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President William Ruto has refuted claims that his administration abolished the Linda Mama programme, stating that the initiative was expanded and rebranded as Linda Jamii. The new programme, he says, provides broader healthcare benefits…
The Premier League transfer market has burst into life in recent days, with England’s biggest clubs accelerating their recruitment plans ahead of the 2026-27 season. Chelsea have completed a British record deal, Arsenal are pursuing one of…
Malindi Member of Parliament (MP), Amina Mnyazi, has cautioned security officers against enforcing evictions on disputed land at the behest of tycoons, saying the government is working to resolve longstanding ownership disputes. Ms. Mnyazi…
Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County is set to officially open its doors on September 1, 2026, with an initial intake of 1,000 students. Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said ongoing construction and other preparatory works…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has alleged that Safaricom PLC shut down the “Paybill ya Mwananchi” service following what he described as “orders from above.” In a statement shared on Facebook on July 23, Sifuna claimed the mobile…
Samsung has opened pre-orders in Kenya for its newest foldable phones: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8. All three run on a new version of Samsung’s software, One UI 9, which brings changes aimed less at flashy…
Global technology company Zoho has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to accelerate the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by expanding access to affordable business…
The opening of the modern Kwale Stadium by President William Ruto during the Mashujaa Day celebrations held in Kwale County two years ago has opened up sporting opportunities for youths and elevated the county’s profile as a key sports…
Erin Jacqueline Cuthbert is a Scottish professional footballer born on 19 July 1998 in Irvine, Scotland. She plays primarily as a midfielder, though versatile enough to feature as a forward, for Chelsea in the Women’s Super League (WSL)…
Nearly eight years after the killing of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno stunned the country, the High Court has found former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two co-accused guilty of her murder, bringing one of Kenya’s most…
Nairobi City County has unveiled a new business licensing framework that will classify businesses by their type, size and workforce as part of a cost-based system for calculating licence fees. The changes, contained in the Nairobi City…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed attacks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, saying the IG is up to the task and continues to enjoy the confidence of…
Two SportPesa Mega Jackpot bonus winners are set to enhance their fortunes with plans to invest in businesses, acquire property, and secure their financial futures. Joseph Sambu, who is a businessman based in Eldoret, walked away with a…
Lucia Roberta Tough Bronze, commonly known as Lucy Bronze, is an English professional footballer born on 28 October 1991 in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England. She plays as a right-back for Chelsea in the Women’s Super League and is a key player…
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd is a Swedish professional footballer born on February 12, 1997, in Kolsva, Sweden. She is a versatile and dynamic midfielder/winger known for her technical ability, direct style, work rate, and creativity on the…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced two developments that push Kenya’s criminal justice system closer to global standards. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) received an ANSI National Accreditation…
Residents of Siberia Village in Maina Location, Nyahururu, broke into celebrations outside a Nyahururu Court after a Magistrate ruled that a claimant had failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove ownership of a disputed parcel of land…
TikTok removed 884,591 videos in Kenya during the first quarter of 2026 for breaching its Community Guidelines. That’s what the platform said in its most recent Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. The report shows that 99.7% of the…
Faulu Irrigation: Agriculture remains the backbone of Kenya’s economy, employing millions of people while contributing more than one-fifth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Yet despite its importance, much of Kenya’s farming…
Watching sport has always been about more than the final score. Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered that experience and is changing what fans see, how they see it, and how they interact with sport when a game is not being played. The…
TikTok has released its Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for the first quarter of 2026. Between January and March, the platform removed 884,591 videos in Kenya for breaching its Community Guidelines. That is close to 10,000 videos…
A platform designed to modernize athlete management while strengthening the fight against doping has been launched in the country. And speaking during the launch of Riadha Connect at the Eldoret Sports Club grounds in Uasin Gishu County on…
The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen cardiovascular healthcare through expanded screening, improved access to treatment, enhanced training of health workers, and wider availability of essential medicines as part of the drive…
LemFi has partnered with BVNK to move its cross-border settlement infrastructure onto regulated stablecoin rails. The partnership enables near-instant settlement behind the scenes while keeping the customer experience unchanged. Users will…
