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A fire has broken out in residential buildings in the Posta area of Kangemi, Nairobi, with several people reportedly feared trapped inside. The blaze was reported on Thursday, August 13, with thick plumes of smoke seen rising from the…
Mololine Services Limited is one of Kenya’s established passenger transport and logistics companies. Founded in 1994 and commencing operations in 1995, the company has grown from a shuttle operator into a transport business offering…
Britam Asset Managers (BAM) has launched KidNest, a children’s investment account that will allow parents, guardians, relatives, and well-wishers to invest towards a child’s future with contributions starting from KSh 1,000. While many…
Prospective teachers will be required to undergo mandatory pre-service training and meet new minimum academic qualifications before being admitted to teacher training programmes. The proposed Pre-Service Education and In-Service Training…
President William Ruto is presiding over the 46th Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) Recruits Pass-Out Parade at the Defense Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret. During the pass-out, the Cohort 01/25 recruits who completed military…
The United States (US) has revoked more than 600 visas belonging to foreign nationals worldwide as part of a new crackdown announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In a statement on August 12, Marco Rubio announced the revocation of…
The government has proposed merging 32 public Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) into a single institution to be named the Kenya Teachers Training College (KTTC), under the Pre-Service Education and In-Service Training Bill, 2026. Under the…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has launched investigations into the illegal destruction of trees in Saboti Forest Station within the Mount Elgon ecosystem, dismissing reports that one of the affected forest blocks had been cleared. In a…
Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) General Kahariri and the Ethiopian military chief held high-level defense talks on August 12 at the Defense Headquarters in Nairobi. In a statement, the Ministry of Defense said the talks focused on…
Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino have issued a warning over the alleged planned violence at the upcoming Linda Mwananchi rally. Speaking in a presser on Wednesday, the Linda Mwananchi leaders…
Healthcare providers across the country have received a major boost after the Social Health Authority (SHA) announced the start of payments for verified claims of Ksh10 million and below inherited from the defunct National Health Insurance…
Students applying for HELB and those who are beneficiaries can update their personal information through the official HEF Student Portal. This is to ensure that their records remain accurate when applying for or receiving government…
Trisha Khalid, whose real name is Fosi Mpole Hamis, is a Kenyan actress, model, social media personality, and entrepreneur from Likoni, Mombasa. Born on December 31, 1994, she rose to prominence through television acting, modeling, and…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has issued new directives on what to do whenever a suspect dies while in police custody. Speaking to police commanders during a sensitization forum on the new Service Standing Orders and police…
The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo, Siaya County, has been temporarily closed. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, August 12, the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) said the closure will pave the way for construction and…
Mike Sonko, born Mbuvi Gideon Kioko, is one of Kenya’s most recognizable and controversial political figures. His journey has taken him from prison cells to Nairobi’s City Hall. The former governor has also built a reputation for…
Following the KUCCPS placement of students to universities for the 2026/2027 academic year, institutions across Kenya have announced reporting, registration, and orientation arrangements for newly admitted first-year students. The…
Visitors planning a safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara have a wide range of luxury lodges and tented camps to choose from, with nightly rates ranging from about US$249 to more than US$1,600 per person. The camps are spread across the Masai Mara…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has said the impact of the anticipated El Niño rains could play a key role in determining Kenya’s economic growth, with favourable weather conditions potentially pushing growth above current projections.…
President William Ruto has listed four reasons why Kenya must begin crafting a new long-term national development plan, arguing that the country can no longer rely solely on Vision 2030 as it nears its end. Speaking during the launch of…
Sharing another person’s private photographs without their permission can have legal and financial consequences, especially when the images are circulated publicly and cause harm to the person involved. A High Court judgment delivered in…
Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the most preferred presidential candidate in the first round of the WANTAM flag-bearer selection process, placing him ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. The final digital voting results released…
Nairobi County has intensified preparations for the expected El Niño rains as it works to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding in different parts of the city. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the county has deployed environmental…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has distanced himself from a viral notice claiming that he repeatedly rejected requests by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for a meeting. The notice, seen by The Kenya Times, which circulated on…
