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The Dutch central bank (DNB) has confirmed that billions of dollars in gold has been taken out of North America and relocated to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest”. DNB said on Wednesday that 86 tonnes of gold had been removed…
Saudi Arabia has condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on a Saudi-owned supertanker on Monday night that killed two Filipino sailors. The Saudi national shipping company, Bahri, confirmed on Wednesday that its vessel Sidr was…
Strathmore University and the World Bank Group have signed a new partnership to expand opportunities for students and researchers and strengthen collaboration in innovation, policy, digital transformation, and human capital development.…
Haus of Kühl lands in Nairobi for the first time on Saturday, September 26 2026, taking over Sk8City at Diamond Plaza 2 from 6 PM – 4 AM. This will mark the platform’s first entry into the East African market and organisers say “the…
Kenyan artists Calvo Mistari and Naiboi are back again with a double release. The duo has released two singles, “Nataka Nikujue” feat. Nessa DeDiva and “Give Me Your Love” feat. Nessa DeDiva and Sydney 125. Both singles, released under…
US pop star Lizzo has spoken out after the remaining claims in a lawsuit against her production company were thrown out by a US district judge. The singer’s former wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels alleged she had been subjected to…
For almost two decades, Ukambani has largely followed one political formula: remain loyal to one political leader, stay in opposition, and hope that loyalty will eventually be rewarded with development. But after years of following that…
Kenya’s microinsurance segment posted the highest jump in premiums after increasing by 826% to Ksh 2.17 billion last year from Ksh 234.23 million posted in 2025. Latest data by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) the increase was…
Digital inclusion is opening new opportunities for microfinance institutions to reach customers beyond traditional banking networks, as technology changes how individuals and small businesses access financial services. The shift has also…
Nepal is intensifying relief and recovery operations following the catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border a week ago, the UN says, even as rescuers scramble to reach anyone who may be alive. For thousands, the priority is…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger regional cooperation, shared prosperity and a more equitable global governance system as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) marks 25 years since its establishment. Xi made the…
Kanduyi Member of Parliament John Makali has defended his four-year development record, citing investments in education, healthcare, electricity connectivity and economic empowerment as some of the key achievements of his tenure. Speaking…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it will rely on close collaboration with other state institutions and stakeholders to deliver a credible election in the August 2027 polls. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon…
Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged small and medium business owners to consider Saccos as alternative source of affordable credit to drive their expansion. Oparanya…
A Kilifi court has sentenced a 55-year-old man to 20 years in prison for defiling a 12-year-old boy on several occasions. Mwakonde Mwadzala was convicted by Kaloleni Principal Magistrate Lewis Gatheru after the court found that the…
The government plans to commission 21 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) by March 2027 following a meeting convened by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to resolve bottlenecks that had delayed their completion and…
Three more suspects have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts in connection with the murder of psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso, bringing to seven the number of suspects currently in custody. The suspects include Pius Mbugua, Samwel…
East African economies could accelerate attainment of quality healthcare by leveraging artificial intelligence in diagnostics. This comes as the region’s healthcare sector transitions from digital health pilots towards wider…
Kirinyaga County’s Sagana Industrial Park is nearing commissioning after a multi-agency national government team gave the project a positive assessment during a visit to verify its progress and identify remaining gaps. The assessment comes…
The government has disbursed Ksh850.7 million to 425,348 households under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) Programme. Gender, Culture and Children Services Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo said the…
Range Rover has unveiled its first fully electric model, after a year‑long delay to its planned launch. The Range Rover Electric, to be built in Solihull, marks a major shift in its electrification programme, backed by large‑scale upgrades…
Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the robbery of an M-Pesa shop in Katangi, Yatta Sub-County, in which an attendant lost Ksh169,000. Officers from Katangi first arrested Ben Mutuku at Katangi Shopping Centre following…
Structured mentorship programmes have been identified as a practical way of absorbing young talents into the workforce. Speaking when he assumed chairmanship of the Cooperative University of Kenya Alumni Association (CUKAA), Kenya National…
The government has outlined seven key measures being implemented to strengthen preparedness and response ahead of the anticipated October–December El Niño rains, which are expected to bring above-normal rainfall across most parts of the…
