Kenya’s Cyber Café ID Rules: A 2011 Solution to a 2026 Problem?
Kenya’s cyber cafés must record customer names, ID numbers and session times from August 14. Here’s why that’s misguided.
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ORPP announces mass recruitment drive targeting 365 candidates
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has announced 365 short-term employment opportunities across the country as preparations intensify for Kenya’s next electoral cycle. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, August 11,…
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Ruto Urges Kenyans to Think Beyond Elections as Vision 2030 Nears End
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to shift their focus from electoral politics to long-term national development, saying the country’s future should be planned with the next generation in mind rather than the next election. Speaking…
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How Sharing Someone’s Private Photos Without Consent Can Cost You Millions
Sharing another person’s private photographs without their permission can have legal and financial consequences, especially when the images are circulated publicly and cause harm to the person involved. A High Court judgment delivered in…
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Kenyan Youth Optimism Could Drive Long-term Growth, Says Duke University Professor
Kenya’s youthful optimism and determination could become a powerful driver of long-term economic growth, even as the country faces a steep development gap with advanced economies, a Duke University professor has said. Prof. Hiroyuki Hino…
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Nyong’o: Don’t link beyond Vision 2030 to next elections
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o has called upon Kenyans not to link the conversation on Vision 2060 to the next general elections which are due in just about a year. Speaking Wednesday in Nairobi during the launch of the National…
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Kalonzo Leads as Top WANTAM Candidate to Challenge Ruto in 2027
Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the most preferred presidential candidate in the first round of the WANTAM flag-bearer selection process, placing him ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. The final digital voting results released…
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Nairobi County to Widen Rivers as Sakaja Ramps Up Preparations for El Niño Rains
Nairobi County has intensified preparations for the expected El Niño rains as it works to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding in different parts of the city. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the county has deployed environmental…
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Uhuru Responds to Reports He Rejected Gachagua’s Repeated Meeting Requests
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has distanced himself from a viral notice claiming that he repeatedly rejected requests by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for a meeting. The notice, seen by The Kenya Times, which circulated on…
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Pin Up: Digital Casino Trends and Games in Kenya 2026
Discover popular gaming options in 2026 while exploring current trends and top player preferences across the Kenya casino market.
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Kenya can attain first-world status through bold reforms – Prof Hino
Prof Hiroyuki Hino, an international economic consultant, has expressed confidence that Kenya can achieve significant economic and social transformation within a generation. He urged the country to pursue bold reforms, strengthen human…
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$100 Million Lamu Palm Oil Plant Moves towards Finalisation as Kenya Targets Local Processing
The Lamu palm oil plant is advancing toward final investment discussions as Kenya seeks to expand domestic palm oil production and processing. The proposed Ksh12.9 billion ($100 million) project will target Witu Nyangoro Ranch in Lamu…
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Abu Dhabi Dubai High Speed Rail Enters Construction on a 2031 Timeline
Construction has started on the Abu Dhabi section of the UAE’s first high speed rail line, with contractor Kalyon Construction putting completion in 2031. The 150 kilometre link will cut the journey between the two emirates to 30 minutes…
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530 Kenyans to Receive Free 12 Months of SHA Health Cover
A total of 530 vulnerable Kenyans are set to receive 12 months of free health coverage under the Social Health Authority (SHA) Sponsored Programmes. The beneficiaries are residents of Laikipia East Constituency, where the sponsorship was…
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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Rescue workers in Colombia are working against the clock to free survivors trapped in buildings and under rubble following Monday’s powerful earthquake. More than 180 people have been confirmed dead – most in the cities of Cali and…
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PCL Construction Wins CAD 768.6 Million Ottawa Science Hub Contract
PCL Construction Canada Inc. has been awarded a CAD 768.6 million construction services contract for the Regulatory and Security Science Main project on Fallowfield Road in Ottawa. The award, announced on 10 August 2026, moves Canada’s…
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William Kisang Elected New Senate Energy Committee Chairperson
Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang has been elected the new Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, succeeding Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga. Kisang was elected unopposed during a poll conducted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.…
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Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month due to a possible threat. “I go by Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to go in a different flight, different…
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Kenyan-Born Politician Wins American Primary in Bid for State Representative Seat
Huldah Momanyi, a Kenyan-born politician from Kisii, has won the Minnesota primary election, advancing to the November 3 general election for the State Representative seat in the United States. In a statement on August 12, Huldah Momanyi…
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Duke University Fellow Hino says Kenya can reach Singapore’s development level by 2063
Kenya can achieve Singapore-level development by 2063 if it undertakes bold economic and social reforms, a Duke University senior fellow has said. Hiroyuki Hino, Senior Fellow at Duke University’s Africa Initiative, said Kenya should use…
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Construction worker dies after drowning in Kitui borehole
A 40-year-old construction worker drowned in a borehole in Kitui Central Sub-County on Tuesday evening. The deceased, identified as Muia Mutinda, was working at a construction site owned by a man who resides in Nairobi, when the incident…
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Aston Villa vs PSG: Team News, Lineups, Prediction and How to Watch Live
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa meet on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in the UEFA Super Cup final at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. Kick-off is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. East Africa Time (EAT), with the official team line-ups…
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How Nicholas Biwott’s daughter became Middle East Bank Kenya’s largest shareholder
Esther Jepkemboi Koimett, the firstborn daughter of the late Kenyan billionaire and former Cabinet minister Nicholas Biwott, has emerged as the largest individual shareholder in Middle East Bank Kenya, holding a 17.48 per cent stake in the…
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Kenya Power Explains How Smarter Ironing Lowers Electricity Bills
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company is encouraging households to adopt smarter ironing habits that could help reduce electricity consumption and lower monthly power bills. The utility says simple changes, such as ironing clothes in bulk,…
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