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The Meru County Assembly has approved a motion seeking to pave the way for the release of bursary funds to needy learners across the county after months of uncertainty over the disbursement of county education bursaries. The motion, tabled…
Zetech University has been awarded a grant by Lloyd’s Register Foundation to lead a pilot project documenting women’s overlooked contributions to coastal maritime safety in Kenya. The one-year programme, “Documenting Women’s Roles in…
Thousands of Kenyans are set to benefit after KCB Bank Kenya secured a US$100 million (KSh12.9 billion) financing facility from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to expand lending to micro, small and medium…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Lands has begun scrutinizing proposed amendments to the Land Act that would significantly shorten the timelines for lenders to enforce loans and sell properties under Kenya’s Affordable…
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed his commitment to remaining President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 General Election, dismissing speculation over the position while expressing confidence that the Kenya…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has defended its decision to clear a controversial consignment of imported raw sugar, telling lawmakers that it relied on inspection reports from its contracted inspection firm in South Africa.…
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) on Tuesday launched four landmark reports on equality and inclusion, offering critical evidence to guide national and county governments in policy formulation and service delivery. The…
The Public Petitions Committee has called for the simplification and wider dissemination of public debt and audit reports to improve citizens’ understanding of public finances and promote meaningful participation in debt governance. The…
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho l ordered the immediate suspension of all mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited over what the government says is persistent failure to comply with Kenya’s mining laws and regulations.…
With less than a year to the 2027 General Election, Kisii Governor Simba Arati is increasingly relying on visible development projects to bolster his bid for a second term. A growing network of upgraded rural roads, made possible by newly…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has outlined seven key factors that will be used to evaluate teachers seeking promotion across all grades, with the aim of ensuring a fair, transparent, and merit-based selection process. According to…
Foreign investors, Kenyan institutions and individual shareholders own stakes in companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), with shareholding varying across sectors such as banking, telecommunications, energy, manufacturing…
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the US over “unacceptable risks” to America’s national security. The move applies to advanced robots – including humanoid and four-legged…
The average cost of borrowing from commercial banks declined marginally in June, with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reporting a slight easing in lending rates across the banking sector. In its latest Banking Sector Interest Rates Report…
Hundreds of farmers across Migori County have flocked to National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots to purchase subsidized fertilizer and certified maize seeds in readiness for the anticipated onset of the short rains. The rush has…
A Lamu court on Tuesday fined a man Sh50 million or, in default, sentenced him to 10 years’ imprisonment after convicting him of trafficking narcotic drugs. Resident Magistrate Flavian Mulama found Abdulrahman Issa guilty of trafficking…
Victims of the Finland and Canada scholarships scandal on Tuesday staged demonstrations in Eldoret town demanding refund of their money. They also threatened to continue with the protests every week until their funds are refunded. Police…
A three-year-old boy died after falling from the third floor of an apartment building in Kitengela, Kajiado County. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday at Sky Con Plaza in the Kyangombe area of Isinya Sub-county. Police said the boy…
A Member of the County Assembly (MCA) for Kahawa West Ward was injured in a road accident along the Northern Bypass in Nairobi, with police recovering a loaded magazine at the crash scene under unclear circumstances. The accident occurred…
Government has secured approximately Ksh 3 billion to finance irrigation projects in Western Kenya, demonstrating growing confidence in Kenya’s irrigation development model and its impact on transforming smallholder agriculture. This…
It was a dark, wet, and thoroughly miserable night for Team Kenya at the Scotstoun Stadium on Tuesday evening, as reigning 100m Commonwealth champion Ferdinand Omanyala suffered a shocking semi-final exit, prematurely ending his dream of…
The search for a seven-year-old girl who went missing in Nyeri County has ended in tragedy after her body was recovered from a dam two days later. Police said the seven-year-old girl, was found floating in Guara Dam on Tuesday by a herder,…
A 38-year-old man was shot dead by police in Eastleigh, Nairobi, after allegedly snatching a mobile phone, threatening members of the public with a sword and later confronting police officers. According to police, the incident occurred on…
A burial ceremony in Murang’a County descended into chaos on Tuesday after an angry mob disrupted the funeral, dumped the deceased’s body at a police post and torched two houses and a cow in an apparent act of retaliation. According to…
