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Two women died after a tourist boat carrying visitors and crew members capsized in the Indian Ocean off Watamu, Kilifi County. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at about 4:30pm near Love Island, within the waters of Crystal…
Maraga made the remarks on Monday as he released the long-awaited report of the Taskforce on Police Reforms, which was handed to President William Ruto on November 16, 2023 but had not been made public.
Jambojet has reported major disruptions to its flight operations, with only two of the 55 flights scheduled for Monday having operated by 11:30am. The airline said five of its aircraft were still undergoing clearance at the time of issuing…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – South African lender Nedbank Group Limited has secured regulatory approval to acquire up to 66 percent of the issued share capital of NCBA Group Plc,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – The fresh produce industry has warned that the ongoing aviation workers’ go-slow at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) could damage Kenya’s export reputation, as delays…
The start of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season faces further delay after the High Court clarified that the status quo order issued in the Kariobangi Sharks appeal means the situation that existed before the Sports Disputes Tribunal…
Nairobi residents living in flood-prone areas have been urged to prepare for the expected October El Niño rains and move to safer areas early when advised by authorities. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the county government is taking…
A village elder and another man were arrested in Mombasa after allegedly staging an abduction and demanding a Sh10,000 ransom. The incident was reported at Mikindani Police Station on Sunday, August 30, 2026, after a village elder from…
Popular Kenyan Bank is set to sell a majority stake after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) approved a KSh116.3 billion deal by South Africa’s Nedbank Group Limited to acquire up to 66% of its shareholding. In a statement dated August 31,…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened applications for selected Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) courses with available vacancies for the September 2026 intake. The reopening gives…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given South Africa’s Nedbank Group an approval to acquire 66% stake in NCBA Group. The transaction which was approved on August 28 gives Nedbank Group a major boost towards taking majority control of…
The lawyer said Kimwatu had decided to leave to God whatever happened on the night of his wife’s burial and would not pursue the exhumation.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has explained how gratuity payments work for a tax exemption under the Finance Act 2026. The rules took effect as part of the changes introduced by the Finance Act 2026, which became effective on July 1,…
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Vice President McDonald Mariga has issued a strong appeal for order and unity in Kenyan football, warning that ongoing governance disputes risk undermining preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 – Football Kenya Federation (FKF) vice president MacDonald Mariga has waded into the bubbling waters of the Premier League fiasco, asking stakeholders to comply with…
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said he wants to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists, following a wave of forest fires that have killed at least 12 people. The president ordered the justice ministry to introduce changes…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with the National Treasury, has announced the successful implementation of the integration between the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and the Integrated Financial…
Airtel Kenya has asked the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for two licenses that would give it much more control over how its network runs in the country. The regulator has now opened the matter up for public comment before it makes…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has enhanced its cancer treatment package, increasing the benefit limit from an initial KSh400,000 to KSh800,000, an official has said. SHA Deputy Director of Registration Gilbert Osoro said the enhanced…
Abdullahi, who is also the Wajir Governor, said county governments cannot commit to implementing an agreement whose financial implications cannot be sustained within available resources.
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja donned the newly introduced Kenya Police Service uniform, as the police leadership seeks to reinforce its commitment to reforms, professionalism and improved service delivery. The new uniform,…
The Government’s National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project is opening new pathways for young people across the country through business support, skills development, mentorship, and savings as part of the national…
Pig farming can be a profitable agricultural enterprise for farmers who combine sound husbandry with careful management. Demand for pork remains strong, while pigs have the potential for relatively fast growth and efficient conversion of…
The Chinese contractor undertaking the construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit road is set to complete the tarmacking of the Rironi to Naivasha section by December, easing perennial congestion and marking a major reprieve for motorists. The…
