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TUKO A mother's sacrifice: How much Wavinya Ndeti paid for her son's master's abroad People Daily From the bench to sacked: How Justice Joseph Mutava’s career ended on a low Skift Travel News In Praise of Kayak, 21 Years Later K24 Digital Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction K24 Digital Uproar as goons block road at Kabati on Thika-Kenol Highway Kahawa Tungu Kenya sends condolences to Ecuador after death of intelligence boss in chopper crash - Kahawatungu TUKO 20 beautiful black actresses taking over the movie industry TUKO 100 acres: Ruiru prison farm set for KSh 73m irrigation project People Daily World Bank bans eCitizen-linked Webmasters for 5 years over Somalia contracts People Daily Leave Uhuru out of petty politics, Kindiki tells opposition Al Jazeera Hundreds of children take part in swimming class on Gaza’s shore Al Jazeera Russian strikes kill 6 people in Ukraine, day after shopping complex attack Nation Africa How conversation with AI on rhumba went off track Nation Africa Mistakes poultry farmers make and how to fix them Nation Africa James Ayugi on the spot after World Bank bans eCitizen firm Webmasters Kenya for five years Nation Africa The missing piece: Why many African footballers struggle to make impression in Europe Nation Africa Three injured after shots fired at Governor Nassir function in Mombasa Nation Africa Three women turn personal struggles into a mentorship movement for Kenyan girls Nation Africa 30-year ex-PC Cheluget land dispute ends as government buys 5,800 acres for settlers Citizen Digital Kindiki to Opposition: Get ready for a tough ride to expose your lies and arrogance Citizen Digital Arteta hails Arsenal's desire after perfect start to title defence Kenya News Agency Tegla Loroupe’s marathon for peace, hope and unity passes West Pokot Kenya News Agency Sporting infrastructural projects to boost tourism, CS Murkomen Kenya News Agency Women aspirants condemn political violence ahead of 2027 Polls Kenya News Agency Malaba OSBP generates over Sh11 billion revenue DW News Myanmar airstrike kills 14 at Buddhist monastery: reports KBC Digital Kikuyu Jitume Centre to boost digital skills, innovation in Kiambu TUKO "One per site": New rules open doors for low-wage workers in Canada People Daily Parklands residents raise concern over cutting down trees in Nairobi People Daily Stray dogs kill man in Kiambu County People Daily Samburu helicopter crash: Kenya vows to fast-track probe into deadly accident Kenya News Agency New administration unit to serve more than 5000 residents KBC Digital Kindiki slams opposition over lies, lack of agenda K24 Digital Carrick explains Amad Diallo’s absence in Manchester United’s opener against Hull City Al Jazeera Usain Bolt’s 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games Citizen Digital Mourinho returns with calm words and hard edge as Real reset begins TUKO Video: Lulu Hassan dances and sings along to Ne-Yo's Sexy Love on live TV show People Daily DCI reveals plan to use boda boda riders to snitch on drug traffickers People Daily Passaris changes tune, vows to defend Nairobi Women Rep seat in 2027 Citizen Digital Kindiki to Opposition: Get Ready for a Tough Ride K24 Digital Marcus Rashford handed new jersey number for Manchester United’s 2026/27 season K24 Digital Kenya Power responds after fallen electric lines cause heavy traffic on Pipeline-Outering Road Kahawa Tungu Top KCB official Rosemary Koech dies by suicide at her Ngong home - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu World Bank sanctions eCitizen director Ayugi and his company Webmasters - Kahawatungu TUKO Last look: Photo of Paul Ng'eno's mum visiting him before his death emerges TUKO Demanding money: Armed goons block section of Thika superhighway France 24 Tupac murder trial: Cans the prosecution use the defendant's words against him? France 24 Antwerp's 'human zoo': Belgium confronts shame of colonial past Citizen Digital Gachagua accuses President Ruto of dividing Mt Kenya using Kindiki Al Jazeera Ebola continues to spread in the DRC as 16,000 vaccine doses arrive TUKO US outlines 2 important benefits available to Green Card holders France 24 Canada says will match new US 50% tariffs 'dollar for dollar' France 24 Turkey seeks arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu, fueling tensions Kenya News Agency CS Oparanya cautions farmers against exploitation by middlemen Kenya News Agency Kenya positioning itself as Africa’s digital connectivity hub Kenya News Agency 406 NGAAF scholarship-sponsored beneficiaries to sit for KCSE Kenya News Agency Government committed to make higher education more affordable K24 Digital How to lengthen short school blazer sleeves without sewing Citizen Digital Fury says Joshua fight 'doesn't look like it's going to happen' TUKO "My thapki": Wanga blushes as hubby showers her with sweet, romantic Luo words Kenya News Agency Government move to automate tea payments to protect farmers Nairobi Leo Kithure Kindiki Makes Appeal to Uhuru Kenyatta Days after Ruto's Attacks Nairobi Leo Passaris Makes U-Turn on Running for MP, Announces Bid for Third Term K24 Digital Back-to-school shopping: Which supermarkets have the best deals and how to compare prices online K24 Digital Outrage as dad abandons 7-year-old on Mount Fuji with soda and snack while he hikes to the top Kahawa Tungu Ex- High Court Judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava dies - Kahawatungu France 24 Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz strait France 24 Ebola epidemic in DR Congo is spreading 18 times faster than deadliest outbreak on record France 24 Dozens missing after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic France 24 FIFA sanctions Argentina over brawl at World Cup final game France 24 Ethiopia uncorks a wine boom, Bordeaux vines driving exports and local demand France 24 Turkey accuses Netanyahu of 'genocide', Israeli PM calls Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator' Citizen Digital Dozens of civilians killed, kidnapped as jihadists clash in Nigeria BBC News Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say Al Jazeera Maresca faces daunting task to succeed Guardiola at Man City Al Jazeera Pakistan’s PTI seeks contempt action over jailed Imran Khan’s hospital move Al Jazeera More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DR Congo People Daily Kalonzo mourns death of Justice Joseph Mutava Mbalu TUKO "Died at scene": Several killed after road crash involving police vehicle TUKO “Dad is smiling with pride”: Wavinya celebrates son’s Hult graduation TUKO "Who told him": Gachagua claims popular senator was to board Ng'eno's chopper TUKO Greener pastures: 10 European countries where Africans could get visas easily DW News Small German airplane crashes in Croatia, killing 2 K24 Digital Long-distance drivers-NTSA row: Why truckers are spooked over Class CD licence endorsement Citizen Digital Ruto attends women’s church congress in Machakos, says broad-based Gov't will end tribal politics TUKO Double loss: Clip of Paul Ng’eno at his bro’s burial emerges after his own death People Daily Ruto presides over closing ceremony of Women of Faith Congress in Machakos People Daily Kawangware crackdown: Police destroy over 27,000 litres of illicit brew, 2 arrested TUKO Video: US woman with 3 husbands goes viral among African TikTok users France 24 Russian strikes Zelensky's hometown in Ukraine, killing 15 people, wounding 130 France 24 Israeli settlers kill Palestinian teen in the occupied West Bank France 24 TikTok settles children's privacy case with $400 million payment France 24 France's Fontainebleau forest reopens one month after wilfire France 24 Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball in match against England goes for auction France 24 Children among wounded in Zelensky's hometown, struck by Russian drones France 24 The gang boss accused of killing rapper Tupac blames his nephew in murder trial Kenya News Agency Kirinyaga water model goes global Kenya News Agency Police probe shooting of three youths during Governor Nassir’s event Kenya News Agency Energy Committee alarmed over Homa Bay’s low electricity connectivity Kenya News Agency Kamariny stadium at 50 percent complete K24 Digital AFC Leopards set to unveil 2026/27 squad against KCCA FC K24 Digital How to clean plastic school water bottles safely using white vinegar Al Jazeera Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot and killed in South Africa Citizen Digital Nurses vow to continue strike, reject court return-to-work orders