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  • - US President Joe Biden met his senior national security team on Monday as concerns grew of a possible Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel grew.
  • - Vice-President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate by Tuesday morning, ending two weeks of intense speculation as the US hurtles towards November's presidential election.
  • - Mr Teddy Rossier and Miss Grace Ramtu have been crowned at the recently concluded Mr and Miss World Kenya competition that took place at the Two Rivers Mall. The event made its comeback after a hiatus taking over from the reigning crown holders Frank Asiyo and Chantou Kwamboka. Announcing the…
  • - Zac Efron said he is "happy and healthy" after he was taken to hospital following a swimming incident over the weekend. Representatives of the 36-year-old American actor told TMZ that he had a "minor swimming incident" at a villa in Ibiza on Friday. He was taken to hospital as a "precautionary…
  • - Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon won gold and silver respectively during the women’s 5,000m final of the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris,France. In what was a twist and turn of events Faith Kipyegon was disqualified for what the officials termed as lane infringement and obstruction but was later…
  • - Mary Moraa clocked 1:57.42 to finish third to clinch Bronze during the Women’s 800m final of the Olympic games in Paris France. Moraa, a world champion was edged to the gold by her rival Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson who timed 1:56.72 while Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma wound up second in 1:57.15. The…
  • - All candidates vying for the eight senior leadership positions at the African Union Commission should have their nominations submitted by Tuesday, 6th August 2024.
  • - Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have been urged to maintain professionalism and embrace a high level of discipline in the fight against crime.
  • - Government has extended the funding application deadline for 2023 KCSE candidates joining universities in 2024/2025 academic year to 15th August 2024. In a statement, Higher Education Principal Secretary Dr. Beatrice Muganda noted that under the New Funding Model, government funding will be…
  • - Government has extended the funding application deadline for 2023 KCSE candidates joining universities in 2024/2025 academic year to 15th August 2024. In a statement, Higher Education Principal Secretary Dr. Beatrice Muganda noted that under the New Funding Model, government funding will be…
  • - The MXGP Academy conducted its maiden “training for trainers” in Kenya with the objective to build a strong foundation of riders as well as develop a system that will develop them across the country. The MXGP Academy is a worldwide project started in 2015 in them with the Motocross Training Club (…
  • - Faith Kipyegon will lead Kenyans in the 5,000m final from 10:15pm alongside the 10,000m world record holder Beatrice Chebet and Margaret Chelimo.
  • - The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has filed an application in a Nairobi court seeking a 30-day detention period for six suspects to allow the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to complete its investigation. The suspects are believed to be involved in a range of…
  • - A bus belonging to Rockside Academy Utawala, carrying 26 students, 3 teachers, and 1 cook, has been involved in an accident. According to a police report, the accident occurred on Monday at approximately 1:20 PM in the Sachangwan area along the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway. The school bus was returning…
  • - Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Monday commissioned the solarization project at Makueni County Referral Hospital. The hospital's new solar energy system, designed to harness 200 kilowatts at peak capacity, is expected to save the facility Ksh. 7 million annually in electricity bills. Before…
  • - Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Monday commissioned the solarization project at Makueni County Referral Hospital. The hospital’s new solar energy system, designed to harness 200 kilowatts at peak capacity, is expected to save the facility Ksh. 7 million annually in electricity bills. Before…
  • - Kenya Airways has signed a strategic partnership with Safaricom aimed at driving innovations that will enhance the airline’s operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, and elevate the customer experience. Kenya Airways and Safaricom will focus on enhancing connectivity, in-flight Wi-Fi,…
  • - Conferment of Eldoret to city status by President, William Ruto, scheduled for August 8th 2024, has been postponed to August 15th 2024. Addressing the media at the County Headquarters, Uasin Gishu County Governor, Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, confirmed that following communication from the Office of…
  • - Conferment of Eldoret to city status by President, William Ruto, scheduled for August 8th 2024, has been postponed to August 15th 2024. Addressing the media at the County Headquarters, Uasin Gishu County Governor, Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, confirmed that following communication from the Office of…
  • - Stakeholders in driving school sector are in the fore front campaigning for road safety because of the recklessness being exuded on the roads by motorists and drivers . Speaking during the opening of Topride driving school the second branch in Mombasa road, it's Chairman Mr Richard Boro noted that…
  • - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged political leaders to tone down the debate on the sharing of positions in 2027 and 2032 elections and focus on the implementation of President William Ruto's manifesto. Mr Gachagua, who was speaking at a joint media interview with vernacular stations from…
  • - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged political leaders to tone down the debate on the sharing of positions in 2027 and 2032 elections and focus on the implementation of President William Ruto’s manifesto. Mr Gachagua, who was speaking at a joint media interview with vernacular stations from…
  • - Kenya is staring at a Ksh 344.3 billion revenue shortfall in the current financial year as a result of the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024, the National Assembly has warned.
