Clash over water for livestock results in shooting to death of three herders in Marsabit County

Clash over water for livestock results in shooting to death of three herders in Marsabit County

The county commissioner pointed out that the incident has confirmed the availability of illegal firearms in wrong hands in the sub-county, which borders Samburu County, adding that a forceful retrieval operation was imminent, unless the ultimatum was heeded to.

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Kenya: Parents of 21 pupils who perished in fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy say no to inquest

Kenya: Parents of 21 pupils who perished in fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy say no to inquest

The parents spoke during a memorial and candle lighting service which was held at the Nyeri Catholic Secretariat Hall to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy. The service was organised by the inter-religious Council of Kenya, a coalition of all major faith communities in Kenya.

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Evolution of writing: Why was ‘J’ the last letter added to the alphabet?

Evolution of writing: Why was ‘J’ the last letter added to the alphabet?

Following Trissino’s advocacy, the use of “J” spread gradually among scholars and printers throughout Europe. By the 17th century, the letter was universally recognised in the English language and was officially documented as distinct from “I” in a publication from 1633, solidifying its place in the alphabet.

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Nandi County in Kenya’s sprawling Rift Valley region is investing massively in coffee farming

Nandi County in Kenya’s sprawling Rift Valley region is investing massively in coffee farming

Nandi Woman Representative Cynthia Muge launched a ‘Kahawa na Mama’ programme, which in the first phase 2023-2024 a total of 150,000 certified Batian and Ruiru 11 seedlings were distributed to 900 women in 63 self-help groups, while in the second phase 2024-2025, 500,000 seedlings were given out to 4,000 women across the county.

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King of Pop: Michael Jackson’s legacy on trial as amigo is accused of $213m extortion plot

King of Pop: Michael Jackson’s legacy on trial as amigo is accused of $213m extortion plot

Whether you see Cascio as a desperate opportunist or a whistleblower, one thing is clear: the King of Pop’s story continues to be written, and the courtroom is the latest stage in this dramatic saga.

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Understanding courage and dissipating fear, according to Ugandan scholar Oweyegha-Afunaduula

Understanding courage and dissipating fear, according to Ugandan scholar Oweyegha-Afunaduula

On July 27, 2025, I turned 76. Let me reflect on some episodes of courage that contributed to dispelling fear out of me and replacing it with courage. I have already told you how my incursions in the forests helped to make the courageous me instead of the fearful me.

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Country music singer and business genius Dolly Parton outrages weight loss industry with business venture that melts body fat

Country music singer and business genius Dolly Parton outrages weight loss industry with business venture that melts body fat

Dolly Parton responded with this: “When I started this whole thing back in 2021, it really was just a passion project to see if I could find something to help speed up weight loss and improve health quicker than the stuff currently on the market. On top of that, it was a way for me to give back to my lifelong followers and those suffering with similar weight loss issues like me.”

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Interior minister issues routine ‘stern warning’ to bootleg whisky traffickers as Somali insurgents ravage north-eastern Kenya    

Interior minister issues routine ‘stern warning’ to bootleg whisky traffickers as Somali insurgents ravage north-eastern Kenya    

The cabinet secretary said a special security team covering all counties has been formed to deal with the issue of criminal gangs, noting that already 175 suspected goons have been arrested in Trans Nzoia County and arraigned in court.

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Kenya: Investigating agencies detail how Ruto regime uses budget cuts to protect rogue police

Kenya: Investigating agencies detail how Ruto regime uses budget cuts to protect rogue police

IPOA long-standing frustrations are captured by Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU), which in June this year launched a report titled, Silenced but Unbowed, that details police criminality and obstruction of justice.

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Kenya building 8th international status airport in world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve

Kenya building 8th international status airport in world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve

Masai Mara International Airport will be the eighth such facility in Kenya after Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Moi International Airport in Mombasa, Malindi Airport, Kisumu Airport, Eldoret Airport, Wajir International Airport and Kakuma Airport.

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