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Tension mounted as the clergy reportedly sought to bring the ceremony to an end and proceed with the burial, but the family resisted, insisting that those who had come to mourn their friend be given an opportunity to speak.
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) health workers are set to move from contractual to permanent and pensionable terms, following a decision to have counties absorb the workers. The change was among resolutions reached during a special…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) is expanding oversight of the storage, transportation and distribution of medicines and other health products through a planned nationwide compliance inspection. According to the Pharmacy and Poisons…
Google Play will penalise Android apps that use too much memory from February 2027, and require sign-in restoration from April.
The world is facing a growing crisis of global governance. Protectionism, unilateralism and power politics are throttling international cooperation just as mounting global challenges demand it most. Against this backdrop, Chinese President…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned politicians against inciting violence and using goons to disrupt political meetings ahead of the 2027 General Election. Murkomen said the Government would…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Treasury have completed the integration of the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). This move will change…
Listing a person as “next of kin” when starting a job is common in Kenya, and employees often name a spouse, parent, child, or sibling. However, the name appearing on an employment record does not, by itself, determine who will inherit a…
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming Egypt visit arrives at a time when geopolitical conflicts are raging in different parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East. Few questions seem more pressing today than how different…
Education stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County have expressed concern over the indiscriminate use of social media and technology among children, noting that this trend could negatively impact their studies and future prospects. Speaking at…
Faulu Microfinance Bank is set to enhance the banking experience for its customers through the rollout of an upgraded core banking platform, marking a key milestone in the Bank’s digital transformation journey and efforts to deliver more…
Employees nearing the end of a long-term contract may be able to keep more of their gratuity after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) clarified when the payment can be exempt from tax under the Finance Act 2026. KRA said employees must meet…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has released the full report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, nearly three years after submitting it to President William Ruto. Maraga made the report public on Monday after challenging…
The China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation has ushered in a “golden period” of rapid development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday as he landed here for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 and a state visit to…
Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai has directed the county nurses participating in the ongoing nationwide strike to resume duty, warning that the county government will advertise their positions and recruit new nurses if they fail to return…
Félix Auger-Aliassime, often referred to as FAA, is a Canadian professional tennis player born on August 8, 2000, in Montreal, Quebec. He was raised in L’Ancienne-Lorette, a suburb of Quebec City. His father, Sam Aliassime, emigrated from…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a shrinking pool of formal credit even as demand for working capital grows, with Ngao Credit offering loans of up to Ksh4 million to businesses seeking to fulfil confirmed tenders and…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – Kenyan consumers are facing renewed pressure on milk prices after formal-sector milk deliveries declined in June, with the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) calling for…
Safaricom Foundation has launched Phase 8 of its Ndoto Zetu initiative, reaffirming its commitment to supporting sustainable, community-led projects in health, education, and economic empowerment across all the 47 counties. Under Phase 8,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 – National women’s volleyball team captain Meldina Sande has warned against getting carried away by their unbeaten run thus far at the Africa Nations Championships…
Safaricom has launched a new integrated package targeting farmers in Meru County, combining mobile connectivity, insurance, agricultural advisory services, and discounted farm inputs to boost productivity and strengthen food security. The…
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has urged residents of Siaya to consolidate their political support ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying increased voter registration and unity would strengthen the region’s…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is reviewing the National Policy on the Elimination of Child Labour (Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2015) to strengthen measures for protecting children from emerging forms of exploitation and child…
Knowing how to identify fake alcohol can help you avoid counterfeit or adulterated drinks that may pose serious health risks. Fake alcohol can sometimes be packaged to look like genuine products, making it difficult to identify through…
