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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that the government will allocate KSh 4.9 billion to facilitate the conversion of 20,000 intern teachers to permanent and pensionable terms beginning in January 2027. Speaking while…
Kenyan students could soon have a new pathway to some of Europe’s top universities after the European Union (EU) and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) signed a partnership agreement that will see 100 scholars annually pursue master’s degrees…
UEFA has appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, which will take place on August 12 in Salzburg. Artan will officiate the match between the UEFA Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain, and the UEFA…
Female referees will again take charge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with FIFA naming six women among the match officials for the tournament to be staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The global football body confirmed that a…
Extreme weather in Africa is causing rising hunger, insecurity, and displacement. Consequently, educational institutions are responsible for developing the capabilities of youth to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital platforms, and…
National Treasury is presenting the 2026/27 Budget to Parliament as part of Kenya’s fiscal calendar on June 11. The budget reading session involves the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, who will explain the…
Shiquo wa Hii Style, a popular business owner in Nairobi, is at the center of a growing conversation about counterfeit goods after Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) officers raided her shop at RNG Plaza and seized shoes and other…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that it will not convert already-printed paper logbooks into eLogbooks during the transition to the electronic logbook system. In a statement on June 11, NTSA added that the…
Shiquo wa Hii Style, officially known as Teresia Wanjiku, is a Kenyan businesswoman and TikTok seller based in Nairobi, Kenya. She founded Hii Style by Shiquo, a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle business that imports goods from China and…
The United Kingdom (UK) Embassy in Kenya has responded to claims that British Army personnel were involved in policing protests in Nanyuki on June 9. In a statement issued on Thursday, June 9, the embassy denied the reports, terming them…
The race for the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot is already shaping up to be one of the tournament’s biggest talking points as the Tournament kicks off on Thursday, June, 11. With more teams set to feature and extra matches on the calendar, the…
On June 11, Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi is expected to present a KSh4.84 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, marking one of the largest spending plans in Kenya’s history. The Kenya Times begins live coverage as…
Sopa Lodges Kenya, popularly known for being a premier safari lodge chain, is a privately held hospitality company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The Chain is owned and operated by Sopa Lodges Limited, which operates across Kenya and…
Kenyan filmmakers continue to deliver compelling stories on YouTube, making local productions more accessible to audiences across the country and beyond. In 2026, viewers have embraced a mix of crime thrillers, social dramas, romance, and…
Kenyans who have bought affordable houses under the Affordable Housing Programme will not lose their homes if President William Ruto loses power, the government has said, dismissing rising claims spread by opposition leaders. In a notice…
YouTube has announced that football fans will have more ways to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from the opening match on June 11 to the final on July 19. According to YouTube, viewers will be able to watch live content,…
A viral video of Garissa Governor Nadhif Jama handing a patient a KSh1,000 note has sparked questions about the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework. In the video, the governor dismisses the current healthcare system under SHA, citing…
KAA has clarified that the emergency situation reported at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was a simulated scenario conducted as part of a planned full-scale emergency exercise. In a statement on June 11, KAA said the drill…
Kenyan universities have signed a major international deal with the Japanese engineering firm Shimizu Corporation to boost skills development, innovation, and global collaboration. In an event hosted by the state Department for Diaspora…
Slovakia is increasing its push into East Africa, with a high-level government and business delegation visiting Nairobi to build direct partnerships with more than 60 Kenyan companies operating across fast-growing sectors. The visit shows…
Kenya has awarded a $2.9 billion (Ksh 375 billion ) contract for the long-awaited upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to China Communications Construction Company, as reported by Bloomberg. This comes just two years after…
Safaricom Plc has explained why some Netflix subscription charges can be processed without a fresh M-Pesa PIN, stating that customers who save their card details on streaming platforms effectively authorize automatic renewals. In a post,…
Micah Cheserem served as Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya for eight years after being appointed by Kenya’s second President, the late Daniel Arap Moi, without applying for the position. In January 1984, Cheserem joined the Central…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has responded after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Speaking during a press briefing in Mexico, Infantino stated that FIFA is not the “king of the…
