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US President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed a 100 percent ad valorem tariff on imports of certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients. In an executive order signed Thursday, Trump said such imports are “in…
The African Union Commission has welcomed the China–Pakistan Five-Point Initiative, aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region. The Commission’s Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, hailed the plan as a timely…
Cuba will free 2,010 prisoners as part of a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture,” it announced on Thursday, as it faces continued political pressure from the US. Those freed will include foreign nationals, young people, women and those…
John Juma of Kenya has vowed to deliver the prestigious 10 round World Boxing Association (WBA) Africa Gold Super Lightweight title when takes to the ring tonight against Charles Chilala of Tanzania in the main bout of the Sportpesa…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru says Mt. Kenya’s best interests are protected in President William Ruto’s administration and therefore the region should not be swayed into opposition. Waiguru said the opposition has nothing to offer to the…
Kakamega County, in collaboration with PATH, has launched a six-month preventive injection and drug program aimed at curbing the spread of HIV. Chief Officer for Health, David Alila, and Chief Officer for Public Health, Rose Muhanda, are…
Residents of various Nairobi estates and neighbouring counties will go without water for five days following a planned shutdown of a key water supply system. A public notice states that the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) water…
President William Ruto has shared a message of hope, love, and unity with Kenyans as they prepare to celebrate Easter. In a recorded message shared on social media on Good Friday, an important day in the Christian calendar that…
Dr. Ann Njeri Karimi has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Authority (NBA). Her appointment follows the exit of Nehemiah Ngetich whose term has ended. Dr Karimi was appointed after the authority…
The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission have now left the Earth’s orbit, after their Orion spacecraft fired its main engine for a final push towards the Moon. The five-minute and 55 second engine burn, known as the translunar…
A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims in a sexual harassment lawsuit that actress Blake Lively filed against her It Ends with Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Judge Lewis Liman threw out 10 of 13 allegations in Lively’s case,…
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng’s recent visit to Kenya has initiated a new chapter in bilateral relations, featuring expanded trade opportunities, strategic alignment, and enhanced economic cooperation, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo…
The fifth edition of Nairobi Litfest is set to take place from May 8 to 10 with a robust programme of over 25 sessions featuring more than 45 thinkers, writers, poets, artists and educators from across Africa and the globe. This year’s…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has asked traders in Gikomba, Nairobi not to be incited to reject a modern market by clueless politicians who have no plan for them. Prof. Kindiki said it will only take a few months to complete the modern…
The momentum of road construction got a major boost with President William Ruto’s announcement that Ksh20 billion will be paid to contractors beginning next week. The release of the funds, the President pointed out on Thursday, would…
Five titles will be on on the cards at SportPesa Boxing set for the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi on Friday night. John Juma of Kenya has promised the over 50 million Kenyans that he is going to deliver the prestigious 10 round World…
The government of Kenya fully supports the candidacy of Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u as one of the six candidates to the position of Judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague, in the Netherlands, Prime Cabinet Secretary Dr…
Kenya has earned Ksh 186.9 billion from tea exports owing to increased demand on the international market and additional markets. Latest data by the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) shows that export earning last year increased b 2.9pc from Ksh…
The government is considering reviewing some levies on petroleum products to make fuel affordable in coming months amid price volatility driven by the war in the Middle East. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the review…
In a landmark move for the welfare of the nation’s security forces, the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) have officially transitioned to the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), dubbed the Usalama…
The seventh edition of the Kip Keino Classic, set to be held on the 24th of this month at Nyayo Stadium, received a shot in the arm after Absa Bank announced a Ksh 35 million sponsorship towards the one-day event. As part of its broader…
Correctional Services PS Dr Salome Beacco has pledged emergency support for Kenya Prison Service officers who were affected by Thursday night’s fire at the Lang’ata Women Maximum Prison staff lines. Speaking while she visited the 30…
At least 94 pc of the beneficiaries of NYOTA Project Business Support Component have successfully undergone the countrywide mentorship programme aimed at strengthening their entrepreneurship skills. According to the Micro, Small and Medium…
The Kenya Sevens men’s team jetted back into the country early today from Sao Paulo, Brazil, where they earned a promotion to the HSBC World Championship after finishing 3rd overall in the HSBC Division 2. Family friends and Kenyan rugby…
