Gunmen kill seven in southwest Pakistan

Gunmen kill seven in southwest Pakistan Seven labourers were shot dead in southwestern Pakistan, police said Sunday, in a region where ethnic violence is being waged by militants. The labourers who had migrated to Balochistan province from Punjab province for work were attacked at their home in a Panjgur district during the night. “Seven labourers…

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‘I never thought this day would come’

Kenyan comedienne Mammito Eunice has taken a humorous jab at the government following President William Ruto’s announcement in December 2024 that Kenya had paid to host the 2025 Grammy Awards. On Monday, February 3, 2025, Mammito shared a photoshopped image on her Instagram page, featuring herself and former Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba…

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Kenyan teams ready to pick up the pieces and start again

Harrison Amalemba of Musingu Boys’ High School in action against Kalangala School of Tanzania during the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games here in Mbale, Uganda on August 24, 2024. [Courtesy] Song, dance, tears of joy and sorrow marked the final day of the 2024 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association…

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CS Duale orders closure of Kilimani club

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has ordered the immediate closure of Fay’s Bistro club in Kilimani Nairobi county after public outrage over noise pollution. In a statement published on Sunday evening, October 20, 2024, Duale attributed the immediate closure of the noisy club to noise violations and disturbance of the…

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Property destroyed in Moi’s Bridge fire

Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed by an early Saturday morning fire in Moi’s Bridge, Uasin Gishu. The inferno suspected to have started from an electrical fault in one of the shops, spread to a nearby shop selling gas cylinders, causing explosions that fueled it further. More than 50 shops were destroyed, with owners…

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Usain Bolt reflects on camaraderie with Asafa Powell that fueled Jamaica’s 4x100m relay dominance

Usain Bolt has reflected on his friendship and rivalry with Asafa Powell, explaining how their camaraderie helped Jamaica dominate the 4 x 100m relay. Usain Bolt has shed light on his relationship with fellow Jamaican sprinting star Asafa Powell during their competitive years, revealing how their camaraderie played a crucial role in Jamaica’s dominance in…

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Man drags Gladys Shollei into protracted land case

National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss. [File, Standard] National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has been dragged into a long-standing court case pitting two families over ownership of Sh100 million prime land in Uasin Gishu County. One of the parties in the 37-acre land dispute, Abraham Chebii, told Eldoret High Court Judge Robert Wananda that…

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Why real estate and farming are their winning bets

Kenya’s top athletes are turning race winnings into wealth through smart investments in real estate, farming and business ventures for financial security. Money is the lifeblood of professional sports and Kenya’s world-beating athletes are proving that success on the track translates to financial prosperity off it. With substantial earnings from races, appearance fees and endorsements,…

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