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Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado is awaiting sentencing after being convicted in the murder of university student Sharon Otieno. As the sentencing date draws near, a debate has emerged over whether compensation to Sharon’s family could…
Dr Juliet Gikonyo Nyaga is the Chief Executive Officer of The Karen Hospital, a position she has held since August 2020. Gikonyo had previously served as the hospital’s CEO-designate for one year, from July 2019 to June 2020, before taking…
Former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and former South Mugirango MP Omingo Magara have met with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri. This has raised questions about whether the two…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited investors to participate in an auction for a KSh75 billion Treasury bond switch. According to CBK, the offer enables eligible holders of certain Treasury bills and an existing Treasury bond to…
Kenya Power has clarified the procedure customers should follow if their electricity meter is stolen, including where to report the incident, required documents, and the steps involved in replacing the meter. The clarification followed a…
Hellen Adhiambo Odie, popularly known as Hellen Obado, is the wife of Zachary Okoth Obado, the former Governor of Migori, and a community advocate from Kenya, as well as a former political candidate in the area. The couple has four…
Kenya Airways will review “every single contract” as it seeks to cut costs after the Middle East conflict pushed its fuel costs up by 72% in the first half of 2026. Acting Chief Executive Officer George Kamal said the airline had been…
The Government of Kenya has approved the importation of 25 million 90-kilogram bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food deficit and prevent shortages following reduced production from drought and other climate-related challenges. In a…
A helicopter carrying tourists has crashed in Kirish, near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County, the Kenya Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19 ,KCAA said the aircraft, registration 5Y-GYM, was…
Equity Group Holdings has posted a 32 per cent increase in profit after tax to KSh45.5 billion for the six months ended June 2026, up from KSh34.6 billion recorded in the same period last year. The banking group said the performance was…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a transport safety checklist for schools ahead of next week’s reopening, urging administrators to ensure all school vehicles meet road safety requirements. In a statement on…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has broken down the distribution of 20,000 Junior School teaching positions across the country, with all 47 counties receiving a share of the recruitment ahead of the August 31, 2026 deadline.…
Government employees who fail to declare their income, assets, and liabilities could face a salary freeze, disciplinary action, or prosecution under new rules issued by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The measures are…
Concern is growing over the whereabouts of 28-year-old Kenyan national and student, Philip Kibet Ngeny, who has reportedly gone missing in Norwich, United Kingdom, after his family and friends lost contact with him earlier in August 2026.…
A daughter’s defense of SHA left Dr Dan Gikonyo on the spot on Tuesday, August 18, after President William Ruto produced payment records from The Karen Hospital that appeared to undermine the renowned cardiologist’s concerns about hospital…
The Kiambu County Public Service Board has announced 300 vacancies for Registered Nurse III positions in the Department of Health Services. In a notice on August 19, Kiambu County stated that the positions are classified under Job Group…
The National Assembly has tasked the Public Petitions Committee with investigating allegations of unfair lending and asset-financing practices by Mogo Auto Limited after complaints from boda boda riders across the country. The petition,…
President William Ruto’s administration plans to raise about KSh65 billion (US$500 million) through Kenya’s first-ever sovereign Sukuk bond as the government seeks to diversify its borrowing sources and tap the growing global Islamic…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has begun developing its first-ever Kenya Sign Language glossary for tax, customs, and systems terminology to make tax information more accessible to deaf Kenyans. KRA said the initiative is in partnership…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his family have built interests across several sectors, including hospitality, real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, medical supplies, and investments. The family has been linked to a range…
Ride-hailing company Bolt has expanded its Send parcel delivery service in Mombasa to include motorbikes, giving customers a faster way to move small parcels across the coastal city. In a statement on August 18, Bolt said the motorbike…
Samson Ndindi Nyoro is a Kenyan politician, economist, investor, and entrepreneur who serves as the Member of Parliament for Kiharu Constituency in Murang’a County. First elected to Parliament in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, he has emerged…
Universities have begun preparing to receive first-year students for the 2026/2027 academic year, with different institutions issuing reporting dates and joining requirements. While most universities require students to present academic…
Drama unfolded at DCI Headquarters after a suspect linked to the recent Homa Bay chaos arrived to surrender, only for officers to reportedly decline to receive him. In a statement on August 18, former Siaya Governor James Orengo said…
