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  • - Institutions of higher learning have been urged to be revolutionary and operate with an eye towards the future to survive harsh economic hardships. KCA University Chancellor Professor Olive Mugenda challenged universities to move away from traditional sources of income and adopt changes in the…
  • - Five civilians are nursing serious injuries following an explosion at a hotel in Mandera County on Wednesday. Mandera County Police Commander Samuel Mutunga confirmed the incident, which occurred around 12:10 pm. According to Mutunga, the attacker placed a paper bag containing an improvised…
  • - Five civilians are nursing serious injuries following an explosion at a hotel in Mandera County on Wednesday. Mandera County Police Commander Samuel Mutunga confirmed the incident, which occurred around 12:10 pm. According to Mutunga, the attacker placed a paper bag containing an improvised…
  • - As journalists held protests to condemn police brutality across the country on Wednesday, the government has been urged to protect the scribes aimed at promoting press freedom. Speaking in Nanyuki, Laikipia County Peter Kuria, a Public Policy expert noted that the constitution of 2010 offered the…
  • - The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called for an immediate resolution to the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Speaking in Djibouti when he met partners and organizations comprising the Good Offices, Mediators, and Champions of Peace initiatives in Sudan IGAD Executive Secretary Dr.…
  • - The sexual violence against Sudanese refugees 'chronically under-reported', the United Nations says. Refugee women in Sudan narrated first-hand how sexual violence remains a continuing threat for vulnerable civilians during the ongoing conflict in Sudan This following disturbing reports of conflict…
  • - Kenya's rugby sevens men team faces an uphill task this evening against Samoa in their last group B match as the 33rd Olympic Games enter day 2 today in Paris, France. The match which will be televised live on KBC Channel 1 will kick off at 3:00pm EAT. Shujaa, as they are commonly referred, began
  • - The Seventh China-Africa People’s Forum and China-Africa Young Leaders Forum were jointly held in Hunan, China, just days after the conclusion of the Third Plenary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in Beijing. Addressing the Forum in Changsha, Li Hongzhong, Vice…
  • - The Meru High Court has stopped MCAs from debating impeachment motion against Governor Kawira Mwangaza, which was scheduled for Thursday. Judge Linus Kassan issued the ruling on Wednesday, pending a decision on a case filed by Mwangaza challenging the impeachment process. “The impeachment process…
  • - President William Ruto Wednesday made new appointments in the Kenya Defense Forces with at least 23 senior military officers promoted in changes announced by the Department of Defense headquarters. The change follows a Defense Council meeting chaired by Prime Cabinet Secretary and acting Cabinet…
  • - A section of Maa women under the Maa Women’s Umbrella Network has condemned disrespectful language directed at Cabinet Secretary nominee in the Ministry of Defence Soipan Tuya on social media. In a statement, the group’s Chairperson Angeline Yiamiton Siparo said they have noted with great concern…
  • - China Media Group organized a symposium in Johannesburg, South Africa on Wednesday to delve into the outcomes of the recent session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Experts from both China and South Africa shared insights on how Africa can strategically capitalize on…
  • - China Media Group organized a symposium in Johannesburg, South Africa on Wednesday to delve into the outcomes of the recent session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Experts from both China and South Africa shared insights on how Africa can strategically capitalize on…
  • - All Kenyans who were arrested and arraigned in court for taking part in anti-government protests should be let go, President William Ruto has said. Speaking when he unveiled his new nominees to a board-based cabinet on Wednesday, the head of state noted that a majority of those apprehended were…
  • - President William Ruto has said he will propose amendments to the Evidence Act, the Criminal Procedure Code to expedite the investigation and prosecution of corruption and economic crimes cases and provide for their conclusion within 6 months. In a press briefing, the Head of State said he will…
  • - Kenya’s nine largest commercial banks firmed their dominant position last year as their combined market share rose to 76.6pc last year from 75.1pc.
  • - President William Ruto has nominated four ODM stalwarts to his broad-based cabinet. The four close allies of opposition leader Raila Odinga are nominated MP and ODM chair John Mbadi who is the new CS nominee for Treasury. Others are Hassan Joho, Wycliffe Oparanya and Opiyo Wandayi. The President…
  • - President William Ruto has nominated four ODM stalwarts to his broad-based cabinet. The four close allies of opposition leader Raila Odinga are nominated MP and ODM chair John Mbadi who is the new CS nominee for Treasury. Others are Hassan Joho, Wycliffe Oparanya and Opiyo Wandayi. The President…
  • - Top achievers during the 2023/24 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season will be awarded on Friday. Awards will be issued in a total of eight categories which include Player of the year which will be awarded to the most valuable player of the campaign, ,golden glove which will be given to…
  • - Top achievers during the 2023/24 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season will be awarded on Friday. Awards will be issued in a total of eight categories which include Player of the year which will be awarded to the most valuable player of the campaign, ,golden glove which will be given to…
  • - Shanzu court has resumed the hearing of Shakahola massacre case in which prime suspect Paul Nthege Mackenzie and others were charged with terrorism-related counts. The 6th prosecution witness, a homicide detective, will continue with his testimony before Senior Principal Magistrate, Leah Juma.…
  • - Shanzu court has resumed the hearing of Shakahola massacre case in which prime suspect Paul Nthege Mackenzie and others were charged with terrorism-related counts. The 6th prosecution witness, a homicide detective, will continue with his testimony before Senior Principal Magistrate, Leah Juma.…
  • - The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will offer Kenya an opportunity to market itself abroad. Principal Secretary for Tourism John Ololtuaa says the role of sports personalities as national icons and global ambassadors is key to showcasing the destinations potential for tourism and sports during the games…
  • - The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will offer Kenya an opportunity to market itself abroad. Principal Secretary for Tourism John Ololtuaa says the role of sports personalities as national icons and global ambassadors is key to showcasing the destinations potential for tourism and sports during the games…
