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A new poll shows incumbent Sen. Susan Collins narrowing the gap against Democratic challenger Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race, with nearly half of likely voters describing the Democrat as “too extreme.” The New York Times/Portland…
Drilling a borehole in Nairobi requires several approvals, including authorization from the Water Resources Authority (WRA), environmental approval from NEMA where applicable, and county clearance in some cases before drilling begins.…
I&M Bank has moved to recruit Abdi Mohamed, the current chief executive of Absa Bank Kenya, in a major shake-up in the country’s banking sector. The lender on Monday, June 29, announced that Abdi Mohamed has been appointed Chief Executive…
Kenya and Rwanda have signed a landmark agreement that will allow Kigali to import bulk refined petroleum products through Mombasa under a government-to-government framework. The signing ceremony was held at KASNEB Tower in Nairobi on June…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has hit back at a Standard report claiming the county spent Ksh235.37 million on travel, accusing the newspaper of misrepresenting the facts and misleading the public. In a statement issued hours after the…
We are two weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the knockout rounds starting after the group stages concluded. On Monday morning, co-hosts Canada left it late to beat South Africa to win through to the round of 16 for the first time in…
Safaricom’s M-Pesa Pochi la Biashara has overtaken Lipa na M-Pesa business tills in the number of active merchants, marking a shift in how Kenyan businesses receive digital payments. The telco giant has revealed that Pochi la Biashara now…
Maurine Kabu is a Kenyan tourism entrepreneur and business executive who has carved out a name for herself in the country’s travel industry. Best known as the firstborn daughter of renowned travel businessman Simon Kabu, Maurine has…
Under Kenyan law, the duty to maintain a child is independent of disputes relating to custody, visitation, or parental access. Following the child support laws, a parent cannot stop paying child support even when the parent has been denied…
South Africa is in the midst of its most significant anti-immigrant mobilisation in years. The emergence of the March and March movement, calls for the mass deportation of undocumented migrants by 30 June 2026, growing anti-immigrant…
Kenyans have been given a final 90-day window to claim old court records after the Judiciary announced plans to destroy files across three courts. In a public notice published in the Kenya Gazette on June 26, 2026, the Judiciary confirmed…
Nairobi’s Upper Hill is set to host one of the city’s tallest landmarks, as part of a new development proposal submitted for environmental review. In Gazette Notice No. 9793 dated June 26, issued under the Environmental Management and…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its first-ever Round of 32 phase under the expanded 48-team format. The round features 16 matches played across stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament has also set a record…
Healthcare-related borrowing from Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) has emerged as the fastest-growing loan category in Kenya. According to the SACCO Regulation Societies Regulation Authority (SASRA) Quarterly Statistical…
Technical teachers seeking to join the profession under Kenya’s Competency-Based Education system will now have clearer guidance following a new circular outlining subject requirements for the recruitment. The Teachers Service Commission…
The National Police Service (NPS) has come under scrutiny after a Kenyan questioned why the institution had allegedly blocked them on its official social media account. In response, the Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman…
Where should you keep your money if you want it to grow? Walk into almost any Kenyan shopping centre, market, bus station, or office and ask one simple question: “Where do you keep your savings?” Many people will answer, “M-Pesa.” And…
Ndegwa Njiru, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya has called on Kenyans to observe July 7, 2026, as a “People’s Public Holiday”. According to Ndegwa Njiru, Kenyans should observe the Saba Saba commemoration by staying at home peacefully…
County governments across Kenya have recorded a debt of KSh156.84 billion as of March 2026, according to the budget report for the financial year 2025/ 2026. Out of the 47 counties, Nairobi emerged as Kenya’s most indebted county,…
Absa Bank Kenya Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi Mohamed has resigned after serving just over three years at the lender. Following the changes, Chief Finance Officer Yusuf Omari will take over as interim CEO pending the appointment of a…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a fresh directive clarifying the implementation of new regulations on private vehicle inspections, school transport, and PSVs. In a statement, NTSA Director General Nashon…
The U.S. and Iran agreed to halt strikes against each other, a senior U.S. official said, as the two sides prepare to meet Tuesday in Doha to resolve disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement comes amid fresh exchanges of fire that…
Two sisters smiled for the camera as police led them away in handcuffs after the daytime stabbing death of a Texas 32-year-old mother of five in this small border city. Kitty Mia Diaz, 21, and Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19, were arrested along…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rejected calls to alter the U.S. Constitution so he could run for president, stating plainly that the document should remain unchanged. In an interview aired Sunday on ABC News’ “This Week,” Mamdani, 34,…
