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The US Embassy Nairobi has announced that it will temporarily close its offices on Friday, July 3, 2026. In a statement issued on July 2, the US Embassy in Kenya Officials said the closure is in observance of U.S. Independence Day, which…
President William Ruto’s Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs, Prof. Makau Mutua, has proposed the removal of tuk-tuks from major roads and highways, saying they are not suitable for such routes. In a statement posted on his X account…
Former Kenyatta University Vice Chancellors Prof. Olive Mugenda and Prof. Paul Wainaina have been summoned by a National Assembly committee to respond to audit queries linked to an alleged Sh6.2 billion loss of public funds. The two former…
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has opposed plans to introduce mandatory vehicle inspections for privately owned vehicles. This comes a day after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) suspended enforcement of the…
DR Congo gave England the fright of their World Cup campaign on Wednesday in Atlanta, taking a shock early lead and holding firm for long stretches before Harry Kane produced a stunning double to send the Three Lions through to the Round…
India’s ambition to become a global manufacturing and critical minerals powerhouse has received a major boost following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) and…
More than 500 learners and over 1,000 households in Riata, Taita Taveta County, are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe water following the commissioning of the Sh21 million Riata Kubwa Water Project by the County…
Construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has finally kicked off. The much-awaited project is expected to pave the way for a main extension of Kenya’s rail network and enhancing transport links between the…
Several Kenyans repatriated from South Africa have recounted the fear and anxiety they experienced amid escalating anti-migrant protests. Speaking upon arrival in Kenya on Thursday, July 2, the returnees thanked the Kenyan government and…
The State Department for Mining has launched a nationwide public participation exercise on proposed bills, policies and regulations aimed at transforming Kenya’s mining sector by attracting investment, strengthening occupational safety and…
The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA), in partnership with leading insurance firms, has launched a Digital Marine Cargo Insurance (DMCI) platform to streamline cargo clearance and facilitate compliance with…
The government will roll out routine hearing screening for newborns from birth up to six months of age in a renewed effort to detect hearing impairment early, provide timely treatment and reduce the growing burden of hearing loss in the…
The Murang’a County Assembly has approved a Sh12.53 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, paving the way for the implementation of key development programmes targeting agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure and youth…
Britam General Insurance Company (Kenya) Limited has received an upgrade to its national financial strength rating from GCR Ratings following improved profitability, stronger capitalisation and operational performance in 2025. The…
Belgium produced one of the great World Cup comebacks on Wednesday, coming from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a pulsating Round of 32 clash at Seattle Stadium, booking their place in the last 16. For long…
Kenya’s Current Climate Is Creating New Cybersecurity Risks Kenyans are fending off disruption and complexity at every intersection. The economy remains fragmented with elevated risk due to debt pressures and the high cost of doing…
A Kenyan firm battling financial difficulties has taken a major step in its recovery efforts after reaching agreements to dispose of assets worth about Ksh2.2 Billion as part of an ongoing receivership process aimed at repaying creditors.…
The importance of financing creatives became the key highlight at the Sanara Creative Economy Learning Forum event held at the Radisson Blue Hotel on Thursday morning, July 2. The forum brought together investors, policymakers, financial…
The government has stepped up efforts to restore the Nairobi River through a major sewerage infrastructure project that is expected to improve sanitation, reduce pollution and support environmental conservation in parts of the capital.…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for tightened coordination, reviewed delivery timelines and accelerated pace of implementation of critical city services under the Nairobi rising programme. Presiding over the third Joint…
The World Bank Group has added Sh588 billion in securitised future revenues and verified pending bills to Kenya’s public debt, indicating the country’s debt burden is higher than reflected in official government statistics. In its May 2026…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Liaison Group Chief Executive Officer Tom Mulwa as its new Board Chairman, marking a leadership transition at Kenya’s bourse as he takes over from Kiprono Kittony. In a statement issued…
The government of Kenya has stopped the parallel importation of medicines and other health technologies, a window that allowed the importation of medicines without the patent holder’s consent. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced…
Factorial, one of Europe’s technology scale-ups has announced the closing of a $150 million (Ksh. 19.4 billion) Series D funding round led by General Catalyst, valuing it at $2.5 billion (Ksh. 323.5 billion). The round also included…
