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Africa is now home to more than 1.5 billion people, and by 2050, one in every four people in the world is projected to be African, according to the United Nations (UN). This demographic transformation presents both a pressing challenge and…
Nairobi has been ranked among the world’s most climate-resilient major cities, according to a new report by a geospatial A.I. company that analyses and predicts location risk, AlphaGeo. The city ranks 10th globally of the 72 cities…
The continuing flight of Burundian citizens from their country, and their transformation, in the towns and cities of various Eas African countries into hawkers, day labourers, and long-term refugees is not a natural or voluntary migration…
Animated satire “South Park” said Tuesday it was changing its name to “South America,” in an apparent dig at US President Donald Trump’s bid to rename swathes of the world. The announcement from the Emmy Award-winning show comes after…
A “lacerating” documentary about Elon Musk from acclaimed US director Alex Gibney premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, with one critic saying it had “thrashed” the erratic provocateur. Gibney, in his nearly four-hour work,…
Detectives drawn from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Buruburu have arrested a 32-year-old man over remarks intended to incite ethnic hatred, hostility and violence against Burundian nationals living and working in Kenya. The…
The governments of Kenya and Italy, in partnership with GKSD Group have signed a deal to deliver 15 new hospitals nationwide. Speaking during the signing in event, President William Ruto said the partnership will see the construction of 13…
The Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure to expand connectivity, spur the digital economy and drive economic growth. Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke said digital…
When I walked into the headquarters of SDIC Intelligence Information Technology Co. Ltd. in Xiamen, Fujian Province, during a two-week digital economy workshop in China, what struck me was not simply the sophistication of the technology on…
First Lady Rachel Ruto on Tuesday flagged off relief supplies for distribution to 39 day secondary schools across Kisumu County during an event at Lwala Kadawa Comprehensive School. About 12,000 learners from five drought-affected…
The Government has moved to resolve outstanding compliance issues with Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited following the suspension of the company’s operations. In a statement, Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho said the Government and the…
Two more suspects in connection with the alleged Ksh1.5 billion fraud involving the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT) have been arraigned in court. Paul Mukasiali Shilaho, a sole proprietor of…
Several vehicles were destroyed after a fire broke out at a garage along Ole Dume Road in Kilimani, Nairobi, on Monday night. The fire, which was reported through a distress call, took more than four hours to contain, with firefighters…
Kenya has called for stronger international cooperation to tackle the growing global drug problem, including the rising threat of synthetic drugs. Speaking at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Law Enforcement Agencies (HONLEA) in…
The government has given foreign traders 90 days to regularise their immigration status and business operations before strict enforcement of the law begins. The announcement comes after hundreds of Burundian nationals flocked to their…
President William Ruto has assented to four Bills seeking to strengthen public finance management, streamline the administration of air passenger charges, establish a statutory framework for population planning and modernise Kenya’s trust…
Police in Isiolo have arrested a suspect and recovered 44 sachets of bhang during an operation targeting the illegal drug trade in Isiolo Township and Bula Pesa. The operation was conducted on Monday, September 7, 2026, as police…
Kenya is exploring new avenues for collaboration in the creative economy following a virtual meeting between Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Korir Sing’Oei and acclaimed actor, filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Sir Idris…
Former Sports Principal Secretary Ambassador Peter Kaberia is among six suspects arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over an alleged irregular Ksh1.5 billion stadia contract awarded ahead of the 2018 African…
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has urged farmers to prepare their farms and inputs as the country prepares ahead of the October to December short-rains season. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) said the country…
Dengue, malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, hypertension and diabetes present different health challenges, but they share one important reality: their impact can be reduced through prevention, early detection and timely action. These diseases…
China’s valid domestic invention patents have reached 5.39 million while valid domestic registered trademarks stand at 50.82 million, said China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) on Tuesday at the 15th China…
In July, Award-winning Kenyan rapper and songwriter Nyashinski performed at Spotify’s Greasy Tunes event, which was meant to celebrate Nairobi’s vibrant music and culture. The “Perfect Design” rapper took a day out of the 7-day event to…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be working royals allowed to carry out official engagements now that they have returned to the UK, a letter sent on behalf of King Charles spells out. The letter is intended to clarify the status of…
