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Sawe was celebrated at State House where Ruto awarded him Sh8 million, gifted him commemorative items and pledged a car, in recognition of his record-breaking marathon performance.
Bongo Flava singer Matonya has been released on bond after spending about 20 days in custody over rape allegations, with the court imposing strict conditions as the case proceeds to pre-trial.
Sebastian Sawe presented President William Ruto with his signed record-breaking shoes from the London Marathon, turning a historic athletic feat into a lasting national symbol.
The Weeknd has hinted he will retire the persona after his current tour, with Abel Tesfaye preparing to move into a new phase of his career under his real name.
You know that feeling when you finally tick something off your to-do list and suddenly feel like you have your life together, that is what people are celebrating now
Kelvin Kiarie Ruhiu has won gold at the African Skating Championships in Cairo, adding to his recent gold and silver medals in Benin, a run that has since further elevated his profile.
Shiksha Arora pledged to donate Sh200k from her winnings after being named Positive Impact Content Creator of the Year at the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards 2026.
The Academy has updated Oscars rules to restrict AI use, allow multiple acting nominations, and expand how international films qualify and are credited.
Under the new regulations, performances and screenplays generated by AI will not qualify for Oscar recognition
British twins discover in their 40s that they have different fathers due to an exceptionally rare biological condition, reshaping their identities but not their bond.
Two US service members are missing after a suspected training accident during African Lion exercises in Morocco, sparking a multinational search operation.
MP Babu Owino has said he agrees he should be in jail over the 2020 shooting of DJ Evolve, while revealing that he has spent nearly Sh70 million on the victim’s medical care and rehabilitation.
Three people have died and several others are critically ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting a WHO-led investigation.
Blue Ivy’s unexpected Met Gala appearance alongside Beyoncé sparked debate over the event’s age rule while fuelling speculation about the singer’s next album era.
Don Carlos is set for a two-night performance in Nairobi in October 2026, headlining a major Carnivore Grounds concert that will also feature emerging artists under a “Rising Stars” competition.
Stars of African descent transformed the 2026 Met Gala into a living art gallery, using bold, sculptural and narrative-driven fashion to blur the line between style and artistic expression.
A US Secret Service officer has been arrested and placed on administrative leave after Florida authorities accused him of indecent exposure and inappropriate behaviour at a Miami hotel.
Chris Brown has unveiled details of his 12th studio album Brown through a vintage-themed Instagram reveal, confirming a 27-track project with a wide range of R&B, hip-hop and dancehall acts.
Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal secured a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid, sending Arsenal into their first Champions League final in 20 years with a 2-1 aggregate victory.
Ted Turner, the trailblazing founder of CNN who transformed global journalism through the world’s first 24-hour news network, has died at 87, leaving behind a legacy in media, sports and philanthropy.
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