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Speaking while meeting small traders at State House yesterday, the Head of State tasked State Department for Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui with ensuring that illegal traders are dealt…
Four years into President William Ruto’s administration, farmers across Kenya’s major agricultural value chains are beginning to see changes in prices, payment systems and market access, although the benefits remain uneven. Data covering…
Ride-hailing major Uber has officially shut down its services in Nigeria and Uganda as of September 2, 2026. The sudden departure ends a 12-year presence in Nigeria and an 8-year operational run in Uganda, marking one of the most notable…
Traders and other encroachers along the Nanyuki-Naibor Turnoff-Doldol (B101) Road have been given 30 days to vacate the affected road reserve. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) said the enforcement exercise was carried out…
As Kenya enters September, the country is set to transition from the cool, dry weather of June through August toward the short-rains season expected later in the year. The latest monthly forecast from the Kenya Meteorological Service…
The Migori County Public Service Board has announced 118 job vacancies across five departments. In a notice published on Thursday, September 3, the county said the vacancies have been advertised to fill positions arising from natural…
Japan’s right wing must not be allowed to turn historical revisionism into political normality. Attempts to minimise wartime atrocities, deny or distort Japanese aggression, portray Imperial Japan as misunderstood or justified, or…
Entrepreneur Damaris Wanjiru Muriithi, popularly known as Dama Mobile Spares, has revealed how she made crazy sales on the first day she opened her own shop. Speaking while appearing on Dr. Ofweneke’s Lessons at 30 podcast, Dama revealed…
Kenya Airways has announced a transition in its executive leadership following the departure of Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Capt. George Kamal. Capt. Kamal, who served the airline for four years, is…
The prosecution presented fresh evidence in the ongoing Kwa Binzaro murder trial, with a prosecution witness narrating how police discovered a body, more than five suspected graves and human skeletal remains at a homestead linked to one of…
Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua now wants the United Opposition to declare Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as its Presidential flagbearer. According to senator Wambua, the wait is causing disquiet among Kenyans and the mistakes which made…
Flooding, displacement, loss of lives, disease outbreaks, destruction of homes and infrastructure, and disruption of livelihoods are among the risks Kenya is being asked to prepare for. The question, therefore, is not whether we should be…
Donald Trump’s portrait has made its way on to a US coin – the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century. On Wednesday, the US Mint launched the $1 coin with a portrait of Trump alongside the words…
Meet Bryson Amyunzu, a 27-year-old man from Chaik Ward in Belgut, Kericho County, who has chosen poultry farming as away of making use of the support he received through the government’s NYOTA programme. Amyunzu says he is grateful for the…
Knowing how to tell if you almost got struck by lightning can be useful after experiencing a frightening thunderstorm. A nearby lightning strike can produce a sudden flash, loud bang, electrical sensations and physical reactions that may…
If someone is struck by lightning, can you touch them? Yes. A person who has been struck by lightning does not remain electrically charged, meaning it is safe to touch them and provide first aid. This is an important fact because immediate…
Nyeri Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga has told 350 interns who have been selected to work in the County government for the next one year, to utilize the opportunity as a stepping stone into future careers. Dr Mutahi who was presiding over the…
Knowing how to respond to a person who has been struck by lightning can help save a life during a thunderstorm emergency. A person who has been struck by lightning does not remain electrically charged, so it is generally safe to touch and…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has acknowledged that city residents have every right to hold his administration accountable for the capital’s persistent traffic congestion. Speaking in an interview dubbed Nairobi Baraza, Sakaja singled…
Learning how to avoid getting struck by lightning while walking is important during thunderstorms, especially when you are outdoors and far from immediate shelter. Lightning can strike people several kilometres away from the main area of…
The Kilifi County Government has mapped out danger zones as more than 80,000 Kilifi families are projected to be displaced by the El Nino rains. According to authorities, the anticipated heavy El Nino rains are expected to begin in October…
A Multi-agency team comprising security agencies, the County government, and other government departments has declared war on illicit drugs, brew and counterfeit alcohol in Marsabit County. The move is part of the 100-days operation…
Learning how to prevent lightning strikes on building is important for protecting homes, offices, schools, apartments and other structures during thunderstorms. While it is not possible to completely stop lightning from striking a…
Donald Trump’s portrait has made its way on to a US coin – the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century. On Wednesday, the US Mint launched the $1 coin with a portrait of Trump alongside the words…
