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A Kenyan man has sparked outrage among some Somalis after announcing the sale of frankincense seedlings in Kenya following a trip to Puntland, Somalia, where he said he surveyed ancient frankincense trees. Thiong’o Wa Gachie published the post on Friday, August 28, 2026, saying he had travelled to Puntland the previous year to study frankincense
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has mourned Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) Treasurer General Albert Njeru Obed following his death. Obed died on Saturday, August 29, 2026, after a short illness. At the time of his death, he served as COTU-K Treasurer General after spending 19 years as General Secretary
Former Bahari FM and Royal Media Services presenter Gladys Kadzo Ziro has passed away after an illness. According to reports the journalist passed away on August 30 after her family confirmed that she had been battling a condition known as lupus. Condolence messages from friends, colleagues and family members have started pouring in as they
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has called an urgent meeting with Kenyan Premier League clubs following the postponement of the opening round of the 2026/27 season. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 31, at 9 am, with club chief executive officers expected to attend as the federation seeks to find a way forward on
Kenya Power has announced planned power maintenance in several parts of the country on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as customers in some areas reported unexpected blackouts. The utility company said the scheduled interruptions were necessary to allow maintenance work on the electricity network. However, several Nairobi residents said they had experienced power outages in areas
Amnesty International Kenya has demanded justice for victims of enforced disappearance, calling on the government to establish the fate of missing persons, hold perpetrators accountable and provide compensation to victims and their families. The organisation made the call on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as Kenya marked the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
The National Police Service (NPS) has clarified the procurement process for the new Kenya Police Service General Duty police uniform after recent media reports linked Nalitex Limited to the contract. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Service said Nalitex Limited did not feature in the development, selection, procurement or manufacture of
Security
Two more suspects have faced court over the alleged Ksh 1.5 billion fraud involving the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT), bringing the total number of suspects charged in the case to 13. Eric Otieno Achila, a sole proprietor of Dangzerina Enterprises and Susan Wangari Gathiaka, a sole proprietor of Maxtor
Entertainment
Gengetone artist Maddox has opened up about his rehabilitation journey weeks after Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria rescued him from the streets and took him to a rehabilitation centre. Maddox revealed that he is now in his first month of rehabilitation and continues to receive treatment as he
Weekly Gossip
Gor Mahia, Tusker and Nairobi United might have to make tough squad choices following a High Court ruling directing the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to revert to its 2019 rules as interim measures for the 2026/27 Premier League season. The decision has brought the debate over the foreign-player quota, with the 2019 rules restricting clubs
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