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The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs, while in Rabat reaffirmed the Union’s unwavering support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative over the Sahara, while also highlighting the strength of the strategic partnership…
President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has agreed to put its nuclear program on hold for an unknown period of time. Moreso, the United States will not release any frozen Iranian funds as part of the emerging agreement. In a phone…
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial shipping on Friday and reportedly committed never to close the critical waterway again or to use it as a weapon against global trade. The April 17 announcement came hours after a…
The graduation of over 3,000 students from Matili Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Bungoma County has spotlighted the government’s intensifying policy focus on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a cornerstone of…
A new advocacy brief released by UN Women has intensified global concern about possible genocide in Gaza, reporting that at least 38,000 women and girls were killed between October 2023 and December 2025 during the war. According to the…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Service (KUCCPS) releases cut-off points for university courses, among them Bachelor of Pharmacy programmes. The Bachelor of Pharmacy programme, offered across eight Kenyan universities, is…
For many sports fanatics in this part of the world, Premier League football teams like Arsenal are their passion. Additionally, some people opt to watch heavyweight boxing or the NBA. However, alongside these undeniably attractive pastimes…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has asked parents and guardians of candidates registered for the 2026 national assessments and examinations to confirm their children’s registration details. In a notice issued on April 17,…
Defense Minister Israel Katz has stated that the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which began at midnight, is temporary. In a statement on April 17, Katz said Israeli forces “hold and will continue to hold” areas they have…
Fellaris Wambui is a broadcast journalist, radio presenter, communication strategist, and marketing professional, widely recognized as Capital FM’s “Breakfast Queen.” Listeners also fondly referred to her as the station’s “morning alarm”…
Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, stating that it is seeking a comprehensive end to the war across the region. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh,…
The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group Board of Directors includes only three women, who serve alongside six men at the organization’s highest level of governance. The trio comprises Anuja Pandit and Agnes Njeri, who serve as board…
Kenya is reshaping its negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as talks for a new funding programme continue, following discussions that began with the Nairobi Mission in March during the Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.…
Hello, I am Janeffer. Welcome to today’s edition of The Business Roundup. In this edition, we focus on these three top stories: NSE Eyes Role in Dangote’s $22B IPO Plan Fuel Scandals and the Game of Fuel Prices Kenya Targets First Crude…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has outlined how companies are required to pay corporate income tax in advance through an installment tax system. In a statement on April 17, KRA stated that the Installment tax allows companies to spread…
For decades, the residents of Mbeere South have lived in agony. While they sit in the shadow of the massive Seven Forks hydroelectric dams, they have had no supply of water and their fields remain dry. However, the tide is finally turning…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has released a five-day weather outlook for the period between April 17 and April, 21, 2026. Kenya Met published the weather outlook amid a decrease in the rain recorded in various parts of the…
Journalist and social justice advocate Janet Mbugua has officially exited Nation Media Group (NMG), ending her role as a co-host of the weekday morning current affairs programme Fixing The Nation, which airs on NTV Kenya and Nation FM.…
Equity Bank has surpassed Safaricom PLC in the list of Kenya’s top 10 most valuable brands. According to the Kenya 25- 2026 report by Brand Finance, the banking sector accounts for the largest share of total brand value at 56 percent,…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has issued an explanation on how 2024 and previous years’ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates who missed previous placement applications can…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has confirmed that the recruitment process for Vice Chancellors at the University of Nairobi (UoN) and Kenyatta University (KU) has been completed. Appearing before the Committee on April 16, Public…
A class‑action lawsuit filed by nearly 300 petitioners against BP Plc and Kenyan authorities over alleged environmental damage from historical oil exploration in northern Kenya has been cleared to proceed by the High Court. According to…
Kenya has sought emergency financial backing from the World Bank to cushion its economy against shocks stemming from the ongoing tensions involving Iran. Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings on April…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory following flooding and silt deposition on sections of the Mai Mahiu–Suswa–Narok (B7) Road. In a statement on April 16, 2026, KeNHA said the affected areas are at…
