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The government will integrate newly launched natural assets inventory reports into national and county planning to safeguard critical ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience and promote sustainable development across Kenya’s arid and…
The government canceled the original Ksh249.7 billion Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway concession after a review found that the project posed significant long-term fiscal risks, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said. In…
The County Government of Nakuru is strengthening hands on training for surgical teams from 10 public facilities involved in Caesarean Section and other obstetric procedures, aimed at improving maternal and newborn outcomes. Through the…
National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s economic reform agenda. The CS says the newly enacted Sovereign Wealth Fund, for instance, would bolster Kenya’s long-term economic…
Kenyan Actress Catherine Kamau, also known as “Kate Actress,” has shared her vision for a new political era. In a recent interview, she said that she would someday like to read the headline: “Kenya elects its first woman president; a new…
The National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) empowerment programme has been hailed as a good step towards the empowerment of women in Bomet County. The County Woman Representative Linet Chepkorir Toto has said through NGAAF…
Opposition movement Linda Mwananchi has accused President William Ruto’s administration of escalating political violence, undermining democratic institutions and attempting to influence upcoming elections through state resources, while…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is moving to bolster its oversight capabilities within the rapidly growing digital asset space. As the country rolls out its first comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework, the CMA is seeking to…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned that it could postpone or cancel the July 16, 2026, Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election if escalating violence and electoral offences threaten the credibility of the…
The United States has committed $14.5 million (approximately Sh1.9 billion) to strengthen Kenya’s preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), reinforcing the country’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to potential outbreaks. The…
Universities across the country have started releasing admission letters to students placed through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for the 2026/2027 academic year. Following the release of the…
On Tuesday evening, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) issued a brief statement announcing a temporary disruption to its online voter services. The commission noted it was undertaking a routine ICT upgrade to…
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru was Thursday released after the intended obstruction charge against him failed to proceed in court following confirmation that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) had not approved any charges. Njiru…
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout will miss next month’s World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene after suffering a serious hamstring tear, ending his 2026 season and derailing his bid to become 200m U20 world champion. The…
Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka paid an emotional tribute to former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member Abubakar Zein Abubakar, describing him as a courageous patriot, trusted confidant and one of the…
Giovanni Alejandro Reyna, commonly known as Gio Reyna, is an American professional soccer player who serves as an attacking midfielder. Born on November 13, 2002, in Sunderland, England, he plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the…
At Inaarok Lukuny Comprehensive School in Kenya’s Kajiado County, pupil enrolment has more than doubled over the past year, rising from 240 to more than 525 children. The head teacher attributes much of that growth to a simple change:…
Christian Pulisic is an American professional soccer player widely regarded as one of the greatest talents to emerge from the United States. Born on September 18, 1998, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, he plays as a winger, attacking midfielder,…
New York City is marking a significant milestone as American Express headquarters becomes the final commercial office building at the World Trade Center complex. Groundbreaking on the construction will commence Thursday morning. This comes…
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, known for hits such as “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at the age of 75, according to a statement on her website and Instagram account. Her death comes a few months after the pop star, whose legal name is…
For years, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has faced questions about the processes for clearing, disqualifying, or reinstating candidates in the weeks leading up to a general election. The Commission has finally…
KCB Bank has partnered with Mastercard to deploy an Islamic finance payments solution for customers under the Sahl Banking offering. The Bank has rolled Sahl Card to give customers a convenient and secure, platform to manage their spending…
A political gamble looks like it has spectacularly backfired. When British right-wing populist leader Nigel Farage announced he was resigning as a lawmaker and triggering a special election in the face of a swirl of allegations over…
Residents of Suneka in Kisii County are in mourning after the bodies of two PP3 pupils were found in a banana plantation under mysterious circumstances, in a case that has shocked the community and sparked calls for swift justice. The…
