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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N) has successfully performed the region’s first robotic gallbladder removal surgery, marking a major milestone in the advancement of surgical care across East Africa. The procedure, known…
Legendary Beninese singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo has made history by a receiving a star on the Hollywood Boulevard, during an induction ceremony took place on August 18, 2026, at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard…
Siaya County residents have been urged to embrace the proposed Ksh 500 billion nuclear power project as the investment is expected to provide significant benefits to the region and the country. Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga urged residents…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited and Car & General (Trading) Limited, the authorised distributor of Kubota tractors in Kenya, have entered into a strategic partnership to expand access to agricultural machinery through tailored asset…
By MaryAnne Musilo Kenyan entrepreneur Harrison Maina is building high-protein feeds for poultry farmers by…
LONDON, United Kingdom, Aug 19 – Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine. The Australian submitted a sample during the Mallorca Open on 22…
A new partnership between Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited and Car & General (Trading) Limited is set to expand access to agricultural machinery across the country. By combining tailored asset financing with Kubota tractor distribution,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against any attempt to undermine Kenya’s democratic process, insisting that the 2027 General Election must be held…
The Association of Kenya Insurers, in a letter to insurance company CEOs, said CFAO Mobility had engaged the association on plans to replace the defective airbags.
Kenya is seeking to translate its longstanding friendship with Türkiye into a stronger economic and strategic partnership, with investment, trade, tourism, aviation, health, defence and regional security emerging as priority areas for…
The Government of Kenya has approved the importation of 25 million 90-kilogram bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food deficit and prevent shortages following reduced production from drought and other climate-related challenges. In a…
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has cautioned governors against leaving pending bills as they exit office next year after the end of their tenure. Gathungu, speaking in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, during stakeholder engagement, decried that…
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited has reported a net profit of Ksh. 6.7 billion for the first half of 2026 ended June 30. This is a reduction from the Ksh. 8.09 billion the bank posted in the same period in 2025. The board of directors…
A helicopter carrying tourists has crashed in Kirish, near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County, the Kenya Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19 ,KCAA said the aircraft, registration 5Y-GYM, was…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has delivered a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by rising contributions from its regional subsidiaries, improved asset quality, and accelerated digital adoption across its…
Chinese digital infrastructure company Guodong Group is planning to invest up to US$300 million (Ksh38.8 billion) in Kenya as it explores establishing its African headquarters in the country. The investment will target digital…
In the bustling, often overlooked corners of Oyugis town in Homa Bay County, specifically in the densely populated informal settlement known as A Thousand Streets, stories of hardship are abounding. But stories of transformation like Lucy…
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has officially made history, becoming the first African musician and first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy Award winner was honoured on Tuesday…
A court has heard claims Meta intentionally hooked a generation of children on Facebook and Instagram, as the biggest legal challenge faced by the social media platform began. A jury in Oakland, California will spend the next six weeks…
Siaya residents have been urged to embrace the planned Sh500 billion nuclear power project, with stakeholders assuring them that the proposed plant will provide significant benefits to the region and the country. Siaya Senator Dr Oburu…
Nairobi is preparing for a massive dose of Japanese and global pop culture this weekend as Otamatsuri 2026, Kenya’s premier anime, manga, and multi-entertainment convention, lands at The Carnivore Grounds. Organized by Movie Jabber, the…
Western Regional Commissioner Allan Machari has banned the use of civilians to provide security at political meetings and rallies, saying the region has enough security personnel to secure political gatherings. Speaking in Busia town after…
In the highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), the Chinese firm’s shares opened at 1,100 yuan (£120.40; $163.12) before settling at 845 yuan.
Hundreds of Grade 10 and Form One student benefiting from this year’s Elimu Scholarship Programme has been urged to shun drug and substance abuse and negative peer pressure that could derail their education and future. The learners were…
