Organisers have announced the acts for this year’s Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations, with Wet Leg set to ring in the bells. The indie rockers will play the world-famous event, held in Princes Street Gardens, for the first time, after a big year that saw them play at Glastonbury and get to number one in the UK album charts. The band, formed on the Isle of Wight, are known for songs such as Chaise Longue and Catch These Fists. They will be joined by Scottish supports acts Hamish Hawk and Lucia & The Best Boys. Edinburgh local, Hamish Hawk said it was…
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In her latest film, US actress Emma Stone plays a powerful CEO who is kidnapped by two men who believe she’s an alien. It might sound a little out there, but Bugonia is one of the most talked-about movies at this year’s Venice Film Festival, thanks to its unique depiction of the impact of conspiracy theories and echo chambers. The film could easily have been a preachy lecture about the dangers of the internet. But Bugonia, directed by Oscars favourite Yorgos Lanthimos, is spinning a lot more plates than you initially think, and there is more at play than meets…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has invited applications for the positions of Chairperson and eight members of the National Land Commission (NLC). In a public notice, the selection panel said those interested in the chairperson role must hold a degree from a recognized university in Kenya and have at least 15 years of experience in areas such as public administration, land management and administration, natural resources management, land adjudication and settlement, land law, land survey, spatial planning, land economics, or social sciences. Applicants for member positions must also hold a degree and have at least 10 years of experience in…
Borussia Dortmund have completed a deal to sign Portuguese striker Fabio Silva from Wolves for €22.5 million (Sh3.4 billion) plus €4 million (Sh600 million) in add-ons, bringing the total package to nearly €27 million (Sh4.1 billion). The 23-year-old forward has agreed personal terms and is set to undergo his medical in Germany on Thursday. Dortmund are pushing to have him ready for their Bundesliga clash with Union Berlin on Sunday. Silva bid farewell to his Wolves teammates on Tuesday night after their Carabao Cup win over West Ham, with the club confirming his move. Roma and AC Milan had also…
Manchester United have reportedly turned down midfielder Kobbie Mainoo’s request for a loan move before the transfer window closes. The 20-year-old, considered one of the brightest prospects from United’s academy, is said to be frustrated with limited game time. According to The Athletic, Mainoo expressed his concerns in a meeting on Thursday, stressing that while he loves the club and has no plans to leave permanently, his career is being stalled without regular minutes. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Mainoo is reportedly determined not to spend the season on the bench. However, United chiefs have made it clear that…
Tottenham Hotspur are set to complete the signing of Netherlands international Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a deal worth €60 million (£52m/$70m). The 22-year-old midfielder has already undergone a medical in London and is now expected to finalize his move to Spurs in the coming days. Club officials moved quickly to secure his signature after losing out on other summer targets, including Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze. Simons had earlier agreed terms with Chelsea, but Tottenham pushed ahead to complete the deal and avoid a repeat of 2013, when Brazilian winger Willian joined Chelsea after undergoing a medical at…
Jose Mourinho has been dismissed as head coach of Turkish giants Fenerbahce after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League. The decision came after Fenerbahce were knocked out in the play-off stage, losing 1-0 on aggregate to Portuguese side Benfica. The club’s board moved quickly, announcing the end of Mourinho’s tenure. Mourinho, who previously won the Premier League three times with Chelsea, is now being linked with a possible return to England. Reports suggest Nottingham Forest could be among the clubs interested in the veteran coach. The Portuguese manager had guided Fenerbahce to a second-place finish in the…
The Sh500 million County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) project in Bungoma is facing possible termination after Governor Kenneth Lusaka and Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of construction. The project, which was expected to be completed by August 28, 2025, has only achieved 30 percent progress. Both the county and national governments accused the contractor of inefficiency despite funds already being released. “We cannot allow Bungoma to lag behind while other counties are moving forward,” said Governor Lusaka, warning that accountability will be demanded if the contractor fails to deliver. CS…
Motorists using the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway have been advised to take alternative routes following heavy traffic experienced on the road Friday night. According to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the congestion began at around 8:30 p.m. between Naivasha and Kikopey. T he situation was worsened by lane indiscipline, which caused a gridlock that spilled over into the night. KeNHA said the heavy traffic was also due to a high number of vehicles heading to and from Gilgil for the National Youth Service (NYS) pass-out parade held yesterday. “The Authority is working closely with traffic police to help ease the situation,…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has asked the 12 aspirants eyeing the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket for the upcoming Baringo Senate by-election to agree on how the party’s flagbearer will be chosen. Speaking after meeting Baringo MPs, Kindiki said the aspirants had pledged to support whoever emerges as the party candidate. “The options are party primaries or consensus, at the discretion of the aspirants. The party will adopt the modalities arrived at by all the aspirants and will ensure free and fair primaries if that is the route to be agreed on,” he said. Early this month, Kindiki assured Baringo…
There was drama along the Migori–Kisumu Highway after a driver ran over a police roadblock in an attempt to escape, only to be arrested and found with cannabis sativa. According to police, officers from Gesonso Police Station in Kisii South Sub-County, acting on a tip-off from members of the public, mounted a roadblock and flagged down a suspicious dark grey Toyota Sienta, registration number KCB 752A. Instead of stopping, the driver rammed over metal spikes in a bid to flee. A chase followed before the vehicle was disabled after all its tyres were punctured. Police said the driver, 43-year-old John…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four traffic police officers accused of soliciting and receiving bribes from motorists, matatu operators, and truck drivers along the Nairobi–Nyeri–Embu Highway. In a statement on Thursday, August 28, 2025, EACC said the arrests followed an undercover operation after members of the public reported rampant extortion along the busy highway. Those arrested include Georgina Syokau, Robert Mwenda, and Gladys Cherono, all attached to Makutano Traffic Base, as well as Pauline Anyango from Juja Traffic Base. “The suspects were escorted to the EACC Integrity Centre in Nairobi for processing and to record their statements,”…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has shut down 158 health facilities and downgraded 25 others in Nairobi after a major inspection found they were not meeting safety and licensing standards. The crackdown, which focused on Kamukunji Sub-County, inspected 288 facilities. Out of these, 105 were allowed to continue operating, while the rest were either closed or downgraded. KMPDC said most of the closed facilities were never registered, some were using expired licenses, while others employed unqualified staff. Inspectors also found clinics without pharmacies, maternity units or laboratories, and some operating in poor sanitary conditions. Poor waste management…
The parliamentary probe into alleged malpractice in kidney transplants at Mediheal Group of Hospitals has now widened to include St. Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital and Oak Tree Medical Centre. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health in Eldoret on Thursday, administrators of the two facilities admitted that they had carried out transplants on foreign nationals — mainly Somalis — who were registered and paid through the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Committee member Endebess MP Dr. Robert Pukose pressed St. Luke’s officials to confirm whether they had treated foreigners. “Yes, five patients were from Somalia,” said…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two women in Nairobi after they were found with counterfeit US currency worth about Sh70 million. According to the DCI, officers from the Nairobi regional office acted on intelligence and mounted a well-coordinated operation in Upper Hill, where the suspects, identified as Ifrah Ali Jeyte and Qamar Salat Abdi, were apprehended. “A swift search revealed numerous bundles of 100 USD denomination notes cleverly concealed in a handbag,” DCI said in a statement. The suspects were taken to the DCI Nairobi Area Headquarters, where officers counted the fake money. The total…