Newcastle United came close to a significant victory over Barcelona at St James' Park, with the home crowd urging referee Marco Guida to blow the final whistle. However, a last-minute penalty awarded to Barcelona in the 95th minute changed the outcome.Lamine Yamal confidently converted the penalty, leaving Newcastle head coach
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Heavy Rains Destroy Farms, Displace Families Across Kenya
Heavy rains across the country have devastated farms, resulted in livestock deaths, and displaced hundreds of people. The flooding has heightened concerns about food production for the current planting season. The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) reports that at least 381 households have suffered, with approximately 56 hectares of farmland
DCI Arrests Gang Linked to Violent Robberies in Migori
Sluthes from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have apprehended a gang responsible for a series of robberies in Migori County. In a statement released on March 10, 2026, the DCI highlighted the terror this gang inflicted on unsuspecting residents through violent robberies. "For months, fear has gripped parts of
Aga Khan Fund to Sell Nation Media Group Stake to Rostam Azizi
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) will sell its entire stake in NPRT Holdings Africa Limited, the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group (NMG), ending a 66-year partnership with one of East Africa's leading media organizations.On March 10, 2026, AKFED announced it had agreed to transfer its 100%
Albert Maloba Receives HE For SHE of the Year 2026/2027 Award, Aims to Accelerate Gender Equality Movement
In a ceremony marking International Women’s Day, Albert Maloba received the HE For SHE of the Year 2026/2027 award at the Jamhuri Leadership Awards, a recognition he accepted with humility and a pledge to advance the rights and empowerment of women and girls. While addressing the audience, Mr. Maloba highlighted the
UDA–ODM Extend NADCO Oversight Committee Mandate by 60 Days
The Joint Parliamentary Group of the United Democratic Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement has decided to extend the mandate of the 10-point NADCO Oversight Committee by 60 days. In a statement released on Tuesday, ODM explained that this extension will allow the committee to address outstanding issues related to
MPs Revise Safaricom Share Sale to Protect Jobs
MPs have revised the Safaricom partial divestiture deal, eliminating the risk of employee redundancies at the telecom giant. In a report presented to Parliament on Tuesday, the National Assembly Committees on Finance and Public Debt proposed significant changes that allow the government to reduce its shareholding in Safaricom by 15
Kamiti Squatters Demand Settlement on 400 Acres After 30 Years
Over 2,000 squatters in Kiambu County's Kamiti area have urged the government to expedite their settlement on 400 acres of land they claim was allocated to them over 30 years ago.Representing the Kamiti Forest Squatters Association, residents assert that the late President Daniel Moi allocated the land in 1994, yet
Safaricom Ziidi Investment Platform Wins Global Innovation Award
Safaricom has received global recognition after its Ziidi Money Market Fund platform won a major innovation award during the 2026 Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona. The digital investment platform was honoured with the Best Fintech and Digital Commerce Innovation Award at the prestigious Global Mobile Awards. The award celebrates solutions
Mary Atieno Gifted New Home After Rent Struggles
Veteran gospel singer Mary Atieno has received a major boost after a well-wisher gifted her a three-bedroom house in Buru Buru, days after she publicly spoke about the financial hardships she has faced in recent years. The celebrated musician recently moved many people during a church service when she tearfully narrated