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The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has appealed to its members to help clear a KSh700 million loan owed by the church’s luxury hotel, Milele Beach Hotel. In a video seen on August 27, one of the Reverend ministers appealed to…
The Government Spokesperson, Charles Owino, has urged Kenyans to assess President William Ruto’s Administration against the promises contained in the Kenya Kwanza Manifesto, rather than relying on political rhetoric and propaganda. Owino,…
A new Knight Frank report shows Kenya is attracting more attention from foreign hospitality investors, driven by rising international tourist arrivals, stronger hotel sector performance, and ongoing investment in tourism-supporting…
HassConsult is betting that wellness and community-driven living can become a bigger source of value in Kenya’s residential property market, as a global wellness real estate sector worth $876 billion increasingly reshapes how developers…
Google is expanding access to its AI-powered learning tools across Africa, offering eligible higher education students in 27 countries one year of Google AI Plus at no cost. The offer gives university and college students 12 months of…
President William Ruto on Thursday, 27, 2026, raised concerns about the growing number of court decisions nullifying government policies, saying Kenya must balance constitutional oversight with the ability of elected institutions to…
Politician Rose Mbithe and her two children, Angela and Chris Mulwa, as well as Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi, will remain in custody for 14 more days over the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso. The court granted the 14-day period to…
Nairobi Water has issued a fresh notice to customers ahead of a planned mass disconnection exercise. The utility has urged customers with outstanding water bills to settle their arrears before the exercise. In a statement dated August 27,…
Liam Delap has completed his £50m transfer to Nottingham Forest from Chelsea. The striker has signed a five-year deal at the City Ground. In a summer of staggering transfer fees, the move stands out. A club record outlay of £50m for a…
Aviator has become a popular choice for players who enjoy fast-paced digital betting and exciting multiplier action. SportPesa brings an appealing combination of flexible stakes and impressive winning limits to its Aviator offering.…
The High Court has ruled on a petition seeking to place Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers under the exclusive mandate of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Justice R.E. Aburili dismissed the petition filed by…
A man identified as Jones Bogonko Onchonga made a surprise move after he allegedly convinced a Lodwar based clergy of his credentials and was allowed to lead Mass and administer sacraments to congregants. According to Citizen TV Kenya,…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed claims that President William Ruto issues employment letters to teachers recruited through Members of Parliament. In a circular dated Thursday, August 27, 2026, the Commission said it had…
A 22-year-old farm worker died after a confrontation over a mobile phone turned violent in Tawai village, Wamuini sub-location, Trans Nzoia County. The deceased, Stephen Ndungu, was reportedly involved in a disagreement with 21-year-old…
AI is forcing education institutions to reconsider not only what they teach, but how they teach it.
Nairobi’s food scene is set for a 10-day celebration as Burger Week, the city’s largest burger-focused dining campaign, officially kicked off on Thursday, August 27, bringing together more than 400 restaurants across the capital. Running…
Google Cloud is expanding its enterprise artificial intelligence offering with two new industry-specific products designed to automate complex workflows in financial services and legal work. The company announced Gemini Enterprise for…
Safaricom has responded to a customer complaint about missing M-PESA transaction messages and offered guidance to affected users. The issue was raised on August 27 by a customer who said she was no longer receiving M-PESA messages or…
African early-stage investor Ventures Platform has closed its second institutional fund at $84 million, surpassing its $75 million target as new investors including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Norfund and…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released guidelines and the schedule for the 2026 Grade 10 School-Based Assessment (SBA) written tests. According to a circular dated August 14, 2026, the written assessment tests will be…
Jimi Richard Wanjigi is a Kenyan businessman and political strategist. He serves as the CEO of Kwacha Group of Companies, a privately owned family office. The company’s investments span multiple sectors of the Kenyan economy, including…
MTN Group is planning to develop about 150 megawatts of AI-ready data-center capacity in South Africa and Nigeria, expanding its push into digital infrastructure as demand for computing power grows across Africa. The telecommunications…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Kenya) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has warned political leaders against making statements that could undermine the 2027 General Election and trigger post-election unrest. Atwoli was responding to…
I&M Group has reported a 22.35 percent increase in net profit for the six months ended June 2026, supported by stronger earnings from lending and growth in other income streams. The banking group’s net profit rose to Sh10.17 billion from…
