Ultra-fast-fashion brand Shein has been valued at $26.2bn (£19.3bn) after its first day of public trading, following a long quest to list on the stock market. The company was once estimated to be worth nearly $100bn, but has faced heated competition, trade tensions and questions over the ethics of its supply chain. Shein’s share price fell in the early hours of trading but recovered ground before closing down just 0.12%. The company’s attempts to list in the UK and US were scuppered after supply chain concerns and criticism of its environmental impact. On Monday, Shein priced its shares at HK$48.56…
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Newcastle United have signed forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for an initial £51.4m. Fernandez-Pardo flew into Tyneside on Monday night to have a medical and sign a long-term contract. The 21-year-old said he was “very proud to be at such a big club” following talks with head coach Matthias Jaissle. “He really showed how much he wanted me to be here,” the Belgium international said. “In terms of my own career progression, it made complete sense to come so I didn’t hesitate at all. “I know the club, I know about the stadium, I know it’s a fantastic atmosphere. I’ve followed…
Aston Villa have completed the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton. Mbaye, 18, arrives from Paris St-Germain for a fee of 55m euros (£47m), while Villa could pay up to £29m for Harwood-Bellis. Villa have paid an initial fee of £25m – with £4m in potential add-ons – for the 24-year-old defender after seeing two previous bids rejected. Mbaye scored three goals and provided two assists in 31 games in all competitions last season as PSG successfully defended their Ligue 1 and Champions League titles. The teenager appeared in all…
Former England captain Sir David Beckham says Lionel Messi has inspired “millions of children worldwide” and his “legacy will live forever” following the Argentine’s retirement from international football. Beckham, co-owner of Messi’s club Inter Miami, paid tribute to the 39-year-old’s international career in which he scored 125 goals in 207 games. Messi captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, saw them reach the final again in 2026 and won two Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024. “This is the moment we get to look back on and realize how grateful we were to witness the greatness…
Teenager Honest Ahanor will join Chelsea next season, external but the Atalanta defender will play the rest of this campaign on loan at Crystal Palace. The Blues have agreed a deal worth up to £40m for the 18-year-old Italy international. But he will not arrive at Stamford Bridge immediately and has instead joined Palace, external before officially becoming a Chelsea player next summer. “I’m very happy to be here and to be a part of this great family,” Ahanor told Crystal Palace official website after joining the Eagles., external “To be at one of the best clubs for young players in the Premier League is something which makes me grateful and excited.” Chelsea first…
Three suspects linked to a daring M-Pesa shop robbery in which an attendant was robbed of Sh169,000 in Katangi, Yatta Sub-County, have been arrested following a coordinated police operation. The robbery occurred on May 15, 2026, and triggered investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) after the suspects fled with the money and an M-Pesa till phone. According to the DCI, the arrests followed a tip-off from members of the public that helped officers trace the suspects. Police officers from Katangi acted on the information and moved swiftly to intercept one of the suspects at Katangi Shopping Centre. The…
Everton have agreed a deal for Jack Grealish to return to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester City. The 30-year-old is set for a medical at the Toffees, with his move expected to be completed before Tuesday’s 23:00 BST transfer deadline. Grealish spent a large chunk of last term at Everton under a similar arrangement, scoring twice and providing six assists in 20 appearances, before sustaining a season-ending foot injury in January. Everton have also agreed a £3m deal to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles from French side Lyon. The 29-year-old former Arsenal player has won five caps for England and can operate as a full-back or…
Barcelona have completed the signing of Gabriel Jesus on a permanent deal. It comes after BBC Sport reported that a deal for the Brazilian to move to Barcelona for a fee of £8.6m (10m euros) was close to be being confirmed. Jesus has fallen down the pecking order in recent seasons at Arsenal due to injury issues, as well as Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres being the preferred central strikers at the club. Napoli had also shown an interest in Jesus, but the Brazilian has now joined last season’s Spanish league champions after completing his medical on Monday. Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022,…
A man convicted of defiling a two-year-old child in Kiemboni Village, Yatta Sub-County, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The accused was convicted by Hon. Githaiga of the Kithimani Magistrate’s Court on September 1, 2026, after the prosecution presented evidence linking him to the sexual assault committed on January 6, 2026. The court subsequently sentenced him to life imprisonment, citing the gravity of sexual offences against children and the need to protect minors from abuse. The accused was charged with defilement contrary to Section 8(1) as read with Section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006. The…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit and illicit alcoholic products following growing concerns over the manufacture, distribution and sale of unsafe drinks across the country. NACADA Chief Executive Officer Dr Anthony Omerikwa in a statement on September 1, 2026, said multi-agency teams have so far arrested 11 people and recovered significant quantities of counterfeit alcoholic beverages during a 10-day operation in Nairobi. The operation, conducted between August 20 and 31, 2026, targeted eight sub-counties identified as being affected by illicit alcohol and counterfeiting. The areas covered were Roysambu,…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga has broken his silence over reports concerning his health, saying he is doing well and has returned home. The Siaya Senator dismissed reports suggesting that he was seriously ill and said his visit to hospital was only for a routine medical checkup. In a statement on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Oburu thanked Kenyans for their concern and clarified that he had briefly visited hospital to consult his doctors. “Thank you for your concerns. I have read the nation’s digital news and wish to state that I am very well. I had only…
The Transport Licensing Appeals Board has suspended the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operator licence of Nicco Movers Limited with immediate effect after raising serious road safety and compliance concerns. The Tribunal has given the bus operator seven days to address 10 concerns raised by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The decision followed an appeal by Nicco Movers against NTSA’s decision to revoke its operating licence. The Tribunal, chaired by Dr Adrian Kamotho Njenga, set aside the revocation but ordered the immediate suspension of the licence. It warned that the licence could still be revoked if the company fails…
Kenya Airways has announced that it expects to resume normal flight operations by Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following the suspension of an industrial action by aviation workers. The national carrier said its teams were working to clear a backlog of flights after members of the Kenya Aviation Workers’ Union (KAWU) called off their strike on Tuesday. In a notice to customers, Kenya Airways said passengers should continue to expect some delays as it works to restore its flight schedules. “Following the Air Traffic Control Workers’ strike call-off this morning, our teams have been proactively working through the flight backlog to…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Dr Oburu Odinga has reportedly been hospitalised in Nairobi, where he has been receiving medical attention for the past three days. Reports indicate that the 82-year-old Siaya Senator was admitted to a Nairobi hospital on Sunday, August 30, 2026. According to reports, Oburu was admitted after experiencing severe fatigue, with his doctors recommending that he take time to rest. His family is reportedly considering transferring him to the United Kingdom for specialised medical treatment, although no official confirmation has been issued regarding the plans. Oburu was last seen in public on Saturday, August 29,…
President William Ruto has formally appointed legal scholar and human rights expert Dr Duncan Oburu Ojwang as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). The appointment was announced through a Gazette Notice dated August 31, 2026, in which President Ruto said Ojwang would serve for a six-year term. “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 11 (8) of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint—Dr Duncan Oburu Ojwang to be the Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, for a…