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The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health has called for increased investment in cancer research, saying it is key to reducing Kenya’s growing cancer burden through improved prevention, early detection and treatment. The…
Bandari Maritime Academy continues to position Kenyan youth for opportunities in the global maritime industry, with growing numbers enrolling for the mandatory Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW)…
Westcon-Comstor has announced a pan-African distribution agreement with BeyondTrust. The deal is the first dedicated distribution partnership for BeyondTrust for Africa and follows an existing relationship between the two companies in the…
The bancassurance sector is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by the implementation of the Insurance (Bancassurance) Regulations, 2020, and the integration of insurance services into mobile banking platforms, creating a one-stop…
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 Eastern Region Secondary Schools Sports Association (ERSSA) Chairperson, Dr. Bernard Mutunga, has challenged sports officials and referees to uphold fairness and discipline, while teams play during the ball games term II. Dr. Mutunga…
For decades, the people of Tana River County have lived with a painful paradox. Despite being home to Kenya’s longest river, thousands of households and livestock compete for dwindling water sources. Water scarcity has not only affected…
President William Ruto has launched the second phase of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme’s business support component, with the government disbursing more than Sh3 billion to over 122,000 young…
A solemn wave of grief swept through Mombasa’s Marikiti Market as hundreds of residents, family members, and civil society activists gathered for a candlelight vigil at the exact spot where 23-year-old student John Joshua Kalaghe…
Nuvion has announced the integration of Ripple USD (RLUSD) into its AI-powered global banking and cross-border payments platform. This gives businesses and fintechs access to faster, stablecoin-powered international payments and…
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has gazetted new regulations introducing a structured four-year salary review cycle for State officers and other public officers, outlining how remuneration and benefits will be determined,…
A private-sector-led dual apprenticeship programme that has trained over 400 young people in Nairobi has expanded to Mombasa, with organizers targeting at least 280 apprentices in its first cohort in the coastal city. The Propela Dual…
The government through the State Department for Mining has come up with proposals, aimed at streamlining the mining industry and transforming it into a leading source of revenue for the country. The new regulations include the Draft…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected a record KSh2.844 trillion in the 2025/26 financial year, with Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Value Added Tax (VAT) remaining among the biggest contributors. In a report issued on July 10, KRA said…
Siaya Governor, James Orengo, has criticized Siaya Senator, Oburu Odinga, over his remarks advocating for a “little benevolent dictatorship,” describing the statement as unfortunate and warning that such sentiments could erode the…
Boda boda operators in Homa Bay County have raised concerns over the rise in motorcycle thefts saying the trend threatened their livelihoods and the general business climate in the area. They said the menace was exposing them to heavy…
The Government has intensified its efforts to empower young people through entrepreneurship, skills development and job creation following the launch of the second phase of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA)…
Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County Government of Kiambu to strengthen enterprise development, industrialization and the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the…
Tuk-tuk operators in Mombasa have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the County government to address their concerns over the new transport regulations failure to which they threatening to withdraw their services. The operators, represented…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have intercepted a trailer transporting cannabis worth approximately Sh24.7 million in Voi, Taita Taveta County, and arrested two suspects. In a statement, the DCI said…
The affordable housing programme has officially kicked off in Marsabit County, following the handing over of a two acre construction site to a contractor, where 220 housing units will be built Presiding over the ceremony, Marsabit County…
Tusker FC held their end-of-season Awards Gala at the Tusker Microbrewery, bringing together players, technical staff, and club officials to celebrate a campaign that ended in triumph despite a difficult league run. Fabian Adikiny was…
Isiolo leaders both at the county administration and national government, alongside development partners have convened in Isiolo to finalize preparations for the operationalization of the Isiolo Export Abattoir, ahead of a scheduled…
M Oriental Bank has appointed veteran banker Aristarichus Kuria Weru as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Kuria assumed office on June 5, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, succeeding Nitin S. Shendye as the bank’s…
