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Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the most preferred presidential candidate in the first round of the WANTAM flag-bearer selection process, placing him ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. The final digital voting results released…
Spotify is introducing a new “AI Persona” badge to help listeners identify artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities rather than real people. The streaming platform says the move is part of its broader effort to improve…
Nairobi County has intensified preparations for the expected El Niño rains as it works to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding in different parts of the city. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the county has deployed environmental…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has distanced himself from a viral notice claiming that he repeatedly rejected requests by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for a meeting. The notice, seen by The Kenya Times, which circulated on…
British International Investment, the UK’s development finance institution, is investing $20 million in an Africa50 fund as it seeks to attract more private capital to infrastructure projects across the continent. The investment in the…
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Prof Hiroyuki Hino, an international economic consultant, has expressed confidence that Kenya can achieve significant economic and social transformation within a generation. He urged the country to pursue bold reforms, strengthen human…
The Lamu palm oil plant is advancing toward final investment discussions as Kenya seeks to expand domestic palm oil production and processing. The proposed Ksh12.9 billion ($100 million) project will target Witu Nyangoro Ranch in Lamu…
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has warned first-year students and their parents against a fake website allegedly being used to scam them over university accommodation. The university issued the warning on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, after…
Construction has started on the Abu Dhabi section of the UAE’s first high speed rail line, with contractor Kalyon Construction putting completion in 2031. The 150 kilometre link will cut the journey between the two emirates to 30 minutes…
Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH) has unveiled a new, fully equipped pediatric operating theatre, in a Sh50 million partnership between the County Government of Mombasa and international charity Kids Operating Room…
Cherangany Marakwet Water and Sanitation Company (CHEMAWASCO) has appointed Noah Kemboi as its new Managing Director, providing substantive leadership as the utility accelerates expansion of water supply infrastructure and service coverage…
Teachers who dedicate their time to nurturing learners in music, drama, sports and other co-curricular activities are set to gain an advantage in career progression, with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) moving to recognise their…
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in helping 13 Starehe Boys Centre students complete a 1,100-kilometre charity cycling challenge from Busia to Mombasa, combining endurance, digital coordination and safety support in a…
National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said ODM grassroots leaders in Nairobi remain supportive of the broad-based government, dismissing reports of divisions within the party’s structures in the capital.…
The Public Service Governance (PSG) has proposed the establishment of a strictly transitional and time-bound caretaker administration to safeguard constitutional order, maintain essential government services and facilitate a credible…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is using high-speed wireless optical technology from Taara to connect large enterprises in Lagos to data center capacity without relying entirely on fiber, offering a faster way to expand connectivity in…
A High Court ruling out of Machakos has put a number on what happens when someone’s nude photographs slip out of the hands meant to protect them. In Muindi v. Mwandigha, decided on 3 November 2025, the court awarded KES 2.5 million after…
Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama in Cheptais, Bungoma County, have arrested three suspects with the hunt for additional suspects ongoing. Wasama was shot dead on the night of August…
A multi-agency team led by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities has begun verifying the eligibility of persons with disabilities for tax exemption. Speaking during the two-day exercise at the Kisii Teaching and Referral…
A total of 530 vulnerable Kenyans are set to receive 12 months of free health coverage under the Social Health Authority (SHA) Sponsored Programmes. The beneficiaries are residents of Laikipia East Constituency, where the sponsorship was…
Individuals seeking to open and operate schools could be required to meet new registration requirements under the proposed Basic Education Bill, 2026. The Basic Education Bill sets out the conditions that an institution must meet before it…
The Government has outlined progress in the country’s health sector reforms, highlighting expanded health insurance coverage, increased access to primary healthcare and investments in emergency response and medical infrastructure ahead of…
Rescue workers in Colombia are working against the clock to free survivors trapped in buildings and under rubble following Monday’s powerful earthquake. More than 180 people have been confirmed dead – most in the cities of Cali and…
