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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has thrown his weight behind sugarcane farmers opposing proposed amendments to the law governing the sugar sector, assuring them that Parliament will protect reforms aimed at empowering growers…
South Korea’s space agency has released images that show the Moon after part of a SpaceX rocket crashed into its surface on Wednesday. The Korean AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said lunar orbiter Danubri captured images after the impact,…
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs, in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), kicked off a three-day Diaspora Job Fair in Kericho County aimed at bridging the gap between Kenyan youths and safe overseas employment…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has praised the work of the Special Operations Group (SOG), saying the elite multi-agency unit has played a key role in significantly reducing banditry and terrorism in the Kerio Valley and…
Congolese authorities are carrying out Ebola and cholera screening for all 255 passengers aboard a boat intercepted on the Congo River. The Yingfeng 2 – operated by a Chinese company – was halted near Bende Bende port, some 65km (40 miles)…
EasyJet has agreed to be taken over in a £5.7bn deal by US firm Apollo. The deal was announced after rival suitor Castlelake said it was dropping out of the bid battle for the no-frills airline. EasyJet is one of Europe’s largest airlines.…
A solid wood nightstand and solid wood dresser face dust, skin oils, water glasses, cosmetics, clothing, and changing indoor conditions. Their care should begin with the maker’s instructions and the finish type, not a universal homemade…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has changed the company responsible for managing its shareholder records, appointing Image Registrars Limited as its new share registrar in a move aimed at improving services for investors and…
Nikita Bier is done running product at X (Twitter). After a little over a year in the job, the serial founder and Lightspeed venture partner announced this week that he is stepping back to become, in his words, an ordinary poster again. He…
Microsoft just handed investors a number that changes how the company’s AI story reads. OpenAI generated $24.1 billion in sales for Microsoft during the fiscal year ending in June, roughly 70% of Microsoft’s entire AI revenue for the year.…
Stanbic Holdings Plc has reported a resilient financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting a profit after tax of Sh6.6 billion, underpinned by strong balance sheet growth, disciplined risk management, and increased lending to…
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga has called for enhanced collaboration between the government and private sector to drive sustainable investments aimed at strengthening Kenya’s health systems and addressing emerging…
Health officials and nutrition experts in Nairobi County have intensified calls for stronger support systems to enable mothers to practise exclusive breastfeeding, citing its critical role in improving infant health and preventing…
A youth-run car wash business in Jomvu, Mombasa County, is set to expand its operations following the donation of a water storage tank, easing persistent water shortages that had threatened to cripple the venture. The tank was handed over…
The government has reaffirmed commitment to shaping Kenya’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) future through ethical innovation, youth empowerment and strong policy frameworks. Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof.…
Women human rights defenders in Mombasa have condemned the rising cases of deaths in police custody and alleged enforced disappearances, calling for urgent reforms, justice and accountability within the country’s law enforcement agencies.…
Kenya’s food production is expected to decline this year following significant crop failure in key grain-growing regions, largely attributed to drought and the effects of climate change, the government has announced. Head of Public Service…
Melbourne Airport rail project has regained momentum after Victoria’s new Premier declared it the state’s highest transport priority. However, the revival comes alongside mounting concerns that the long-delayed project could exceed $13…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning against what he perceives as a rise in political attacks, intimidation, and ethnic profiling targeting members of Kenya’s security…
In Eugene,Oregon,USA Eight Kenyans will be in action in both track and field events as the World Athletics U20 Championships enters day 2 today in Eugene, Oregon, USA, but all Kenyan events will be preliminaries. Nicholas Kitum Losiwereng…
Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani, represented by Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo Thursday flagged off the first consignment of 43 tonnes of seaweed from the Kibuyuni Seaweed Farmers Cooperative Society in Pongwe-Kikoneni Ward, Lunga Lunga…
Visitors planning a trip to the Masai Mara National Reserve can expect different park entry fees depending on their residency status, age, and the time of year they visit. The 2023 revised charges, introduced under the Maasai Mara…
On August 5, 2026, Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) dropped a bombshell on the alcohol industry. In a public notice, the regulator announced the immediate suspension of 52 alcoholic beverage brands imported from six…
Stanbic Holdings Plc has reported a resilient financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting a net profit of KES 6.6 billion while growing total assets by 27% to KES 602 billion and strengthening support for businesses and…
