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Alana Maria King is an Australian international cricketer known for her right-arm leg-spin bowling and right-handed batting as a bowling all-rounder. Born on 22 November 1995 in Clarinda, Victoria, she stands about 160 cm tall and has…
Kaelo Technical and Vocational College (TVC) in Laare, Igembe North constituency, Meru county, is set to hold its inaugural graduation ceremony on September 25, with more than 400 graduands expected to receive certificates and diplomas in…
I&M Bank has announced a strategic partnership with technology provider Surecomp to digitize and streamline its trade finance operations. The initiative aims to simplify cross-border trade, drastically improve transaction turnaround times,…
Aliko Dangote’s fortune has climbed by about $20 billion to more than $50 billion following an oversubscribed $2.5 billion private placement, adding to the wealth of Africa’s richest person as his sprawling industrial empire moves toward a…
Georgia Lee Wareham is an Australian international cricketer known for her right-arm leg-spin bowling and right-handed batting as an all-rounder. Born on 26 May 1999 in Terang, Victoria, she grew up in the nearby country town of Mortlake,…
Farmers in Vihiga County have commended the government for the timely distribution of subsidized fertilizer at affordable prices as the short rain season planting begins. A spot check by the Kenya News Agency (KNA) at the National Cereals…
All five quintuplets born to a woman in Juja earlier this week have died at Kenyatta National Hospital, where they were receiving specialised neonatal care, the hospital said. The babies were transferred to KNH from Thika Level Five…
Bolt’s premium ride-hailing category, Comfort, has grown rapidly in Kenya over the past year, driven by rising demand for higher-quality transport options with newer vehicles, improved comfort, and highly rated drivers. In a statement…
Residents of Karumandi Ward in Kirinyaga County no longer have to worry about travelling long distances for basic medical care following the opening of a new dispensary in the area. Kavote Dispensary, officially opened by Governor Anne…
One suspect is on the run after Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) uncovered a facility used to hide suspected illicit alcohol, ethanol and tobacco in Kimosop Central, Baringo County. During the raid by KRA enforcement officers, nine jerricans…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) have officially entered into a strategic three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bridging the continent’s skills gap in trade, insurance, and…
Bolt said the category, launched in Kenya in June 2025, has recorded its highest monthly ride volume since its introduction.
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Jacobs, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, was one of the most recognizable figures in…
More than 121,000 young people have been incarcerated in Kenya’s correctional facilities since 2022, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told the Senate. Murkomen disclosed the figures while responding to a question from…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers have uncovered a secret underground chamber used to conceal suspected illicit ethanol and tobacco in Kimsop Central, Baringo County. In a press statement on September 16, 2026, the Deputy…
Twenty-five emerging music creatives and professionals have been unveiled for the Nairobi edition of Swift Academy, the pan-African talent development platform created by Martell and curated by Africa House. The…
Severe menstrual pain is often dismissed as a normal part of being a woman, yet for millions of women it can be a symptom of endometriosis, a chronic condition that can cause debilitating pain, infertility, and other long-term health…
Farmers in Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from a new partnership aimed at reducing crop damage caused by grey crowned cranes while protecting the endangered birds and promoting sustainable agriculture. The collaboration between the…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to verify job opportunities through official government channels and avoid unregistered recruitment agents. Speaking during the 4th Annual Employment and…
Quintuplets admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for specialised neonatal care have died. KNH announced the tragic news on Wednesday, saying the five newborns, who were transferred from Thika Level Five Hospital, where they were…
The National Police Service (NPS) has called on political leaders and their supporters to adopt the conduct witnessed during Sunday’s Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda Grounds as the standard for future political meetings. In a statement,…
KNH said the babies were born at an extremely premature gestational age of 25 weeks and had critically low birth weights.
LONDON, England, September 16, 2026 – Formula 1 has increased the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship. Sprint events, which feature a shorter…
Senior government officials, insurance regulators, development partners and industry representatives from 21 countries are meeting in Nairobi for the two-day Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Africa Forum.
