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The government has announced a waiver of all outstanding interest and penalties on loans issued under the Land Settlement Fund, bringing relief to settlers living in government settlement schemes across the country. The waiver applies to…
Several Political parties in Kenya have announced leadership and structural changes as the 2027 General Elections approach. In a Gazette notice published on March 28, the Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, stated that…
Kenya’s gaming scene has changed significantly in the last several years. What used to focus mainly on sports betting has now become a more complete experience. It includes both live and online casino games. This change is more than just…
The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, has launched a tendering process for a mining investor to commercially exploit the mineral-rich Mrima Hill in Kwale County. The site, known for its…
Abdulrazak Shaukat is a career scientist and public policy expert with extensive experience in science, research, innovation, and nuclear‑related development. Shaukat is known for his senior leadership roles at the International Atomic…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Transport CS Davis Chirchir have announced a series of new appointments across key health and transport boards. The announcements, published in the Kenya Gazette dated March 27, 2026, cover hospital…
Pope Leo XIV has called on religious leaders to strengthen cooperation between Christians and Muslims, saying continued dialogue is needed to reduce division and promote peaceful communities. The Pope made the appeal after meeting a…
A show-cause letter reportedly sent to a teacher at Kangundo DEB Secondary School, who later died after battling illness, has resurfaced, drawing criticism. The letter, dated March 2, 2026, was addressed to the deceased, Michael Wambua,…
President William Ruto has amended the structure and functions of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC), introducing significant changes to its leadership and membership. According to a gazette notice dated March 28, the NESC…
Telecommunications giant Safaricom has announced a temporary outage affecting its mobile money service, M-Pesa, leaving hundreds of customers stranded and unable to complete transactions. The announcement followed an outcry on social…
The Principal of Kakamega County Polytechnic, Caroline Khamete, tragically passed away following reports of an alleged abduction. She was reportedly abducted on Wednesday and later found dead in Lake Victoria, Kisumu County. Earlier claims…
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has opened fully-funded applications for the prestigious Helmut-Schmidt Programme for master’s scholarships. Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, the programme offers selected candidates…
Dankit Nassiuma is an academic, statistician, and university administrator known for his work in higher education leadership, research, and national data systems. In his career spanning decades, he has served as a lecturer, consultant,…
President William Ruto has explained why he is investing Ksh42 billion in upgrading the Bomas of Kenya, noting that Nairobi urgently needs modern conference and hospitality facilities. Speaking at the 19th Ambassadors and High…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of demonstrating its unwillingness to end the war, following overnight drone strikes on Odesa, Poltava, and Dnipro. In a statement dated March 28, 2026, Zelenskyy argued that any…
On March 7, Former Cabinet Secretary of Foreign Affairs Monica Juma was appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna. Monica Juma succeeds…
The Somali government has opened a National Identification and Registration Agency (NIRA) office at the Somali Embassy in Nairobi, just weeks before the planned reopening of the Kenya–Somalia border in April. The launch took place on March…
Thailand has announced that it reached an agreement with Iran to allow Thai vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at the Meet the Press Forum, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Iran has agreed to allow Thai…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has slammed his late brother Nderitu Gachagua’s wife after she called on President William Ruto to intervene in a succession dispute over a will. Nderitu’s widow, Margaret Nyokabi Nderitu, and her…
Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced extended weekend hours to allow residents to pay outstanding land rates ahead of the April 1 deadline. In a notice issued by the county’s revenue department on March 27, the county…
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB Kenya) has formally exited the Burundian market after completing the sale of its entire stake in Diamond Trust Bank Burundi. In a notice on 28 March, the bank said it had sold its 83.67% in the Burundian…
The Standard Group PLC has blasted a tribunal decision that backed the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) ‘s plans to revoke six of its broadcasting licences, including KTN, Radio Maisha, and Spice FM. In a statement issued on March…
A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) seeks to train lawyers who are exposed to different spheres of transdisciplinary knowledge and who understand the social, political, and economic contexts in which the law operates. Students who want to pursue…
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have issued direct warnings threatening to disrupt the Bab al-Mandeb Strait if U.S. or Israeli military operations expand in the region. The statement raises fears of a dual chokepoint crisis, with both the…
