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Makueni County Commissioner (CC) Khalif Abdulahi has challenged boda boda riders in the county to ensure they understand their insurance policies to protect themselves from financial shocks in case of accidents, theft or other…
President William Ruto has announced plans to allocate Ksh1.2 billion for the construction of a new university in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, in honour of the late area Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno. Ruto made the announcement on…
More than 300 malnourished children in Tharaka Nithi County are benefiting from a village-to-village nutrition programme targeting vulnerable children and their mothers. The Lishe Mtaani programme, implemented by Village HopeCore…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal and unsafe pesticides, warning that Kenya will not become a dumping ground for products banned in other countries. Kagwe said the Government would…
From humble beginnings in his native Mombasa County where he was born in 1954, Emmanuel Karisa Maitha rose from a dedicated Clinical Officer to a leader of note and a Cabinet Minister, packing a full life and career into the 50 years that…
Citibank Kenya has announced plans to end physical operations at its Mombasa branch from November 30, 2026, as the bank consolidates its corporate banking services at its Nairobi headquarters. In a notice seen on August 26, Citibank Kenya…
The Government will transform the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Marindas Centre in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, into a potato seed production, research and farmer training hub to address the shortage of…
Reforms being implemented by the Government in the sugarcane sector have brought renewed hope among farmers in Nandi County, positioning the crop as one of the leading agricultural enterprises in the area. Farmers said improved cane…
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has directed Accounting Officers in Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) to comprehensively review projects and programmes and directives within two weeks. Speaking Wednesday after convening a…
Acting Managing Director and CEO George Kamal said the rollout will begin with aircraft operating long-haul routes to London, Paris, New York, China and Amsterdam before being extended to shorter routes.
Google has announced the expansion of its AI-powered learning tools across Africa, offering eligible higher education students in 27 countries 12 months of Google AI Plus at no cost. The offer is available to students in countries…
The planning is intended to help parents spread education costs over time while protecting their children’s education from unforeseen financial challenges.
Speaking on Capital FM, NCBA Product Manager for Commercial and SME Lending Michael Owino said the bank had recognised that creatives can operate viable businesses despite the different nature of their income streams.
Kenya’s digital economy is no longer an aspiration but a measurable force, and the numbers behind that claim are worth stating plainly. According to the Communications Authority Q3 2025/26 sector statistics, mobile money penetration now…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has said that the new recruits who are scheduled for the passing-out parade on Friday have been properly trained to deal with all manner of security threats. Speaking after inspecting a passing-out…
Labour Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua has shared how a childhood fascination with planes eventually led him to become a licensed pilot while pursuing his career in public service. Mutua said his interest in flying began as a young boy…
The visa pause came just a few days after the Trump administration faced legal setbacks last week.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has invited nominations for the 2026 World Teachers’ Day (WTD) Awards, seeking to recognise teachers who have made exceptional contributions to teaching and learning across Kenya. World Teachers’ Day…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 26, 2026 – Kayole Starlets striker Lindah Kihara has just finalized her permanent transfer to Turkish outfit Son Zafer Spor. However, this move signals far more than…
The cloud-based platform is developing MIA (My Intelligent Assistant), a conversational AI tool that will allow HR teams, finance officers, managers and employees to interact with the system using ordinary language instead of navigating…
Rice farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme have urged the Government to fast-track payment of Sh210 million owed to them after they supplied 25,760 bags of rice to the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). The farmers, through the…
HAMPSHIRE, England, August 26, 2026 – Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation after crashing his…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has advised new officers joining the National Police Service to pursue further learning in order to adapt to the changing needs of the current society. Addressing more than 4,000 recruits at the…
Smartphone users are more likely than PC users to regularly clean up and update their devices. With that said, both groups lag when it comes to essential cybersecurity practices, according to a new global survey by Kaspersky. The 2026…
