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The government has assured Kenyans of heightened security across the country as the nation heads into the festive season, a period typically marked by increased travel, social activities, and a surge in both domestic and international…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has pledged to support Morris Ogeta, a longtime aide and former bodyguard to the late opposition leader Raila Odinga, in setting up a professional VIP protection and training company.…
The government has successfully rescued and repatriated 18 citizens who were stranded in the Russian Federation after recruiters illegally enlisted them to fight in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet…
The Cabinet has approved the rollout of second-generation smart driving licenses as part of efforts to modernize Kenya’s transport system and enhance road safety. In a cabinet dispatch released on Monday, December 15, authorities said the…
At least 126 organised criminal gangs are currently operating within Nairobi, authorities have revealed, following an extensive intelligence-led mapping exercise aimed at dismantling insecurity networks in the capital. Nairobi Regional…
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i held a strategic meeting with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on Wednesday, December 17, reinforcing their partnership within the United Opposition. In a subsequent press statement after the…
The Ministry of Interior has urged motorists to plan their travel carefully as traffic volumes surge during the festive season, particularly on major highways connecting Nairobi to the Central, Western, and Nyanza regions. In a statement…
Kenya has officially kicked off plans to develop a commercial spaceport, with the National Treasury issuing Terms of Reference for the procurement of transaction advisory services for the ambitious project. Led by the Kenya Space Agency…
Killeen, Texas — An American military court has sentenced US Army Staff Sergeant John Gitau Mwangi to 26 years in prison. This is for the fatal shooting of his wife, Sergeant Esther Gitau, following a domestic dispute at their home in…
The South African Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the arrest of seven Kenyan nationals. They were found to be illegally working in South Africa while holding tourist visas. The arrests followed a routine and lawful enforcement…
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the price tag for the new Presidential Ballroom at the White House has climbed to $400M, a figure he disclosed during a White House Hanukkah event, marking a 100% increase from the project’s…
Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE unit will supply 204 MW/408 MWh AC battery energy storage system (BESS) to the Tailem Bend 3 project being developed by Vena Energy in South Australia. e-STORAGE will also cover maintenance services for the…
Every Kenyan mobile user knows the moment. You’re ready to do something now then the bundles are low, the network drags, or your phone decides today is not the day. SportPesa Kenya has built for that exact situation. With the launch of…
Safaricom, in partnership with taxi-hailing companies, hosted drivers and riders to an event focused on empowering the transport sector to enable them to maximize their earnings. As part of the broader Shangwe @25 celebrations, marking…
Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo died from severe injuries to his chest and abdomen, an autopsy conducted at Lee Funeral Home has confirmed. The examination was overseen by family pathologist Dr Joseph Ndung’u and Chief Government…
South Africa has arrested seven Kenyans processing refugee applications filed by white South Africans for the United States government. Following their arrest, South Africa has announced that these Kenyans will now be deported. According…
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) has secured a decisive court victory in a long-running land dispute after the Environment and Land Court in Machakos ruled that the broadcaster is the lawful beneficial owner of more than 500 hectares…
UAE-based developer AMEA power and the government of Tunisia have commissioned the country’s largest solar project in Kairouan. The 120 MW project is expected to generate approximately 222 GWh of electricity annually. The output is enough…
The administration of the United States President Donald Trump has added Tanzania to a list of countries facing US visa restrictions. In addition, the US government has banned an additional five countries from getting any types of US…
Developers have secured $306 million in senior construction financing and $78 million in preferred equity for Harborside 8, a 65-story residential tower planned on the Hudson River waterfront, according to JLL Capital Markets. The funding,…
In a decisive move that signals the reactivation of Brazil’s wind energy market, Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured a massive 828 MW order from renewable energy giant Casa dos Ventos. The partnership centers on the development…
The government has rolled out six key security measures aimed at safeguarding lives and property as the country heads into the festive season, a period traditionally marked by increased travel, social activities and tourism. In a statement…
On 27th November 2025, the High Court in Machakos struck down parts of the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Act 2012, ending more than a decade of criminalizing indigenous seed exchange, a practice at the heart of Kenyan farming. This…
On 27th November 2025, the High Court in Machakos struck down parts of the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Act 2012, ending more than a decade of criminalizing indigenous seed exchange, a practice at the heart of Kenyan farming. This…
