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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has lost his position as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip. The decision comes just days after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) approved his removal as the Secretary General of the Orange…
The High Court has thrown out a petition challenging the registration of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). In her ruling, Justice Roselyne Aburili made it clear that litigants must first take…
Thika Municipality is on the verge of becoming the sixth city in the Republic of Kenya. The Senate’s Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has approved the elevation, tabling a report on Thursday, July 16, 2026,…
About 250 board members serving on 66 state corporations have retired following the rollout of Kenya’s Government-Owned Enterprises (GoE) Act, President William Ruto announced. Speaking on Thursday, July 16, during the launch of…
The government has taken another major step to modernize Kenya’s main international gateway after the government signed an engineer-consultant contract for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Modernisation Project. Roads and…
Several schools in Nairobi have issued alerts to parents after suspected mumps cases emerged among pupils, according to Nation.Africa. The schools used communication platforms to urge families to monitor symptoms closely and keep any child…
The High Court has suspended the implementation of an Executive Order that placed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) under the Ministry of Interior. The suspension runs until the court hears and rules on a constitutional…
Kenya’s digital lending industry has welcomed a raft of tax reforms contained in the Finance Act 2026, saying the changes will support financial inclusion, preserve investment and prevent higher borrowing costs for millions of consumers.…
US Vice-President JD Vance has accused some members of the Israeli government of trying to influence Americans’ opinions to prolong the Iran war. In an interview published on Wednesday, Vance told conservative podcaster Joe Rogan that…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged countries to collaborate against what he called a growing threat of left-wing terrorism. The Trump administration hosted representatives from more than 60 countries in Washington, where it argued…
Mary Jo Campbell, the mother of the Kardashian-Jenner “momager” Kris Jenner, has died aged 91. Jenner, 70, announced the news on Thursday on social media: “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ.” No cause of death was immediately…
The Trump administration has given final notice of plans to implement stricter rules on foreign students, including preventing them from staying in the US for more than four years unless they get permission from the federal government. The…
At least one person died in flooding across central Texas – the same area that saw more than 130 deaths in flash floods last summer. “Large and deadly” flooding from the Guadalupe River is expected to ravage the region, following days of…
A White House teleprompter operator is being investigated over allegedly using inside information to place bets and make nearly $100,000 on US President Donald Trump’s speeches. Gabriel Perez, who had worked at the White House since 2016,…
A section of opposition senators aligned to the Linda Mwananchi faction has condemned the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, alleging the decision was orchestrated at State House before being…
For many Kenyan students studying in the United States, earning a master’s degree is seen as the final academic milestone before entering the job market. Yet for those with an interest in research, innovation, or academia, the journey…
Stanbic Bank Kenya Board of Directors has appointed Michael Mutiga, a former top executive at Safaricom Plc, as its new Chief Executive Officer effective August 1st 2026. This appointment is subject to requisite regulatory approvals.…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, after provisional results indicated that the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate had taken a commanding lead over the United…
Oil and gas player Orcadian has revealed a concept to develop the Earlham and Orwell gas fields using an offshore power station with integrated carbon capture. This development will generate low-carbon power for a co-located offshore data…
A good skincare routine does more than address visible concerns like dryness or uneven tone — it actively supports the skin barrier, the outermost layer responsible for retaining moisture and defending against environmental irritants.…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified efforts to combat child trafficking and sexual exploitation through a new partnership with child protection organisation Marici Kenya. The collaboration was formalised on…
A political row has erupted in Kitutu Chache North after Jubilee Party National Chairman and West Mugirango MP Vincent Kemosi accused Kitutu Chache North MP Japhet Nyakundi of allegedly importing voters into the constituency ahead of the…
The government’s plan to modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has reached a major milestone following the signing of the Engineer-Consultant Contract for the multi-billion-shilling project. The agreement was signed by…
Chief Justice Martha Koome, called for speedydelivery of appellate justice and a renewed focus on eliminating case backlog while emphasizing the central role of the Court of Appeal within Kenya’s constitutional architecture. Speaking…
