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The drought spell being witnessed in various parts of the country is a wake-up call for Kenyan farmers to start embracing Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA). A shift to climate-smart agriculture will not only address food security and climate…
Egypt and Libya are reportedly nearing a deal to construct an 800-kilometer oil pipeline connecting Tobruk with Alexandria. This pipeline will create a direct route for growing Libyan crude production to reach Egyptian refineries as the…
Brian Otieno, a delivery driver on the Kisumu-Nairobi route, has narrated a life-changing experience when he was involved in a road accident. In a media interview, Brian narrates how another vehicle hit his car, leaving his leg broken. The…
Kenya Power called for a cautious approach in expanding variable renewable energy (VRE) sources such as wind and solar, warning that their intermittent nature could expose the national electricity grid to instability and increase the cost…
The High Court has rejected a constitutional challenge to life sentences beyond a prisoner’s life expectancy, ruling against a convicted murderer who sought to have his commuted sentence set aside. Justice Roselyne Aburili made the…
Raila Odinga Junior has broken his silence over a viral video showing him greeting residents through a fence in Kilgoris, saying the incident did not take place at President William Ruto’s private residence as suggested by some social…
Somali referee Omar Artan will take charge of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, becoming the first official from outside Europe to officiate the fixture, months after being controversially denied entry into the United States for the…
A section of the Migori Main Bridge in Suna West Sub-County completely collapsed, posing a serious danger to pedestrians and motorcycle riders who have continued using the crossing despite its closure. The incident occurred on Monday,…
Detectives from the Operations Support Unit (OSU) have arrested six suspects and rescued three Indian nationals who had been reported missing after arriving in Kenya on August 5, 2026. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said…
A 32-year-old Eldoret-based jobs recruitment agent was yesterday arraigned before an Eldoret Court charged with obtaining Sh350,000 from a resident magistrate under false pretenses of securing a job abroad for her sister. Charles Onyimbo…
Raila Odinga Junior has responded to a viral video showing him greeting residents from behind a fence in Kilgoris, clarifying the circumstances surrounding the encounter. The video sparked discussion on social media, with some users…
From August 14, you can no longer walk into a Kenyan cyber cafe and log on without saying who you are. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has revised the licensing rules for these venues, and from now on operators must record your…
Kajiado County has recorded a wide disparity in civil registration, with birth registration compliance standing at 92.7 per cent while that of death stands at 25.2 per cent. County Civil Registrar Christine Gachau said the county’s birth…
Nairobi City County has recommended the suspension of new staff recruitment, casual hiring and internships as part of measures to contain its wage bill and comply with statutory spending limits. The directive is contained in the…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly on the verge of becoming a part-owner of Liverpool FC, as a high-profile investment group edges closer to finalising a deal for a significant stake in the Premier League giants. According to Sky…
Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as its Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region president, effective 1 September running its 81 country business in the region. Bedir, a nearly 20-year veteran of Mastercard, also joins…
Dairy Farmers in Kiambu County have called upon both National and County governments to improve the sector through the supply of quality dairy feeds and sexed semens which continue to affect milk production in the country. According to…
Tanzania has introduced a new requirement for people conducting business through social media to publicly display their tax identification details, bringing online sellers and other digital businesses under a more visible layer of tax…
ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has resigned as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee, citing circumstances beyond his control. Oburu announced his resignation during the committee’s meeting on August 11, clarifying…
CMA (Capital Markets Authority) has approved the listing of the WSA Banking Index ETF on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). This marks a significant milestone for Kenya’s capital markets as the Kenya’s first locally-domiciled ETF. This…
President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning that removing him now would be a costly blunder for world football. In a late-night post on Truth Social, Trump argued that Infantino…
The National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) has commenced a five-day Intelligence Profiling and Analytics Course for officers from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The training is aimed at strengthening the officers’ capacity in…
Principal Secretary for the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the ongoing construction of the Mau Mau Road Lot 2 project, which is expected to transform connectivity…
Kenya has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, seeking to become the first African nation to stage track and field’s biggest global showpiece. Athletics Kenya confirmed the submission this week,…
