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At least 18 Chinese nationals were arrested following a major operation targeting a suspected cyber fraud syndicate operating from an apartment in Nairobi’s Kilimani area. The operation was conducted on Monday afternoon by detectives from…
A 26-year-old woman was arrested after her boyfriend was allegedly stabbed to death following a domestic dispute in Nairobi’s Embakasi area. According to police, the incident was reported at about 9.40pm on Monday at Villa Police Station.…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a major international clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to evaluate potential treatments for Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease, as the country’s outbreak continues to…
The government has moved to reassure Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCO) members after reports suggesting that President William Ruto’s administration was planning to use cooperative savings to finance the proposed…
More than 122,000 young Kenyans are set to receive the second instalment of funding under the government’s NYOTA Business Support Programme as the nationwide disbursement enters its next phase this week. President William Ruto announced…
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has released the official list of accredited institutions licensed to offer law programmes in Kenya for the 2026 academic year, while also identifying universities with pending applications for…
The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a security alert advising American citizens in Kenya to exercise heightened caution ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations and an increased security presence across the country. In the advisory…
Glee Hotel, one of Nairobi’s high-end hospitality establishments, has reportedly been placed under administration after defaulting on loans worth over Sh8 billion. Sources familiar with the matter said Equity Bank has appointed insolvency…
The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued a security alert to American citizens ahead of the annual Saba Saba commemorations, warning of possible protests, heightened security operations and traffic disruptions across the country. In…
‘Tides’, a new Kenyan music romance-drama feature written and directed by Reuben Odanga of ‘Mo-Faya’, ‘Nafsi’ fame, will premiere at Century Cinemax on 8 August, followed by additional screenings at Century Cinemax locations in Nairobi.…
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has published a list of institutions licensed to offer law programmes in Kenya. In a notice published on July 7, CLE stated that only the listed institutions are authorized to offer Master of Laws…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has invited members of the public and stakeholders to submit views on a proposal to construct an airstrip and related infrastructure at Upper Imenti Forest in Meru County. In a notice issued on Tuesday, July…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have unveiled a proposed route for a new west-east crude oil pipeline. This pipeline is expected to run from Alberta to Ontario. The Northern Shield Energy Corridor would carry…
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital has clarified the deadline for applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after it was inadvertently omitted from the initial job advertisement. In a notice issued on…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has announced a public auction of 19 unserviceable motor vehicles alongside obsolete office equipment and surplus stores. According to a public notice issued on July 7, the auction…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has invited innovators, entrepreneurs, technology companies and researchers to apply for admission into its Emerging Technologies Regulatory Sandbox for the 2026/2027 financial year. In a notice…
The Anti-Female Genital Mutilation (Anti-FGM) Board has announced vacancies for several senior positions, including that of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a notice issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Board invited qualified and…
More than 1,000 people have been arrested as part of a global crackdown on human trafficking spanning 59 countries. Coordinated by Interpol, Operation Global Chain saw officers target trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced labour and…
Canada chose a German defence company to build its navy’s new submarine fleet, in the largest military procurement deal in Canadian history. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that the government had chosen the company TKMS for…
Microsoft has announced it has cut 4,800 jobs – roughly 2.1% of its workforce – with Xbox to bear a large number of its latest layoffs. Amy Coleman, executive vice president at Microsoft, told employees in a memo that the tech giant needed…
Consumers and bottled water manufacturers are set to benefit after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced the removal of excise duty on bottled water following the enactment of the Finance Act, 2026. In a public notice issued on…
Police launched a manhunt for a suspect accused of fatally stabbing a man during a violent confrontation linked to an alleged love triangle in Nairobi’s Gatwekera area, Kibera slum. The incident was reported on Monday morning after…
Several security checkpoints were mounted on major roads in and around Nairobi as part of measures to maintain law and order during the annual Saba Saba commemoration. Police explained they took the moves to tame what they termed as…
The High Court has nullified the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s (SRC) decision setting the salaries, allowances and benefits of Kenya’s ambassadors, high commissioners and other diplomatic representatives, ruling that the process…
