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Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) is one of Nairobi’s most recognizable architectural symbols, with its images used to refer to the capital. It represents Kenya’s ambition as a regional hub for diplomacy, business and…
For many Kenyan parents, receiving a university admission letter is often followed by the calculation of the actual cost to educate a child through university in 2026. Under Kenya’s current higher education funding framework, the amount a…
Safaricom customers continue to report frustration over constantly changing data bundle options, particularly the popular B-Live time-based packages that now include a compulsory contribution to the company’s Ziidi investment product. Many…
President William Ruto has announced plans to establish a formal framework linking Kenya’s private security officers with the National Police Service. Speaking during a meeting with private security officers at State House on August 6,…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Image Registrars Limited as its new share registrar. The appointment, which took effect on August 1, 2026, replaces EFS Registrars Limited. In a notice issued on Thursday, August 6, NSE…
Few Kenyans have successfully transitioned from the newsroom to the high levels of government and international diplomacy like Manoah Esipisu. Manoah Esipisu has spent over 3 decades working in journalism, public communication and…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) plans to launch East Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) before the end of 2026. Speaking to Reuters on August 5, NSE Chief Executive Officer Frank Mwiti said…
President William Ruto has directed all security firms to comply with Kenya’s minimum wage regulations, warning that paying employees below the legally prescribed rates is against the law. Speaking during a meeting with security guards at…
As thousands of students prepare to report to universities across the country, purchases students will make may include laptops. While new devices with suitable specifications can cost above KSh60,000, refurbished business laptops can be a…
The Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) Party has moved closer to full registration after its key registration documents were approved on August 5 by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) ahead of the 2027…
The Ministry of Defence has released the list of candidates shortlisted for civilian jobs advertised in December 2025. In a notice issued on Wednesday, August 6, the ministry said the shortlisting process for the advertised vacancies has…
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a health alert warning of increased dengue fever cases in parts of Kenya, urging travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites. In the advisory issued on August 3, the US Embassy said…
Kenyan athletes who emerged as winners in the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, are set to receive a combined KSh5 million cash prize. Frankline Kibet and Nehemiah Kipng’eno won the gold and silver medals in the…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened applications for the Jielimishe Loan, a financing program that targets salaried Kenyans seeking to further their education and improve their professional skills. In a notice shared through…
The Government of Kenya is seeking about $450 million (approximately KSh58 billion) in emergency financing to help cushion Kenyans from the economic effects of the Iran war and potential weather-related shocks. According to a Bloomberg…
The government is proposing a major overhaul of university financing, replacing scholarships and grants with a fully loan-funded system for some students admitted to public universities. The scrapping of student grants follows the…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for reforms to allow police and other security officers to vote during elections, arguing that thousands of officers are unfairly denied their constitutional right because they are deployed away from…
President William Ruto has launched a free emergency medical line that the government says Kenyans can use to request an ambulance and other emergency medical response services. Speaking on August 6, the government announced that calls to…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has welcomed 12 Jubilee politicians hours after Kitutu Chache South MP Antony Kibagendi cautioned against attempts to intimidate opposition parties. The latest…
Thousands of students joining universities and colleges in 2026 will be required to complete health-related registration procedures as part of their admission and campus clearance process. Among the key requirements is confirmation of…
Kellen Beatrice Kanze Dena Mararo, popularly known as Kanze Dena, is a media personality who built a journalism career before transitioning into government communication as State House Spokesperson under former President Uhuru Kenyatta.…
When Kenyans switch on a light bulb at home, few stop to think about the dangerous work that goes into ensuring electricity reaches their homes uninterrupted. From helicopter-based restorations to building the country’s first 132kV…
Students joining Kenyan universities in 2026 should understand that hostels cooking policies differ from one institution to another. While some private hostels and designated self-catering facilities permit cooking, most university-managed…
Simba Coach is a Kenyan long-distance passenger and parcel transport company that operates services across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Tanzania. The company serves domestic and international travelers through a network of…