TUKO For graduates: Equity Bank advertises entry-level jobs, managerial positions Citizen Digital Spurs spending spree vital to raise standards: De Zerbi People Daily Jubilee raises concerns over proposed school hours KBC Digital Wetangula says Ruto re-election will accelerate development in western region K24 Digital ‘It was all scripted’ – Gen Z Mama Mboga says she was never a couple with Dappaman K24 Digital Term 3 preparation: How to set up budget-friendly study desk that boosts focus Al Jazeera Australia bite back as 18 wickets fall on day one of second Bangladesh Test Al Jazeera Iran says new US sanctions violate sovereignty of other states People Daily Maina Njenga makes public comeback after months out of the spotlight People Daily Embu elders reject Nembure meeting that installed Kindiki as Mt Kenya East spokesman KBC Digital Former High Court Judge Justice Mutava Mbalu dies K24 Digital Neville backs Alvarez move as Arsenal seek Champions League breakthrough K24 Digital Kenya Met releases 5-day weather forecast for Sunday, August 23 to Thursday, August 27 Citizen Digital Kindiki intensifies onslaught on Gachagua, says he was a fool to be impeached by "small people" TUKO "Great loss to industry": Tributes pour in for senior KCB official after death People Daily Husband of Kibwezi East MP and former High Court judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu dies France 24 Marseille kick off new Ligue 1 season by thrashing Strasbourg at home BBC News Sydney Marathon medal wrongly features Munich stadium TUKO "May God comfort the family": Kenyans mourn Johana Ng’eno’s brother Paul Al Jazeera Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets Standard Media The fault lines beneath Mulembe's United Opposition Nation Africa BOC Kenya raises interim dividend despite 40pc profit dip K24 Digital Massive traffic builds up on Thika Road after truck breaks down near Bluepost K24 Digital Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match preview and  key stats Citizen Digital Late Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng’eno’s brother, Paul, dies Nation Africa Hassan Omar Mombasa governor bid exposes cracks in UDA, ODM Coast pact Nation Africa Explainer: Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general? Nation Africa Turning Kenya’s beef and fisheries into engines of industrial growth Nation Africa The rebirth of Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s liberated zone Nation Africa ‘Things Fall Apart’, Gachagua, Kindiki and Mount Kenya battle Nation Africa Former High Court Judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu dies Citizen Digital LA28 Olympic ticket sales top 6 million; next public sale set for 2027 People Daily Education shake-up: MPs invite Kenyans to have their say on new tertiary funding, placement Bills Nairobi Leo Rigathi Gachagua Mourns Johana Ng'eno's Brother Nairobi Leo MP in Mourning After Husband's Sudden Death Kahawa Tungu D'Angelo Net Worth - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Bodaboda Riders Petition Parliament to Probe Mogo Auto - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu How to Check Blood Pressure at Home - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu How to Check Body Temperature of an Infant at Home - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu How to Check If an Infant Is Teething - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu Homicide team joins probe and search at Samburu helicopter crash site - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu How to Check If an Infant Is Sick at Home - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu How to Check If an Infant Is Hungry - Kahawatungu Kenya News Agency Mombasa County rolls out interest-free loans for small scale traders Kenya News Agency APN greater than college masterclass graduates its second cohort Kenya News Agency Government to connect all villages to the grid KBC Digital NACADA seizes over 27,000 litres of illicit alcohol in Nairobi, Nyakach KBC Digital Government steps up efforts to improve maternal, newborn health France 24 South Korea ship to test alternative Arctic route as Mideast conflict disrupts shipping BBC News 'Multiple' deaths after Teesside collision between police vehicle and car Al Jazeera Panama Canal to reduce shipping