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The ongoing El Niño event is strengthening rapidly and could become one of the strongest recorded since at least 1950, with the phenomenon expected to continue influencing global weather patterns through early 2027. In a statement on…
Residents along the Kathageri-Kanyuambora road in Embu County are set to benefit from improved connectivity as the road is upgraded to bitumen standard, ending years of difficult and unreliable travel. The project is expected to make daily…
President William Ruto has issued a new directive on the way students pursuing technical and vocational courses are assessed, calling for greater emphasis on the skills they acquire during training. Speaking during a National Industrial…
Kenyan digital financial services firm M-KOPA has acquired Finnish software company KilpiTek in a deal worth about KSh1 billion, bringing in-house a key technology that powers its smartphone financing business. The acquisition, completed…
Kenya’s co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will coincide with the campaign period for the 2027 General Election. During the tournament, Kenya will co-host the tournament with Uganda and Tanzania, with AFCON scheduled to…
Disturbing footage has emerged showing the tense moments inside a Kenya Airways flight to Lagos shortly before a passenger died after becoming unresponsive during the journey. The videos circulating on social media, seen by The Kenya…
Fatuma Ibrahim Ali is returning to the center of Kenya’s parliamentary affairs after being approved for appointment as a member of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), years after serving as the Wajir County Woman Representative and…
One day, you receive a call from someone claiming to help you resolve a problem with your mobile banking account. The caller sounds convincing and already knows some of your details. Then they ask for the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to…
Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino’s recruitment appeal for The Mwananchi Party has faced fresh pushback among supporters of the Linda Mwananchi political movement. On October 7, Owino announced that The Mwananchi Party had reached 1.4…
Kenyan Gold Medalist Kevin Ruhiu Kiarie has accused the Sports Ministry of making false claims about supporting his international competitions, escalating a public dispute over funding and his failed participation at the World Skate Games…
For years, Nakumatt was one of the biggest names in Kenya’s retail industry. The supermarket chain grew from a Nakuru business into a regional retail giant with stores across East Africa. At its peak, Nakumatt had 62 branches — 45 in…
Kenyan borrowers are set for a fresh shift in the cost of accessing bank credit as the country’s monetary policy outlook remains under close watch. In a statement on October 7, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said it had retained the…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a tough warning to politicians, business interests and government officials seeking to interfere with the government’s zero-tolerance campaign against illicit alcohol and drugs, declaring that…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced a one-month moratorium on selected Know Your Customer (KYC) documents to facilitate the contracting and onboarding of eligible healthcare providers across the country. In a notice on October…
Aboud Omar is a Kenyan footballer, Harambee Stars captain, and experienced left-back who has built a professional career across five nations and two continents. Early Life and Education Aboud Omar Khamis was born on September 9, 1992, in…
Mary Mulili has spent more than 20 years working in Kenya’s banking industry, building experience in corporate, commercial, public sector, institutional, SME, retail and digital banking. She is the Managing Director and Chief Executive…
Kenya is positioning food security as more than a question of having enough food, linking increased domestic production to reduced imports, stronger household incomes, industrial growth and greater economic self-reliance. Deputy President…
President William Ruto on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, rallied Kenyans behind the statesmanship and legacy of the former Prime Minister, the late Raila Amolo Odinga, in Bondo, Siaya County. Speaking during the commissioning of Raila’s…
Navigating Nairobi can become challenging when major roads are closed or restricted due to construction, maintenance, traffic disruptions or other works. With key routes such as Mombasa Road, Kenyatta Avenue and Ngong Road occasionally…
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Siaya Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga and Mama Ida Odinga have led the family in honouring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Oburu Oginga’s son, Jaoko Oburu, delivered the speech on October…
Kenya has tightened surveillance at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after confirming the country’s first imported Ebola case. Speaking on Wednesday, October 7, during a morning interview on NTV’s Fixing the Nation programme…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has addressed the recruitment of Primary One (P1) teachers, outlining the qualifications and recruitment rules used by the Teacher Service Commission (TSC) as teachers continue to await employment…
Kenya is moving decisively to professionalize teaching. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) reforms on licensing, Teacher Professional Development (TPD), career progression, and teacher mobility are welcome, but they raise a deeper…
Parliament is considering a Bill to abolish six regional development authorities and transfer their assets, projects, liabilities, and staff to a State Department under the National Treasury. The proposed law, the Regional Development…
