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'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63

During her career, Cara had three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Breakdance,” “Out Here On My Own,” “Fame” and “Flashdance.

By AP 6 days ago

'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63

KRA staffer dies after falling off building

KRA staffer dies after falling off building

By Betty Njeru 22 days ago

Increased land feuds in Kisii leave the dead no place to rest in peace

Increased land feuds in Kisii leave the dead no place to rest in peace

By Eric Abuga 26 days ago

We want them dead or alive: Families mill around human rights offices in search of missing relatives

We want them dead or alive: Families mill around human rights offices in search of missing relatives

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Man seeks to stop Rigathi Gachagua from demanding legal costs in land suit

The dispute relating to land near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport dates back to 2012. DP claims John Ohas used his position at the lands’ ministry to interfere with records.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Man seeks to stop Rigathi Gachagua from demanding legal costs in land suit

ICC terminates case against lawyer Paul Gicheru

The Court on Friday said it would not prosecute a case against a dead person.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

ICC terminates case against lawyer Paul Gicheru

477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' New Zealand strandings

Some 477 pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on two remote New Zealand beaches over recent days, officials say.

By Associated Press 1 month ago

477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' New Zealand strandings

South African man charged with murder after 6 bodies found

A 21-year-old male has appeared in a South African court in connection with the discovery of six bodies at a car repair workshop in Johannesburg.

By Associated Press 1 month ago

South African man charged with murder after 6 bodies found

Why police want to close file on Paul Gicheru's death

Initial postmortem results had declared Paul Gicheru’s death as inconclusive. Police say poisoning has been ruled out, with sources attributing the death to heart attack.

By Kamore Maina 1 month ago

Why police want to close file on Paul Gicheru's death

Police commander's son shoots himself dead

A police commander's son has shot himself dead at his parent's home in Chereni area, off Kangundo road, in Nairobi, police have confirmed.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago

Police commander's son shoots himself dead

More tests lined up amid reports lawyer Paul Gicheru died of heart attack

Directorate of Criminal Investigations Homicide detectives carry samples for further tests. Those present during exercise at Lee say cause of heart attack yet to be established.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

More tests lined up amid reports lawyer Paul Gicheru died of heart attack

ICC to close lawyer Paul Gicheru's file upon death confirmation

The Hague-based court reveals it’s in close contact with Kenyan officials. Following the notification of death, the verdict that was near will abort.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

ICC to close lawyer Paul Gicheru's file upon death confirmation

Hard questions after Gicheru's sudden death

Investigator and family are wondering what could have happened to Paul Gicheru that led him to form and ultimately die on his bed.

By Kamore Maina 2 months ago

Hard questions after Gicheru's sudden death

Lawyer Paul Gicheru is dead

Lawyer facing ICC witness interference case Paul Gicheru dead.

By Kamore Maina and George Maringa 2 months ago

Lawyer Paul Gicheru is dead

The death of Queen Elizabeth and half-full glass of colonialism

Spanning disparate generations with undiminishing constancy as she did is no mean feat. Let’s say that for Diana the People’s Princess, there was, in Elizabeth, a matching Peoples’ Queen.

By John Wahome 2 months ago

The death of Queen Elizabeth and half-full glass of colonialism

Of the departed Queen Elizabeth II and the dying Treetops hotel

The treehouse on the edge of a watering hole was the perfect spot for watching animals.

By Lydia Nyawira 2 months ago

Of the departed Queen Elizabeth II and the dying Treetops hotel

Queen Elizabeth II dead

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

By BBC News 2 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II dead

Kenya to observe three-day mourning in honour of Queen Elizabeth

Pres. Uhuru announces three-day mourning period in Kenya starting today following death of UK's Queen Elizabeth II; flags to be flown at half-mast.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Kenya to observe three-day mourning in honour of Queen Elizabeth

Operation London Bridge or Unicorn, what next after Queen Elizabeth II death?

There is a lot of uncertainty about what will actually happen, as it has been so long since the death of a British monarch.

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 2 months ago

Operation London Bridge or Unicorn, what next after Queen Elizabeth II death?

Queen Elizabeth II: The Kenyan connection

The future Queen Elizabeth II received the news of her father's death in 1952 in Nyeri while touring Kenya.

By Wainaina Ndungu 2 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II: The Kenyan connection

Several people feared dead in Machakos road crash

Several people are feared dead after a 14-seater-matatu crashed at Maanzoni, Mombasa Road on Monday, August 8.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Several people feared dead in Machakos road crash

Nithi River acccident: Raila, Ruto send condolence messages to affected families

Presidential candidates Raila Odinga and William Ruto have sent messages of condolences to the family and friends of those who perished in the Sunday evening road accident at River Nithi.

By Stephen Rutto 4 months ago

Nithi River acccident: Raila, Ruto send condolence messages to affected families

US court serves Kenyan father via a local daily

A Kenyan man has been served by an American court through a local daily in what could be a case of a deadbeat father.

By Kamau Mutunga 4 months ago

US court serves Kenyan father via a local daily

Spooky Migori village where dead bodies 'return' home

In October 2017, residents held protests about the neglect of the cemetery, but no action has ever been taken. They live with the nauseating stench of the decomposing bodies.

