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Kenya has secured Sh10.4 billion (USD 80 million) in funding over the next five years to accelerate the implementation of the country’s Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan and advance efforts to end preventable…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of a section of Mombasa Road (A8) to facilitate the construction of a box culvert. In a notice issued on Monday, August 3, 2026, KeNHA Director General Luka…
Paul Nduati and Lucy Maina emerged as the Overall Gross winners at the NCBA Golf Series qualifier held at Thika Sports Club leading a field of 239 golfers in another highly competitive leg of the nationwide series. Playing off handicap 6,…
The Council for East and Central African Football (CECAFA) has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will take charge of the 2026 Kagame Cup final, set for Friday, August 7, in Kigali. He will be assisted by Djibouti’s Liban Abdulrazack…
The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) is intensifying efforts to unlock the full economic potential of the cashew industry by equipping actors with practical skills. The alliance is focusing on new techniques in production, processing, value…
A local company in Mtondia, Kilifi County, is transforming the coconut wine industry from a roadside tipple into a bottled, marketable product, in a move set to create jobs and unlock new income streams for coconut farmers along the Coast.…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has clarified that its nationwide and targeted boycott resolutions remain in force despite a High Court ruling directing that a preliminary objection challenging the court’s jurisdiction be heard before the…
Team Kenya has wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with a 12-medal haul that has earned praise from the country’s top leadership. President William Ruto took to his official X account to celebrate…
A fire has broken out at Lotus House near Afya Centre in Nairobi’s Central Business District, causing panic as emergency teams respond to the scene. According to preliminary reports, several people are believed to be trapped inside the…
Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, announced that he has voluntarily returned a Kenyan passport previously issued to him, saying the move is intended to uphold transparency and eliminate any ambiguity regarding his…
Busia’s Chakol Queens successfully defended their county Safaricom Chapa Dimba title for the second consecutive time after edging out Falcon Queens 1-0 in the Busia County final played at Malaba Primary School. In the boys’ contest,…
Kenya is strengthening its long-term energy planning as the country seeks to meet rising electricity demand while maintaining energy security, affordability, and sustainability. During the discussion with the International Atomic Energy…
Julie Gichuru is one of Kenya’s most recognizable media personalities, whose influence extends beyond journalism into entrepreneurship, leadership development, and content production. In her profession, the media personality has…
Kiambu Level Five Hospital is undergoing a major facelift aimed at improving service delivery and enhancing patient experience as the Kiambu County Government continues investing in modern healthcare infrastructure and medical equipment.…
Garry Ringrose is a highly regarded Irish professional rugby union player who plays primarily as a centre for United Rugby Championship club Leinster and the Ireland national team. Born on 26 January 1995, Ringrose is celebrated for his…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a scheduled maintenance exercise that will temporarily interrupt access to its iSCAN system for one hour on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. In a public notice, the tax authority said the maintenance…
Ecobank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and resilience of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning the sector as central to the country’s economic transformation and to the Bank’s long-standing purpose…
The Methodist Church in Kenya (MCK) National Laity Fellowship has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals implicated in the alleged loss of more than Sh600 million in church funds, accusing some senior church leaders…
A close friend of former Cabinet minister Raphael Tuju has dismissed reports claiming that the former Cabinet Secretary has died. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, 2026, Fanya Mambo Kinuthia said he had personally spoken with Tuju on…
Ciarán Frawley, born on 4 December 1997 in Sydney, Australia, to Irish emigrant parents, is an Irish professional rugby union player. He returned to Ireland at the age of three and grew up in Skerries, County Dublin. Versatile across…
Robert Anthony Henshaw, commonly known as Robbie Henshaw, is a prominent Irish professional rugby union player. Born on 12 June 1993 in Athlone, Ireland, he has established himself as one of the leading centres in world rugby. Henshaw…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, saying lawyers are working to secure the legislator’s release on bond ahead of his court appearance. Kaguchia was arrested on Monday morning…
A Karen property linked to former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has been listed for public auction, months after the High Court declined to stop its sale unless he deposited Sh50 million as security. According to a notice published by…
Kenya’s Phoebe Nyawade Okowa and Sierra Leone’s Charles Chernor Jalloh are among the African legal experts competing for a seat at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Both candidates have built extensive careers in international law,…
