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Two men were arraigned before Mombasa Law Court for allegedly peddling illicit drugs and trafficking cocaine worth Sh3,965,723. Hilton Gocho Chopeta and Mohamed Jabir Ali appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo and denied…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have today raided two premises in Kajiado County alleged to be hubs for the production of explicit content. In the first operation, the police raided a house in the Rimpa…
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has officially entered the history books after World Athletics ratified his 1:59:30 clocking at the 2026 London Marathon as the men’s marathon world record, confirming him as the first man to break two hours in a…
The government has described the construction of the 10,000-seater Kamariny Stadium in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, as a major milestone in its efforts to transform Kenya into a world-class sporting nation while creating jobs and…
Soya bean farming is gaining momentum in Homa Bay County as government and development partners intensify efforts to empower young farmers through climate-smart agriculture, access to finance, quality seeds, and guaranteed markets. The…
Team Kenya is set for its 17th Commonwealth Games appearance as the 23rd edition of the Games gets underway in Glasgow, Scotland, with javelin thrower Julius Yego and judoka Zeddy Cherotich handed the honour of leading the squad as captain…
The 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup gets underway on Friday, 24 July, with two intriguing Group A fixtures set to ignite the annual regional club championship at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium. Twelve teams are competing in this year’s tournament, with…
Farmers in the North Rift have appealed to the national government to waive their loan repayments as part of compensation for losses incurred due to prolonged drought in the region. They asked the government to bail them out by directing…
The government has intensified efforts to expand coffee farming in the Nyanza region as part of a national initiative aimed at increasing farmers’ incomes and meeting Kenya’s ambitious coffee production targets. Officials say the coffee…
A family in Mombasa County is appealing for urgent financial assistance to save the life of their two-year-old daughter, who is battling stage four eye cancer. The family of Urivela Bakari from Likoni Sub-County is appealing to…
President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation Youth Employment Programme (NextGen.KE), a government initiative that will connect young Kenyans with workplace experience and practical skills. The programme is a partnership between…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, has convened and chaired a high-level consultative meeting to fast-track the reopening of the Hillo Gold Mines in Marsabit County, following a…
Faith leaders in Nandi County have called on the government, opposition leaders, and the public to uphold peace, unity, and responsible political discourse as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a peace…
President William Ruto has announced plans to guarantee every university graduate a one-year internship under the newly launched Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment (NextGen.Ke) initiative. Speaking at State House on July 24, Ruto…
Maggie Grace is an American actress who has an estimated net worth of $4 million. She rose to fame after playing Shannon Rutherford on the hit television series “Lost” and later gained international recognition for her role as Kim Mills in…
A study by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has found that 91 per cent of Kenyans believe candidates cannot win elections without giving money or gifts to voters. The findings underscored the growing concerns over the…
Kenyans have been urged to speak out and destigmatize efforts to seek help whenever an individual faces life challenges so as to curb rising suicide cases across the country. This follows the recent release of a report by the Ministry of…
French authorities have ordered the evacuation of the entirety of the Cap Ferret peninsula (Lège-Cap Ferret) on the south-west coast, with hundreds of people escaping the area by boat. The tourism destination is being evacuated as…
Learners from 22 schools across Embu County have benefited from training on environmental conservation and smart farming through a partnership between an NGO, ‘Rainforest Alliance’ and the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA). The NGO, through…
Youth in Kiambu County have been urged to take a leading role in promoting peace and harmony while advocating for good governance, accountability, and public trust amongst leaders as the country heads for the 2027 General Election. The…
The US military says it has launched strikes on Iran for the 13th consecutive night, with Iranian state media saying four people have been killed and five injured. It comes as US President Donald Trump said he would use Iranian assets held…
Two construction workers died and two others were injured after a mudslide trapped five men at a sewer line construction site in Ngara, Nairobi. The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Tsunami Market area, according to a…
Two-time gold medalist Vincent Keter has vowed to make his mark as he prepares to compete in the Elite International Road Mile Race in Rome, Italy, on July 27 this year. Keter heads into the race with an impressive record, having won gold…
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been urged to transition from basic survival tactics to establishing structured internal systems, sound financial governance, and strategic partnerships to effectively navigate market…
