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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his family have built interests across several sectors, including hospitality, real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, medical supplies, and investments. The family has been linked to a range…
The wage increment, covering the 2026/27 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) period, will see more than 3,500 Kakuzi unionisable employees receive an 8% increase for the 2026 financial year and 7% for the 2027 financial year.
The date was fixed on Tuesday after the three appeared virtually before High Court Judge Cecilia Githua, with probation reports filed to assist the court in determining the appropriate sentences.
Nyoro announced that he will hold his first political engagement in Makuyu on Wednesday, August 19, as he begins selling his new political message to voters following his decision to join the People’s Party of Kenya.
Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo has reaffirmed his commitment to operationalising Ebunangwe Technical and Vocational College (TVET), saying the institution will be ready to admit students for the September 2026 intake. Ottichilo chaired a…
Maraga said his demand was prompted by what he described as the failure to implement recommendations in the report.
NAIROBI, Kenya, 18 August 2026: Kenya’s private sector engaged directly today at a high-level Private Sector Roundtable to examine how stronger trust between institutions, businesses and citizens can support investment, regional trade,…
Nyakera said the decision followed consultations with his political mentors and calls from residents of Makadara urging him to return to the constituency and offer himself for the parliamentary seat.
Director of Public Prosecutions has approved the prosecution of National Treasury officials and business owners over the alleged misappropriation of Sh1.57 billion under the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovation and…
Ride-hailing company Bolt has expanded its Send parcel delivery service in Mombasa to include motorbikes, giving customers a faster way to move small parcels across the coastal city. In a statement on August 18, Bolt said the motorbike…
Siaya politician Dan Omoro has urged Kenyans to reject politicians who promote violence and intimidation during campaigns, saying political competition should be based on ideas and policies. Omoro, who has expressed interest in contesting…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has assured that Parliament will continue supporting reforms in Kenya’s health sector while ensuring prudent use and accountability of public funds allocated to healthcare. Speaking at the Kenya…
Methu said the emergence of Nyoro’s party was anticipated and would not alter the political loyalties of voters in the Mt Kenya region
President William Ruto has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election following the August 13, 2026, presidential election. In a message, Ruto hailed Hichilema’s victory as a testament to his dedication,…
By 2026, cloud mining is no longer limited to experienced miners with expensive hardware. The rise of mobile cloud mining platforms has made it possible for everyday users to participate in crypto mining directly from a smartphone—without…
Drama unfolded at DCI Headquarters after a suspect linked to the recent Homa Bay chaos arrived to surrender, only for officers to reportedly decline to receive him. In a statement on August 18, former Siaya Governor James Orengo said…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has given President William Ruto seven days to release and publish the full Police Reform Taskforce Report, warning that he will make the document public if the President fails to do so. In a letter dated…
Businesses under the Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK) have petitioned the National Assembly to conduct nationwide public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, describing the current…
“Would I be foolish enough to say that we were going to eliminate anybody in such a public place? That is completely illogical,” he said.
South Nyanza Sugar Company (Sony) in Migori County faces a possible sale of its major land parcel after Co-operative Bank issued a 40-day statutory notice over an outstanding debt of KSh862.3 million. In a notice dated July 14, the bank…
Tahmeed Coach has taken action after videos surfaced showing passengers traveling from Mombasa to Nairobi being attacked by bedbugs on one of its buses. In a statement issued on August 18, 2026, the company said it had grounded bus KCR 615…
Residents of Kisa Central in Khwisero, Kakamega County, have welcomed the ongoing construction of the Khwisero Mother and Child Hospital, saying the facility will transform access to healthcare and spur economic growth in the area.…
Poverty and stigma are keeping some children living with disabilities in West Pokot County away from classrooms, with some parents reportedly hiding them at home or sending them out to herd livestock instead of giving them an opportunity…
The Hassan Adan sub-clan of the greater Ogaden community has endorsed former Ijara legislator Sophia Abdi Noor to contest the Ijara parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. The endorsement followed three days of deliberations and…
