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UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah has expressed confidence in winning the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Speaking after casting his ballot at Huruma Primary School, Muchina said he is prepared to accept the outcome of Thursday’s…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has donated Ksh 2 million to Migori Youth FC as the newly promoted club prepares for its maiden season in the FKF Premier League. The donation comes as Migori Youth FC ramps up preparations for the…
The Government has announced that it will distribute 11,139 assistive devices to 321 inclusive education programmes and special schools across the country to support learners with visual and physical disabilities. Education Cabinet…
Nicco Movers 1 SACCO is among the largest and most recognizable public transport operators serving Nairobi and the wider Thika Superhighway corridor. The SACCO is best known for providing commuter transport services between Nairobi CBD,…
Global commodities trader Trafigura has withdrawn from a proposed 2,000 MW cross-border electricity transmission line project that was intended to transport surplus hydropower from Angola to energy-hungry mining operations in the…
Sydney-Newcastle High Speed Rail has advanced into another key milestone after the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) appointed global engineering and construction firm Bechtel as the delivery partner for the project’s development phase.…
The Environment and Land Court has barred the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) from requiring retailers to enforce manufacturers’ compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations until a constitutional…
Today, the people of Ol Kalou go to the ballot to choose their next Member of Parliament. I have spent my days among them in their markets and shopping centres, on their unfinished roads, beside their water points and dispensaries. I did…
Thousands of students have now received their 2026 Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) placement results. Between July and September, students must complete several important processes, including downloading…
Efforts to strengthen peace and address cross-border challenges in Marsabit County have received a boost through community peace committees working to protect children, empower women and promote peaceful coexistence along the…
As Argentina prepares for another FIFA World Cup final, Lionel Messi has once again demonstrated why greatness extends far beyond talent. At 39 years old, the Argentine captain has shown that experience, intelligence and leadership can be…
Kenyatta University emerged as Kenya’s most preferred university in the 2026/2027 Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) placement, attracting 11,224 students. Speaking to The Kenya Times, Education and Strategy…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) data shows that Home Afrika, which is listed under the Growth and Enterprise Market Segment(GEMS) was the top price gainer when trading closed this Wednesday. The counter recorded a 5% rise in its share…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued guidance to contracted healthcare providers on the required documents for submitting healthcare claims for children under alternative care arrangements. In a notice dated July 16, SHA said it…
Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Marco Arop will renew their Olympic rivalry over two laps when the London Diamond League gets underway at London Stadium on Saturday, with the pair headlining a stacked men’s 800m field. Wanyonyi, the Paris 2024…
Kenya has become one of Africa’s biggest testing grounds for digital lending apps. Millions of people who could never walk into a bank and get a loan can now get one from their phone in minutes. That access has been useful for a lot of…
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) which regulates GMOs in the Country has released a list of commercially approved GM Plants, animals, microorganisms and veterinary vaccines, and their derived products. In a letter to government…
The football World Cup is often seen as an opportunity to bring different groups within a nation together as they celebrate their team’s achievements. And while the performance of the England side’s young and dynamic squad may not have…
Picture a Kenyan freelancer waiting days for a bank transfer from abroad, only to lose part of the payment to fees while the shilling changes in value before the money arrives. Instead, the client could send a digital dollar, a token built…
Harambee Starlets have jetted out to France for a week-long training camp in Miramas, marking the final phase of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The squad departed Nairobi on Wednesday…
A father and his son have each been sentenced to one year in prison for assaulting a woman over a false claim that she had caused the son’s genitals to disappear in Kilifi County. In a statement on July 16, the Office of the Director of…
OnePlus is exiting the United States and European markets, with a formal announcement expected in mid-July 2026. The move ends more than a decade of the brand’s push into Western territory, where it built a following as a “flagship killer”…
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is calling for urgent mitigation measures to address the expected food shortage in the country next year. According to the research organization, food baskets in the…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has launched an online Medical Attestation Certificate system. According to KMPDC, the online system will enable licensed medical practitioners to process and issue certificates…
