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Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actress best known as the Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2, has died at 81, leaving behind a celebrated six-decade film and television career.
Graduands celebrated a major academic milestone at Kenyatta University's 59th Graduation Ceremony in Nairobi, marking years of hard work under the theme of youth-driven inclusive education.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup champions will receive custom championship rings for the first time alongside the trophy and medals, marking a historic new tradition inspired by North American sports.
A senior accountant has lost gratuity accrued over 33 years after a court upheld his dismissal for submitting a forged University of Nairobi diploma in a failed bid for promotion.
Uganda’s Ghetto Kids will share the stage with Shakira at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York, marking another global milestone for the internationally acclaimed dance troupe.
After surviving life on Nairobi’s streets, Rodgers Magutha found purpose in rescuing birds. Today, the "Nairobi Birdman" cares for eagles, owls and storks while championing conservation.
A Nairobi businesswoman lost Sh1 million after allegedly being duped into a fake macadamia seed investment scheme that promised huge profits from an alleged export market in India.
A Nairobi school is facing a court case after suspending a Grade 8 student over alleged Airbnb links. Her mother claims the accusations are false and cites privacy violations.
Timmy Tdat and partner Kendi Kiremi have welcomed their first child together, sharing emotional hospital moments as fans celebrate the arrival of their baby boy.
A woman accused of defrauding jobseekers of more than Sh2 million through fake overseas job and visa promises has been arrested as police pursue her alleged accomplices.
Twenty pupils and one adult were killed when a school bus returning from a study tour to Sipi Falls crashed in Kapchorwa, eastern Uganda. Several survivors remain hospitalised.
FIFA will extend halftime to 30 minutes during the 2026 World Cup final for its first-ever halftime show, triggering backlash from fans who say the move breaks football’s own rules.
A protected witness told the High Court he was paid KSh50,000 and given a secret SIM card to trail a vehicle linked to Charles Ong’ondo Were hours before the MP was shot dead.
Detectives recovered Joy Kanini Gathu’s head from a 20-foot pit latrine in Nyeri after the murder suspect led investigators to the site. The suspect has been remanded for 21 days.
Rapper Khaligraph Jones has landed a new ambassadorial deal in Kenya's growing electric boda boda sector, adding another major endorsement to his expanding portfolio beyond music.
Tsavo East emerged as Africa's highest-ranked destination, scoring 59.8 out of 100 to place third globally, ahead of Amboseli, which ranked 14th with a score of 51.7.
The monument is a lasting tribute to Kipchoge's historic contribution to global athletics and his status as one of the greatest marathon runners of all time.
Michelle Kalua and Michael Obiero exchanged vows in a glamorous Nairobi wedding attended by First Lady Rachael Ruto, senior government officials, business leaders, family and friends.
Warren Frank and Whitney Oyuma have officially married, delighting fans after years of sharing their relationship journey, raising three children, and overcoming public criticism.
Eve Mungai has dismissed claims that she is struggling financially, saying she intentionally shifted from full-time content creation to focus on business ventures and multiple income streams.
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