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The court certified his application as urgent and directed that it be served on the respondents, who have been given seven days to file and serve their responses.
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The court certified his application as urgent and directed that it be served on the respondents, who have been given seven days to file and serve their responses.

Journalists have been urged to uphold ethical standards, professionalism, and responsible reporting as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William…

Cancer patients in Mombasa County and its environs are set to benefit from wellness and support services with the construction of a therapy support centre at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH). New centre to expand…

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested senior National Treasury officials and business owners over an alleged Sh1.57 billion fraud scheme involving funds meant…

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested nine suspects over the alleged fraudulent disbursement and embezzlement of Sh1.57 billion under the Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT) Programme…

Passengers at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have raised concerns over long queues experienced at the country’s main international gateway, with some questioning the facility’s capacity to keep up with growing passenger…

A notice published in the Kenya Gazette on August 14, 2026 gives the affected owners 30 days to enter and remove the goods from customs custody, failure to which they will be treated as abandoned and disposed of in accordance with the East…

Ali Atemba Uwiyo, a resident of Maturu Sub-County in Kakamega County and former civil servant in Busia County, has praised the Social Health Authority, saying its reforms have proven more beneficial than the defunct National Hospital…

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has reported a profit after tax of Kshs. 10.5 billion for the period ended June 30, 2026, achieving a market-leading return on equity of 21.7%. During the period, customer assets increased by 8% to Kshs. 329.9 billion…

Bolt Send, which was introduced in Mombasa in March using cars, is targeted at small retailers, online sellers, restaurants, pharmacies, offices and individuals seeking a convenient way to deliver parcels.

Cabinet Secretary for Health Adan Duale has highlighted key health sector reforms being implemented by the Government to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya. Speaking during the 2026 Kenya Health Summit at the Kenyatta…

Kesogon Secondary School kept up their unbeaten form at the 2026 FEASSA Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, thrashing Tanzania’s Lumala 3-0 in girls’ volleyball to continue their bid for regional glory. Kesogon dominated from the first whistle,…

NCBA Bank has introduced a simplified Pesalink pricing structure for customers using the NCBA NOW App, making instant interbank money transfers more affordable, transparent and predictable. The revised pricing reinforces the Bank’s…

Cody Mathès Gakpo is a Dutch professional footballer born on 7 May 1999 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. He primarily plays as a left winger or centre-forward for Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team. Raised in the…

Wout François Maria Weghorst is a Dutch professional footballer born on 7 August 1992 in Borne, Overijssel, in the Netherlands. He plays as a striker, known for his physical presence, aerial ability, hold-up play, and relentless work rate…

Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has officially severed ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, crossing over to join the opposition under the People’s Party of Kenya banner. Addressing a packed press…

Marwane Saâdane is a Moroccan professional footballer born on 17 January 1992 in Mohammedia, Morocco. He primarily plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder and stands approximately 1.85–1.88 metres tall. Saâdane currently features…

The expansion of specialised services at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) highlights Kenya’s growing capacity to provide advanced medical care locally. The development comes as the country begins the…

The revival of community cattle dips is transforming livestock keeping in Nandi County, with farmers reporting improved animal health and renewed confidence in dairy and livestock production. In Tinderet Sub-County, the focus on cattle…

The Mombasa County Government, through the Ministry of Youths and Sports, in partnership with the Zentara Excellence Awards, has unveiled an awards platform aimed at recognizing emerging and often overlooked talent across the Coast Region,…

The Mombasa County Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with the Zentara Excellence Awards, has unveiled an awards platform aimed at recognizing emerging and often overlooked talent across the Coast Region,…

More than 300 girls from Wamba in Samburu East Sub-County have transitioned to womanhood through an Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP) that excludes the physical cutting associated with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), in efforts to end the…

By Marion Achieng and Antynet Ford The DVS has confirmed a virulent, countrywide outbreak of…

Kenya’s rural electrification programme has connected 1,597,586 customers to electricity between September 2022 and June 14, 2026, as the government steps up efforts to extend power access to previously underserved communities. The…