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Vihiga County has strengthened its efforts to improve access to specialized healthcare services following the arrival of a team of 19 medical professionals from Operation International who will conduct a free Obstetrics and Gynaecology…
The County Government of Nakuru has rolled out a massive vaccination exercise against Monkeypox (Mpox) virus. For the next three weeks, the vaccine would be administered in a phased approach in Maai Mahiu, Longonot and Salgaa areas,…
INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 says that 55% of reported cybercrime in Africa is now powered by artificial intelligence, making attacks faster, more scalable and harder to detect. INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat…
72-year-old Teresia Wanjiku Wainaina has been convicted at the Milimani Law Courts on multiple counts of forgery, uttering false documents and forcible detainer, following a protracted investigation into the fraudulent acquisition of land…
Molo Member of Parliament Kuria Kimani has explained why more than 900 students and over 100 teachers from his constituency spent the night at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Speaking in an interview, Kuria said the…
Premier League champions Arsenal have reached an agreement worth £75 million ($99.5 million) to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, British media reported on Wednesday, in one of the biggest moves of the summer transfer window.…
Safaricom names Caroline Wambugu Group Lead for Finance Controls, Performance and Investor Relations, adding controlling, treasury, tax and collections.
By Symphrose Ochieng, Infrastructure Segment & Power Systems Business Leader at Schneider Electric There is a lot to be said for a region that leads by example and East Africa’s renewable energy posture certainly fits the bill. Across the…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has issued guidance to students facing difficulties activating their Higher Education Fund (HEF) Portal accounts. In a notice posted on Wednesday, August 5, HELB outlined the steps applicants should…
George Bell is a New Zealand rugby union player born on 29 January 2002. He is a hooker who plays for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific and Canterbury in the Bunnings NPC (National Provincial Championship). Bell is known as a dynamic,…
A man has been arrested over an alleged land fraud scheme involving a prime property valued at Ksh12 million in Nairobi’s Muthaiga area. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect, Robinson Mbatha Wambua, was…
Scott Kevin Barrett (born 20 November 1993 in New Plymouth, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union lock who plays for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific and Taranaki in the Bunnings NPC. He is All Black number 1155 and served as All…
A director of a college in Eldoret has been arrested over allegations of issuing forged academic certificates that allegedly led to an unsuspecting victim losing his job after presenting a fake diploma to his employer. Philip Kipsoi…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that investors seeking to purchase Infrastructure Bonds can use M-Pesa to make payments of up to KSh250,000. During an Infrastructure Bond investor briefing on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, CBK…
Sam Darry is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a lock for the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific and Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship. Born on 11 July 2000 and standing 2.03 metres tall while weighing around 110…
A scammer needs a few seconds of your voice, one photo, or one careless SMS. Here are the tricks running in Kenya right now, and the habits that beat them.
President William Ruto has pledged Ksh70 million to support the development of Muslim institutions in Mombasa and Western Kenya, reaffirming his government’s commitment to religious education and community development. Speaking during a…
Kiambu County has received national recognition for promoting transparency and accountability in public finance after being named the recipient of the County with the Most Comprehensive Finance Act 2025 Award by the International Budget…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has arrived at Julius Nyerere International Airport ahead of the Infra for Africa Forum and the AFRICA50 General Shareholders Meeting (GSM) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Kindiki is expected to represent…
Coast-based civil society organizations are urging the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to launch an independent and transparent investigation into allegations that Members of Parliament were bribed during the impeachment of…
Two connected infrastructure projects in southwest Minnesota broke ground August 3, designed to move new renewable power onto the grid and keep electricity reliable when that output drops. The Minnesota Energy Connection transmission line…
HassConsult today published the Hass Property Price Indices for the second quarter of 2026, portraying the resilience of Nairobi’s residential market despite moderating sale price growth as the gap between Nairobi’s suburbs and satellite…
South Korean police have raided the national headquarters of Starbucks over defamation claims surrounding a controversial marketing campaign. Starbucks Korea had in May launched a coffee tumbler promotion called “Tank Day” on the…
Kenya’s tech giant, Safaricom, has explained why some customers who save through M-Shwari may still not receive a loan limit in response to a customer’s inquiry on August 5. The clarification came after a customer identified as Princ…
