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Four individuals convicted of violent robberies linked to the 2015 killing of former Kabete MP George Muchai, his two bodyguards, and a driver have been sentenced to death. The four were sentenced to death on Thursday, April 9, following…
1xBet announces the official launch of 1xBalance.com, a global educational initiative designed to promote responsible betting and support healthier engagement with sports and digital entertainment across multiple markets. As interest in…
Bungoma County Governor has announced a sweeping reorganization of its executive arm, with all senior officials dismissed. The move is aimed at restructuring governance and improving service delivery. In a statement dated April 9, 2026,…
The High Court has dismissed an application seeking to block Diageo’s planned sale of its majority stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL), clearing the way for the Ksh 297 billion ($2.3 billion) transaction to Japan’s Asahi Group…
Moi University has revised its cut-off points for various courses offered at the institution. A spot check by The Kenya Times on the Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Service (KUCCPS) shows that the cut-off points used for course…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) records confirm that Kenya’s overall inflation rate stood at 4.4 percent in March 2026 compared to the 4.3 percent in February. According to CBK, the inflation rate is expected to increase with the global…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested three suspects in connection with the attack on the Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu. DCI in a statement said Osotsi was assaulted on Wednesday, April 8, at a Java House,…
President William Ruto has announced that part of the State House wall will be demolished since it falls under the riparian land. Speaking during his special address at the Nairobi County Assembly on April 9, the head of state said he had…
Equity swaps are derivative contracts where two parties agree to exchange future cash flows based on the performance of a stock or a basket of stocks. These financial instruments offer flexibility by allowing investors to customize the…
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has announced that Pope Leo XIV has transferred Archbishop Bert Van Megen from Kenya to serve as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Germany. In a statement on April 9, KCCB said that the Archbishop…
Corruption remains one of the major challenges facing Kenya, with public services such as birth certificate applications and jail release records recording the highest number of bribes, according to a survey conducted by the Ethics and…
Kakamega County recorded the highest average bribe (Ksh79,305), according to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025 released on April 9. According to the report, other counties with high…
Britam Connect has launched a new funeral insurance product, the Heshima Farewell Plan, to help Kenyan families manage funeral expenses and ease financial strain during periods of bereavement. In a statement issued on April 8, Britam said…
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has expressed concern over Israel’s recent actions in Lebanon, calling them “deeply damaging.” Speaking to the Today Program on April 9, Yvette Cooper said the US-Iran ceasefire should be broadened…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has published an updated list of private universities eligible for funding through the Higher Education Loans Board The list outlines accredited private universities…
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has confirmed that Spain will reopen its embassy in Tehran after a two‑week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran. In an interview, Albares said Spain had told its ambassador to…
President William Ruto has addressed claims of State House taking over Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja’s roles under the new Cooperation deal. Speaking during the second Urban Africa Forum on Wednesday, April 9, Ruto said there is a…
At least 2.4 million Kenyans will fall below the poverty line in 2026, according to a report from the World Bank. The report titled Africa Economic Update reveals that the poverty rate could be 2 to 4.5 percentage points higher in 2026.…
Morocco and Niger have reaffirmed their shared commitment to making their partnership a model of inter-African cooperation and bolstering bilateral relations. In a joint Communiqué issued following the 5th session of the Joint Cooperation…
United States President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, stating that US military officers will be on standby to take action against Iran if the ceasefire deal fails. In a statement on his Truth Social platform, President Trump…
Families of Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officers are set to benefit from a technical and vocational skills training program after a partnership between the Family Group Foundation and the Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK).…
The World Bank Board has approved a $550 million fund to support the development and upgrading of trade routes across the Horn of Africa. In a press statement, the World Bank said that the funds will enhance connectivity between trades and…
Prime Cabinet Secretary (CS) and Kenya’s Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has written to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, disputing recent reports alleging sexual abuse by Kenyan forces during the Multinational…
Police have announced temporary traffic disruptions within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), advising motorists to plan and use alternative routes. In a traffic advisory on April 9, police said the disruptions are intended to…
