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President William Ruto has announced a major overhaul of Kenya’s higher education funding model, saying all students admitted to universities and colleges will now receive 100 percent government funding regardless of their financial…
Spain are world champions, but the final whistle in New Jersey brought ugly scenes that have now landed Argentina in front of football’s governing body Ferran Torres settled a tense, goalless World Cup final in the 106th minute of extra…
Did you know that the simple act of soaking your fresh leafy spinach in salty water, then washing them under running water before cooking them could be the difference between living longer or dying earlier? A report by the Kenya Organic…
Artificial intelligence has become one of the defining technologies of the 21st century, with PwC estimating it could contribute up to US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. As governments race to shape its development through…
The government has launched the construction of a state-of-the-art mausoleum in Bondo, Siaya County, to honour the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in recognition of his contribution to Kenya’s political evolution, national unity…
Five suspects accused of damaging and stealing water pipes belonging to the Yeptoos Water Project have been released on a personal bond of Sh70,000 each after appearing before a Kabarnet court. Dalmas Sumukwo, Julius Yegon, Amos Komen,…
Africa produces nearly 90 million tonnes of banana crop waste, much of which is left to decompose or burned after harvest. At the same time, demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow as businesses seek alternatives to plastic and…
ADNOC has taken a final investment decision worth 6.2 billion dollars, or 22.6 billion dirhams, to develop the Umm Shaif Gas Cap in Abu Dhabi, marking one of the largest gas investments the company has approved this year. The project moves…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has been named Kenya’s Best Retail Bank and Kenya’s Best Digital Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.
Enbridge has begun construction on the Sunrise Expansion Program, a 4 billion dollar expansion of its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia. Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson joined local leaders…
Electric bus manufacturer BasiGo will open three new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Meru, Nanyuki and Nyeri this month as it expands charging infrastructure beyond Nairobi to support the growing adoption of electric mobility…
Residents in at least 19 counties should prepare for rainfall this week even as most parts of the country remain generally dry, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD). In its weekly forecast covering July 21 to July 27,…
Political communications strategist Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party after 14 years, ending her tenure as the party’s Deputy Organizing Secretary and member of its National Executive Committee (NEC). In a statement…
Residents of Igembe North are rebuilding their livelihoods following the government’s livestock restocking programme aimed at compensating families that lost cattle to bandit attacks and restoring economic stability in the region. The…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 130 vacancies across government ministries, public universities and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Board in its latest recruitment drive targeting…
Police in Nakuru County have seized 990 litres of ethanol, 29 rounds of 9mm ammunition and assorted firearm accessories during an intelligence-led operation in Rongai, culminating in the arrest of a suspect. Acting on a tip-off, the…
Street vendors are a familiar part of daily life in Kenya. They sell fresh produce, clothes, household items, electronics, snacks and many other products from roadsides, pavements and open spaces. For thousands of families, hawking is not…
The National Government has intensified efforts to revive Kenya’s coffee sector by launching the Coffee Revitalization Programme in the North Rift region, targeting increased production and expansion into new coffee-growing frontiers.…
More than 5,000 Gen Z youth in Eldoret took part in the “Kenyans for Kenyans” initiative, a drive aimed at raising financial support and donating wheelchairs to vulnerable groups in Uasin Gishu County. Those present included Uasin Gishu…
The Africa Inland Church (AIC) Deputy Presiding Bishop Paul Kirui has warned against the growing culture of political violence and ethnic politics, saying failure to hold leaders accountable for sponsoring violence could undermine Kenya’s…
A prominent businesswoman was shot dead and her purse stolen in a late-night robbery near the Isiolo Main Bus Stage, while a boda boda rider was injured in the attack. According to police, the incident was reported at Isiolo Police Station…
The Department of Roads has completed routine maintenance on the 56-kilometre Kangatotha–Naoros–Lokipetot–Eliye–Kangatotha road in Kangatotha Ward, significantly improving transport connectivity and access to Lake Turkana. The maintenance…
Nandi County has intensified efforts to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide following revelations that 38.4 per cent of women aged between 15 and 49 years have experienced physical violence at some point in their lives, placing…
An Uber driver turned over a loaded Glock pistol to police after a passenger discovered the firearm on the back seat of the vehicle in Pangani, Nairobi. The incident was reported at Pangani Police Station on Monday, July 20, 2026, night.…
