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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 — Kenya is moving to tighten regulation of the private security industry, with new rules proposed to strengthen licensing, control the use of security equipment and…
Andy Burnham has promised to keep up the pressure on Russia despite Moscow’s “outrageous threats”, on his first official visit to Ukraine as UK prime minister. Burnham met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and chaired his first…
What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade dispute with its southern neighbour, who also happens to be the world’s largest economy? Canada is the top customer for 26 US…
The US has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, lifting what it said was the “final major barriers” for private sector investment in the country and its reintegration into the global economy. US…
Medical experts are warning of the high risks associated with overexposure to sunlight in many parts of Africa. According to the experts, while conversations about sun-related health risks focus on heat exhaustion and dehydration,…
While technology has brought many celebrated breakthroughs in general healthcare, it’s important not to ignore the negative impacts it has introduced, especially in cancer care. Patients have suffered significant health challenges caused…
A political battle is brewing in Bonchari after an unusual campaign giveaway—women’s underwear—triggered sharp exchanges among rival political camps ahead of the 2027 elections. Women who attended a political gathering at Nyangoge Primary…
The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of an African wildlife charity whose rangers had been found to have committed human rights abuses against indigenous people. A spokesman for Prince Harry confirmed he was stepping down…
China is stepping up efforts to deepen economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties across the Taiwan Strait. This involves a combination of new local initiatives and a renewed political call from Beijing for peaceful cross-Strait…
The High Court in Marsabit has temporarily suspended the implementation of a government directive requiring all foreign visitors entering Kenya to obtain travel health insurance with a minimum cover of US$50,000 (about Sh6.4 million),…
Court premises in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, and elsewhere have been shut as the deadline for filing a petition against the outcome of the recent presidential election approaches. An unusual police presence has been reported at some…
The government is tipping the national Women’s Volleyball team the Malkia Strikers to win and retain the 2026 African Volleyball Championships in Nairobi this month. The 2026 CAVB Women’s National Volleyball Championship is set to be…
The government is focusing on improving the welfare of prison officers who have suffered decades of neglect, President William Ruto has said. He said the administration is rolling out highly transformative policies entailing improved…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Monday informed the court of his decision to charge three suspects with the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. Dr Mutiso was a psychiatrist and former Director of the African Institute of…
Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi, attached to Kangema Law Courts, was Monday charged with receiving a bribe. This follows a favourable High Court ruling that paved the way for his arraignment and plea-taking. Mutegi, who…
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has certified as urgent a dispute challenging the Registrar of Political Parties’ rejection of the proposed Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM). The case was set for hearing on August 25, 2026. The…
Every Galaxy S27 leak so far: four models, a Pro without the S Pen, the camera plateau and Kenya pricing.
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 24, 2026 – Barcelona Rising Starlets and Laikipia Youth Soccer Academy (LYSA) successfully defended their county titles after winning their respective matches at the fifth edition of…
LONDON, England, August 24, 2026 – Acrimony, anger and animosity; the Julian Alvarez summer transfer saga in a nutshell. The boos aimed at the Atletico Madrid forward from his own…
The network, launched in partnership with Vivo Energy, supports electric motorcycles, scooters, passenger tuk-tuks and cargo three-wheelers from multiple vehicle manufacturers.
The multi-stakeholder consultative meeting, held at the Central Bank School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi, brings together representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, professional bodies and development…
Xiaomi has unveiled the Xring O3, its second in-house 3nm chip. It debuts in the Xiaomi 18 Fold in September.
EACC said the suspect, Wesley Kipkoech Langat, was arrested on Monday in an operation mounted after investigators received a complaint over the alleged bribery scheme.
All basic education institutions have received capitation to support operations and learning for Term 3 across the country. This follows the disbursement of Ksh18.51 billion by government as schools opened Monday. “Term 3 of the 2026…
