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The US has sanctioned a major gold refinery in Rwanda and two of its executives, accusing them of smuggling minerals from rebel-controlled areas of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. Washington alleged what it described as a…
U.S. forces struck targets inside Iran on Friday, June 26, after Iranian drones attacked a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said. U.S. Central Command said American aircraft hit Iranian missile and drone storage…
Complete Guide to Moving to the USA from Kenya in 2026: Best Immigration Pathways, Costs, Visa Requirements, and What You Need to Know. Moving to the United States remains a dream for thousands of Kenyans seeking better career…
President Donald Trump threatened on Friday, June, to impose a 100% tariff on all goods from any country the moves ahead with a digital services tax on American companies. The sharp warning came just a day after European Union countries…
Williamson Tea Kenya, a listed agricultural firm at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE), has delivered a strong earnings turnaround to KSh 120.8 million at the close of its financial year ended 31st March 2026. This is compared to a net…
Most of us have made peace with a lie we tell ourselves every month: ‘I’ll start saving properly next time.’ But next time keeps moving. And meanwhile, the money that could have been building a future quietly disappears into a hundred…
House Speaker Mike Johnson told a closed-door gathering of Republicans on Friday, June 26, that Democrats would launch sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump’s family, cabinet, donors, and allies if they flip control of the…
The National Police Service (NPS) announced Friday evening that it has initiated an investigation into the alleged mistreatment of a suspect during an arrest in Nakuru. The investigation follows the widespread circulation on social media…
Hundreds of families in Kihiu Mwiri, Gatanga Sub-County, have finally secured legal ownership of their land after decades of uncertainty, with the Government issuing 750 title deeds, a significant step towards resolving historical land…
Safaricom has strengthened its leadership in Kenya’s fixed internet market, growing its market share to 35.5 per cent and increasing its subscriber base to 941,501 customers, according to the latest sector statistics released by the…
The Kenyan Government is set to undertake a significant policy shift, reviewing restrictions on international airlines and flight frequencies in a move aimed at boosting tourist arrivals and establish Kenya as one of Africa’s most…
The government’s plan to reduce its shareholding in Safaricom has received a major boost after the Court of Appeal lifted orders that had temporarily halted the multi-billion-shilling transaction, clearing the way for the sale of a 15 per…
Trump’s Proposed Rule Could Nearly Double U.S. Citizenship Costs: What Green Card Holders Need to Know Thousands of lawful permanent residents (green card holders), including many Kenyans living in the United States, could soon face…
Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba has challenged graduates from technical institutions to stop waiting for formal employment and instead use their skills to create enterprises and solve real-world problems, saying the true…
Kenya’s efforts to manage its growing debt obligations have taken another step forward after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) invited investors to swap a Treasury bond maturing later this year for a longer-dated security. The Ksh 10 billion…
The Court of Appeal has set aside its own ruling in a long-running dispute involving the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) after acknowledging that it mistakenly determined an application that had already been overtaken by events. In…
The County Government of Machakos has officially commissioned a Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Unit at Kangundo Level 4 Hospital, a move set to improve access to quality and affordable care for mothers and children. The new 22-bed…
John Bolton, a prominent critic of President Trump who once served as his national security adviser, pleaded guilty on Friday, June 26, to improperly retaining sensitive materials in “diary-like” entries after leaving the White House.…
The government has established a taskforce to spearhead the incorporation and institutional transformation of the Public Trustee Department in a move aimed at improving the management of estates and trusts, clearing longstanding case…
More than 4.7 million Kenyans aged between 15 and 65 are currently using at least one drug or substance of abuse, with the Coast region emerging as the country’s worst-hit area, according to the latest National Authority for the Campaign…
The State Department for Irrigation will rehabilitate Kenyatta Dam within the Mau Forest Complex to enhance irrigation and support livelihoods under the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme…
Public servants have called for urgent reforms to the Social Health Authority (SHA), citing delays in accessing treatment, lengthy pre-authorisation procedures, biometric verification failures, and inadequate customer support. During a…
Migori County Assembly has passed the 2026/2027 Financial Year Budget Estimates of Sh12.4 billion, the highest since the inception of devolution in 2013. Migori County Assembly Speaker Christopher Rusanna said that they are expecting Sh9.1…
The Vihiga County Government has disbursed Sh4 million to nine sports teams under the 2025/2026 financial year sports fund in a move aimed at strengthening sports development and nurturing local talent across the county. Speaking during…
