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United States (US) Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the US is set to carry out its largest airstrike so far in the ongoing US-Israeli campaign targeting Iran. Speaking during a media briefing on March 19, Hegseth said that…
President William Ruto has officially launched the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. The 475 km railway network is expected to extend from Naivasha through Narok, Bomet, Kericho, Nyamira, Kisumu, and the Malaba…
The administration of Chesamisi Boys Senior School has clarified the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of Eugene Oundo Wekesa, a student who died on Monday morning, March 16, 2026. In a statement dated March 19, the school noted…
Russia suffered a great defeat hours after receiving support from Tulsi Gabbard, the United States Director of National Intelligence. The head of the U.S. intelligence had earlier, before the attack on Russia, stated that the country holds…
Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has stated that there are ongoing peace talks between the United States and Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict, amid heightened public attention on the negotiations. In a statement on Thursday,…
President William Ruto has placed the expansion of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) at the centre of Kenya’s plan to stay competitive in regional trade, arguing that faster rail transport is crucial to job creation, safer roads, and the…
Suba North Member of Parliament (MP) Millie Odhiambo has denied claims circulating online linking her to the alleged dismissal of a US-based medical practitioner, James Opande, from his place of work. In a statement issued on March 19,…
The United States (U.S) is weighing the deployment of thousands of additional troops to the Middle East as the war with Iran intensifies. The deliberations come as Washington faces mounting security challenges across the region, including…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has recovered Ksh452.5 million after uncovering a scheme involving irregular cargo clearance and revenue accounting. In a statement issued on Thursday, March 19, the taxman said the scheme—unearthed during…
The High Commission of India in Nairobi has announced a raft of relief measures to assist foreign nationals, including Kenyans, who are currently stranded in India due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. In a statement dated March 19,…
Iran has launched a drone attack on a major Saudi oil refinery at the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, Saudi authorities said on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The strike hit the Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery (SAMREF), a key energy facility jointly…
China has condemned the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli airstrike, calling it “unacceptable” and urging all parties, including the United States, to immediately cease military operations. Larijani was…
The High Court of Kenya has rejected a request to stop media reporting on the Moi Kabarak School vape case, ruling that gagging the press would violate Article 50 of the Constitution. HS Law Advocates LLP, the representative of Moi…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced plans to roll out revised placement criteria to guide placement to degree programmes. In a statement on Thursday, March 19, KUCCPS said the revised…
The value of Kenya’s gig economy has surged to $1 billion, fueled primarily by the rapid expansion of e-commerce and ride-hailing platforms. The sector now accounts for significant contributions to the country’s national output. According…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Oburu Odinga, has cleared the air on the replacement of Edwin Sifuna as the party Secretary General following a circulating statement calling for a Special National Delegates Conference…
Head of the British Army, General Roland Walker, has acknowledged past incidents in Kenya in which local communities were harmed, including cases of abuse, loss of life, and environmental damage. Speaking after his visit to the British…
Old Mutual Holdings PLC has announced board changes following the resignation of an executive director and the retirement of a long-serving non-executive director, with both departures taking effect on 10 March 2026. In a notice dated 16…
The National Youth Service (NYS) has postponed its recruitment for volunteer servicemen and women, initially scheduled for Friday, 20th March 2026, and has announced new dates for participants. In a statement on March 19, NYS said the…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, has broken his silence after the federation on Tuesday, March 16, stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025 title and crowned Morocco champions, two…
Kenyan universities are facing a worsening financial crisis that could lead some institutions to shut down, after Members of Parliament (MPs) were informed that unpaid bills across the sector have grown to nearly Ksh100 billion. The crisis…
The Lamu Port has received 3800 cars from a diverted vessel, as conflict disrupts the Dubai route. The port’s vessel capacity is expected to increase the number of vessel calls in the coming days, boosting the development of regional…
U.S President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field. In a statement dated March 19, Trump stated that the US had no prior knowledge of the attack and that Qatar was not involved. He added…
A 22-storey building under construction in Westlands, Nairobi, partially collapsed during the night, leaving several workers trapped while others managed to escape unhurt. According to the Kenya Red Cross, out of the four workers involved,…
