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Within the space of just two months, TECNO has released both the SPARK 50 Pro and the SPARK 50 5G, intensifying its push into the fiercely competitive budget smartphone segment. Priced to appeal to entry-level and lower-midrange buyers,…
Former President Barack Obama sharply criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the recent conflict with Iran, saying the short war delivered little lasting benefit despite its high costs. According to Obama, the U.S. has spent…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has announced the launch of Options on Single Stock Futures (SSF) contracts for: Safaricom PLC (SCOM) KCB Group PLC Equity Group Holdings PLC (EQTY) Co-operative Bank of Kenya (COOP) I&M Holdings PLC…
Onondaga County to start contract negotiations with Kiewit engineering and construction firm to advance the planned US$1 billion Micron wastewater treatment plant that will serve the semiconductor company’s new fabrication facility in…
The State Department for Correctional Services, under the Ministry of Interior, has announced 67 permanent and pensionable job vacancies for Kenyans with KCSE grades ranging from D (Plain) to D+. In a notice issued on June 18, qualified…
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly took the side of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday, June 19, after Meloni hit back at President Donald Trump’s claim that she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit. Greene, once…
Kenya will face Mozambique in the relegation play off of the ongoing Davis Cup Group IV tennis championship at Nairobi Club. The other relegation play off will pit DR Congo against Botswana. Kenya was relegated to the play-off after…
Jio Platforms, the telecom unit of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, has announced what analysts say could be one of India’s biggest share sales. The company’s board has approved a draft prospectus for the initial public…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a temporary ban on new licenses for public transport operators across Kenya for 24 months, in a bid to tackle chronic road safety failures, illegal operations and systemic…
At least 18 people have been killed in southern Lebanon following a series of Israeli air strikes overnight, the country’s health ministry has said – while the Israeli military says four of its soldiers were also killed. The Israel Defense…
Paul Muthaura, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya), is a lawyer, business executive, and financial-sector leader known for his experience in capital markets regulation and sustainable…
The Ministry of Defence has been recognised as the Best Performing Ministry under the 2024/2025 Performance Contracting Evaluation, earning national acclaim for its role in advancing government priorities through efficiency, accountability…
Law enforcement officers from Muhoroni Sub-County arrested three individuals linked to a brazen act of violence, where a gang stormed Chemelil Academy, leaving a trail of chaos and destruction. The terrifying incident unfolded on June 18,…
The U.S. State Department announced visa restrictions targeting people it said were undermining peace in Ethiopia on Thursday, focused on hardliners in the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and their immediate family members. “Rising…
Chief Justice Martha Koome, Friday called for the transformation of Africa’s justice systems to become more accessible, inclusive, responsive and people-centred. Speaking during the official opening of the 3rd Africa Chief Justices’…
Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North Member of Parliament Alfred Mutai after naming him the prime suspect in violent clashes that left several people injured at a political event in Nakuru County. In a statement on June 19, the…
A senior Israeli minister called for overwhelming force against Lebanon on Friday, June 19, after four Israeli soldiers died in fresh fighting with Hezbollah, declaring that “All of Lebanon must burn” even as the United States and Iran…
Inspiring Success: How Kenyan-Born Entrepreneur Paul Mwangi Built a Multi-Million-Dollar Business Empire in California The Kenyan diaspora continues to produce remarkable success stories around the world, and few are as inspiring as that…
Public servants could soon see their salaries, promotions, and career progression linked directly to their productivity and performance under new government resolutions. In resolutions adopted at the First National Productivity and…
Moët & Chandon and Formula 1 are celebrating the 60th anniversary of one of motorsport’s most recognizable traditions: the champagne spray, a jubilant ritual that has become synonymous with victory on the podium. The tradition traces its…
The Principal Secretary for Economic Planning Bonface Makokha has said the National Government remains committed to strengthening the education sector through increased funding and infrastructure development. Speaking during St. Monica…
President William Ruto has announced that the government will retrain, reskill, and promote 100,000 teachers across the country within the next year. Speaking on June 19 during the burial service of the late Mama Zipporah Jerotich Kosgey…
A spontaneous champagne explosion at a French race track six decades ago has evolved into one of the most valuable and recognizable traditions in global sports marketing. Moët & Chandon and Formula 1 are marking the 60th anniversary of the…
Persons with disabilities have been urged to actively participate in politics and vie for elective positions in the run-up to the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a sensitization forum in Kajiado, Assistant Registrar of Political…
