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Over 300,000 residents in Nairobi’s western corridor are set to benefit from improved access to clean, safe and reliable water supply and enhanced sanitation services following the signing of the Western Nairobi Water and Sewerage Project…
Chinese technology giant ByteDance has pledged to curb a controversial artificial intelligence (AI) video-making tool, following threats of legal action from Disney and complaints from other entertainment giants. In the last few days,…
Kenya’s tax framework has undergone rapid and successive changes. Within a short period, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Act 2024, and the Finance Act 2025 have all taken effect, with further reforms under…
On any given morning in Kenya, youth line the streets of market towns, phones in hand, dreams in their pockets. For years, government programmes have promised them a way out of joblessness. Nyota programme is not a single star pinned on a…
Kenyan rapper Toxic Lyrikali, alongside singer and songwriter Zaituni, are among the artists to watch in 2026, according to data released by streaming service Spotify. The two make an appearance in The NXT playlist alongside African…
Kenya teams had a tough outing at the opening leg of the HSBC Sevens Division Two held over last weekend in Nairobi, with the men’s team bagging a bronze medal while their ladies the Kenya Lionesses – finished 5th. Shujaa, under the…
“Train Dreams” is available to watch on Netflix in Kenya. Period drama “Train Dreams” took home the Spirit Awards win for best feature on Sunday, as both it and “The Secret Agent” gathered momentum ahead of the Academy Awards. “The Secret…
Kenya Airways has confirmed that Flight KQ470 aborted its landing in Kigali on Sunday morning due to low visibility and worsening weather conditions. In a statement, the airline explained that the aircraft, which had taken off from…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared that the deputy presidency is not available for negotiation, vehemently dismissing growing political speculation that the post could be reserved for another candidate in the event of a…
President William Ruto has called for inclusive dialogue in South Sudan as the nation prepares for a general election in December 2026. The President said this will ensure the credibility of the anticipated electoral process that is set to…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua led a series of public engagements in Nairobi’s Roysambu Constituency on Sunday, promoting his newly formed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) and the United Opposition coalition in preparation for…
The National Police Service (NPS) says that investigations into last month’s attack at Witima Church are ongoing and urges individuals with important information to formally record their statements to accelerate the investigation and…
Calls to support Mau Mau war veterans dominated the burial ceremony of General Kiambati in Chamuka Village, Ngorika, Kanjuiri Ward, Nyandarua County, as leaders urged the government and other stakeholders to prioritize the welfare of…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna reaffirmed on Sunday that he will not back down from his stance on national issues, despite the escalating leadership dispute within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking at a church service in Kisaju,…
The government, through the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Moscow, has issued a warning to citizens about the risks of traveling to the Russian Federation through unverified recruitment channels. The advisory follows numerous…
President William Samoei Ruto has called for comprehensive reforms to the global health architecture to promote equity, strengthen preparedness and build resilient health systems, particularly for African countries. The statement,…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has applauded the decision by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership to remove Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General. Speaking in Seka, Homa Bay County, Mbadi asserted that Sifuna’s presence in…
Love was in the air, and in the stands, during the World Rugby Sevens Division 2 Tournament at Nyayo Stadium as officers from the Kenya Police Service surprised fans with red roses in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Members of the Police…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed what he termed as “political noise” shaping the current national conversation, reiterating that his priority is executing his constitutional duties rather than engaging in premature…
A now-halted plan to run a hepatitis B vaccine trial involving thousands of newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been criticised by the World Health Organization as “unethical”. The US-funded study had sought to give one set of babies the vaccine…
Africa must act with speed to strengthen local manufacturing of health commodities as a pillar of the continent’s health security and sovereignty, President William Ruto has said. The President said Africa can no longer rely on imported…
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison developed from a dart frog toxin, the UK and European allies have said. Two years on from the death of Navalny at a Siberian penal colony, Britain and its allies have…
Famine looms large in Tana River County as at least 200,000 people face hunger in drought-ravaged Tana River County. The deteriorating drought situation has left many households struggling with severe water shortages, crop failures and…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced that Beijing will fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations with China starting May 1, 2026, marking a significant expansion of market access for…
