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Kenya and France are strengthening a forward-looking partnership that is focused on unlocking opportunities for Africa’s future, especially for its youth, ahead of the “Africa Forward” Summit set to be held in Nairobi in May. The French…
Kenyan creator Kevin Maina (MainaMind), alongside streaming service Spotify, will launch “The Blend Date”, a new digital short-form series that turns Spotify’s Blend feature into a playful “music match” test, exploring how shared playlists…
Valentine’s Day is synonymous with love, romance and, of course, flowers. For Kenya, however, the season represents far more than expressions of affection- it is a billion-shilling opportunity that reinforces our position as a global…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party on Thursday conducted sensitization workshops across Kirinyaga County in preparation for repeat grassroots elections scheduled for March 7. The exercise follows elections held about a month ago in…
I met a man from Bungoma last Tuesday who has listened to KBC every single morning since 1969. In our interactions, he averred that he hadn’t missed a single KBC morning broadcast since he was 23 years old. Not one. He used to listen to…
KBC Channel 1 TV will televise live all the action for the opening leg of the HSBC Sevens Division Two, which will be staged at the Nyayo National Stadium on the 14th and 15th of this month. A total of 12 teams, 6 for men and 6 for women,…
Kisumu County is a perennial net importer of foodstuffs from other parts of the country despite it being well endowed with arable land, strategically hosting Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater lake, and a gateway to larger Eastern…
China and South Africa have taken a major step toward deepening economic ties with the signing of a framework trade and investment agreement, the China-Africa Economic Partnership Agreement for Shared Development. The agreement is designed…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched investigations into the alleged misuse of public funds following claims that Ksh 5 million was spent on a lavish housewarming party at the residence of the Vihiga County…
The Confederation of African Football executive committee led by President Patrice Motsepe is meeting today Friday 13th February in Dar es Salaam,Tanzania to deliberate on key issues among them the AFCON 2027 Pamoja host bid and to review…
As Valentine’s Day draws near, new listening data reveals a striking shift in how Kenyans are marking the season of love. While romance remains strong, heartbreak streams have surged by 62% between 2023 and 2025, signalling a growing…
At least 21 people have died after a passenger boat sank in River Nile state in northern Sudan, a medical group has told the BBC. The boat was travelling between the villages of Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al-Qarai, carrying nearly 30…
This year’s Madaraka Day will be held in Wajir County, President William Ruto has announced. Making the announcement at the Wajir Stadium on Thursday during the Nyota Capital Disbursement programme, President William Ruto, said a total of…
Kenya’s border with Somalia will re-open in April almost 15 years after it shut because of attacks by Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President William Ruto has announced. Based in Somalia, the group has masterminded a series of deadly…
A total of 5,040 youth drawn from all 60 wards in Mandera and Wajir Counties have received Ksh 126 million in NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital Grants in ceremonies presided over by President William Ruto at Mandera Stadium and Wajir…
Kenya has announced the launch of BiasharaLink and Deal House, two interconnected digital trade platforms designed to empower African embassies as transaction-enabling hubs for trade and investment, marking a new phase of digitally driven…
Internationally acclaimed Ukrainian pianist, musicologist, and cultural scholar Taras Filenko will visit Nairobi from 15 to 20 February as part of a cultural initiative aimed at strengthening artistic exchange and cultural dialogue between…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered a probe into an incident in Wajir County on Thursday, where a man rushed onto the stage as President William Ruto addressed a National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA)…
While Worldreader has reached more than 22 million people in 100 countries in its mission to get families reading, Kenya holds a special place in our organization. As a global tech nonprofit dedicated to promoting early childhood literacy,…
Pop star Taylor Swift has asked the US government to stop a bedding company’s attempt to trademark the phrase “Swift Home”, saying it could mislead consumers into believing she had endorsed their products. Her legal team argued that the…
The Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi (CIUON) on Thursday hosted the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations, attracting more than 1,000 students, teachers, and guests from across Kenya. The event, themed “The Galloping Steed…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday told Parliament that the Government is ramping up intelligence-led operations to tackle organized criminal gangs that threaten public safety, economic progress, and youth…
A 34- member Harambee Starlets squad has been named by head coach Beldine Odemba ahead of Africa Women’s Cup of Nations scheduled March 17th-April 3rd in Morocco. The named players are scheduled to report to camp on Sunday to begin their…
Auxiliary Bishop David Kamau of the Archdiocese of Nairobi joined the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) community to commemorate the 34th World Day of the Sick, promoting a message of mercy, healing, and human dignity at Kenya’s largest…