  • - Kenya is staring at a Ksh 344.3 billion revenue shortfall in the current financial year as a result of the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024, the National Assembly has warned. President William Ruto declined to sign the bill on June 25, 2024 following a series of countrywide protests. The Budget…
  • - Parents, guardians, and elders in Garissa County have been urged to take their roles seriously in raising their children and preventing them from joining criminal gangs that have been terrorizing Garissa Town in recent weeks. Last Saturday, a woman was severely injured when a Grade 7 pupil…
  • - Parents, guardians, and elders in Garissa County have been urged to take their roles seriously in raising their children and preventing them from joining criminal gangs that have been terrorizing Garissa Town in recent weeks. Last Saturday, a woman was severely injured when a Grade 7 pupil…
  • - Rather than the absence of violent conflict, we can compare peacefulness to bodily homeostasis, with different organs functioning optimally. Functional healthcare systems constitute an integral aspect of this ‘peace homoeostasis’. Peaceful communities exhibit high levels of human capital, a sound…
  • - In a stunning turn of events, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country, the BBC reports. Hasina, who has led Bangladesh since 2009, is currently onboard a helicopter heading to the Indian city of Agartala, according to BBC Bengali. The resignation comes amid…
  • - Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinard Waititu and Ibrae Doko Yattani, a nephew to former Treasury Cabinet Secretary and Marsabit Governor Ukur Yattani are among notable suspects expected in the Anti-Corruption Court this week over cases connected to the theft of public funds. Waititu and his wife Susan…
  • - Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinard Waititu and Ibrae Doko Yattani, a nephew to former Treasury Cabinet Secretary and Marsabit Governor Ukur Yattani are among notable suspects expected in the Anti-Corruption Court this week over cases connected to the theft of public funds. Waititu and his wife Susan…
  • - A section of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition luminaries has confirmed plans to form another political party bringing together leaders who are crafting a future away from the recently unveiled broad-based government. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka made the revelation Sunday while in Kiambu County…
  • - President William Ruto has assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill after the National Assembly passed it on July 31, 2024. Despite the fiscal constraints, the new law safeguards key critical expenditures, including about KSh20 billion to support farmers and enhance production and…
  • - The Council of the University of Nairobi, led by its Chair Prof. Amukowa Anangwe, Monday witnessed the official takeover of office by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson. Prof. Hutchinson was appointed to the position on Friday, 2nd August 2024, following the suspension of Prof.…
  • - Two suspected human traffickers have been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Jama Hirbo and Tasu Hirbo are in custody for attempting to bribe DCI officers to secure the release of human trafficking victims held at Isinya Police Station in Kajiado County. "…
  • - Two residents of Homa Bay County have moved to court to halt the construction of a new county government headquarters. Michael Kojo and Evans Oloo, the residents in question, sued the county government for allegedly failing to conduct public participation before starting the construction at Arojo…
  • - Two residents of Homa Bay County have moved to court to halt the construction of a new county government headquarters. Michael Kojo and Evans Oloo, the residents in question, sued the county government for allegedly failing to conduct public participation before starting the construction at Arojo…
  • - The prime minister's due to hold an emergency response meeting later - called a Cobra meeting - following a weekend of unrest in parts of the UK. Police responded to violent scenes in Rotherham, Middlesbrough and Bolton on Sunday alone - with more than 150 people known to have been arrested. In a…
  • - Stock markets in Asia slumped on Monday morning, following big falls by major indexes around the world last week. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 was trading 7.3% lower, while the Topix was down by almost 8%. It comes after weak jobs data in the US on Friday sparked fears of a recession in the world's
  • - President William Ruto says the formation of a broad-based Government will help Kenya unlock it’s economic potential. The head of state says the decision to coopt members of the opposition into his administration accords the country an opportunity to only focus on affairs of development. “Tumeunda…
  • - President William Ruto says the formation of a broad-based Government will help Kenya unlock it's economic potential. The head of state says the decision to coopt members of the opposition into his administration accords the country an opportunity to only focus on affairs of development. "Tumeunda…
  • - The dream of becoming a doctor is slipping away for Elijah Baraka, a bright student from Ganze sub-county in Kilifi, as his family struggles to raise the required funds for his university education. Elijah, who scored an impressive A- in the 2023 KCSE at Mekatilili Memorial Secondary School, has…
  • - The dream of becoming a doctor is slipping away for Elijah Baraka, a bright student from Ganze sub-county in Kilifi, as his family struggles to raise the required funds for his university education. Elijah, who scored an impressive A- in the 2023 KCSE at Mekatilili Memorial Secondary School, has…
  • - Hollywood star Idris Elba has been allocated land in Zanzibar, a Tanzanian archipelago, to launch a film studio. The British actor, who has roots in Sierra Leone and Ghana, has previously voiced his ambitions to develop Africa’s expanding film industry. Roughly a year-and-a-half after discussing…
  • - Hollywood star Idris Elba has been allocated land in Zanzibar, a Tanzanian archipelago, to launch a film studio. The British actor, who has roots in Sierra Leone and Ghana, has previously voiced his ambitions to develop Africa's expanding film industry. Roughly a year-and-a-half after discussing…
  • - The Cabinet Secretary Nominee for Gender, Culture, and Heritage Stella Soi Lang’at says she will be hesitant to advise the President to dissolve Parliament over failure to enact legislation to actualize two-thirds gender rule. She says she will not revisit the radical advice given to the President…
  • - Sprinter Zablon Ekwam sustained an injury and failed to finish his 400m qualification race at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games. Ekwam who lined up in the final heat tripped and fell on the first bend while in a leading position. He did not continue with the race and required medical attention after…
  • - President William Ruto’s pick to fix the country’s public service, Mr Justin Muturi, has vowed to revamp the government’s internship programme to cover State agencies and the private sector.
  • - Public Service CS nominee Justin Muturi has clarified media reports this year that he indeed resigned from his position as Attorney General. Muturi revealed that he resigned and not fired as it was widely reported to allow President William Ruto re-organize his Government. “It is true that I…
  • - Cabinet nominee Wycliffe Oparanya has denied ever been summoned by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to record a statement on corruption related offences. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Committee on Sunday, Mr Oparanya told the members that he has never been involved in corruption…
  • - The nominee for Labour Dr. Alfred Mutua has said that having served as the Cabinet Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs; he is well grounded and capable of handling the Ministry.