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Rónan Kelleher is an Irish professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for the United Rugby Championship club Leinster and the Ireland national team. Born on 24 January 1998 in Dublin, he has established himself as one of…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has announced her resignation from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, July 30, Jumwa said the decision followed deep reflection, prayer,…
ILAM Fahari I-REIT, a real estate investment trust in Kenya, saw its Net profit rose 31.6% to KSh 84.7million from KSh 64.3million, lifting earnings per unit from KSh 0.36 to KSh 0.47, with the entire improvement coming from operations as…
A new study on the theft and illegal trade in donkeys and donkey products has called for sweeping legal, policy and enforcement reforms, warning that Kenya risks losing its donkey population unless authorities dismantle organised criminal…
The Principal Secretary (PS) for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, has announced an embargo on sugar imports by local sugar milling companies, declaring that Kenya has attained sufficient production capacity to satisfy the country’s…
Former Githunguri Member of Parliament Kago Wa Lydia has joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a contest against the constituency’s current MP, Gathoni Wamuchomba, ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wa Lydia…
Kenya Airways pilot Kevin Theuri Wachira died after succumbing to severe head injuries sustained during an incident in Nairobi on July 20. Wachira’s final hours began with an evening out at the Nairobi West Prison Mess in Lang’ata.…
The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI) has intensified public consultations on Kenya’s first National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS), 2026, after officials met North Rift stakeholders in…
The production company Too Early For Birds has announced the return of the play based on Wangari Maathai’s life, dubbed ‘Shawry for Trees: The Roots of a Revolutionary’ after its successful run in April. The rerun will return from…
Kenya Re-Insurance Corporation has been in the limelight in recent weeks following its ugly boardroom fights, coupled with state meddling as the majority shareholder, all the while investors watching helplessly as the unfortunate events…
Police have recovered thousands of rolls of bhang and arrested a suspected drug trafficker in separate intelligence-led operations in Embu and Machakos counties. The operations, conducted as part of an ongoing crackdown on narcotics and…
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has defended the country’s enforcement agencies against criticism over the circulation of counterfeit goods, saying criminal networks continue to exploit illegal channels to flood the market with fake…
The National Communication Secretariat (NCS) came under sharp scrutiny on Wednesday after lawmakers established that the agency has operated for more than two decades without a board of directors, a clear legal identity or adequate…
Politics has a habit of producing strange moments. Leaders who appear invincible suddenly become vulnerable. Coalitions that once looked permanent begin to crack. Those who were dismissed as irrelevant become indispensable. Kenya may well…
The Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHRC) has considered two public petitions seeking electoral reforms, including the use of popular names on ballot papers and the introduction of a one-term limit…
The Board of Directors at Valley Water announced that it has awarded a $1.88 billion contract to reconstruct the Anderson Dam close to Morgan Hill. The project is set to launch in early 2027. The contract for the Anderson Dam Seismic…
Commercial banks, institutional investors, and international development agencies have been urged to scale up funding mechanisms for green enterprises, climate-resilient farming, and low-carbon infrastructure projects to safeguard national…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has commenced nationwide public participation forums, to discuss the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026. The Sessions, meant to gather stakeholders’ views ahead of…
The Jurassic Light Oil export facilities Kuwait project has its main EPC contractor, with Kuwait Oil Company appointing L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore, the onshore hydrocarbon arm of India’s Larsen & Toubro, to deliver new crude export…
The County Government of Vihiga has confirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships that promote justice, equality and the protection of vulnerable members of society following a consultative meeting with the African Humanist…
Walt Disney was an American animator, film producer, entrepreneur, screenwriter, and visionary who had an estimated net worth of between $100 million and $150 million at the time of his death in 1966. Adjusted for inflation, that fortune…
The County Government of Kirinyaga is constructing four new tea-buying centers to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses for freshly picked tea leaves in Inooi and Kerugoya wards. The new centres will serve about 800 smallholder tea…
What began as a small group of girls with little football experience has grown into one of Kericho County’s most inspiring school sports success stories. Kericho Day Secondary School became the first secondary school football team from the…
Kenyan lawyer Miracle Mudeyi has been admitted to Yale Law School to pursue a Master of Laws (LL.M.), becoming the first Kenyan in 33 years to receive the prestigious Yale scholarship Lawyer Jacqueline Ingutiah announced the achievement in…
