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National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government expects to receive Sh204.3 billion from the sale of an additional 20 percent stake in Safaricom today (Friday, July 3), marking the conclusion of one of Kenya’s largest…
The High Court has declared unconstitutional a key provision in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025. The provision empowered a state committee to order internet service providers to block access to websites and online…
The government has mapped out ambitious plans to transform Siaya County’s Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium into a modern sports complex with a capacity of 20,000 spectators. In a statement on Thursday, July 2, Sports Principal Secretary…
The government has halted parallel importation of medicines and other health technologies, seeking to tighten oversight of pharmaceutical imports and shield Kenyans from substandard and falsified medical products. Health Cabinet Secretary…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the Executive’s budget allocation, saying renovations at State House are necessary because the House on the Hill has been neglected for years. In response to criticism over the spending, Mbadi…
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, says he will sue the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) over alleged fraud in the instant traffic fine payment system. In a public statement released on…
A matatu owner in Nairobi hands the keys to a driver and a conductor somewhere around dawn and gets the vehicle back after dark with a bundle of cash that is supposed to hit a daily target, 3000 to 8000 shillings depending on the route and…
The High Court has stepped in to block the controversial vehicle inspection directive, bringing temporary relief to millions of private car owners. Justice Francis Kyambia issued conservatory orders suspending the National Transport and…
A coalition of regional and human rights organizations has asked the Environment and Land Court to order a stop to further development of accommodation facilities in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The groups argue that luxury camps…
The Port of Mombasa capped off a record-breaking cruise season with the arrival of MS Viking Yidun, the first cruise liner from Asia to dock at Kenya’s coast, marking another milestone in the country’s rapidly expanding cruise tourism…
A trial of potential treatments for the strain of virus behind the current deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced. The first patient has been enrolled in…
Spotify and Afronation Portugal are partnering to bring fans closer to the artists, performances and fan culture shaping African music globally. As an official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner of Afronation Portugal 2026, Spotify…
Taylor Swift and her American football-player fiancé Travis Kelce have kicked off rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York City. High-profile friends of the couple, from actress Lena Dunham to frequent…
Kenya and Italy have signed a Letter of Intent aimed at strengthening cooperation in preventing and combating crime, marking a significant step towards a broader bilateral security agreement between the two countries. The agreement, signed…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has sparked discussions on social media after suggesting that young Americans who constantly complain about life in the United States should be sent to countries such as Cuba or Iran to gain a…
Martin Aringo’s Deportation Story: Addiction, Deportation, and a Second Chance Martin Aringo’s life story is a powerful reminder that addiction can have life-altering consequences—not only for an individual’s health but also for…
The Trump administration secured another courtroom victory on Thursday, July 2, after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked an order requiring the National Park Service to restore signs, exhibits, and other public displays that had…
Two women have been arrested in New York after prosecutors accused them of running a more than three-year-long scheme in which an unlicensed doctor allegedly treated patients while using a licensed nurse practitioner’s credentials to bill…
Chinese President Xi Jinping celebrated the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) 105-year legacy, calling its journey a defining chapter in the nation’s history. He urged Party members to remain united and committed to building a modern…
Pubs in England and Wales will now be allowed to stay open until 05:00 on Monday, allowing football fans to watch the Three Lions’ World Cup clash with Mexico to the final whistle. The round-of-16 match in Mexico City kicks off at 01:00 UK…
Three people have been sentenced to life in prison by a South African court for the kidnapping, robbing and murder of a British couple in February 2018. Rachel Saunders, 64, and her husband Rodney, 73, were kidnapped while in the Ngoye…
The Vatican has excommunicated followers of a conservative Catholic splinter sect, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a day after it consecrated four new bishops in Geneva against Pope Leo XIV’s direct instruction. In a decree, it said…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki assured the country that the government is laying down adequate measures in anticipation of El Nino rains expected in Kenya later in the year. He said the administration is proactively engaged with all the…
The State has urged the High Court to dismiss a habeas corpus application seeking the production of missing businessman Abdiaziz Duba Molu alias Zizou arguing that investigations indicate unknown individuals abducted him and is not being…
