- Anyang Lual Deng from Lodwar is looking for his father, Lual Deng Lual, who is believed to be in South Sudan. Anyang lives with his mother, Prisca Esinyen.
- Manchester United and England forward, Marcus Rashford, is currently involved in a multi-million business away from from the confines of the football field.
- One of Cristiano Ronaldo's former teammates at Real Madrid has showered praise on Lionel Messi. He waxed lyrical about the Argentine's great mentality.
- Many consider Cristiano Ronaldo the greatest goal-scorer in football history. However, despite his prowess, he failed to score against five Premier League clubs.
- Manchester United players Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount have congratulated Keely Hodgkinson following her win in the women's 800m at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Anti-riot police officer are not allowing any form of gathering in Nairobi Central Business District. Those protesting have been dispersed by the police.
- Boniface Mwangi had shared cryptic texts on socials worrying fans before he deactivated. The activist was all smiles in recent photos while with his wife.
- The Paris Olympics have delivered outstanding sporting moments. African countries have not done well, with only five countries, including Kenya, with one gold medal.
- Protesters milled around a police vehicle in Nairobi CBD where an alleged thief had taken refuge. The crowd demanded the man alight so they could administer justice.
- German industrial giant Siemens said Thursday its quarterly profits jumped sharply, driven by demand for production software as well as the "boom" in artificial intelligence and customers upgrading power grids. "We are benefiting from the boom in artificial intelligence, and the accelerated energy…
- In East Africa, the strongest currencies against the US dollar are the Kenya shilling, the South Sudanese pound, the Somali shilling and Rwandan franc.
- A South African woman @love_life_levitation travelled to Kenya to meet her fiancé Madaraka. The two shared a lovely moment at the airport as they hugged.
- President William Ruto's new Cabinet has officially taken office against the backdrop of tension in the country. The event was held at State House in Nairobi.
- Nanny Rosie said she was trying to rebuild her relationship with her kids, especially her lastborn child who was breastfeeding when she went to Lebanon.
- Recce James found himself bamboozled by a beautiful piece of skill by Vinicius Junior, who nutmegged him during Real Madrid vs Chelsea friendly encounter.
- KWS has begun the second phase of "operation ondoa fisi Juja" after a 52-year-old woman was mauled to death while returning from the market on Wednesday, August 7.
- Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli said enough personnel had been deployed to address the threats posed by the planned demonstrations.
- Kylian Mbappe trained for the first time with his Real Madrid mates since completing his transfer this summer. He could make his debut in the UEFA Super Cup final.
- Kylian Mbappe was inundated with massive love from Real Madrid's fanbase after training with his new colleagues for the first time at the Valdebebas.
- Albanian jeweller Pirro Ruco laboured day and night for five years to capture the essence of his country in a spectacular luxury watch. It was my new dream," he told AFP. For the next five years, Pirro said he focused on "doing something special, Albanian, and at the same time completely new and…
- Test flights of so-called flying taxis -- futuristic drones capable of transporting people -- have been scrapped in Paris during the Olympics as the certification for the engine has not come through, its promoters told AFP Thursday. However test flights without passengers will be held in the…
- Ferdinand Omanyala has shed light on his pre-race gimmicks. The Paris 2024 Olympics semi-finalist did the routine before bing eliminated from the men's 100m.
- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reduced the base lending rate by 25 basis points to 12.75% in August 2024, projecting stability in exchange rate as inflation lowers.
- Actress Nyaboke Moraa's mother was overwhelmed by emotion as she recalled fond memories with her granddaughter Marie Achieng during her memorial mass.
- Kenya has replaced De La Rue, the British company previously responsible for printing its banknotes, with a German firm. New notes will have additional features.
- Uzra Zeya asked the Kenya Kwanza administration to prosecute security officers who have employed extra-legal tactics to crack down on peaceful protesters.
- Kenyan newspapers, August 8: Former Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya was on the verge of being left out of the approved Cabinet nominees prompting ODM's reaction.
- Blak Aende and Nyaboke Moraa eulogised their daughter, Marie Achieng, as a good girl. The heartbroken parents pampered Marie with love, saying they loved her dearly.
- Several prominent Kenyan supermarkets trace their roots back to humble beginnings as small kiosks, often driven by the entrepreneurial spirit of their founders.
- Asian stocks resumed their losses Thursday after a sell-off on Wall Street in a sign that the volatility that has roiled markets this week still has some time to run as traders fret over the global economy. All three main indexes on Wall Street ended in the red, having given up big gains at the…
- Aviation experts and analysts have been full of praise for Kelly Ortberg, who returns from early retirement Thursday to take up the challenge of turning Boeing around after a series of quality and financial issues.
- The family of French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the operator of the submersible that imploded during a dive to the Titanic last year, killing him and four other people. Tony Buzbee, one of the attorneys bringing the case, said the lawsuit, which…
- Soufiane El Bakkali has won the gold medal in the men's 3000m steeplechase, defending the title he won in 2021. Kenya's Abraham Kibiwot finished third.
- Soufiane El Bakkali has won the gold medal in the men's 3000m steeplechase, defending the title he won in 2021. Kenya's Abraham Kibiwot finished third.
- Kenyan actor Khaleed Abdul celebrates his birthday and launches a new online show, Kitchen Kabinet, featuring celebrity interviews with a unique dining twist.
- A team of activists have presented a case against President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua at the East Africab Court over human rights violations.
- Chile's largest steel plant announced on Wednesday that it had suspended operations because it could not sustain itself financially, despite new tariffs on Chinese steel meant to protect local production.
- Noah Lyles's hunt for his second gold continued after he booked his spot in the final of the men's 200m. The American bagged gold in the 100m earlier this week.
- John Mbadi appreciated his family, party leader, President William Ruto and MPs who have walked with him through his political journey until his appointment as CS.
- Dignitaries Hotel in Kisumu, run by Pastor George Anyul and his wife Judith, is known for its fresh meals, VIP clientele, and impactful charity work.
- David De Gea and Enzo Zidane lead a list of active players who have been without a club since last summer, ahead of the conclusion of the current transfer window.
- In her first ever relationship, Mary Kitonga from Machakos county was looking forward to her wedding until something happened in the final two weeks.
