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The Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has received the Leadership in Water Infrastructure and Finance Award at the Africa WaterCredits Forum 2026. The event, held in Nairobi on October 16, recognized the lender for its efforts to…
Raila Junior, the youngest son of the late former Prime Minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga, is stepping into the political spotlight after announcing plans to contest the Kibra parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Born…
Kenyan farmers have begun placing orders for dairy water buffaloes from India, with about 800 applications already received as the government prepares to introduce the animals into the country’s livestock sector. Principal Secretary for…
Every harvest season, tonnes of fruits, vegetables, roots and cereals go to waste before reaching consumers, costing farmers income and undermining investments in production. The losses are mainly attributed to market oversupply, buyers…
Investors placed bids worth Sh68.50 billion for government Treasury bills in the latest Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) auction, more than double the Sh28 billion initially offered, signalling strong demand for short-term government…
CPR: A man collapses at home. A woman falls unconscious in a market. A young footballer drops to the ground during a match. Someone slumps over in a matatu. For a moment, everyone freezes. “Call an ambulance,” someone says, or someone…
SOFY Unicharm East Africa Limited has now officially begun operations in Kenya as a result of an investment of KSh 2 billion intended for expanding access to affordable menstrual hygiene products, for boosting local manufacturing and for…
Every healthy heart contains its own pacemaker. It is not a machine. It is a small collection of specialised cells in the heart that generates an electrical signal, usually 60 to 100 times every minute at rest. That signal travels through…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct. 15, 2026: Kenya will host an international energy conference in November aimed at addressing a central challenge for Africa’s clean energy ambitions: securing the financing and partnerships needed to turn renewable…
Following reports of Ebola cases in parts of East Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), public concern is growing about how the virus spreads, what symptoms to look for, and what to do after a suspected exposure. Understanding…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is a familiar name in Kenya’s political landscape, having held senior public offices and built a prominent career in government. However, less is publicly known about his wife, Gladys Wanjiru,…
The French government has opened applications for the 2027 France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship. The programme targets international students, including Kenyans, who want to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees at higher education…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has attributed the latest increase in fuel prices to soaring international petroleum costs, saying that Kenya remains vulnerable to global market fluctuations as the Middle East crisis…
Africa’s push to build a single continental air market will only pay off for businesses if the skies above it are managed efficiently. That is the message at the CANSO Africa Conference 2026, where air navigation service providers,…
NAIROBI, KENYA, 15 October 2026 – The Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) 2026 officially opens today at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, bringing together global venture capitalists, technology pioneers, financial institutions, policymakers…
The Dangote Kenya GDR Offer closing date has been extended from 13 October to 27 October 2026, following the extension of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) IPO in Nigeria. Extension Follows Strong Investor Interest…
SportPesa is bringing fresh momentum to its Aviator offering with the grand flight promotion, featuring a KSh 2.5 million prize pool. Running from 5 to 11 October 2026, the campaign gives the week a distinctive aviation theme. Its striking…
Poultry farming is a popular venture in Western Kenya, where many households keep chickens primarily for domestic consumption. Although the birds provide food and occasional income, high feed costs and the challenges of raising young…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the timetable for the 2026 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), detailing the dates, reporting times and duration of examination papers scheduled for the five-day…
Businesses are raising concerns over WhatsApp’s username feature, arguing that the privacy-focused change could complicate customer identification, disrupt order fulfilment and direct communication in commercial transactions. Traders who…
For decades, cybersecurity sat comfortably on the margins of the corporate boardroom. It was largely treated as an IT issue, left to chief information officers and technology teams. Board members received periodic reports filled with…
A 36-year-old woman earning Sh75,000 a month is seeking advice on how to budget her money as she plans to retire at 45. According to a post shared by Benjamin Cheruiyot on his X account, the lady, identified as Jane, plans to undergo in…
Winnie Irmgard Odinga, the youngest daughter of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga and Ida Odinga, is a prominent figure in Kenya’s political landscape and an increasingly influential voice in East African affairs. Born on…
The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has announced 25 teaching and administrative vacancies. According to an advertisement published in the October 13, 2026, edition of MyGov Newspaper, the recruitment drive is largely focused on…
