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Five-time Grammy award winner Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We Africans just don’t know what we’ve given to the world, and what we continue giving to the world…
At least 23 people, among them two children, have been killed and another five injured in a head-on collision between a minibus and a lorry in southern Brazil, highway police say. The crash happened early on Wednesday local time on the…
Choosing a real estate agent is not simply about finding someone who can advertise a property, arrange viewings or introduce buyers and tenants. In Kenya, estate agency is a regulated profession, and an agent handling your property has…
KEMSA CEO Dr Waqo Ejersa outlined the reforms during a high-level Health Systems Performance session on Service Delivery, Health Workforce, Health Products and Technologies, and Local Manufacturing held during the Kenya Health Summit.
The government is set to import 25 million 90-kilogramme bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food deficit and avert a possible shortage caused by drought and other climate-related challenges that have affected production in major…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) recovered corruptly acquired assets worth approximately Sh3.6 billion during the 2025/2026 financial year, an official has said. The commission also recovered a further Sh3.4 billion in the…
Ecuadorian media also reported the deaths, while Ecuador’s Transport Minister Roberto Luque expressed condolences to the families.
Kenya Power has launched performance management contracts targeting more than 6,000 union employees, a move that will strengthen accountability, improve productivity and enhance service delivery to customers. The historic move comes after…
Government leaders, policymakers and international development partners have called for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), geospatial data and emerging technologies into Kenya’s land administration systems to drive…
Excitement is reaching a fever pitch within the Visa Dolphins Swim Club camp as young swimming sensation Nadia Wachira Wangechi locks in for the upcoming Kenya Aquatics National Junior Swimming Championships. The high-stakes two-day…
The EACC (Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission) has presented a report to the State Department for Co-operatives, identifying governance gaps and recommending reforms to strengthen oversight and curb corruption in the sector. The EACC…
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has raised its Order Fill Rate from about 40 per cent to more than 90 per cent, marking a significant turnaround in the availability of health products and technologies in public health facilities.…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 19, 2026 – Kenya’s Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri will return to defend their New York Marathon titles at this year’s edition, set for November 1. The…
The MPs said the conduct of unscrupulous auctioneers was not only tarnishing the reputation of legitimate practitioners but also undermining public confidence in the auctioneering profession.
The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), paving the way for his appointment to lead the agency responsible for civilian…
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year in one of the biggest deals agreed so far by Washington as it continues its clampdown on illegal migration. Such agreements with other countries…
The Ministry of Education has maintained the opening dates for the third term of the 2026 academic year, dismissing reports circulating on social media that the school calendar had been changed. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba…
First Lady Rachel Ruto has commended the concerted efforts by the national and county governments to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, saying increased investment, stronger health systems and empowered healthcare workers are beginning to…
Mogaka told the House that organised groups were increasingly invading public gatherings, disrupting proceedings and intimidating citizens, leaving bereaved families unable to mourn their relatives with dignity and ordinary Kenyans fearful…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has called for practical reforms and stronger Government-private sector partnerships to unlock investment, create jobs and enhance Kenya’s…
Prof. Kindiki said the government is targeting 40 million SHA registrations by the end of the year, up from the 32 million people registered over the past two years.
The world of work is changing at a pace that is forcing both young people and employers to rethink what it means to be ready for a career. Across East Africa, artificial intelligence, automation and wider digital transformation are…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Group has posted a 37% rise in pre-tax profit to KSh9.8 billion for the six months ended June 2026, supported by higher revenue, lending and deposits. The regional banking group recorded a 21% increase in top-line…
Equity Group Holdings Plc, Kenya’s leading regional lender with subsidiaries in Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan, saw its net profit rise 32% to KSh 45.5 billion for the six months’ period ended 30th…
