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Kenya marks Albinism Awareness Day as advocates push for more support

By Ronald Kipruto   2026-06-13 15:45:40

Kenya on Saturday joined the world in marking International Albinism Awareness Day during the 80th anniversary celebrations of Thika School for the Visually Impaired.

US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says

By AFP   2026-06-13 15:31:16

"We are closer to a peace deal than ever before," Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has played a crucial role in peace talks, wrote on X on Saturday.

Elon Musk becomes first ever trillionaire as SpaceX boom pushes net worth past Sh142 Trillion

By Jael Wakesho   2026-06-13 15:07:36

Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire, with an estimated net worth of $1.1 trillion driven by Tesla and SpaceX growth, marking a historic milestone in global wealth.

US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer

By AFP   2026-06-13 14:19:35

US Central Command (CENTCOM) posted on X that Iran had "launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz".

Ruto: Opposition has no plan, just noise

By Fred Kagonye   2026-06-13 14:14:43

“If you see them in markets, they are not selling tomatoes or chicken; they are not selling anything. They only move around with loudspeakers to make noise,” he said.

NTSA suspends Nicco Movers Sacco licence after student allegedly thrown from moving bus

By Cellestine Waeni   2026-06-13 13:33:33

NTSA has revoked Nicco Movers 1 Sacco’s licence after a KMTC student, Eugene Mutuku, allegedly died after being forced out of a moving matatu over Sh20 fare dispute.