By Rudolf Makhanu 4 months ago

Spooky Migori village where dead bodies 'return' home

Former Angola president dos Santos dies at 79

Former Angola President Eduardo dos Santos dies aged 79 at the Barcelona Teknon clinic following a long illness, Angolan presidency confirms.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Former Angola president dos Santos dies at 79

President, deputy mourn Joe Kadhi, the 'godfather of print media'

President hailed him as an exceptional editor who earned himself accolades and several media awards. He won a lifetime achievement award at the 2015 Annual Journalism Excellence Awards.

By Mike Kihaki 5 months ago

President, deputy mourn Joe Kadhi, the 'godfather of print media'

Veteran journalist Joe Kadhi is dead

Kadhi died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 5 months ago

Veteran journalist Joe Kadhi is dead

Kenya power on spot after military officer dies by electrocution

The Kenya Power has since issued a statement saying it is probing the incident and will forward the details to investigative officers upon completion.

By Stephanie Wangari 5 months ago

Kenya power on spot after military officer dies by electrocution

'Stacks of bodies': 46 dead migrants found in truck in Texas

Mexico police investigating human smuggling case after bodies of 46 migrants were found in a truck in Texas along the US-Mexico border, 16 others hospitalised.

By Reuters 5 months ago

'Stacks of bodies': 46 dead migrants found in truck in Texas

Kenya Kwanza task force member Edward Mwachinga dead

Edward Mwachinga, Kenya Kwanza task force member and senior official of Gov. Kingi’s PAA party dies at his home in Nairobi; family confirms.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

Kenya Kwanza task force member Edward Mwachinga dead

Raila Odinga: William Kamoti was a dependable politician

Raila Odinga called on local leaders and residents to engage in consultations and pick someone who will replace Mr Kamoti before the IEBC set deadlines.

By Patrick Beja 6 months ago

Raila Odinga: William Kamoti was a dependable politician

Man shot dead 4 times at Mirema Drive

Police officers are looking for a suspect who shot dead a man today, Monday afternoon, May 16, at Mirema Drive Estate in Kasarani Constituency.

By Stephanie Wangari 6 months ago

Man shot dead 4 times at Mirema Drive

Dead Kenyans leave Sh2 billion in their mobile money accounts

Unclaimed financial assets fund stands at Sh39.5 billion, says new report. It says 2,648 safety deposit boxes held by 17 banks remain unopened.

By Frankline Sunday 6 months ago

Dead Kenyans leave Sh2 billion in their mobile money accounts

Detectives probing Nominated MP Sankok son's death

Detectives to question Nominated MP David Sankok over teenage son’s death, Narok DCI boss Mwenda Ethaiba says; minor allegedly shot himself dead yesterday.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Detectives probing Nominated MP Sankok son's death

Inside Mwai Kibaki's brilliant economic thinking

Mwai Kibaki's maiden Budget speech was on July 3, 1970, when he presented the spending plan before the House, calling for increased participation in building the economy.

By Patrick Alushula 7 months ago

Inside Mwai Kibaki's brilliant economic thinking

Kibaki: It's what he didn't do, not what he did that will define him

When his time to leave office came, Mwai Kibaki quietly left without so much noise like when he had come. History might yet judge Kenya’s third president better still.

By Andrew Kipkemboi 7 months ago

Kibaki: It's what he didn't do, not what he did that will define him

Mwai Kibaki: Kenya's most underestimated and misunderstood politician

Mwai Kibaki, the ‘gentleman of Kenyan politics’ was no coward, but a patient, calculating, ruthless and hunting political machine.

By Ted Malanda 7 months ago

Mwai Kibaki: Kenya's most underestimated and misunderstood politician

The day Kibaki's son hinted that ex-president was in his last days

Jimmy Kibaki was born in 1964 when his father was assistant minister, later full Cabinet minister, vice president and president.

By Kamau Ngotho 7 months ago

The day Kibaki's son hinted that ex-president was in his last days

The less shiny part of Mwai Kibaki

Many of Mwai Kibaki’s allies fell by the wayside in the chaotic exercise of 1988.

By Oscar Obonyo 7 months ago

The less shiny part of Mwai Kibaki

Kibaki: The making of a statesman and the strife in his government

When he resigned from the Cabinet in 1991, many expected he would join the newly emerged Opposition.

By Barrack Muluka 7 months ago

Kibaki: The making of a statesman and the strife in his government

Mwai Kibaki: Champion of the 'economics' of healthcare for all

Mwai Kibaki's regime began providing treated mosquito nets and anti-malaria treatment for free.

By Rosa Agutu 7 months ago

Mwai Kibaki: Champion of the 'economics' of healthcare for all

Financial markets played a major role in economic boom

President Kibaki was many things to different people, but an admirable economist to nearly all.

By Patrick Alushula 7 months ago

Financial markets played a major role in economic boom

Favourable ICT policies supported innovations and mobile services

Kibaki pushed his officials to digitise public programmes and processes in tandem with the adoption of technology in the private sector.

By Frankline Sunday 7 months ago

Favourable ICT policies supported innovations and mobile services

Kibaki's legacy looms large in infrastructure

When Kibaki took over in 2003, Kenya was investing Sh10 billion per year in the construction and maintenance of roads.

By Macharia Kamau 7 months ago

Kibaki's legacy looms large in infrastructure

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