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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a two-year suspension on the licensing of new matatu SACCOs and public service vehicle (PSV) companies as part of measures aimed at enhancing road safety and streamlining the…
Iran has denied a claim by Vice-President JD Vance that it will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, after the first round of talks between Washington and Tehran to reach a final deal to end the war. Following negotiations in…
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has cleared Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed of wrongdoing in the controversial Sh42 million insurance procurement for the 2024 African Nations Championship…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has directed state and public officers to stop branding publicly funded projects and programs with the names, portraits, images, symbols, or slogans of individual leaders, politicians, or…
A 30-year-old man was found dead inside a residential compound in Murang’a East Sub-County after he is believed to have fallen while attempting to climb over a razor-wire reinforced perimeter wall. The body of Bidan Gitumbu Mwangi was…
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Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration, through Nairobi City County, has issued a fresh warning to Nairobi traders as county enforcement operations intensify. In a notice dated June 23, Nairobi City County Government urged all traders…
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai is expected in court on Tuesday over chaos that was witnessed in his area that left five people injured and vehicles damaged. Mutai was Monday detained at Nakuru Police Station after he surrendered to…
Vivica A. Fox is an American actress, producer, television personality, and former dancer who has a net worth of $3 million. With a career spanning more than three decades, Fox became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars through hit…
Daveigh Chase was an American actress, voice actress, and singer who had an estimated net worth of $3 million at the time of her death in 2026. Best known for voicing Lilo Pelekai in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and portraying the terrifying…
Nigerian music star Yemi Alade has opened up about her latest collaboration with Kenyan singer Bien, describing their new song “Don’t Be Shy” as a celebration of honesty, connection and confidence. Speaking about the track, which was…
Tia Carrere is an American actress, singer, former model, and voice artist who has a net worth of $5 million. Best known for her breakout role as Cassandra Wong in the hit comedy Wayne’s World, Carrere built a successful entertainment…
President William Ruto slammed the United Opposition, dismissing his political rivals as weak and unprepared while vowing to secure an early win in the 2027 General Election. The Head of State spoke during a coffee revival launch event in…
The Ministry of Interior announced plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) after securing approval from Parliament, as Kenya intensifies efforts to address growing cyber threats. In a statement dated June 22, the ministry…
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Manyatta Member of Parliament John Gitonga Mukunji has proposed changes to the National Assembly’s Standing Orders, arguing that future Finance Bills should require a two-thirds quorum to pass. He made the suggestion in response to public…
Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has announced the rollout of new luxury passenger coaches, saying the service is expected to be fully operational by July 2026. KRC made the disclosure during a presentation on June 19, where its leadership…
President William Ruto has unveiled an ambitious government plan to raise coffee farmers’ earnings from the current Sh158 per kilogramme to between Sh250 and Sh300 over the coming years. He said the initiative forms part of a wider…
National Assembly minority leader Junet Mohamed has defended the planned compensation for victims of police brutality, saying it aligns with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) agenda. Junet said ODM has long argued, since 2007, that…
The government has announced immediate changes to how Kenyans obtain birth certificates, allowing citizens to download and print the documents online. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the update on Monday, June 22,…
The government has dismissed calls to declare June 25 a public holiday, confirming it will remain a normal working day despite a planned march to commemorate victims of past protests. Speaking on Monday, June 22, Government Spokesperson…
The government has released a fresh update on the proposed multi-billion-shilling Mombasa Northern Bypass, saying feasibility studies and due diligence assessments are bringing the project closer to possible implementation under a…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir has revived his campaign against muguka, saying the stimulant drives most admissions at rehabilitation and mental health facilities across the county. His comments reignite a national debate over…
The $8bn Penn Station redevelopment project has entered the next phase as Amtrak and Partners signed key project contracts. Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners have signed a pre-development agreement which paves way for the projects…
