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In recent days, hundreds of Burundians have sought travel documents from their embassy in Nairobi amid fears of a government crackdown on foreign-owned small businesses. The Kenyan government announced a 90-day window for undocumented East…
The Murang’a County Government has been urged to review the issuance of bar licenses, following the recent rise in the sale and consumption of illicit brews in the region. The call has been made by the Murang’a County Women Representative…
Annerie Dercksen is a South African international cricketer known as a right-handed batting and right-arm medium-pace bowling all-rounder. Born on 26 April 2001 in Beaufort West in the Western Cape, she grew up on a family farm in the…
Meghann Moira Lanning, known as Meg Lanning, is a renowned Australian cricketer celebrated as one of the greatest players and leaders in women’s cricket history. Born on March 25, 1992, in Singapore to parents Wayne, a banker, and Sue, she…
The Nyamira County Government has ordered the removal of eucalyptus trees planted near water catchment areas, warning that the species could place pressure on springs and other critical water sources. County Executive Committee Member for…
West Pokot has stepped up preparedness against the breakout of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), with the County Health Department training 40 frontline healthcare workers to strengthen their capacity to detect, prevent, and respond to a possible…
Former world 800m champion Mary Moraa is back on track after an injury-enforced break, with the Kenyan star drawing inspiration from her comeback as she sets her sights on the next World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The return of…
Beekeeping is gaining ground as an alternative livelihood in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), where unpredictable rainfall, prolonged droughts and pasture shortages continue to threaten livestock farming. Unlike livestock, bees…
Nairobi has been awarded the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African country to stage the sport’s flagship global event. The decision by the World Athletics Council on Tuesday, September 15,…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for president ahead of the 2027 General Election, declaring his support for the former ODM Secretary-General. Speaking to the press on September 15, Owino said he was…
By Adil El Youssefi, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Colocation at Africa Data Centres Somewhere in Africa, a CIO is reporting to the board that the organisation’s cloud migration is complete. Applications have moved, workloads…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has named Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive after getting approval from the Central Bank of Kenya. He steps into the role at a strong moment for the bank, which posted a profit after tax of KES 6.6 billion for…
Kenya has secured the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time in history that athletics’ premier global event will be staged in Africa. The World Athletics Council made the decision during its 242nd…
President William Ruto has mounted a strong defence of his administration’s Affordable Housing Programme, challenging politicians advocating for its abolition to explain what they would offer the millions of Kenyans seeking homes,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, has won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, writing history as the first African country to stage the…
MoH says substandard and falsified medicines remain a global public health threat requiring vigilance and coordinated action
Stablecoins are becoming part of the bigger conversation about how money moves across borders. Unlike cryptocurrencies, which are often used for trading and speculation, stablecoins are designed to maintain a stable value. They are usually…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education has commenced nationwide public participation on six proposed Education Reform Bills, aimed at transforming the country’s education sector under the Competency-Based Education…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive. This comes after regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Joe Muganda, Chairman of the Board at Stanbic Bank Kenya, said Mutiga’s experience…
Prince David Kijanangoma, elder brother to the newly selected King of Tooro, Edward Kijanangoma, has died after a long battle with cancer. Edward announced his brother’s death in a statement shared on X, saying he was mourning the…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed claims that President William Ruto plans to manipulate the 2027 elections, asserting that the President is prepared to seek victory through the ballot box. Mudavadi has urged…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – Garang Mayom Malek is building CapitalPay International around a part of financial technology that consumers rarely see, where payments must be matched with invoices, licences,…
Speaking during the 15th anniversary of Mara Day, stakeholders drawn from government agencies, communities, conservation organisations, universities, Water Resource Users Associations and development partners said the river requires…
Michael Mutiga has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Kenya following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Mutiga brings more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning banking,…
