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A suspected robber was shot dead by police during a late-night rescue operation after a man was allegedly held hostage and robbed by armed assailants in Maragua, Murang’a County. According to police r, the incident occurred at about 11.50…
A 63-year-old man died after he was attacked by a swarm of bees while walking to Madiany Market in Rarieda Sub-County, Siaya County. According to police, Bilton Owade Kasera, a resident of Agege ‘B’ Village in East Uyoma Location, was…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health has expressed support for the Kenya Medical Research Institute’s (KEMRI) request for an additional Sh500 million to complete the construction of a modern biomedical research complex.…
A man was shot dead by police after he allegedly attempted to attack an officer with a Somali sword during a foot patrol in Isiolo Town on Thursday night. Police officers were patrolling along the APS Line–St Kizito Road at about 11.46…
The Mastercard Foundation has unveiled the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, a new initiative backed by a $500 million commitment over the next decade to recognize African universities delivering lasting…
Learning platform pricing rarely reflects the full financial picture at first glance. Initial quotes can omit service hours, storage caps, reporting access, or future user growth. A careful review helps buyers compare offers on clinical,…
Paul Mburu Kinyanjui, the visionary founder of Mbukinya Bus Services, has passed away at the age of 91. The revered entrepreneur died on July 19, 2026—with one family source indicating July 20—leaving behind a legacy that transformed…
President William Ruto on Friday held talks with grassroots leaders from Samburu County at State House Nairobi. The leaders, drawn from various political parties including UDA, Jubilee and PNU were led by Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit. In…
Tea farmers in Kirinyaga have gotten a major boost after receiving equipment for the construction of a green tea processing factory to tap on the growing global demand for premium specialty tea. The steamed Green Tea Factory project is…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the preferred presidential candidate among Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters, according to the latest Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey. The survey shows that 44 percent of…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) South Nyanza Branch has welcomed the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in the murder of university student Sharon Otieno, describing the judgment as a landmark decision that reaffirms the…
Homeowners and property developers seeking to construct permanent buildings in Nairobi will now pay new building plan approval fees under changes contained in the Nairobi City County Tariffs and Pricing Policy 2025–2030. The new framework…
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) accepted bids worth KSh 63.3 billion at the Treasury Bonds Auction held this Wednesday on 22nd July 2026, a 214.82% oversubscription. This is out of the KSh 40 billion that the Government’s fiscal agent was…
Thumaita Tea Factory has secured Ksh 28.7 million grant from the exchequer to revitalise the facility. Speaking during the handover the cheque to the facility, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the funding reinforces the…
It goes without saying that trees are becoming an indispensable component of sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. In Tinderet Sub County, intensified afforestation efforts are not only restoring degraded landscapes but…
Kakamega County Government has strengthened her partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in order to reinforce climate-resilient agriculture and finalize the country’s first county Agricultural…
The High Court has ordered the National Treasury to disclose detailed financial records of the Sh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund, even as it declined to suspend the fund’s operations pending the determination of a constitutional…
A student at Nyandarua National Polytechnic has offered a firsthand account of working as a seasonal farm labourer in the United Kingdom, highlighting the earning opportunities, demanding work schedule and personal growth that come with…
The African Union (AU) Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Amb. Liberata Mulamula, has called on governments and regional institutions to shift from negotiating peace agreements to delivering measurable results. Amb. Mulamula…
For years, drivers on apps like Uber and Bolt have complained about the same thing: fares keep dropping, commissions stay high, and there is little they can do about it. The apps set the rules through algorithms, and drivers either accept…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has explained how the government’s new funding model will work after President William Ruto announced a major overhaul of Kenya’s higher education financing system. Appearing before the Senate…
Healthcare workers at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) have been urged to uphold their professional oath and continue providing quality medical services despite mounting workplace challenges. The appeal comes amid growing…
Principal Secretary (PS) for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, has challenged African states to enhance collective action towards equitable and quality healthcare for all. Dr. Oluga noted that Africa currently has the continental…
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has announced plans to recruit 100 additional healthcare workers as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare services in the county. Governor Achani said the recruitment will help address staffing gaps in…
