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Police in Bungoma County have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the murder of his family’s 19-year-old house help, a Ugandan national, in Bungoma South Sub-county. According to police, the suspect was handed over to police and…
Co-op Bank Kenya and CARE International Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a strategic partnership expected to unlock USD 7.5 million (approximately KES 975 million) in financing for women farmer groups. The…
Police in Uasin Gishu County arrested a 13-year-old boy after the body of a five-year-old PP1 pupil was recovered from a borehole in what is being investigated as a suspected murder. According to police, the incident was reported at about…
A licensed firearm holder was arrested after a 60-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound during a confrontation at a pub in Nairobi’s Huruma area. According to police, the incident occurred at about 1.30 a.m. on Thursday at Iregi Pub in…
Google has been fined €890m (£759m) by the EU for allegedly abusing its power by favouring its own apps and services over those from rivals. It is the first major action against the tech giant under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a…
As AI continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and developers warn of models going rogue, Elon Musk says people should simply “enjoy the ride”. The boss of SpaceX told The Economist while he remains concerned about risks posed by…
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi movement has said its forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea that “violated” its blockade of Saudi ports, as the US carried out a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. The official Saudi…
The landmark nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia is dependent on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords recognising the State of Israel, President Donald Trump has said. “The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of…
Nairobi, Kenya, 23 July 2026 – Female faith leaders must be more intentionally recognised and supported as influential voices in efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV), support survivors and challenge harmful social norms. This…
Ibri 3 Solar Project Construction has reached a major milestone after Oman confirmed the appointment of a Chinese engineering contractor for the 500MW independent power project (IPP). The estimated $403 million development will strengthen…
Climate change, urbanization, environmental degradation, public health emergencies, and technological hazards are increasing the frequency and complexity of disasters. National Disaster Operations Center (NDOC) Director Col. (Rtd) David…
Upper Hill has become Nairobi’s skyline of skyscrapers, home to some of Kenya’s tallest commercial buildings. Yet among the glass and steel towers, Prism Tower stands apart with its distinctive prism-inspired façade, a geometric design…
France has selected three large-scale green hydrogen production projects to receive a combined €778 million ($910 million) in public support, marking one of the country’s largest hydrogen funding awards to date. The projects, located in…
Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border peace initiatives with Ethiopia to enhance security and unlock economic opportunities in the border region. Dr. Erus made…
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has issued a fresh update on the grounded cargo vessel M.V. DAN near Nyali Beach in Mombasa. In a statement on July 23, KMA said it continues to work closely with relevant government agencies to monitor…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has welcomed the High Court’s judgment convicting former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero of the murder of the late Sharon Otieno, saying the Office now looks forward to…
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki commissioned a new land registry at Kithimani in Yatta Sub-county on Wednesday, a move expected to ease land service delivery for residents of Masinga, Yatta, and Mwala Sub-counties of Machakos…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and former Migori County clerk Caspal Obiero have been found guilty of the murder of former Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The 26-year-old student was…
Why the US Passport Dropped to 10th Place in Global Ranking: What It Means for Americans and the Diaspora For decades, the United States passport has been regarded as one of the world’s most powerful travel documents, offering American…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has received a complaint over alleged attempts by several real estate firms to control property developments along Nairobi’s Riverside Drive through legal challenges. According to the authority’s…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has stepped up road safety measures ahead of the August school holidays as part of the ongoing Operation Watoto Wafike Salama campaign aimed at ensuring learners travel home safely. In a…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has dismissed claims that the Tea Levy is hurting Kenya’s tea industry. Kagwe revealed that tea uptake has surged to 93pc, its highest level in years insisting that the…
Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) released new renderings on July 23, 2026, offering the clearest look yet at the future of Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, as the renovation project has grown to more than $1.3 billion in total…
The Great Escarpment Belt Irrigation Project in Kinale Forest, Lari Subcounty, is complete, with only some piping work remaining before the scheme is fully completed. The irrigation scheme will draw water from the permanent Gatamaiyu River…
