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The service, launched on August 14, allows Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to stay connected in areas without conventional mobile network coverage, provided they have a clear view of the sky.
Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense-tech startup has raised an additional $18 million, bringing its seed financing to $52 million, in a move that will see it open a London office and scale Ghana factory toward 50,000 systems a year. The…
A total of 5,000 Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) recruits have completed their basic military training at the Defense Forces Recruit Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret. The recruitment process is designed to provide opportunities across Kenya,…
Public servants have been reminded to stay away from political activities as the clock ticks towards the August 10, 2027, General Election and instead to focus on serving Kenyans faithfully and efficiently. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i Monday accused President William Ruto and his administration of using violence as a political tool. He said Ruto was aware of plans to mobilise goons ahead of a political rally in Homa Bay.…
Police in Busia have arrested a man after he was found with 23 packages of suspected bhang during a security patrol along the Malenya border point. The suspect was arrested by officers from Busia Police Station and Mayenje Police Post who…
Mombasa County has officially named a street after cement company founder Hasmukh Patel, years after his death. The decision was published in Gazette Notice No. 13017, dated August 13, 2026, and signed by Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad…
Over 300 residents of Thingithu Ward in Laikipia County received free medical check-ups and advise in a medical camp on the need to prioritize preventive measures to combat the rise in lifestyle diseases. During the camp, residents were…
At least two people were killed while 46 others are in hospitals following chaos that were experienced during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday. Among those killed was a police driver. He was attached to Nyando police…
President William Ruto has built a business portfolio in agriculture, real estate, hospitality, insurance, and other investments, with several properties and companies linked to him and his family. Public records, parliamentary…
Public servants have been reminded to stay away from political activities as the clock ticks towards the August 10, 2027, General Election and instead to focus on serving Kenyans faithfully and efficiently. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad…
The Judiciary has dismissed as fake a letter circulating on social media and purportedly authored by Chief Justice Martha Koome, saying it was neither written nor issued by the Chief Justice, her office, nor any authorized organ of the…
Thirteen students from Starehe Boys’ Centre have completed a grueling 1,100-kilometre charity cycling expedition from Busia to Mombasa to raise a Sh10 million education fund for needy learners. The students arrived in Mombasa on Sunday,…
All is set for the inaugural Kenya Health Summit, which will showcase the gains, reforms and challenges in Kenya’s healthcare sector over the past four years as the country pursues Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The two-day summit,…
Dozens of young people in the Langas area of Uasin Gishu County gathered for a football tournament on the weekend, using the opportunity to foster unity and promote peace ahead of the 2027 general election. The tournament, organized within…
Learners at Mutuya Primary School in Ruiru Constituency are set to benefit from improved learning facilities following the completion of two new classrooms constructed through the local National Government Constituency Development Fund…
Kenyan households and businesses will face changes to their monthly utility bills following new regulatory charges and cost adjustments. The changes introduce new electricity cost adjustments by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory…
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lady Jaydee is gearing up for the release her new single, “Pressure,” on Friday, 21 August 2026. “Pressure” captures the emotional struggle of being deeply attached to someone you know you should not…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has blamed the recent spate of demonstrations against the proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya county on individuals who are against development in the region. Wandayi said that the individuals who…
In the first half of 2026 alone, 55,000 new generative artificial intelligence companies were established in China, representing a 28 per cent increase from the same period a year earlier. Even more remarkable was the expansion of the…
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has announced the procurement of two million bags of fertiliser which will be issued to over 600,000 farmers starting next month. The move comes after delays in the shipment of the cargo due to…
Denzel Justus Morris Dumfries is a Dutch professional footballer born on 18 April 1996 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He plays primarily as a right-back or right wing-back and is known for his powerful overlapping runs, physical presence,…
Gor Mahia survived a scare from newly promoted Migori Youth to claim the inaugural Green Legacy Cup on Sunday, winning 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Nyayo National Stadium. It was far from straightforward for the Kenyan champions.…
The system is expected to provide real-time information on fuel stocks and imports, helping the government monitor supply levels and respond faster to disruptions.
