President Donald Trump’s trusted foreign envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, after the Kremlin requested that Witkoff visit in a last-ditch effort to avoid the punishing new sanctions Trump has threatened to impose this week, people familiar with the matter said. Witkoff landed in Moscow on Wednesday morning and was greeted at the airport by Russia’s investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev, Reuters reported. Video later posted by the Kremlin showed him shaking hands with Putin ahead of their meeting. The meeting ended after about three hours, Russian state media TASS reported, citing the Russian presidential press…
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WrestleMania will be part of ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026 thanks to an agreement between World Wrestling Entertainment and ESPN. The deal, announced Wednesday, includes two-night events such as WrestleMania and SummerSlam, plus other WWE premium live events including Royal Rumble, Survivor Series and Money in the Bank. WWE will produce the events for ESPN platforms, which will serve as their exclusive U.S. domestic home. “WWE has an immense, devoted and passionate fan base that we’re excited to super-serve on our new ESPN DTC platform,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said. “This agreement, which features the most significant…
Uber reported second-quarter results on Wednesday that beat on revenue and announced the authorization of a $20 billion stock buyback. Here’s how the company did versus analysts’ estimates compiled by LSEG: Uber’s revenue increased 18% from $10.7 billion a year earlier. For the quarter ending June 30, net income rose to $1.36 billion, or 63 cents per share, from $1.02 billion, or 47 cents per share, a year ago. Gross bookings rose 17% to $46.8 billion, and the company reported adjusted earnings of $2.12 billion. “At this point, we’re not seeing weakness in the consumer,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told CNBC’s…
Kericho, August 6, 2025 — Political tensions in Kericho have escalated once again after Sigowet Ward MCA, Hon. Kiproitch Rogony, formally filed a fresh motion seeking the impeachment of Governor Dr. Erick Mutai. In a letter addressed to the Clerk of the County Assembly and officially received today, the MCA submitted a proposed motion, accompanying evidence, and a list of MCAs in support of the governor’s removal. The motion is expected to be tabled in the coming days, having met the procedural threshold under Standing Order No. 70. “Kindly find attached the proposed motion for the removal by impeachment of…
At least eight police officers were injured in an explosion that hit their mine residence vehicle along Banabs-Yumbis Road in Hagadera, Garissa County. The group was traveling in a police Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle in the area on Tuesday August 5 at 2pm when the vehicle ran over an Improvised Explosive Device, police said. This was after the team from Boarder Patrol Unit had been ambushes and engaged in a shootout by gunmen believe to be members of al Shabaab militia. A second Land Cruiser with more personnel came to the rescue of the colleagues who had been trapped…
Former Garissa University College Principal Prof. Francis Jackim Mulaa was Tuesday arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts on charges of abuse of office. Appearing before magistrate Isabellah Barasa at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, Prof. Mulaa faced charges of abuse of office contrary to section 46 as read with section 48(1) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on a bond of Sh500,000, with an alternative option for cash bail set at Sh50,000. The case is scheduled for a virtual pre-trial mention on August 19, 2025. This follows a probe that…
Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary are among a range of high-profile names to receive subpoenas from a congressional committee to testify about deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Republican James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, issued the subpoenas on Tuesday to the Clintons, as well as eight other individuals. The committee is looking for more information about Epstein’s history, after President Donald Trump’s administration decided against releasing more federal files on the late financier. That decision sparked outrage among Trump’s supporters and some liberals, as many believe the files include a “client list” of famous…
A man suspected in the targeted killing of four family members and leaving their baby abandoned in front of a stranger’s home has been arrested in rural Tennessee. The weeklong manhunt for Austin Robert Drummond ended after local authorities instituted an early morning shelter-in-place for residents near Jackson after he was sighted there. Residents were warned to lock doors and windows as police searched for him. Police accuse Drummond, 28, of killing the baby’s parents, grandmother and teenaged uncle before abandoning the infant in front of stranger’s house. The arrest “marks an important step in restoring safety to our community,”…
A Senator in the Congress has proposed to review Kenya’s non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) status, barely months after Kenya became the first sub-Saharan African country to receive the prestigious designation. Kenya secured the status during President William Ruto’s State visit to the USA in May 2024. The designation, which was granted on June 24, 2024, cemented Kenya as a key US partner in Africa and deepened bilateral ties in defence, security and economic areas. The non-NATO status is now in jeopardy after US Senator James Risch proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged the residents of Malava to treat the forthcoming by-election with the seriousness it deserves. He has warned them against taking the electoral decision lightly reminding them that they are the custodians of their future. Mudavadi told the voters as they prepare to elect a new MP following the death of their legislator early this year, they should reflect on which kind of leader Malava deserves. “Reflect as on the qualities of the leader you are looking for. Think critically on who is this person who will manage your affairs well and guard your CDF…
Quickmart Supermarket suspended staff members who were involved in an altercation with two customers at its Buruburu branch, Nairobi after claims of assault were made. A sister and her brother recorded and shared a video where they narrated how the staff assaulted and harassed them over milk they had purchased from the supermarket vending machine. The supermarket faced backlash from the public, demanding action from the retail giant. In an official statement on Tuesday, the supermarket apologised to the affected customers saying they don’t condone such behaviour alleged in the video. The supermarket acknowledged suspending the staff involved and noted…
A remandee was Tuesday shot dead while another one escaped following a dramatic jailbreak in Embu West Sub-county on Tuesday afternoon. The dramatic incident happened in the Gatondo area when two suspects sprayed pepper at police officers in a bold escape attempt while being transported from Siakago Law Courts. Embu West police boss Vincent Kitili said police opened fire after the inmates fled from a prison van. One of the escapees, identified as Swaleh Oswado — a former ODM aspirant for the Kirimari Ward seat — was fatally shot during the chase. “The two suspects sprayed pepper at the officers…
A Nairobi court granted an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to detain an Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over suspected drug trafficking offences. Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi, presiding over the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) law courts, approved the DPP’s request to hold Hellen Ikareut in custody pending the completion of investigations under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act. Prosecuting Counsel John Tago told court officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit intercepted a suspicious shipment on May 18, 2023, at the DHL cargo shed at JKIA. The consignment, reportedly sent by Ikareut from Kitengela, a Nairobi…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku Tuesday dismissed claims that President William Ruto intends to rig the next General Election, terming the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. Speaking during a Special Programmes outreach event in Chakaleri, Mwatate, in Taita Tabatha County Ruku urged leaders to refrain from spreading falsehoods and instead acknowledge the significant development strides made by the Kenya Kwanza administration. “President Ruto will win the next General Election not through manipulation, but because of his tangible track record in service delivery,” Ruku stated. “These are not just promises but real, visible projects are already changing lives on…
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, officially unveiled its candidates for several upcoming by-elections. Gachagua was away in the USA as the event went on. Speaking at the DCP Party Headquarters during the candidate unveiling, Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala affirmed that the party has fielded candidates for all 22 by-elections, expressing confidence in a decisive win once the Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announces the election dates. Malala said the Opposition faction would conduct transparent nominations in areas with multiple aspirants to select the best candidates, as he urged constituents from…