  • - Members of the public have a week to submit memoranda contesting the suitability of 10 Cabinet Secretary nominees forwarded to the National Assembly by the President. In a paid-up advert by the Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge, members of the public are required to submit any…
  • - Members of the public have a week to submit memoranda contesting the suitability of 10 Cabinet Secretary nominees forwarded to the National Assembly by the President. In a paid-up advert by the Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge, members of the public are required to submit any…
  • - President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promise of salary increase for prison and police officers effective this month. Speaking Wednesday morning at State House during the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Prisons Service Commissioner General…
  • - President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promise of salary increase for prison and police officers effective this month. Speaking Wednesday morning at State House during the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Prisons Service Commissioner General…
  • - Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy is partnering with YouTube Music to commemorate the fifth anniversary of his critically acclaimed album, "African Giant." The Nigerian superstar, known for his unique blend of Afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, and pop, will host a special live performance on YouTube…
  • - A report on the effects of floods on schools conducted by Elimu Bora working group reveals that more than 15,000 learners did not resume learning. According to the survey, data from 60 surveyed schools shows that the student population dropped from 23,530 to 21,453 after the floods, a decrease of…
  • - The National Treasury is mulling borrowing Ksh 141 billion from the domestic market to plug the 4.2pc budget deficit that has arisen following the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo while appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Debt and…
  • - Men's rugby sevens team will get Kenya's Olympic Games 2024 underway in Paris on Wednesday evening against Argentina in Group B, starting at 5pm. Shujaa will then face Australia at 8pm, before concluding their group fixtures on Thursday against Samoa. All matches will be televised live on KBC…
  • - China aims to build a high-standard socialist market economy by 2035 by enhancing the role of market mechanisms to create a fairer and more dynamic market environment. According to a report in China Daily, this goal was outlined in a communique issued on July 18 after a key reform-themed meeting of…
  • - Tesla boss Elon Musk says the electric car maker will start producing and using humanoid robots from next year.
  • - A man believed to be the prime suspect behind the trafficking of 112.8 kgs of bhang estimated to be worth Ksh.3.384 million in Kisii has been arrested and arraigned. Samuel Omondi Audi 36, was smoked out of his hideout in Kibera, Nairobi by detectives acting on a tip-off. Detectives two weeks ago…
  • - A man believed to be the prime suspect behind the trafficking of 112.8 kgs of bhang estimated to be worth Ksh.3.384 million in Kisii has been arrested and arraigned. Samuel Omondi Audi 36, was smoked out of his hideout in Kibera, Nairobi by detectives acting on a tip-off. Detectives two weeks ago…
  • - US Vice-President Kamala Harris has gone on the offensive against Donald Trump in the first rally of her White House campaign, portraying November’s election as a choice between a former prosecutor and a convicted felon. Speaking to a crowd of about 3,000 in the battleground state of Wisconsin, Ms…
  • - Kenya is among four countries that have reduced the numbers of annual new HIV infections by 77pc and are well on track to reach the target of reducing new HIV infections by 99pc by 2030.
  • - Kenya is among four countries that have reduced the numbers of annual new HIV infections by 77pc and are well on track to reach the target of reducing new HIV infections by 99pc by 2030. The other three are, Malawi, Nepal and Zimbabwe. According to a new report by UNAIDS, another 18 countries have…
  • - Lion Forge Entertainment announced that Iyanu, Roye Okupe's epic Nigerian superhero animated series, is set to launch in both the U.S. and across Africa in 2025. The series will be available on Showmax in 44 African countries. According to the synopsis, Iyanu revolves around a child hero of the…
  • - Kenya earned a spot in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after winning the 2023 Africa Men's Sevens Championship in September 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe. This will be their third Olympic appearance. They finished 11th at the Rio 2016, after losing all their pool matches and failing to progress to the…
  • - The world is at a critical moment that will determine whether world leaders meet their commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
  • - The world is at a critical moment that will determine whether world leaders meet their commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. This is according to a new report ‘The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a Crossroads’ released Tuesday by UNAIDS. The report brings together new data and case…
  • - IGAD has reaffirmed commitment to supporting member states in enhancing disaster preparedness and response mechanisms to prevent such tragedies in the future.
  • - The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement, will come into force on Thursday, 25th July, 2024 following the attainment of the required threshold. According to EAC, for the Agreement to take effect, at least 14 out of the 29 Member/Partner States needed to deposit their…
  • - The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement, will come into force on Thursday, 25th July, 2024 following the attainment of the required threshold. According to EAC, for the Agreement to take effect, at least 14 out of the 29 Member/Partner States needed to deposit their…
  • - The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement, will come into force on 25th July, 2024 following the attainment of the required threshold. For the Agreement to take effect, at least 14 out of the 29 Member/Partner States needed to deposit their Instruments of Ratification. The…
  • - Migori Women Representative Fatuma Mohammad has launched a bursary and sanitary towel kitty to boost girls’ retention in school. In keeping with the initiative launched by County Women MPs across the country, Fatuma stated that the initiative will enable school-going girls to access education for…
  • - The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has backed the statement by his Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as he issued a stern warning to ODM members, urging them not to join the government. In responding to queries about members of ODM who are said to join the cabinet to be announced…
  • - The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has backed the statement by his Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as he issued a stern warning to ODM members, urging them not to join the government. In responding to queries about members of ODM who are said to join the cabinet to be announced…