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Kenya’s National Assembly has passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, at its Third Reading, moving the country closer to its first dedicated legal framework against match-fixing and sports manipulation. The Bill, sponsored by Nominated…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 20, 2026 – Kenya’s growing competitive padel community will return to the court from August 25-30 as Networks Padel Village hosts the second season of the Networks…
Liberia has charged former Vice-President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and a range of other offences as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network. She was detained on Wednesday…
A former Zambian minister was killed in last week’s raid by security forces on a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile a day after the presidential election, the authorities have said. A police spokesman said Mutotwe Kafwaya…
Several county governments, including Nairobi, have issued notices to workers over delays in the payment of their July 2026 salaries, with the affected devolved units citing various challenges behind the delays. On August 10, Nairobi…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has strengthened the regulation of pharmacy practice and health products and technologies as part of ongoing reforms to protect patients and support Universal Health Coverage. The milestones were…
The Principal Secretary for Defence Patrick Mariru has revealed that construction works at the Raila Amolo Odinga Mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, are progressing steadily, with the project now 50 per cent complete.…
Twenty entrepreneurs from twelve African countries will be giving pitches in Nairobi from August 21 to 22 in order to qualify for the grand finale of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) — although this year’s judges are indicating a change in…
The Government has mobilized Sh139 billion to clear certified outstanding bills owed to road contractors and accelerate implementation of ongoing road projects across the country. Payments for eligible works completed in the last quarter…
Kenya has called for a more resilient, self-reliant and prevention-oriented health system, warning that emerging global risks increasingly make health security a matter of national resilience, economic stability and international…
Ticketmaster has officially expanded its reach in East Africa through the launch of Quicket’s dedicated operations in Kenya. Quicket will run through a fully digital ticketing designed to drastically cut down fraud and speed up venue…
An Administration Police officer attached to the Nairobi National Museum and his cousin were killed on Wednesday night in a motorcycle accident at Malaba Stage near the Eldoret Shuttle terminus in Busia County. The deceased were AP…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 20, 2026 – Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says the ultimate target for Harambee Stars is to win next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on home…
The Media Owners Association of Kenya (MOA) has mourned José Alberto Suárez, a senior Telemundo executive who was among seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Samburu County. Suárez, 55, was the President and General Manager of…
The Government has underscored the need to rapidly expand irrigation across the country to boost food production and enhance food security as Kenya’s population continues to grow. Speaking during the launch of Ksh 79M rehabilitation of the…
The Kenya Scouts Association is seeking greater transparency and accountability over a proposed Ksh2 billion Baden-Powell Scouting Centre of Excellence in Nyeri, raising questions over the project’s financing, ownership, governance and…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 20, 2026 – The NCBA Golf Series heads to the coast this weekend with the Nyali Golf & Country Club set to host the latest qualifying leg…
Teachers seeking to teach in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) must meet specific academic and professional requirements set by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), as the commission advertises 20,000 teaching positions to address staffing…
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 20 – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja demanding a guarantee of security ahead of…
Bilibili Inc., one of China’s biggest video platforms, is stepping up its push beyond the country’s borders, targeting international creators and audiences as it seeks to challenge YouTube’s dominance in online video. The Shanghai-based…
President Donald Trump said the proposed deal will be welcomed by US farmers and manufacturers, while Carney said it will secure “the best terms” for Canada’s strategic sectors and provide certainty on the future of US-Canada trade.
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner also recommended the prosecution of the school’s Board of Management for obstructing its investigations into the privacy breach.
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has reported a 37% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit to KSh 9.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The banking group said its customer base grew by 44% to 5.9 million across Kenya, Tanzania and…
Egerton University has rolled out a new Parents Portal that allows parents, guardians, and sponsors to access important information about their students, including academic information. Egerton announced the platform on August 18,…
