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Nigerian soldiers are to get a pay increase of up to 80% – their second salary increase in a month – for what President Bola Tinubu says is the government’s “deep appreciation” of those battling the nation’s enormous security threats. In…
Two Kenyan birders, James Apolloh Omenya and Simon Odhiambo, have gained global acclaim after their recent sighting of the elusive Red Weaver Bird in the Boni-Dodori Forest in Lamu County last month. The two birders have received global…
China’s record-breaking Shenzhou-21 astronauts have made their first public appearance since returning from the nation’s longest-ever crewed space mission. They offered new insights into their 210-day journey, which combined pioneering…
When Kenyans switch on a light bulb at home, few stop to think about the dangerous work that goes into ensuring electricity reaches their homes uninterrupted. From helicopter-based restorations to building the country’s first 132kV…
Pakistani authorities have imposed new restrictions on international media reporting in the country in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from journalist organisations. Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistani nationals,…
Every Tuesday afternoon, the usually quiet Kaharo public playground in Mukurwe-ini is transformed into a physical fitness arena for the senior citizens. At exactly 1 pm, a group of elderly men and women in their sunset years gather at the…
The Government will construct the Kenya School of Agriculture (KSA) in Makueni County to develop skilled human capital required to modernize agriculture to strengthen food and nutrition security in the county. State Department for…
A sweeping majority of Kenyans believe devolution has transformed livelihoods across the country, even as persistent institutional inefficiencies and governance hurdles continue to challenge full implementation. According to the 11th…
Residents of Cianda Ward, Kiambaa Sub County in Kiambu county have welcomed the commissioning of solar powered street lights under the Angaza Kiambu program, terming it a major boost to security and a cost saving measure for the county.…
The Kenya National Congress (KNC) Party has called for extensive public sensitisation before the newly inaugurated Municipal Court in Kisii becomes fully operational, saying residents must first understand its mandate, jurisdiction and…
President William Ruto will on Thursday host more than 5,000 private security guards at State House, Nairobi, in what is set to be the first-ever engagement between a Kenyan Head of State and workers from the country’s private security…
Students joining Kenyan universities in 2026 should understand that hostels cooking policies differ from one institution to another. While some private hostels and designated self-catering facilities permit cooking, most university-managed…
72-year-old Teresia Wanjiku Wainaina was 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…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for faster transformation of Africa to first world status saying the continent has the resources and manpower necessary to uplift it to a developed status. Prof. Kindiki said the continent cannot…
A 39-year-old construction worker was killed while two of his colleagues were injured after a trench collapsed at a sewer line construction site in Karen, Nairobi. The incident occurred at about 4pm on Tuesday in the Karinde area during…
Two Kenyan birders, James Apolloh Omenya and Simon Odhiambo, have gained global acclaim after their recent sighting of the elusive Red Weaver Bird in the Boni-Dodori Forest in Lamu County last month. The two birders have received global…
Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed on Tuesday while livestreaming with friends outside a fast food restaurant in the northwestern city of Culiacan, local authorities said. Gastelum, who had nearly 600,000…
Simba Coach is a Kenyan long-distance passenger and parcel transport company that operates services across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Tanzania. The company serves domestic and international travelers through a network of…
Depositing into your Pepeta account has just become faster and more convenient for Airtel Money users in Kenya. Pepeta is pleased to introduce its new Airtel Money Paybill Number: 779900, giving players another quick, secure, and reliable…
Child literacy in Kenya faces major gaps, with recent studies showing that 43 percent of adolescents aged 13 to 17 cannot read a Grade 4-level text. Three out of 10 Grade 6 pupils cannot read a Grade 3-level text, and general illiteracy…
The Government has implemented key pledges it made to the Muslim community during the election campaign in 2022, President William Ruto has said. The President cited the ending of discriminatory vetting in the issuance of identification…
Residents of arid Mbeere South Sub-county are up in arms over what they describe as illogical and discriminative water rationing by Embu Water and Sanitation Company (EWASCO). They have said the prolonged shortage has disrupted their daily…
Young people across Africa have been urged to harness democratic spaces, legal frameworks, and digital platforms to preach peace during electioneering periods in their countries. The call was made during the 7th Regional Youth in Action…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has launched a renewed drive to instil national values across the public service, aimed at enhancing ethical conduct, accountability, and efficiency in government institutions. The Commission noted that…
