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President William Ruto will on Wednesday, 12th August 2026, officially launch a national conversation on Kenya’s future beyond Vision 2030, describing it as the country’s first major national reflection and public participation exercise on…
As the country struggles with a fresh wave of school fires, strikes and cases of student unrest, education technology firms are turning to digital solutions that could help schools detect tensions before they escalate into crises. One such…
Kenyan Diaspora in Australia Grieves the Loss of Dennis Ngugi Gichuhi The Kenyan community in Australia is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Dennis Ngugi Gichuhi, a 22-year-old Kenyan whose promising future was tragically cut short in a…
President William Ruto has revealed plans for a national plan to succeed the Vision 2030 economic blueprint, a long-term development strategy aimed at guiding the country’s transformation over the next three decades. Addressing the nation…
West Pokot County is edging closer to making history after a technical team from the University of Nairobi (UoN) conducted a comprehensive inspection of the proposed Kapenguria University College, signaling a major step towards the…
Human rights defenders and civic actors in Mombasa County have been urged to embrace income-generating ventures that can cushion them financially and reduce their heavy reliance on donor funding, which officials say has left many activists…
The National Government has stopped all sugar imports into the country with immediate effect, following a sharp increase in local production, mainly from four leased-out sugar factories in Western Kenya. The Principal Secretary in the…
Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa Karisa Katana has officially ditched the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), citing humiliation and frustration from the party’s top leadership over her bid to contest the Kilifi gubernatorial seat in…
The Joint Stakeholder Committee on AFCON Broadcasting Preparedness has intensified efforts to ensure Kenya is ready to deliver world-class broadcast coverage during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a high-level meeting and…
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, also known by his ring name “Aziz Ringo,” has found himself in the international spotlight after being disqualified during his boxing debut at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow for headbutting his opponent,…
The implementation of the Laramie Range wind project has acquired a greenlight as the Cheyenne City Council approves its MOU. However, the project has not yet reached final approval but it is a significant progress. The vote allows Mayor…
Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Chairperson, Dr. John Munyu has called on pharmaceutical professionals to uphold ethical practice, regulatory compliance and professional accountability as Kenya implements reforms to strengthen patient…
Equality and equity have been identified as critical pillars in the quest to strengthen national cohesion and integration, with proponents urging leaders and citizens alike to embrace fairness, inclusivity and equal opportunities as the…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a raft of reforms aimed at making tax compliance easier for businesses, including plans to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) refund processing time from several weeks to less than 10 minutes for…
The High Court has temporarily stopped the proposed construction of an airstrip, State Lodge and golf course in Imenti State Forest, Meru County, after issuing conservatory orders. The court found that allowing the projects to proceed…
The National Government is stepping up efforts to attract private investment into Kenya’s coffee value chain as it seeks to triple national production from the current 50,000 metric tonnes to 150,000 metric tonnes by 2028. The investment…
Democratic Republic of Congo’s constitutional court this week approved a proposal that could see President Felix Tshisekedi run for a third term after a referendum. Here is what we know: Third term – Tshisekedi, 63, has been in power since…
Patrick Gathara is a Kenyan journalist, political cartoonist, author, and strategic communications consultant known for his political commentary and satirical cartoons. Professionally, Gathara has established himself as one of Kenya’s most…
Congo said on Tuesday that a Rwandan armed group operating in eastern Congo had signed a protocol committing to disarmament, but Rwandarejected the move as inconsistent with a U.S.-brokered peace agreement between the two countries.…
At least 1,200 Boda boda riders in Kaiti Constituency have benefited from Sh2.5 million through an Economic Empowerment Programme that is being spearheaded by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development…
Smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County are steadily moving away from rain-fed agriculture to year-round commercial production following the implementation of community-managed irrigation projects that are improving household incomes,…
George and Amal Clooney left their home in the south of France amid wildfires ravaging the region. Actor Clooney, his human rights lawyer wife and their two children left their Brignoles property earlier this week. He told the city’s mayor…
Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions has announced a partnership with Wentworth Institute of Technology to deliver the First-Year Tower Residence Hall, an 18-story, 202,000-square-foot building in Boston. The $200 million project will house all…
Egypt’s cabinet has confirmed that a drone attack caused the fire that broke out on Wednesday on two ships at the Mediterranean port of Damietta, a key liquified natural gas (LNG) hub. “No party has claimed responsibility,” a statement…
