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Virginia Senate candidate Mark Moran announced on April 2, 2026, that he is leaving the Democratic Party and will continue his campaign against incumbent Sen. Mark Warner as an independent. The announcement was first shared with the Daily…
Armed federal investigators raided the homes of two Democratic sisters on March 23. One sister is New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis. The other is Debbie Louis, who serves as Assistant Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs in the…
Argentina has ordered Iran’s top diplomat in Buenos Aires to leave the country within 48 hours, sharply escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations. In an official statement issued on April 2, 2026, Argentina’s Ministry of…
Kenya has confirmed its support for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u’s candidacy for a judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, Netherlands. Speaking during a meeting with Chief Justice Martha Koome and Justice Njoki…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) sets specific subject requirements and cut-off points for students seeking a Bachelor of Education in Science degree. The Bachelor of Education (Science) is designed to…
Kenya has established new security measures by upgrading the Integrated Command, Control, and Communication Center (IC3) to the more advanced IC4 platform to enhance SHA officer services. The National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya…
Truecaller has announced the global expansion of its Business Chat platform, giving international channel partners and enterprise solution providers access to the service. The company said the expansion, announced on 2 April 2026, will…
Kenya’s fast-growing online gaming platform, Pepeta, has introduced an exciting update for Aviator enthusiasts: players can now place bets starting from just Ksh 1, down from the previous minimum of Ksh 10. This move is set to make one of…
As Wajir County gears up for Madaraka Day, the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration and Chair of the Steering Committee on National Celebrations, Raymond Omollo, was in the County on April 2 for an…
Local cement and concrete solutions provider Bamburi Cement Plc has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a notice published on Thursday, April 1, the Bamburi Board appointed Geoffrey Ndugwa as CEO, effective…
The Kenyan government is exploring changes to the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel to shield Kenyans from rising costs if tensions in the Middle East continue to push up global prices, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed.…
For many parents, teaching children about money often starts with small things, for example, chores, pocket money, and saving for something they really want. SBM Bank Kenya is now turning those everyday moments into a digital experience…
Former Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi has been seriously injured in an apparent assassination attempt. His wife was reportedly killed in the attack, which comes as the United States and Israel continue airstrikes into a fifth week.…
A Joint statement by the foreign ministers of the UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar has been issued by the Arab Nations on the death penalty Law in the West Bank. Arab Nations strongly condemned the…
More than a decade on, xenophobia and anger toward migrants remain a key political issue in South Africa. Many locals believe foreigners are taking jobs and accessing public services meant for citizens. Yet, Kenyans are often cited as a…
The United States has exposed key barriers that continue to hinder trade with Kenya, citing corruption, restrictive import rules, and opaque government procurement practices. In its latest 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign…
Iran has reported major attacks targeting key national infrastructure, with a historic medical research hub among the facilities severely damaged. Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed that an attack targeted the Pasteur Institute of Iran…
President William Ruto has appointed Benedict Okey Oramah as an independent member of the Governing Council of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF). The appointment was made on 1 April 2026 and is for a three‑year term. Oramah will serve…
The U.S Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, issued a security alert on April 2 on the potential militia attack. According to the Embassy, Iran-aligned Iraqi terrorist militias may intend to carry out attacks in central Baghdad within the next 24 to…
The Kenyan shilling weakened against the US Dollar on Thursday, April 2, caused by geopolitical tensions, including the US-Iran war. The Kenyan shilling weakened against the US dollar on Thursday, April 2, driven by geopolitical tensions,…
Millicent Ngetich has established herself as one of Kenya’s most respected and sought-after company secretaries, having successfully steered corporate governance at six Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)- listed companies. Beyond the…
Britam Holdings plc has posted an 8% increase in pre-tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2025, reaching Ksh7.9 billion. Britam Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Gitogo stated that the results reflect the…
The Standard Group has confirmed the appointment of Chaacha Mwita as its substantive Chief Executive Officer and announced a change in the Company Secretary role. In a notice dated April 1, the Standard Group Board of Directors said…
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has revealed flood risks and high temperatures in the April 2026 Climate Outlook. In a forecast on April 2, Kenya Met highlighted regions to experience rains and the temperature patterns…
