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Authorities in China have launched an investigation into reports of formaldehyde being used to preserve the freshness of cabbages for human consumption. Officials in the north-eastern Hebei province confirmed that they had verified footage…
The government has been petitioned by flying schools in the country to zero rate aviation gasoline in a bid to reduce the skyrocketing aviation training cost. Speaking during the graduation of 95 students, including pilots and engineers,…
The government has called for increased public vigilance after mobile money was used as a payment method or destination in 51 of the 102 reported computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026. The findings were presented…
People planning events and other activities that may produce noise in Nairobi will now have to pay new permit fees under the Nairobi City County Finance Act, 2026. The new charges apply to several activities, including weddings, roadshows,…
Fast-fashion giant Shein could see its stock market valuation reach almost $27bn (£19.8bn) when its makes its debut in Hong Kong on 1 September. The long-awaited move comes after failed attempts to list in the US and London due to…
The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has launched a crackdown against illegal gold mining operators contaminating the River Yala basin, warning that offenders face immediate prosecution for ignoring environmental protection orders and…
President William Ruto is set to preside over the Kenya Prisons Service 27th Officer Cadet passing out parade at Prisons Staff Training College (PSTC) in Ruiru, Kiambu. He will also commission the Wanini Kirei Magereza Level IV, a 150-bed…
Kenya’s Quresha Abdullahi has been appointed as the inaugural President of the newly established East Africa HR Federation. Abdullahi who also serves as Executive Director of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Kenya assumed…
The Government has announced a further reduction in the prices of subsidised fertilizer and certified maize seed in a move aimed at cushioning farmers from drought-related losses and enabling them to resume production. In a statement by…
For Ari, a six-year-old boy with learning difficulties in Jamaica, artificial intelligence (AI) opened the door to something many children take for granted: reading a book in his own language. Thousands of miles away, gold miners in…
Let’s be honest. We’ve all seen them: the billboards that seem to follow you home, the social media posts that make a Friday night cocktail look like the only route to happiness, and the influencer reels where a “refreshing” drink is…
Kiprono Kimutai and Jackline Chepngeno won the 3rd edition of Nelson Koech’s Belgut Half Marathon held on Sunday in Kericho County. Kimutai cut the tape in 1 hour and 46 seconds to bag the men’s title ahead of Wisley Kipmoi and Alex…
President William Ruto has announced a further reduction in the cost of subsidised fertiliser and maize seeds to ease the burden on farmers as they prepare to plant ahead of rains set to start in October. The President said a 50kg bag of…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged political leaders to protect democratic freedoms and respect political diversity. Uhuru said democratic rights enjoyed by Kenyans were secured through the sacrifices of leaders who fought for a…
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has slammed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over personal attacks on the families of political leaders. The CS also trained his guns on the United Opposition and the Linda…
Three suspects have been arrested over an attempted highway robbery along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in which one of their accomplices was fatally shot. The suspects were arrested nearly three months after the May 6, 2026 incident near…
Russian athlete and multiple world record holder Sergey Boytcov jumped from a hot air balloon at an altitude of 11,551 meters, dedicating the fete to the International Festival of Youth 2026. The record breaking fete achieved ahead of…
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans to shun political rallies where goons are involved, warning that politicians who sponsor and facilitate violence should be held accountable. Murkomen said Kenyans…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has appointed nominated Senator Tabitha Maureen Mutinda as Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the World Scout Parliamentary Union Kenya. Mudavadi, who is also the Cabinet Secretary for…
Detectives have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of murdering an elderly woman in Trans Nzoia County and linked to the killing of another in Bungoma County. The first victim, identified as Florence Khosa, was admitted to Cheranganyi…
The Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP) generated more than Ksh11 billion in the last financial year (2025/2026). The OSBP surpassed its target of Ksh10,619,791,008.54 during the period, achieving 104 per cent of the target. The border post…
Women aspiring for elective positions in the Mt Kenya region have called for a political environment that gives them equal opportunities to compete, warning that violence, costly party processes and intimidation could undermine efforts to…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has hailed Ethiopia’s rich civilisation, diverse cultural heritage and indigenous systems of governance. Uhuru, who graced the closing ceremony of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Conference in Addis Ababa,…
US President Donald Trump has said Canada wants “the benefits of being a State, without being one” after trade talks between the two countries collapsed late on Friday. In his first comments after negotiations broke down, triggering new…
