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Kenyan-born soldier Mellon Laibich announced on August 14 that she has joined the United States Army after completing Combat Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Mellon Laibich graduated as a Private First Class (PFC) in the 68C…
A Sergeant Major in the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) is a leadership rank given to a serviceman or woman who has attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class One (WO1). Sergeant Majors are the most senior enlisted service personnel in the…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released details of the ballot papers and ballot boxes that will be used for the six elective positions in the 2027 General Election. According to IEBC, the color of each…
Mololine Services Limited is one of Kenya’s established passenger transport and logistics companies. Founded in 1994 and commencing operations in 1995, the company has grown from a shuttle operator into a transport business offering…
For thousands of students reporting to universities across Kenya this year, orientation week marks the beginning of a completely new chapter. The transition from secondary school to university comes with greater freedom, new…
Huruma Estate is today one of Nairobi’s largest and most densely populated residential neighborhoods, home to thousands of low- and middle-income families and a major commercial hub on the eastern side of the city. The name Huruma comes…
Students in Kenya can pay university fees through bank deposits, M-Pesa Paybill services, online payment platforms, HELB funding and approved installment arrangements. While the payment methods differ from one institution to another,…
Thousands of students joining universities and colleges across Kenya in 2026 will be required to complete several medical-related admission requirements before they can finalize registration and begin their studies. Among the key…
Simba Coach is a Kenyan long-distance passenger and parcel transport company that operates services across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Tanzania. The company serves domestic and international travelers through a network of…
For decades, Nairobi residents have known Mlango Kubwa as a bustling neighborhood connecting Eastleigh, Pangani, Huruma and Mathare. The origin of its name, however, has often been linked to colonial-era security checks at the edge of the…
Political campaigns in Kenya demand more than persuasive speeches and packed rallies. Candidates often travel thousands of kilometers across highways, murram roads, rocky tracks and flood-prone routes in a matter of months. The ideal…
As political activity begins to gather pace ahead of the next General Election, teachers are once again finding themselves at the center of discussions about public service and political participation. While teachers are citizens with…
Mash Poa has grown from a small passenger transport operator into one of East Africa’s most recognized bus companies, serving thousands of travelers across Kenya and neighboring countries. Founded in 2002 under Mash East Africa, the…
On February 17, President William Ruto directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to develop, within 60 days, a framework for establishing a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit. During the announcement, Ruto said the…
Kenyan judges and magistrates are entitled to salaries, allowances, and retirement benefits under the remuneration structure established by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). According to the SRC remuneration structure, the…
President William Ruto’s decision to sign the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, 2026 into law earlier this month marked a significant step in Kenya’s efforts to preserve wealth from its natural resources and finance long-term development. Less…
Nicco Movers 1 SACCO is among the largest and most recognizable public transport operators serving Nairobi and the wider Thika Superhighway corridor. The SACCO is best known for providing commuter transport services between Nairobi CBD,…
Modern Coast Express is one of the largest bus and logistics companies operating in East Africa. The company provides passenger transport and parcel delivery services in Kenya and across several countries in the region, including Uganda,…
Latema SACCO, also known as Latema Travels, is a public transport cooperative operating matatus and buses in Nairobi and its surrounding areas. The SACCO is among registered public service vehicle operators working within Kenya’s transport…
Climax Coaches has grown from a small transport business founded in 2008 into one of Kenya’s most recognizable long-distance bus operators, serving dozens of towns across Western Kenya, Nyanza, and parts of the Rift Valley. The company…
The Vincentian Prayer House (VPH) is a Catholic retreat centre operated by the Vincentian Fathers (Congregation of the Mission). It offers prayer, spiritual renewal, healing and deliverance programmes, alongside counselling, confessions…
Under the Traffic Act, police officers can issue a Notice to Attend Court (NTAC) instead of making an immediate arrest on minor traffic offenders. According to the Kenya Police Service, the NTAC serves as an official court summons,…
Super Metro is a matatu SACCO operating in Kenya’s public transport sector, known for its strict operational structure, branded fleet, and high passenger demand on major Nairobi commuter routes. However, joining the SACCO as a vehicle…
Students aspiring to practice law in Kenya must meet a series of academic, professional, and legal requirements before being admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. According to Kenyan law, the process, which the Advocates Act…
