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Police have launched investigations after an M-Pesa attendant was robbed of Sh250,000 by armed men during a late-night attack at his shop in Kahawa West, Nairobi. According to a police report, the incident occurred at around 11 p.m. on…
Police in Rachuonyo South, Homa Bay County, are investigating the sudden death of a 24-year-old university student whose decomposing body was discovered inside a house several days after he was last seen. The deceased, identified as Ronny…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to modernizing Kenya’s cooperative movement through a new cooperative bill and increased public investment, aimed at strengthening governance, protecting members’ savings, and accelerating the…
An intelligence-led operation in Migori led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of two pistols in Nyangoto, Kuria West Sub-County. Acting on credible intelligence, detectives from Migori, backed by officers from Kuria West,…
Religious and community leaders in Mombasa have expressed fears of the wave of political intolerance gripping the country and called for restraint ahead of the 2027 polls. The clergy asked the political leadership to conduct campaigns with…
The family of a 62-year-old retired Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) officer is demanding swift investigations into his death, after he was allegedly beaten and set on fire in circumstances that remain unclear to his relatives. The body of the…
The government has allocated Sh1.8 billion in the 2026/27 Financial Year to expand electricity connectivity in Kericho County. At least 17,500 households are expected to benefit from enhanced access to reliable electricity under the rural…
A multi-agency enforcement team uncovered an illegal alcohol manufacturing plant operating from a residential maisonette in Happy Valley Estate, Thika, leading to the arrest of a businesswoman and the seizure of large quantities of…
Luanda Town has officially attained municipality status after Vihiga Governor Dr.Wilber Ottichilo signed the charter in line with Urban Areas and Cities Act, No. 13 of 2011. The colourful ceremony held at Mulukhoro Grounds in Luanda marks…
The government wants further amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to close gaps exposed by emergence of Artificial Intelligence-driven threats. Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr.…
At least four million people in Ewaso Ng’iro water basin are expected to benefit from a Sh2.5 billion climate resilience programme, aimed at improving their socio-economic development and addressing perennial drought crises in the region.…
The government has prioritized sustainable farming practices in its policies and budget to ensure food and nutrition security and build resilience against climate change shocks. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said various State…
The life of a boda boda rider in Vihiga County is a daily struggle for one has to compete for the little money in circulation to make ends meet. According to Grain Inawet, one of the rider who granted KNA an interview, his day starts at…
Kajiado County joined the rest of the country in celebrating Ushirika Day, with leaders calling on more residents to join cooperative societies to improve their economic well-being and promote financial inclusion. The celebrations were…
Iran has issued a warning to the United Kingdom and France after the two countries announced plans to work with Oman to help safeguard navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping…
The government has called on investors in the housing sector to embrace high-rise developments to maximize land use and protect Kenya’s shrinking agricultural land from rapid real estate expansion. Speaking during the Kenya-Saudi…
Leaders allied to President William Ruto have called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to keep off the government’s development agenda, insisting that the Kenya Kwanza administration should be allowed to implement its programmes without…
The Rwandan High Commissioner, Ernest Rwamucyo, reserved his warmest regards for Kenya during the celebration of Rwanda’s 32nd Liberation Day’s at the High Commission on Limuru Road. In his speech, he credited Kenya with playing an…
The organizers of Washington’s annual July 4 parade have called it off, citing dangerous heat as too great a risk to participants and spectators at the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration. The National Park Service announced the…
Profitable businesses in the agriculture, transport, tourism, ICT, and service sectors are projected to have more opportunities for growth in 2023. This is according to the latest report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) titled CEO’s…
Kenya has cemented its reputation as one of Africa’s leading road trip destinations, offering travelers a unique combination of wildlife, beaches, mountains, lakes, forests, and rich cultural heritage, all accessible via some of the…
President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people on Friday, a White House official told CNN, including several individuals who violated the Clean Air Act aimed at cutting down on emissions and improving air quality. Trump announced earlier Friday…
A trial of potential treatments for the species of virus behind the current deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has begun, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced. The first patient has been enrolled in DR…
Prince Harry will not be joined by his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, and their two children when he visits the UK next week, it is understood. Meghan, Archie and Lilibet will not travel to London, as had originally been planned, after it…
