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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Kenyan development and humanitarian leader Lucy Afandi Esipila as a Consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Lucy Esipila, the Regional Coordinator of Caritas Africa, was…
In a notification dated July 14, 2026 and addressed to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, the bank said it would exercise its statutory power of sale over Land Reference No. 16339/1 unless Sony Sugar clears the outstanding amount…
Kanja said the awards demonstrate the importance of recognising officers who go beyond the call of duty and reaffirmed the police service’s commitment to their welfare.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 20 – The multidisciplinary cultural festival iToka – The Crossing will return for its second edition on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Eva’s Garden in Redhill, Limuru.…
Hui Ka Yan pleaded guilty in April to several charges, including embezzlement of assets and corporate bribery.
A delegation of Ugandan lawmakers has turned to Kenya for insights on teacher remuneration, curriculum reforms, inclusive education, ICT integration and education funding as Uganda seeks to strengthen its education sector. The delegation,…
Kenyan-born U.S. politician Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley says she nearly lost her party endorsement days after securing a decisive victory in the DFL primary, before winning the endorsement in a subsequent majority vote. In a statement on…
Endometriosis has increasingly made headlines in recent years as women speak more openly about a condition that has for decades been misunderstood, underdiagnosed and, in many cases, dismissed as ordinary menstrual pain. In Kenya, the…
“Quite a substantial amount of the medicine we are using in the country come from Pfizer,” Ruto said during a session with Kenyans on their experiences with the implementation of universal health coverage at the Kenyatta International…
Kampala — Uganda is not lagging because its young people lack ability or drive, but because those in power too often view new ideas with suspicion rather than seeking practical ways to make them work, businessman and advocate Nyanzi Martin…
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after he was convicted of trafficking and defiling a 16-year-old girl. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Kilifi Chief Magistrate Charles…
Roger Duarte, 42, was the founder of George Stone Crab, a business that sold fresh Florida stone crab claws. He also co-founded My Ceviche, a seafood restaurant chain.
Two suspects arrested in connection with the theft of a Range Rover from a disputed 21-acre parcel of land in Mlolongo, which has been linked to the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso, have been released on bond. The suspects include a daughter…
The Government will engage more international pharmaceutical manufacturers on the reduction of prices of critical medicine required to treat Kenyans living with chronic diseases, President William Ruto has said. This follows feedback from…
Tanzania has suspended a weekly newspaper for six months over alleged breaches of media law, the information ministry said Wednesday, after the outlet published a story alleging government divisions. International observers have warned of…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya 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 asset financing.
More than 5,000 runners are expected to descend on Belgut in Kericho County on Sunday, August 23, for the 2026 edition of the Belgut Half Marathon. As thousands of runners take to the roads against the backdrop of Kericho’s famous tea…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has confirmed that all basic education institutions across the country will reopen for the Third Term on August 24, dismissing claims of an altered the academic calendar. In a statement…
A 34-year-old casual construction worker died after a perimeter wall collapsed on him in the Spring Valley area of Nairobi on Wednesday morning. Police said the incident occurred when three casual workers were constructing a perimeter wall…
“We wish to clarify that the academic calendar for Basic Education institutions and Teacher Training Colleges remains unchanged,” the CS said.
A 36-year-old house help was found dead at an apartment in Kilimani, Nairobi, in a suspected suicide incident early Wednesday morning. The woman, identified as Grace Akinyi Mangana, was found hanging from a staircase grill at Mula…
“The court heard that the duo had on 16th August, 2026 along Rodi-Ndhiwa highway in Homabay Sub-County within Homabay County jointly found armed with five pangas on a motor vehicle with the intent to assault causing actual bodily harm. The…
In the carefully polished universe of contemporary Afro-beats, few artists dare to disrupt the status quo quite like Rema. Enter a dark, water-drenched studio: crop-top rolled up, low-slung fur-trimmed denim…
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina, who is facing deportation from South Africa, has reiterated that she was born in the country and believes she has been “treated unfairly and targeted”. South African officials want her detained as they…
