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The race for the Nairobi Woman Representative seat in the 2027 General Election is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive political contests in the country. With the election just under a year away, a growing list of…
The Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP) last Financial Year (2025/2026) generated over Sh11 Billion. The OSBP surpassed its target of Sh10,619,791,008.54 during the period, achieving 104 per cent of the target. The border post has recorded…
Women aspiring for elective positions in the Mt Kenya region have called for a political environment that gives them equal opportunities to compete, warning that violence, costly party processes and intimidation could undermine efforts to…
Cabinet Secretary CS), Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, conducted an extensive tour of Nandi County to inspect the multimillion-shilling infrastructure projects as part of preparations for the 2026 Mashujaa Day…
A marathon stretching hundreds of kilometres is rarely just about running. For Ambassador Tegla Loroupe, every step of her ongoing ‘Marathon for Peace’ is carrying a bigger message for peace, education, hope and a better future for…
The Kenya Air Force’s Fokker 70 KAF308, popularly known as Harambee One, has returned to Kenya after undergoing an extensive maintenance programme in the Netherlands. Fokker Services Group, which carried out the work, said the Harambee One…
Kisumu County has commenced preparations for the construction of a 250-bed comprehensive Mother and Child Hospital at the Kisumu County Referral Hospital, with the old structures at the proposed site already demolished to pave the way for…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS), Kipchumba Murkomen, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of construction works at the Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret, assuring the facility is on schedule to host this…
Kenya’s digital agenda Thursday received a boost following the groundbreaking of the Kikuyu Jitume Centre of Excellence (CoE) Kiambu County. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Kikuyu Member of Parliament, Kimani Ichungwa noted…
The National Government has operationalized Pawteng’ sub-location in Nyang’oma location, Muhoroni constituency, Kisumu county, in a move aimed at bringing public services closer to more than 5,000 residents. The new administrative unit was…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to stay above active politics and instead use his experience to guide the country as a statesman. Kindiki made the remarks on Saturday, August 22, during a Mt…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the Kenya Kwanza administration is ready to defend its track record as President William Ruto seeks a second term in the 2027 General Election. Kindiki said the government will confront its opponents…
The World Bank has barred Webmasters Kenya Ltd and its director, James Ayugi, from participating in World Bank-financed projects for a minimum of five years over claims of fraudulent and obstructive practices. The sanctions were imposed…
“They don’t know what kind of votes will be cast when Ruto is on the ballot and when I am on the ballot. If we failed to get votes from Mt Kenya, there was a reason. Let them wait until next year. Votes will rain like rain—votes from Meru,…
The Government has reiterated its commitment in making higher education accessible and more affordable to all deserving Kenyans under the new proposed universal funding framework. Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba said the…
The National Police Service (NPS) will deploy 10,000 newly trained officers as the country intensifies security preparations ahead of the 2027 General Election. The recruits are scheduled to graduate from the National Police Service…
Nandi Woman Representative Cynthia Muge has reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that young people from economically disadvantaged families in Nandi County access quality education, as 406 scholarship beneficiaries prepare to sit for the…
Kenya is stepping-up efforts to cement its position as Africa’s digital connectivity hub, with the government calling for deeper partnerships with global technology companies, to expand broadband access, strengthen local technical…
Rosemary Kimwatu Koech, Head of Data Protection at KCB Bank Group, died at her home in Ngong on Friday morning. Officials said they suspected she died by suicide. The motive was not immediately known and the matter is under probe. She was…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperative and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has urged coffee farmers from Migori not to sell their produce to markets in the neighboring countries. Speaking in Suna…
The Government has directed the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) to introduce an automated green leaf payment system aimed at protecting tea farmers from exploitation by middlemen, brokers and unscrupulous weighing clerks.…
The 2026/27 English Premier League (EPL) season continues this weekend, with Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea among the leading sides as they begin their campaigns. Arsenal have already got their season underway…
Motorists using the Thika Superhighway on Saturday, August 22, faced major delays after a truck broke down near Blue Post while reports emerged of armed individuals blocking sections of the busy highway. The traffic congestion was reported…
“14 years ago: ‘Most crippling sanctions in history.’ Failed. 8 years ago: ‘Maximum pressure.’ Failed. 5 months ago: ‘Unconditional surrender.’ Failed. Today: ‘Most crushing economic operation ever.’ Bound to fail,” Araghchi posted on…
