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A help-wanted sign at a Buc-ee’s travel center has drawn widespread attention after listing salaries as high as $275,000 a year for general managers, with no college degree required for many entry-level positions. The Texas-based chain,…
Republican Rep. Don Bacon criticized President Donald Trump on Wednesday, July 8, after the president renewed his push for U.S. control of Greenland during the NATO summit, warning that the comments risk damaging relations with key…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced sharp criticism after suggesting some Generation Z Americans have grown lazy and expect handouts. The backlash centered on her personal life, particularly her marriage to a 61-year-old…
(NSE), the Nairobi Securities Exchange extended its correction for a second consecutive trading session, with all major indices closing lower. The decline was led by large-cap blue-chip counters, particularly within the banking sector, as…
The East African Community (EAC) has endorsed a harmonised framework for cross-border data transfers, paving the way for common regional rules to lower digital trade barriers and support the bloc’s Single Digital Market. The framework…
Safaricom is set to undergo significant corporate changes following Vodacom’s increase in ownership to 55%, with shareholders expected to vote on the revised Articles of Association at the company’s AGM on 31st July 2026. Safaricom…
President Donald Trump said he will ask the Supreme Court to rehear a case on birthright citizenship after the court struck down his executive order last week. The order had limited automatic citizenship for babies born on U.S. soil to…
Ultimate Guide to U.S. Student Visa Interview Preparation: Lessons from a Kenyan Student’s Journey For thousands of Kenyan students, receiving admission to an American university is only one step toward achieving their dream of studying in…
The first concrete has been poured on $100bn Micron’s semiconductor facility in New York ahead of planned schedule. The concrete has been poured for the foundation of the fabrication plant in the Town of Clay. Leaders came together…
Hunter Biden announced on X that he is publishing a serialized account of the past seven years on Substack, starting with an excerpt that directly confronts the laptop left at a Delaware repair shop in 2019. The former president’s son…
Kenya has officially launched the Strengthening Policy Frameworks for Women’s Participation in Peace and Security Governance in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) and Informal Settlements Programme (2026–2028). The initiative by Act Change…
Kenyan Woman Fulfills American Dream by Securing Admission to the University of Delaware For many young Kenyans, studying in the United States represents more than earning a degree—it is a life-changing opportunity that opens doors to…
The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has ordered fresh investigations into the construction of a 1,000-bed students’ hostel at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)…
The Tampa Bay Rays ballpark stadium unveils inside renderings of a new stadium projects as negotiations continue. However, a vote is expected before the approval of a new stadium for the Rays in Tampa. The Rays unveiled the images of the…
Blockchain technology is going mainstream as institutions and governments begin adopting the technology. A robust ecosystem of analytics platforms plays a vital role in bringing transparency to the industry. Blockchain technology promises…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued an update following the death of Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige, whose body was recovered in Juja, Kiambu County, weeks after she went…
Kenyan-Born Samson Wambugu Builds Aviation Business in the United States The Kenyan diaspora continues to produce remarkable success stories across the globe, and Samson Wambugu’s journey stands out as one of determination, resilience, and…
Kenya’s smartphone market has been dominated by Android, largely due to the availability of affordable devices. According to StatCounter data, the mobile operating system market share in Kenya showed Android at over 92% and iOS at around…
When I first visited Cuba, the island was recovering from a severe economic crisis. It was 1996, and the collapse of the Soviet Union had ushered in a prolonged period of deprivation and hardship. On my latest visit, in early June, I…
Chairperson of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors, David Ndii, has explained why Dangote’s planned 700,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) single-train refinery could not be built in Isiolo. Ndii was responding to a social media user who…
The government has committed to strict accountability in the distribution of relief food and nutrition supplies to ensure humanitarian assistance reaches vulnerable families affected by food insecurity in Marsabit County. Marsabit County…
The County Government of Kirinyaga has partnered with the National Government to map snakebite hotspots across the county to support the development of a locally produced antivenom. The exercise, being undertaken in collaboration with the…
Turkana County Government has flagged off a two-month consignment of nutrition supplies to treat cases of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) among children aged 6 to 59 months in five sub-counties, including the hard-to-reach areas of…
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to individuals sponsoring and facilitating banditry in Samburu, West Pokot, Tiaty and Isiolo, saying security agencies will relentlessly pursue them.…
