Alabama Executes Man in Horrific Case That Began With the Sale of a Five-Year-Old Girl
A deeply disturbing child trafficking case in the United States has ended with the execution of a 41-year-old man convicted of killing a five-year-old girl. Jeremy Tremaine Williams was executed by lethal injection in Alabama on August 13, 2026, bringing to an end a case that shocked investigators and the public because of the circumstances…
Sebastian Coe Defends Prize Money for Athletes: ‘Financial Welfare Is Critical’
For years, athletes have been told to chase glory, break records and make history. But according to World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, there is another part of the conversation that can no longer be ignored: money. Coe has strongly defended the growing use of prize money in athletics, arguing that financial support is an important…
Gachagua’s Nakuru Tour Turns Chaotic as Convoy Is Pelted With Stones
Rigathi Gachagua’s tour of Nakuru took an unexpected turn on Friday after his convoy was attacked in Nakuru Town West, leaving several vehicles damaged. The former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader was touring the county when a group of people reportedly pelted his motorcade with stones. Images from the scene…
The Polygamist: Netflix’s Addictive Drama Where Wealth, Lies and Love Collide
What happens when a man appears to have everything—money, influence, a successful career and a beautiful family—but has built much of his private life on secrets? That is the question at the heart of The Polygamist, Netflix’s 2026 South African drama that has quickly become one of the platform’s most talked-about African productions. The 22-episode…
Wajackoyah Makes Unusual Pitch for Night Runners: ‘They Should Be Paid’
Former presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has once again sparked conversation after weighing in on one of Kenya’s most unusual and controversial traditions — night running. Wajackoyah argued that people who practise night running should not simply be treated as a source of fear or ridicule, saying they could potentially turn their unusual talent into a…
Wanga Raises Alarm Over Alleged Gachagua’s Plot to Disrupt Homa Bay Rally
Homa Bay is bracing for a politically charged weekend after Governor Gladys Wanga raised the alarm over what she claims is a plan to disrupt the upcoming Linda Mwananchi rally. Wanga has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of mobilising youths from outside Homa Bay, including from Nyeri and Githurai, to cause trouble during the…
Aisha Jumwa Lands New Political Role Days After Walking Away From UDA
Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa could soon have a new political home after Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka proposed her for the position of Deputy Party Leader. Kalonzo made the proposal on Friday, August 14, 2026, during a visit to Jumwa’s home in Kakuyuni, Kilifi County, just weeks after she walked away from President…
Diesel prices drop by KSh5 as EPRA announces new fuel prices
Kenyan motorists and businesses that rely on diesel are set to get a small reprieve after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) cut the price of diesel by KSh5 per litre. The new prices take effect at midnight on August 15, 2026, and will remain in force until September 14, 2026, as part of…
EPRA mourns Assistant Director Silas Cheboi as burial date is set
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is mourning the death of Silas Cheboi, a senior official who served as the authority’s Assistant Director for Surveillance and Enforcement. Cheboi’s death was announced by EPRA on Thursday, August 13, leaving colleagues and others who worked with him in Kenya’s energy sector mourning his loss. He is…
US Flags Kenya Over Alleged China Tariff Evasion Scheme
Kenya has found itself in the middle of a growing trade dispute between Washington and Beijing after the United States accused more than 40 countries of potentially helping Chinese companies get around US tariffs. In a report released on August 13, 2026, the White House identified Kenya as one of the countries that could be…
