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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 12 – Kenya is stepping up efforts to link technical and vocational training with industry as it seeks to equip young people with skills that match the…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 12 – Kenya is stepping up efforts to link technical and vocational training with industry as it seeks to equip young people with skills that match the…

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) condemned the disruption of its party meeting in Nembure, Embu, saying the incident resulted in loss and damage. At least one person was killed and five vehicles burnt in the chaos. In a statement…

Tarmacking works on the Kasarani-PCEA-Windsor Road stretch in Thindigua, Kiambu County, has commenced, raising hopes of improved connectivity and easier movement for residents and motorists. The project, undertaken by Ocean Creed…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended President William Ruto’s development record, asserting that the Kenya Kwanza administration has fulfilled the majority of its 2022 election promises and deserves another term to complete its…

President William Samoei Ruto and several Cabinet Secretaries have announced fresh appointments and reappointments to key state agencies, universities and government boards in the latest round of changes. The appointments, published in a…

The multi-agency team in Kajiado North has stepped up preparations for heavy El Niño rains. The rainfall is forecast to get to more than 400 millimeters in some areas from the second week of October through January next year. The…

Cromwell Hospital in London is the private medical facility where Kenya’s former President, the late Daniel arap Moi, received specialist treatment and where former First Lady, the late Lucy Kibaki, died in 2016. The hospital, located in…

The National Government has intensified the crackdown on illicit brews in Trans Nzoia County, with security officers arresting five suspects during an operation conducted in Maili Saba, Kipsaina, and Namakoe. County Commissioner Hassan…

Examination results are often seen as the clearest measure of academic performance. But behind every set of results is a longer story of teaching, preparation, individual learner support, and the environment in which students are expected…

Gichugu Technical and Vocational College (TVC) is set to break from tradition during its inaugural graduation ceremony by replacing conventional academic gowns with professional attire reflecting the graduates’ respective trades. The…

President William Ruto and several Cabinet Secretaries have made fresh appointments to government boards and agencies, according to a Gazette Notice dated September 11, 2026. The appointments affect the Intergovernmental Relations…

Sidian Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE), a government catalytic fund that supports MSMEs in value addition and manufacturing, to expand access to credit and financial support. The…

Google’s Gemini desktop app now installs free on Windows 10 and 11. How to get it and what it adds.

Two new medicines for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and obesity have been launched in Kenya, with health experts calling for greater emphasis on early diagnosis and preventive care as the burden of non-communicable diseases continues to…

Gel nails are becoming more popular in 2026 for their glossy finish and longer-lasting results. Despite the manicures offering standard and aesthetic appeal, removing the polish incorrectly can weaken the natural nails. The American…

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has named QVSE among 15 entities it says are unlawfully and fraudulently soliciting money from Kenyans while purporting to offer investment services without the required licences or approvals. In a…

Kenya is positioning Nairobi to host the Sub-Saharan Africa regional office of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), as the country seeks to deepen its partnership with the multilateral lender and unlock new sources of capital…

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has issued appointment letters to 286 newly recruited nurses in the county, in an event marking a milestone for the county’s healthcare workforce. The appointments come weeks after a nationwide…

Women from across Hamisi Sub County have benefited from an economic empowerment programme in which they get financing for their income-generating projects aimed at boosting household incomes and strengthening grassroots savings groups. The…

Construction workers across Mombasa County are facing a slowdown after a directive from Governor Abdulswamad Nassir. The County has banned the mixing of concrete, ballast, sand and cement at construction sites, giving contractors with…

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has urged Kenyans to judge the national government based on its development record and policies instead of being swayed by propaganda and political rhetoric. Ichung’wah, who was meeting…

“These are things that we shall do. So we want to tell you William Ruto we have plans but the only one we are telling you is to remove you,” the DCP said.

Data is supposed to settle arguments. It tells us what is happening, how serious a problem is, who is affected and, importantly, what governments should do about it. But what happens when data itself becomes part of the problem? One of the…

Police officers serving at Ngeteti Police Post in Githunguri Ward, Kiambu County, are set to benefit from newly constructed housing facilities aimed at improving their working and living conditions. Construction of the housing units was…