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Following significant investments in the digitization of healthcare services across the county, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir is set to roll out a comprehensive nutrition support initiative targeting pregnant women. The…
Kipipiri Member of Parliament Wanjiku Muhia has called for the immediate release of her driver following an alleged arrest by the officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). According to the Kipipiri MP, DCI officers…
Two people have been confirmed dead following a fire that broke out at Gikomba Market in Nairobi during the early hours of Sunday, June 21, 2026. According to the Nairobi City County Government, the victims were an adult man and an adult…
Chongqing has released its first forestry biodiversity report, presenting a citywide assessment of wildlife, plant resources, conservation systems, and ecological management, local officials said at a press conference on May 19. Wang…
Pathways to Migrate to Rural Canada: Your Complete Guide to Permanent Residency Canada continues to welcome skilled immigrants to help address labor shortages, particularly in smaller towns and rural communities. If you’ve been dreaming of…
Israeli strikes across Gaza on Saturday, June 20, killed at least six Palestinians, including two children and an Al Jazeera cameraman, according to Palestinian health officials. The deadliest strike hit a house in the Bureij refugee camp…
For generations, the rules governing international security and the laws of warfare have been written almost exclusively in the historic halls of Europe and the West. From the Geneva Conventions to the Hague Regulations, the Global South…
Stakeholders from both the public and private sectors are urging greater collaboration to resolve Kenya’s recurring water shortages. They caution that sustainable solutions depend on coordinated governance, investment, and responsible…
KBC Radio journalist Millicent Kubai scooped the overall tittle at the inaugural Voices of impact HIV & STIs reporting media awards 2026 organised by AHF Kenya. Kubai’s radio feature story titled ‘ Life Beyond the Diagnosis’ saw her win…
Kenya will host the 4th Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in Nairobi in April 2027. The event will convene global leaders and experts to discuss the responsible application of artificial intelligence in security and…
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term care for people living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), saying ongoing Taifa Care…
President Donald Trump warned Saturday, June 20, that the United States could start charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if Iran fails to reach a full agreement within 60 days. The president said that the current ceasefire deal is…
A dramatic security operation unfolded in Bangale, Tana River County, after a mob of about 300 people stormed the local police station and freed a suspect who had been arrested over alleged plans to incite ethnic violence. The suspect,…
Equity Bank Kenya and Buffalo Bicycles Kenya (BBK) entered a partnership aimed at making quality bicycles more accessible to Kenyans, a move the two organisations say will improve mobility, support economic empowerment, boost physical…
The Iranian military says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon. Iran said Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran’s agreement with the US to end the war. “Do not approach…
Slain Makindu businessman Stephen Ngei Musyoka, and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei were in-laws to Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse. Mutuse mourned the loss of his brother and sister-in-law following a tragic road accident in Makindu on…
US President Donald Trump has hit out at Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, repeating his claim that she asked “over and over” for a picture of them together at the G7 summit this week. In a post on Truth Social, Trump also accused…
By E, KNA Thirteen counties are set to benefit from a national government programme aimed at safeguarding, commercializing, and protecting Kenya’s indigenous knowledge and intellectual assets. Under the National Products Industry (NPI)…
Omega-3 supplements, long touted for brain health, showed no benefit for memory or thinking in a new clinical trial from the University of Southern California. The two-year study found that high doses of DHA, a key omega-3 fatty acid, did…
(EAPCC)East African Portland Cement Company, a listed cement maker that is majority owned by Kalahari Cement, swung back to profitability, with net earnings rising 377% to KSh 5.53 billion. While Kenya’s consumption cement fell 7.94% in…
The County Government of Vihiga has launched its Mid-Term Review Report for the Third Generation County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023–2027, highlighting significant achievements across key sectors, including governance,…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hit back at President Donald Trump after he claimed she has become unpopular in her country for refusing to allow the U.S. military to use Italian airspace during the Epic Operation against Iran,…
Safaricom tightened its grip on Kenya’s telecommunications sector in the first three months of 2026 after attracting millions of new subscribers and extending its lead over rivals in mobile, internet and mobile money services. New data…
240 Junior School County Trainers from 47 counties have successfully completed a three-day intensive training on the use of virtual laboratories at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA). The…
