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Consider what has actually changed since Infantino took over from Sepp Blatter in 2016. The World Cup expanded from 32 to 48 teams for 2026, opening the tournament’s final stage to national teams that historically had almost no realistic…
The government plans to roll out a new platform to track all funding from development partners as part of its efforts to utilize spending. The National Treasury and Economic Planning says the Development Partners Management Information…
The government has launched a skills development and livelihood support programme targeting 450 vulnerable youth and women in five counties as part of efforts to strengthen community resilience and prevent violent extremism. The…
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a clarification on how deaths of suspects in police custody should be handled, reaffirming its commitment to thorough and impartial investigations whenever a person dies while under police…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has walked back the most alarming interpretation of its new licensing rules for cyber cafe. In a clarification, the regulator confirmed that operators will not be required to keep customers’…
The Bill requires a loanee in formal employment to disclose their loan status to the employer when taking up a new job.
According to Kinyanjui, the extension will enable Kenyan manufacturers retain US orders and make fresh investment decisions after years of uncertainty over the future of the preferential trade program.
More than 66,000 direct jobs in Kenya’s apparel sector are set to remain in focus after the US Senate approved an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), according to Kenya’s Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry.…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a US$25 million equity investment in Jumia. According to the IFC, the investment will support Jumia’s next phase of growth across its core African markets by strengthening its…
As the world marks International Left-Handers Day on August 13, we take a look at some famous left-handed personalities and explore rare facts and scientific findings about people who favor their left hand. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta…
Phone scams have become one of the most common ways fraudsters target bank customers. Instead of trying to break into banking systems, criminals are increasingly manipulating people through convincing text messages, emails and phone calls.…
The County Government of Nakuru has initiated a training program targeting small holder farmers in all the 11 Sub-Counties on sanitary and safety criteria for the production, handling, and sale of flowers, ornamentals, fruits, vegetables,…
Margaret Wanjiru is set to leave her position as Nairobi Rivers Commission chairperson on August 31 after submitting her resignation notice. In a letter to Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, giving 30 days’ notice, she described her 20…
The Communications Authority of Kenya has moved to clarify new licensing requirements for cyber cafes and other public internet centres, saying the rules are aimed at strengthening accountability and security without restricting access to…
The 2026 China-Africa International Aerospace Information Technology Conference spotlighted how aerospace and information technologies are accelerating sustainable development across Africa. Hosted at Jomo Kenyatta University of…
Kenya and India are set to deepen their longstanding Parliamentary and bilateral ties as National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula begins an official visit to New Delhi, at the invitation of his Indian counterpart, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has clarified new licensing requirements for cyber cafés and other public internet access centres, saying the rules are intended to strengthen accountability and security without limiting access…
By Grace Zawadi and Jenny Luesby European shoppers are buying fewer groceries in 2026, putting…
A fire broke out in residential buildings behind Posta in Kangemi, Nairobi, on Thursday afternoon, with several residents feared trapped as firefighters battled to contain the blaze. Police said many people were left homeless by the fire…
Engineer Silas Murira Kinoti is the current Director-General of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA). Kinoti first took charge as acting Director-General in September 2015 and was later confirmed as the substantive Director-General in…
Global construction and project development firm Skanska has expanded its footprint in the United States. This comes after the firm inked a $238 million (SEK 2.2 billion) contract with an existing client. The new deal will finance the…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) in Nairobi has ruled that employers can inspect company-owned computers used by employees for personal business where there is a legitimate work-related reason for the inspection. In a…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Car & General (C&G) profit after tax grew more than four-fold to Sh2.6 billion in the half year ending June 30, 2026, boosted by increased…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released details of the ballot papers and ballot boxes that will be used for the six elective positions in the 2027 General Election. According to IEBC, the color of each…
