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President William Ruto handed over keys to 2,157 homeowners at the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret City, Uasin Gishu County, on Sunday evening. The colourful ceremony was marked by fanfare, dazzling fireworks and inspiring…
Travel between Taiwan and mainland China significantly increased in the first eight months of the year, with visits by Taiwan residents rising by 19.63% year-on-year, according to statistics from Taiwan’s tourism authorities, cited by…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has questioned the ability of opposition leaders to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, arguing that none has the experience required to lead the country. Wetang’ula said…
Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan has issued a stern warning to criminals planning to exploit Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, saying security agencies are fully prepared to deal with anyone threatening public safety. Dr…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has challenged a section of MPs over claims of misconduct at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). This follows remarks by some Members of the National…
China’s economic growth picked up in the three months to the end of September, rebounding from a three-year low as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom helped boost exports. The world’s second largest economy grew by 4.5% in the third…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned the electorate not second guess and gamble with the leadership of the country come August 2027. Mudavadi told Kenyans there is no room for taking chances. The country requires the right…
Supermodel Cindy Crawford has said she and her family are “beyond heartbroken” over the death of her son Presley Gerber. “He is a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever,” she posted on Instagram, next to a…
All eyes will be on the Mombasa Law Courts on Monday as the fate of self-proclaimed preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and his 35 co-accused is determined. The much-awaited judgment is scheduled for delivery at 9 am on October 19, 2026. Lady…
Kenyan software firm Robisearch Limited has won the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Award at the 2026 Africa Champions Awards International, recognising its work in developing digital tools for businesses. The company received the award…
Kenya has recorded one more Ebola case, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eight. Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said 38 people were tested for the disease today, with one returning a positive result. The latest…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has intensified efforts to consolidate its grassroots support in North Eastern Kenya. The leaders, who converged in Garissa town during the party’s nationwide Mwezi wa Baba initiative, called on members…
President William Ruto has assured the residents of Trans Nzoia County that the recently launched KSh1 billion upgrade of their Level 5 hospital will go on uninterrupted. The President said the project he launched last Friday had delayed…
Residents of Nandi County are set to benefit from improved maternal and child healthcare services following the opening of a new complex at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital in Emgwen Constituency. The 300-bed facility is expected to…
The Iteso community in Kenya and Uganda is finalising preparations for cultural celebrations scheduled for October 29 to 31, which will culminate in the fourth coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness Papa Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot…
Pope Leo XIV held his first public engagement since his lung cancer surgery on Sunday, as he recited the Angelus prayer from the window of Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. After the prayer, he thanked the people who have prayed for him in…
The Ministry of Health says it has surpassed global standards for contact tracing, achieving a 97 per cent success rate in tracking people who came into contact with patient zero or their relatives. Out of the 130 contacts listed, 128…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a four-pronged strategy to guide international efforts in resolving African conflicts. He underscored the importance of African leadership, fairness, peaceful dialogue, and long-term development as…
In the tense run-up to Kenya’s 2027 elections, almost nothing a politician does is without meaning. Symbols matter. When Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna shared photos from his consultations with aspirants in Webuye under the Linda Mwananchi…
Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against hardship in schools and the cost of living. At least 1,200 people were arrested during what the French government described as an “escalation in…
Rwandan Embassy hosts about 500 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda at the Utalii Sports Club in Nairobi for the 2nd Rwanda Cultural Gala & Exhibition. The event featured football, volleyball and igisoro games, followed by an evening of…
Amsons Group has agreed to acquire Geneva-based Oryx Energies’ downstream oil business in Tanzania in a transaction valued at more than US$230 million. The acquisition will transfer Oryx Energies’ downstream operations in Tanzania to…
Climate scientists are calling for weather and climate information to be treated as a strategic public good and an essential component of climate-resilient development. The Acting Director General of the Kenya Meteorological Service…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has protested its alleged exclusion from the Ministry of Health’s Ebola preparedness and response efforts amid rising cases of the disease in the country. The concerns come after…
