Affordable Housing Sign-Up Rallies Towards One Million
More than 800,000 Kenyans have registered on the Boma Yangu website, a government portal designed to facilitate access to affordable housing units across the country.
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Kenyan deported while serving in US Army after being recruited by rogue agent
A Kenyan man who served in the US military has shared how he was deported from the US after landing in the hands of a rogue recruiter. David Bariu revealed that he left Kenya in 1998 for the US on a student visa before being recruited to…
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Nakuru gears up for the 12th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour
The lush par-73 Nakuru Golf Course will play host to the 12th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour this weekend as golfers continue to book their slots in the tour’s grand finale. The much-awaited tourney is expected to attract 200 golfers…
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The $2.2 Bn University of Iowa Patient Care Tower, Most Expensive Project in Iowa
The University of Iowa has launched site preparation for its $2.2 billion Patient Care Tower, the state’s largest and most expensive construction project. Spanning 842,000 square feet, the tower will feature surgical platforms, tunnels,…
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Safaricom Hook Circle hosts automobile engineering Mmasterclass
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM), through its youth platform Safaricom Hook Circle, has today hosted an Automobile Engineering Masterclass at the Nyeri National Polytechnic. The masterclass attracted 3,000 youth on-site and 500,000 others through…
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WYLDE International partners with Finn Church Aid to empower entrepreneurs
WYLDE International, a premier consulting and entrepreneurship development firm based in Kenya, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Finn Church Aid (FCA), Finland’s largest development cooperation organisation, to scale…
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The $4 Bn Infrastructure Improvements for Interstate 81 in Virginia
In July 2025, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a sweeping upgrade plan for Interstate 81 Virginia’s 325-mile corridor running from Winchester to Bristol reinforcing its role as a critical economic artery for western Virginia. Under the…
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Ken Njuguna: One of the most educated police officers who scored A in KCSE
The Kenya Police Service has often been seen as a haven for uneducated people due to the low minimum grade of D+ that recruits are required to have in their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam. However, this is just a…
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DRC runs out of PEP kits as sexual assault cases hit 67,000 in four months
The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has precipitated a humanitarian crisis marked by a sharp increase in rape and sexual assault cases against women and girls. Earlier this year, in the latest outbreak of violence,…
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Fred Ogola: Opposition Secretly Collecting Real-Time Evidence of Police Brutality During Protests
Governance expert Fred Ogola says the opposition is gathering detailed evidence of of human rights abuses that took place in the recent anti-government protests, with a view to bringing those responsible to book. In an interview at a local…
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“Children are not content” – Geoffrey Mosiria Warned for Filming Street Children
Nairobi County Chief Environment Officer, Geoffrey Mosiria, is facing scathing criticism for posting a video that appears to show a streetchild sniffing jet fuel, with human rights activists accusing him of humiliating the boy and exposing…
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Harambee Stars Break Into Top 110 in FIFA Rankings Under Coach Benni McCarthy
Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars, is on a rising trend both on and off the field. In the latest FIFA rankings, Kenya improved two slots to position 109, showing new momentum following the hire of new head coach Benni…
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Constable Klinzy Barasa Charged with Murder Over Boniface Kariuki Shooting
Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde will face murder charges over the fatal shooting of Boniface Kariuki, a 29-year-old mask vendor, during the anti-government protests on June 17, 2025. A viral video captured the harrowing moment Barasa shot…
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How local bank lost over Sh500 million to theft in system upgrade mess
Over Sh500 million was stolen from a local bank in a sophisticated cyber scheme. This has been revealed by the Financial Reporting Centre in its annual report dubbed Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Trends and Typologies Report…
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Court Clears Way for New IEBC Team as Ruto Re-Gazettes Appointments
The path is now clear for a new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to assume office after a three-judge bench of the High Court dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of the new commissioners. President William…
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Death Announcement – Evans Kibiwott Kangogo of Seattle, WA
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Evans Kibiwott Kangogo, beloved son of the late Michael Kandagor and Mary Kandagor of Kipkalwa Village, Kapkoi-Chebior Sub-Location, Elgeyo Marakwet…
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Minnesota PUC approves 910MW of solar projects in the last 2 months
In August 2025 the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved 2 solar power projects with a total capacity of 435MW. This follows approvals made in July in which the commission approved two landmark solar projects totaling…
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In Loving Memory of George Njoroge: Funeral Details
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the promotion to glory of George Njoroge. George was a beloved son of Peter and Virginia Njoroge, brother to Brandon Njoroge. Grandson, Nephew and cousin and friend. His absence is felt by all who…
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Unilever, Equity Bank launch Sh2.4 billion distributor financing partnership
Unilever and Equity Bank Kenya have announced a strategic partnership to offer a Distributor Financing Solution, designed to strengthen manufacturing supply chains, improve product availability, and accelerate growth across the markets.…
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Kenyan Diaspora Births Rise, Mostly in USA – Analysis
In recent years, the Kenyan diaspora has experienced an extraordinary boom, marked by a significant surge in births abroad. This transformative trend is shaping not just individual lives, but also the very fabric of communities. As Kenyans…
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NC Children’s Hospital: A Transformative Pediatric Healthcare Hub for the Carolinas
UNC Health and Duke Health have partnered to establish the Carolinas’ first freestanding, independent children’s hospital, setting a new benchmark for pediatric care in the region. Planned for Apex, North Carolina, the facility will serve…
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KRA exceeds target as tax collections in Kenya rise to Sh2.571 trillion
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) exceeded its own revenue targets for the financial year 2024/25 by collecting Sh2.571 trillion. These tax collections were an improvement from the Sh2.407 trillion collections the taxman managed in the…
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Jeremiah’s Win, A Village’s Victory and New Horizons
Celestine Todosia, the younger sister and immediate follower of Jeremiah Todosia, watching her brother board a plane to study in the United States was a moment filled with pride, joy, and gratitude. From a young age, Jeremiah stood out,…
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Frisco’s Fields West Receives $425M in Construction Financing
Fields West, the much-anticipated 55-acre urban village in the heart of Frisco, has lined up a $425 million construction financing, closing on July 1, 2025. The funding is a milestone for the project’s first phase, now underway, and…
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