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At least eight people were killed and another injured in a grisly road accident along the Mwea–Embu Road early Saturday after a lorry reportedly veered into the opposite lane while attempting to avoid potholes. The crash occurred at about…
Kenya has been elected to the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the 2027–2030 term. ISA is an international organisation established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to oversee…
The County Government of Nakuru is developing a five-year County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP 2027–2032) aimed at reducing the burden of malnutrition, improving maternal and child health, and strengthening nutrition services across the…
The remains of US climber Mallory Geis have been found by rescuers following an avalanche on one of the world’s highest mountains, a local government body says. Geis was part of a 10-person expedition that was on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, on…
US President Donald Trump says Minnesota and its governor are to blame for recent cyber-attacks on water systems in the state after US investigators suggested Iran may have carried them out. “They blamed it on Iran. I don’t think so. I…
The Vihiga County Government has inked a deal with the Government of India in a new partnership targeting projects in health, education, skills training and agriculture. This was affirmed in a meeting that took place at the county offices…
The 2026/27 English Premier League season is set to bring another wave of excitement to football fans in Kenya. The new season will begin on 21 August 2026 and will feature 20 Premier League clubs competing across 380 matches before the…
Strategic investments by the Government and strong public-private partnerships are transforming specialized healthcare services at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), strengthening the country’s efforts to deliver quality, affordable…
Police launched a manhunt for a suspect linked to the murder of a four-year-old girl whose body was found dumped in a thicket in Busia County. The victim was identified on Friday by her mother as a four-year-old girl from Cheptais in Mt…
The call for greater civic participation is gaining momentum in Tinderet Constituency, with area Member of Parliament Julius Melly urging all eligible residents to register as voters and actively participate in shaping the country’s…
Residents of the Kongu Sub-Location in the Gichugu Constituency are optimistic that insecurity and livestock theft will decline following their connection to the National Electricity Grid under the Government’s Last Mile Connectivity…
The Turkana County Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Days for Girls Kenya (DfGK) to improve access to menstrual and postpartum health services for up to 4,000 women and girls in Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee…
Young job seekers in Machakos County are set to benefit from a technology-driven recruitment initiative following a partnership between entrepreneur Eric Muli and recruitment platform Joby aimed at connecting skilled youth directly with…
Police have arrested one suspect after dismantling a cannabis cultivation site in Kajiado County, recovering suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of Sh2.37 million. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations…
Police have seized 4,000 litres of the illicit brew Kangara and 100 litres of chang’aa during a crackdown targeting illegal alcohol and narcotics in the Soweto area of Kahawa West, Kasarani Sub-County. In a statement, the National Police…
Kenya will aim to improve on its 2024 outing in Lima, Peru, where it managed a 5th-place finish with 7 medals: 3 gold, 3 silver, and a bronze. More than 1,800 athletes from 147 countries will compete in this global showpiece.
The government has vowed to dismantle criminal gangs to safeguard peace and prevent political violence as the country heads to the General Election next year. Speaking in Kendu Bay Town Ward, Karachuonyo Constituency, Homa Bay County,…
Kenya has been elected to the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the 2027–2030 term, following elections held during the 31st Session of the ISA Assembly in Kingston, Jamaica. In a statement issued on August 1,…
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned Britain against any military cooperation with the United States in carrying out strikes on Iran. Araghchi made the remarks during a phone call with British Foreign Secretary Ed…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday hailed growing China-South Africa cooperation in clean energy, saying the participation of Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind in Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm demonstrates how bilateral…
Iran has prepared an “extensive” plan for responding to potential attacks on Iranian infrastructure, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported early Saturday. Tasnim cited a senior security official as saying that Iran has prepared an…
Hello and welcome to today’s edition of The Business Roundup with Daisy. This week, the focus is on major developments in Kenya’s corporate and infrastructure landscape, from a high-profile board appointment and an ambitious airline…
Eight people have died following a road accident at Murubara along the Mwea–Embu Highway in Kirinyaga County. According to residents, a tuk-tuk carrying farm workers to the Mwea Irrigation Scheme for rice planting collided head-on with a…
Kibet, an 18-year-old student at St. Peter’s Kapkecha School in West Pokot, has been in excellent form this year, having also won a silver medal in April at the Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour.
