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The Government has intensified preparations for the anticipated El Nino rains expected from October, with all 47 counties required to map flood-prone areas, identify safer evacuation grounds and put measures in place to protect lives,…
President William Ruto on Wednesday kicked off his development tour of Kericho County by launching the upgrading to bitumen standards of the 80-kilometre Torit–Kenegut–Koitaburot–Kipsitet–Kapsorok–Sondu–Koilsir–Mindililw…
Questions have emerged over a gazette notice circulating online announcing sweeping changes to the leadership and constitution of the new Linda Mwananchi Party, naming James Orengo as the new party patron. Marked Gazette Notice No. 9787,…
EGOT-winning, multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer John Legend today announced his forthcoming studio album, Muse, out October 23 via Republic Records. Produced in full and co-written by GRAMMY Award-winning, Academy…
Farmers in Murang’a county have welcomed the extra reduction in fertilizer prices for a 50-kilogram bag through a government initiative under the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). The farmers expressed joy for the reduced-price…
The appointment of Fouzia Hared as the first woman to head the Ewaso Ng’iro North River Basin Development Authority (ENNDA) has broken a major leadership barrier for women from pastoral communities. At 40, Hared has risen from an Accounts…
Ruto said the government was implementing reforms aimed at reducing regulatory bottlenecks, improving licensing, protecting investments and making it easier for businesses to navigate public institutions.
Kadaga said President William Ruto’s directive to crack down on illegal foreign traders should not be interpreted as an order to expel Ugandans from Kenya, but as a call for them to register and obtain the necessary permits and licences.
The figure was published by OPEC in its latest monthly oil market report. In the previous report in August, the organization estimated a global oil demand growth of 600,000 bpd year-on-year for 2026.
Milk ATMs have transformed milk retailing in Kenya by offering consumers a cheaper alternative to packaged milk and allowing entrepreneurs to enter the dairy value chain. However, despite rapid growth in the sector, many operators struggle…
President William Ruto has said Kenya’s proposition to investors is built around predictability, with ongoing reforms to reduce regulatory bottlenecks, improve licensing, protect investments and to make it easier to navigate public…
Siaya Senator and ODM leader Dr Oburu Odinga has maintained a prominent political career for decades while keeping much of his family life out of the public spotlight. Oburu is married to two wives, Dr Anne Ayoo Oburu and Judith Oburu, who…
The Government is moving to strengthen communication on programmes under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) by making public engagement an integral part of planning, implementation and reporting. Principal Secretary (PS)…
Philip Jamuhuri Mainga is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Railways Corporation. The economist joined KRC as a trainee, and now he holds the senior-most position. He has led the corporation through a period marked…
Netflix announced an expansive slate of local series and films to celebrate a decade of showcasing South African stories that supported more than 8,000 jobs through partnerships with over 30 local production companies. The…
The Kenya Embassy in Riyadh has issued a public notice addressing information circulating on social media about an alleged ban on Kenyan nationals working in Saudi Arabia from next month. These circulating reports have raised concerns…
Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) introduced a senior school system in which Grade 10 learners choose pathways, tracks and subject combinations based on their interests, abilities and future career aspirations. Senior school is…
Traders at Mudete Market in Vihiga County have decried a wave of criminal activities and insecurity following a surge in break-ins and looting of shops, which has left many traders counting losses worth thousands of shillings. In a recent…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will take its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) offline for 12 hours on September 13, 2026, and has told importers and clearing agents to wrap up any pending work before then. In a public notice…
The Deputy Controller of Examinations at Minhaj University, Lahore, Pakistan, Mrs Sehrish Khan, has outlined the institution’s role in promoting education. In an interview, she said Minhaj University places particular emphasis on promoting…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has started extradition proceedings against Kenyan fugitive Sancho Kibutu, who is wanted in the United States to face sentencing over a fatal drunk-driving conviction. In a statement on September…
New data offers the clearest picture yet of where Kenya’s strongest investment ecosystems are — and where the biggest gaps remain.
The director of Miss Earth Kenya has called for stronger environmental action that goes beyond awareness campaigns, with the national pageant placing greater emphasis on sustainability, leadership, and measurable community impact. Ms…
Tanishaa Mukerji, often known mononymously as Tanishaa, is an Indian actress primarily recognized for her work in Hindi films, with additional appearances in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Born on 3 March 1978 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she belongs…
