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Hellen Nyambura Kariuki is a Kenyan qualified medical doctor, researcher, and academician at the University of Nairobi. She has made history by becoming the first female Professor of Medical Physiology at the University of Nairobi (UoN).…
Bamburi Cement recently hosted the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the ISO audit team for a certification audit of the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Standard, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a seven-day ultimatum to individuals in possession of illegal firearms in Ang’ata Barrikoi and neighbouring areas of Migori East to surrender the…
The National Assembly Health Committee has raised concerns over a major communication gap in the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA), revealing that although about 30 million Kenyans have registered under the scheme, only…
Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has come under criticism on social media after appearing to take issue with coverage by Standard Group, her former employer. In a post shared on X on Thursday, June 25, Chidzuga wrote, “Far…
The Ministry of Health has assured Kenyans that the country remains free of Ebola, even as authorities intensify surveillance and preparedness measures following outbreaks reported in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of…
Each year, from May to June, the peak harvesting and processing season for avocados begins across Kenya. As Africa’s top avocado producer and the continent’s second-largest exporter, Kenya made remarkable history in 2022 as the first…
For decades, inadequate access to water, poor sanitation and limited livelihood opportunities have posed significant challenges in Masinga Sub-County, Machakos County. Residents and students were often forced to travel long distances in…
The Al Taweelah Recycling plant the UAE’s largest aluminium recycling facility has officially opened its doors in Abu Dhabi, marking a transformative shift in how the region handles post-consumer aluminium scrap. Emirates Global Aluminium…
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, the long-serving State Minister for Higher Education, as the Acting Minister of Education and Sports. In a press release dated June 25, 2026, State House Uganda…
Several teams have booked their spots in the Round of 32, the first knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament’s format has expanded the knockout stage, with the top two teams from each of the 12 groups automatically…
Bab Gas Cap Development has entered a major development phase after Abu Dhabi awarded the world’s largest gas cap development concession to an ADNOC-led consortium. The project will unlock substantial gas reserves from the giant Bab field…
After years of lack of access to clean water and inadequate sanitation facilities, the Kisumu County government in partnership with the Habitat for Humanity Kenya has unveiled a new toilet technology and water projects at Nyomwaru Primary…
Kenya has stepped up preparations to host the 21st annual Internet Governance Forum 2026 in Nairobi, following a high-level visit by a delegation from the IGF Secretariat. The delegation was led by IGF Secretariat representatives and…
Kenya’s digital economy is undeniably booming. From viral TikTok creators and insightful podcasters to influential bloggers and tech entrepreneurs, the country’s creative ecosystem has evolved from a hobbyist’s playground into a legitimate…
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has condemned what it describes as the paralysis of transport on major highways following the mounting of roadblocks by police on Thursday morning. In a statement issued on Thursday, June 25, the…
Foreign embassies in Kenya have issued security alerts and temporarily closed some public services ahead of planned demonstrations to mark the anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. The advisories have been issued due to…
Jubilee Party National chairman Vincent Kemosi Thursday vowed that united opposition would not relent from fighting for what he termed the liberation of Kenya from tyranny. Kemosi said his arrest and a night at the Nyamira Police Central…
Tala is cutting part of its Kenya workforce as the digital lender reorganizes its global operations. The company has now confirmed that 7 employees have been notified of potential redundancies, representing less than 10% of its 85-person…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Clearstream have launched a new market link that will provide international investors with easier access to Kenyan government securities, a move expected to deepen liquidity and expand the country’s…
Kenya’s participation in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2026 has reinforced the country’s commitment to advancing digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and inclusive connectivity as key pillars of its development…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has commenced the registration of Grade 10 learners for School-Based Assessment (SBA), marking another key step in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). In a notice…
Residents of Tharaka Nithi County went about their normal daily activities on Thursday despite earlier calls for Gen Z demonstrations to mark two years since the deaths and disappearances reported during the June 2024 anti-government…
When governments unveil annual budgets, headlines focus on the big numbers: spending, growth and tax collection. But sometimes the real story sits quietly in the technical annexes. Tanzania’s 2026/27 budget, due to take effect from July,…
