drop on pension fund returns
Pension fund returns in Kenya fell to 18.2% in the 12 months to June 2026 from 29.4% a year earlier, according to a survey by Zamara. The decline was mainly driven by weaker fixed-income performance, as lower interest rates reduced gains from government…
Increased prices on cereal products
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) has warned that delays in releasing C60 wheat import approvals could increase the cost of wheat flour, bread, chapatis and other wheat products. C60 permits allow approved millers to import wheat under the Duty…
Albanese Refuses to Apologise Over ‘Melongate’ Controversy
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has again refused to apologise to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over remarks that have sparked the so-called “Melongate” controversy. The issue was raised during Question Time in Australia’s Parliament.…
Mosimane’s Big Bafana Comeback .
Pitso Mosimane is poised to return as South Africa’s national football coach for a second spell, with the South African Football Association (SAFA) selecting the 62-year-old to replace veteran Belgian coach Hugo Broos. SAFA President Danny Jordaan…