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The United States is reportedly preparing for the possibility of a ground war in Iran, with Pentagon officials drawing up detailed deployment plans even as President Donald Trump publicly insists no such move is imminent. According to a…
A passenger plane has crash-landed at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, triggering an emergency response. Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft that crashed on Friday, March 20, in the evening, registered as 5Y-BXI, and operated by…
The United Kingdom (UK) has responded after receiving a severe warning from Iran for allowing United States forces to use British bases in the ongoing war in the Middle East. The UK government has categorically insisted its limited support…
The mounting tensions between the administration of President Donald Trump and Iran have brought Kharg Island into the public eye. The Island, which is located merely 15 miles off the Iranian coast, is the epicentre of the Iranian energy…
The government is scaling up support for exporters to expand value‑added agriculture, reduce Kenya’s import bill, and strengthen the country’s position in international markets. Speaking during a visit to Kakuzi Plc’s agribusiness…
An Iranian man has been arrested after attempting to gain access to the His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde in Scotland. The 34-year-old man, accompanied by a woman of unknown nationality, approached the gate of the nuclear missile base…
President Donald Trump’s administration has urged Congress to take a unified federal approach to AI, saying that a patchwork of state regulations threatens to undermine America’s position as a leader in the revolutionary technology. On…
Journalists from the Standard Group and Mediamax Network Limited were assaulted on Friday, March 20, while covering a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County. The attacks came shortly after media reports…
The Kenya Red Cross Society, through its commercial arm Emergency Plus Medical Services (E-Plus), has announced the auction of 34 Toyota Land Cruisers. The vehicles, formerly used by E-Plus, will be disposed of through an online bidding…
Harambee House is one of Kenya’s recognisable government buildings and stands at the centre of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), housing offices associated with executive powers and national administration. The building was…
Hollywood actor and martial arts legend Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. The family confirmed that he passed away on Thursday morning. In a statement on Instagram, the family confirmed that he died on Thursday, saying they wanted to…
Photojournalist Allan Ademba and activist Willie Oeba are among the youth behind the growing “Niko Kadi” initiative, a youth-led campaign encouraging voter registration across Kenya ahead of the 2027 general elections. The phrase ‘Niko…
False reports claiming a helicopter crash occurred in Narok, Kenya, have been circulating on social media. These reports- coming two weeks after a helicopter crash in Nandi killed six people, among them legislator Johana Ng’eno- caused…
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Kenya’s major banks, Equity Group PLC and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group, have announced increased dividend payouts to shareholders following strong financial performance for the year ended December 2025. Equity Group Holdings reported…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather alert for the Nairobi Metropolitan area, detailing expected weather patterns in the next 24 hours. The alert comes amid the Eid al-Mubarak celebrations in Nairobi. According to…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed reports linking government officials to a fraud scheme that led to the arrest of seven suspects at the Ministry of Interior headquarters, Harambee House, saying the individuals…
The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli…
Egerton University has announced fully funded scholarships under the TAGDev 2.0 programme for the 2026/2027 academic year. The scholarships are open to candidates from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, particularly…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has announced its 2025 financial results, highlighting a strong mix of social impact, digital transformation, and record financial performance. Co-operative Bank of Kenya posted a record KSh29.75 billion…
The spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), Ali Mohammad Naini, was killed in early Friday strikes. Iran’s state TV confirmed Ali Mohammad Naini’s death on Friday. Naini served as the chief spokesman from 2024 until his…
Kenya relies on imported petroleum to meet its energy needs, with 90 percent of these imports comprising white products such as Super Petrol, Diesel, and Dual-Purpose Kerosene. The process is regulated by the government through the Open…
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), a Chinese infrastructure firm specializing in transport and urban development projects, is set to undertake the construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR line. It was formed in 2005…
Kenyans are being urged to plan their travel carefully after heavy rainfall triggered road closures and traffic disruptions in several parts of the country, with the weatherman warning that the situation is likely to persist due to ongoing…
Social Health Authority (SHA) is exploring partnerships with savings groups, SACCOs, and microfinance institutions to streamline premium collections, as the government confronts the low uptake for the public insurance, and a flagship…
