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Stanbic Holdings has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of KES 6.6 billion for the first half of 2026. The Group’s total assets grew 27% to KES 602 billion, while customer deposits increased 28% to KES 422 billion. Customer loans also rose…
A former Deputy Director of Audit at the Office of the Auditor General, Hannah Wambui Mwaura, also known as Anna Wambui Mwaura, has been charged with allegedly using a forged university degree certificate to secure public employment.…
The government says the upgrade of the 20-kilometre Emali–Matiliku (A5) Road to bitumen standards is progressing well under Phase One of the 42-kilometre Ukia–Emali (B107) Road project launched by President William Ruto in November 2025.…
Wheat farmers across Kenya are set to benefit from higher earnings after the government increased the producer price of locally grown wheat. In a press release dated August 7, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development announced…
Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced sweeping changes to the party’s leadership, appointing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader, Jamleck Kamau as chairman, and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the party’s…
The High Court in Malindi has ruled that Kenya’s next presidential election should have been held in August 2026 rather than 2027, but suspended the effect of its decision to avoid disrupting the country’s constitutional order. The…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has identified Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang, the officer in charge of Nderi Police Post under Kikuyu Police Station, as a key suspect in the alleged conspiracy to murder Dr Victoria…
Narok County has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare services by accelerating the recruitment of health professionals following the swearing-in of Collins Saruni as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Narok County…
Wataalamu wa lugha ya Kiswahili kutoka mataifa mbalimbali wamekutana katika Chuo Kikuu cha Kisii kujadili nafasi ya lugha hiyo katika maendeleo, wakisisitiza umuhimu wake katika teknolojia, utafiti na utengenezaji wa maudhui ya kidijitali…
TVS Motor Company , a leading Indian global manufacturer of two and three-wheelers, has launched its premium electric scooter, the TVS iQube, in Kenya. This is the model’s first entry into Africa market, a scooter that is engineered with…
The Murang’a County Department of Health has stepped up efforts to support breastfeeding mothers, particularly working ladies, through the establishment of lactation centres at Kirwara and Kigumo Level – 4 health facilities. The centers,…
NTT DATA has launched NTT DATA AI for Insurance, an AI-native agentic solution designed to help insurers modernise core workflows while maintaining governance, auditability and human oversight. The Service-as-Software solution combines…
A Kenyan worker in the United Arab Emirates has challenged the popular belief that travelling to the Gulf in search of greener pastures automatically translates into a better life. The worker, who shared his views on Facebook, argued that…
Hundreds of residents from Nandi East Sub-County turned up for a free medical check-up during the launch of Eldo Eye Hospital’s new branch in Nandi Hills, in an initiative aimed at improving access to specialized eye care and other health…
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The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has forecast cold nights, rainfall and intermittent cloudy conditions in several parts of the country over the next five days. In its weather outlook covering August 8 to August 12, 2026,…
Government departmental heads in Mukothima Sub-County have resolved to strengthen collaboration between the national and county governments in a bid to enhance service delivery to residents. Speaking during a joint Heads of Departments…
The sun hangs low over the dramatic escarpments of the Kerio Valley in Elgeyo Marakwet County, casting a golden hue over a landscape long defined by rugged beauty and environmental challenges. For decades, farmers in this semi-arid region…
Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Vinicius Junior has signed a new six-year contract, ending months of uncertainty over the Brazilian winger’s future at the club. The extension ties him to the Santiago Bernabeu until June 30,…
Learning in public secondary schools risks disruption at the start of Term Three after the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) issued a seven-day strike notice to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over delayed…
Health experts have called for greater involvement of families and communities in supporting breastfeeding mothers, saying collective responsibility is critical to improving child nutrition and maternal health in Tharaka Nithi County and…
The government has announced that all State-owned vehicles will be fitted with tracking devices as part of a nationwide digital overhaul aimed at improving accountability, curbing misuse and strengthening the management of public assets.…
EABL (East African Breweries Limited) Plc posted an impressive 49.4% growth in net earnings for the financial year ended 30th June 2026), to KSh18.2billion compared to KSh12.2 billion the previous year. The strong profitability was…
The Kenya Under-20 national rugby team, Chipu, begins its 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy campaign against Zimbabwe on Friday, 7 August, at Mutesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku, Kampala, with a potential revenge date against defending…
