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Nigerian designer Omosalewa Ogunjimi has been named the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa 2026 Most Commendable Designer, emerging at the top of a highly competitive pan-African field with EXUVIA, a striking exploration of…
Government efforts to support persons with disabilities have continued to open opportunities for inclusion, but stronger implementation of existing programmes is needed to ensure PWDs benefit fully. Speaking in Kericho, Philip Muge,…
Police in Bura East Sub-County, Garissa County, have recovered 40 stolen heads of cattle and arrested two suspects following a multi-agency operation. The operation, conducted on Friday, September 4, led to the recovery of the livestock,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged political aspirants in Western Kenya to prioritise credible party nominations, voter registration and peaceful competition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an engagement…
The National Police Service (NPS) has directed political leaders and organisers to notify police at least three days and no more than 14 days before holding public rallies or processions. In a statement issued Saturday, NPS Spokesperson…
A sombre mood has engulfed Mabatini Village in Bulapesa Ward, Isiolo County, after two young children died in a fire that destroyed their home and about 20 other houses on Friday afternoon. The children, aged four and two-and-a-half years,…
President William Ruto has defended the government’s decision to end Tata Chemicals’ operations in Magadi, Kajiado County, accusing the company of exploiting local mineral resources without giving residents a fair share of the benefits.…
A new world map could change how Africa’s size is represented following the adoption of the “Correct the Map” resolution by the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution, sponsored by Togo on behalf of the African Group, was adopted…
The Ministry of Education has stepped up efforts to revive the country’s collapsed Education Assessment Resource Centres (EARCs), starting with 10 regional facilities, in a bid to improve identification and placement of learners with…
The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa. The “Correct the Map” resolution, sponsored by Togo and backed by African Union (AU) members, passed with the…
For more two decades, Tata Chemical has been conducting its mining operations at the largest soda ash mine in Lake Magadi, Kajiado County uninterrupted. However on July 29, 2026, Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho issued…
Comprehensive reforms being implemented in the National Police Service are beginning to bear fruit, President William Ruto has said. The President cited improvements in infrastructure, remuneration, training, equipment and technology.…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed reports of the existence of a parallel command chain within the National Police Service, terming the claims false and misleading. “Those who are…
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has called for increased investment in the wellbeing and education of children with special needs, saying every child deserves a fair opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. Speaking during a visit to St Luke’s…
President William has reiterated his commitment to equitable development across the country, saying his administration will not relent in ensuring that every region benefits from national investments and development programmes. Speaking…
Kenya and South Korea are seeking to deepen their long-standing bilateral relations by shifting the focus from traditional aid to technology, innovation and investment. Speaking during the Kenya-Korea Cultural and Networking Forum 2026,…
Kenya’s business activity weakened in August as the headline Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 49.7 from 51.3 recorded in July due to rising costs of raw materials and reduced stock purchases. According to Stanbic Bank PMI readings, while…
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has launched the Systemic Learning and Mainstreaming of Biodiversity Targets for Innovative Transformation and Behavioural Change (SYMBIOTIC) project in Kenya aimed at strengthening the integration…
OMS Africa has appointed Lydia Wangare Gakanga as its Principal Officer as the firm seeks to solidify its position as a leading brokerage firm in Africa. Gakanga whose appointment is immediate joins OMS Africa just over a year after Kweli…
The board of German car giant Volkswagen has approved a plan to cut another 50,000 jobs as part of a sweeping turnaround programme. It brings the total number of roles the company plans to shed by 2030 to 100,000. The group – which…
Mr Lenny, one of the defining musical voices of the 2000s and a formative figure in East African urban music, has announced the release of his debut album, Hisia Zangu by Sapat Music. The album launch will take place on Saturday, September…
Convicted rapper and business mogul Sean Diddy Combs is set to be released from prison on February 5, 2028, according to U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate records, US media reports. The rapper, who was convicted of two counts of…
US actress Carla Jeffery, who was known for appearing in the 2018 Disney Channel movie ‘Zombies’ and its two sequels, has died at 33. Announcing the news, her agent Carla Alexander described her as a “beautiful, vibrant and incredibly…
Cane farmers from western Kenya have welcomed the decision by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe to postpone the sugar board directors’ elections that was slated 5th September until further notice, citing pending court cases.…
