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EDITORIAL: Political goons are an economic threat
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (142+ words) the-star.co.ke EDITORIAL: Political goons are an economic threat No serious investor will commit capital where violence can erupt without consequences Quote of the Day: “From a little spark may burst a flame.” —Italian poet and author Dante Alighieri…...
NYADIMO: Preparedness, quick response critical to prevent El Niño destruction
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (282+ words) President of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya Eric Nyadimo /HANDOUT Disaster preparedness cannot be treated as a responsibility that begins only when flooding has already occurred. With Kenya expecting enhanced rainfall during the October–December 2026 short-rains season, building owners,…...
Kenya’s Sh7bn diplomatic property programme faces persistent delays, cost overruns — CoB report
19+ hour, 14+ min ago (663+ words) The Embassy of Kenya in Washington DCWhile Kenya has committed Sh7.28 billion to diplomatic property projects abroad, several missions are still struggling with delayed renovations and escalating costs, the Controller of Budget has said. The Embassy of Kenya in Washington DC…...
Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
15+ hour, 15+ min ago (602+ words) A search and rescue operation was launched after contact was lost with the Virgo Transport 8 shi Six people have died and 107 have been rescued from a capsized Indonesian passenger ferry in the Java Sea, authorities have said. A search and…...
Six dead, 107 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (538+ words) Families of victims gather at Trisakti Port, Banjarmasin Six people have died and 107 have been rescued from a stricken Indonesian passenger ferry in the Java Sea, Indonesia's search and rescue agency has said. A search and rescue operation was launched…...
One dead, 102 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
21+ hour, 24+ min ago (182+ words) One person has died and 102 have been rescued from a stricken Indonesian passenger ferry in the Java Sea, an official said. A search and rescue operation was launched after contact was lost with the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which was carrying…...
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
1+ day, 41+ min ago (189+ words) At least 16 elderly residents have died in a fire at a nursing home in Chile, according to authorities. Ten others were evacuated after a blaze broke out at El Edén home around 640km (400 miles) south of the capital Santiago, on Friday…...
AJUOK: Kenya cannot afford rhetoric against investors, immigrants
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1283+ words) Populist statements will abound ostensibly meant to protect Kenyan citizens, but whose effects may be the opposite of what is intended. I was coincidentally in the middle of reading Mahmood Mamdani’s book, Slow Poison, when news seeped in that President…...
Indonesian ferry carrying 243 people reported missing in Java Sea
1+ day, 5+ min ago (132+ words) Authorities said it would take about five hours for a six-person rescue team to reach the ship's last know position. Indonesia has launched a search and rescue operation after contact was lost with a ferry carrying 243 people, the nation's search…...
OSEN: Ruto’s anti-immigrant outburst requires apology
23+ hour, 25+ min ago (651+ words) President meant well in protecting Kenyan traders but he sent the wrong message of xenophobia and intolerance witnessed in South Africa. More broadly, it should foster a conversation about our immigration policy and our attitude towards immigrants in general. Being…...