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First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto in Homa Bay County has said the Government is committed in eradicating Triple Threat (HIV, adolescent pregnancy and sexual and gender-based violence) by 2027. Speaking Wednesday in Homa Bay during a mentorship…
Kenya increased its education budget to Sh784.5 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, up from Sh702 billion in 2025/26, as the Government steps up investment in teachers, equity, education data and skills development. Principal Secretary…
NCBA has partnered with electric mobility company BasiGo to finance the deployment of 1,000 electric vans, targeting public transport operators, businesses and institutions across Kenya. The partnership will provide tailored financing…
Kindiki said the industrial parks would form a foundation for manufacturing ambitions by enabling counties to aggregate produce and promote value addition.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released school-specific reports for the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA). In a notice on August 26, KNEC said…
For decades, falling ill in Kenya has brought two fears: the illness itself and the cost of treatment. Families have depleted their savings, sold property, borrowed money and organised fundraisers simply to keep a loved one in hospital.…
Former Harambee Stars striker Wetende Allan Wanga, a 40-year-old former Kenya international born in Kisumu, remains one of the country’s most recognizable forwards after a playing career that took him across Africa and Asia before he…
Kenya is stepping up research into improved cattle breeds, quality feeds, and climate-resilient pastures as it seeks to increase beef production, improve farmers’ incomes, and bridge the country’s persistent meat deficit. At the Kenya…
Teachers in Mt. Elgon have been urged to take up housing units allocated to them under the Government’s Affordable Housing Programme. Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Mt. Elgon Branch Executive Secretary Patrick Cheptum said 20 per…
Ventures Platform has announced the final close of its second institutional fund, Ventures Platform Pan-African Fund II (VP PAF II), at $84 million, exceeding its initial $75 million target. The oversubscribed fund closed three years after…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three suspects in connection with investigations into alleged conflict of interest, money laundering and dealing with proceeds of crime involving Ksh 92,058,890.30. EACC said…
TPS East Africa, owners of the Serena brand, recorded an increase in net losses to KSh 66.38 million at the end of the six months’ period ended June 30th 2026. This is compared to a net loss of KSh 15.97 million in H1 2025. TPS also saw…
400 delivery riders in Mombasa will receive formal training and a pathway to National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) licenses under a new program launched by Bolt and the Mombasa County Government. The Recognition of Prior Learning…
Farmers, youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bugamanji Village, Lugaga Ward, Vihiga County, have benefited from a field training and equipment distribution exercise aimed at boosting agricultural production and enhancing…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 26, 2026 – Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje is looking to make a positive impression on Charlton Athletic fans when they face Tottenham Hotspur in a Carabao…
Nandi residents have expressed outrage over remarks attributed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula suggesting that Members of Parliament (MPs) are given Teachers Service Commission (TSC) appointment letters to distribute or sell…
Julia Görges is a German former professional tennis player born on 2 November 1988 in Bad Oldesloe, Germany. Known for her powerful serve and aggressive baseline game, she preferred hard and grass courts, with the Australian Open among her…
Fishermen on Lake Naivasha have backed temporary restrictions on fishing in areas with declining stocks and breeding grounds but rejected a blanket closure of the lake for fish regeneration. The fishermen said targeted closures would allow…
The President said his administration would not allow criminal groups or individuals to use violence to intimidate residents.
Kenya Met has forecast above-average rainfall across much of the country during the October–December 2026 short-rains season. In a weather outlook dated August 26, 2026, the meteorological agency said the rains are expected to be fairly to…
The Government is targeting completion of 45,000 affordable housing units nationwide by the end of the year, as it moves to expand access to long-term and affordable financing for prospective homeowners. Speaking at the Kenya Affordable…
Andrea Pereira Cejudo is a Spanish professional footballer born on 19 September 1993 in Barcelona, Spain. She has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes since her teenage years, a condition she has managed while maintaining an elite-level…
The Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET) has demanded immediate implementation of a government promise to promote teachers, 11 months after the pledge was made at State House. KUSNET National Chairman Amos Karanja said…
Rainer Schüttler is a German former professional tennis player born on 25 April 1976 in Korbach, West Germany. He turned professional in 1995 and competed on the ATP Tour until his retirement in 2012. Known for his baseline game, fighting…