as ‘extreme’ El Nino approaches Al Jazeera How will Trump’s tariffs affect Canada’s economy? TUKO Tragic loss: Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava dies after sudden illness People Daily Gachagua mourns with Johanna Ngeno family following death of late MP’s brother TUKO Blow for Trump: US court overturns visa ban targeting over 30 African nations K24 Digital Mzungu Mjanjez reveals how her baby daddy inspired her Arsenal content Business Daily M-Pesa Trail Pivotal as Kenyan Court Orders Sh995K Refund in Friendship Loan Row TUKO Khalwale’s house, Nyamu’s leaked chats: 5 top stories you might have missed Citizen Digital Former High Court Judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava dies France 24 South Korea to send first container ship through Arctic route People Daily We don’t need to be rich — David Ndii hits back at critics of Ruto’s healthcare plans People Daily Gachagua returns to Embu as he finalizes engagements ahead of US diaspora visit Al Jazeera Somalia child hunger crisis deepens after aid cuts, UNICEF says Al Jazeera World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent Al Jazeera ‘Young generations just want to leave’: Libya, 15 years after Tripoli fell Al Jazeera MLS Disciplines Global Icon Lionel Messi with Undisclosed Fine for On-Field Misconduct TUKO Gachagua Offers Solace to Mother After Second Son's Death in Six Months K24 Digital Hull City vs Manchester United: Match preview, team news and prediction Citizen Digital Kabete Mourns Man Fatally Attacked by Roaming Pack of Stray Dogs, Community Demands Urgent Action Citizen Digital Ukrainian Football Giants Shakhtar Donetsk Find Champions League Home at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge Citizen Digital US-Canada Trade Relations Sour as New 50% Tariffs Take Effect After Failed Talks TUKO Nairobi Mother's Viral Reply to Daughter's Oxford Dream Highlights KSh 37 Million Reality Nairobi Leo Mombasa Governor's Bodyguard Accused of Firing Weapon, Injuring One During Public Gathering Kahawa Tungu The Unseen Hand of Radio Royalty: Fred Norris's $22 Million Fortune Unpacked Kahawa Tungu Donell Jones: Unpacking the R&B Crooner's $500,000 Fortune and Enduring Musical Impact Kahawa Tungu Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Net Worth - Kahawatungu Kahawa Tungu The Enduring Legacy of Big Pun: A Hip-Hop Icon's Tragic Ascent and $3 Million Fortune Kahawa Tungu The Enduring Beat: J Holiday's $1.5 Million Journey Through R&B's Evolving Landscape K24 Digital Kiambu Court Halts TSC Bid to Restrict Teachers' Social Media, Citing Constitutional Concerns TUKO Kenya's Universities Fund Opens 2026/2027 Scholarship Portal for First-Time Students TUKO Kenyan TikToker Sheryl Gabriella Navigates Financial Tumult After Losing Major Brand Deals in 2026 TUKO Murkomen Challenges Opposition Over Homa Bay Violence, Dismisses 'Goonism' as National Crisis BBC News Could these alternative homes be the future in a hotter Britain? K24 Digital Talanta vs Amahoro: Why Rwanda’s stadium has a slight edge over Kenya’s premier facility K24 Digital Kenya Braces for Varied Weather on August 22, 2026: From Chilly Highlands to Scorching North K24 Digital El Niño rains: Counties along Kenya’s rivers facing rising flood risk TUKO World Bank Blacklists Kenyan eCitizen Manager for Five Years Citing Fraud and Obstruction BBC News As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks People Daily From party name to political brand: Why Sifuna may have already won the Linda Mwananchi fight Citizen Digital 'Filled with cobwebs': Muragara residents decry insecurity as police post lies dormant for 8 years Citizen Digital 200 golfers set for NCBA Golf Series in Nyali DW News Panama Canal to cap ship transits due to El Nino drought KBC Digital Farouk Kibet backs Wetang’ula to succeed Ruto in 2032 Nairobi Leo Johana Ng'eno's Brother Dies Hours After Gachagua Offers to Help Him Nairobi Leo Kenya Met Predicts Showers, Sunny Conditions in Counties This Saturday
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Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction

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Hayden Panettiere was 16 when drugs first arrived in her life in Hollywood. Ahead of a red carpet

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