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  • - Kenyan singer, songwriter and vocalist, Polaris, has been selected as Apple Music’s Up Next artist, East Africa, for April. Carefully picked by Apple Music’s global editors, this recognition positions her as a rising star in East Africa. For the next month, Polaris will be predominantly placed on…
  • - The Aga Khan University (AKU) has been awarded a Ksh. 19.6 million research grants by the National Institutes of Health to perform clinical testing of a low-cost handheld 3D medical imaging device for detecting cervical cancer in Kenya. The grant is part of a two-year Ksh. 261 million grant funded…
  • - Experts are raising concerns that the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry is driving the donkey into extinction. They warn that the misconceived notion driven by unproven myths from the East that products from donkeys help women stay young and are an aphrodisiac for men could see the “beast of…
  • - Heavy rain has continued to batter Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world's second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of "very challenging conditions" and advised some passengers not to turn up due to areas being inundated by water. Further…
  • - President William Ruto has conferred the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) second runners-up National Wage Bill Accountability Award during the National Wage Bill Conference on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The three-day conference was convened by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (…
  • - American R&B singer Ashanti has announced she is expecting her first child with rapper Nelly. She announced the news in an Instagram video on Wednesday, April 17, in which she is seen getting ready to perform. When her mother asks her how much time she needs until she’s ready, Ashanti cleverly…
  • - American R&B singer Ashanti has announced she is expecting her first child with rapper Nelly. She announced the news in an Instagram video on Wednesday, April 17, in which she is seen getting ready to perform. When her mother asks her how much time she needs until she’s ready, Ashanti cleverly…
  • - Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has undertaken to ensure that the number of road accidents in the country will reduce significantly. The CS vowed to abide by President William Ruto’s directive to bring an end to the current trend of frequency of road carnage that has seen many lives…
  • - Family Bank has been awarded for Excellence in Customer Responsiveness at the Innovation and Excellence Awards East Africa during the 11th edition of the Connected Banking Summit. Family Bank was recognized for its exceptional commitment to customer experience in the ever-evolving digital landscape…
  • - National Assembly Speaker, the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang'ula has asked Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to consider live broadcasting of National Assembly proceedings via radio to reach more citizens. Wetang'ula while acknowledging the good work done by the national broadcaster in live…
  • - National Assembly Speaker, the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula has asked Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to consider live broadcasting of National Assembly proceedings via radio to reach more citizens. Wetang’ula while acknowledging the good work done by the national broadcaster in live…
  • - The president says that his unpopular decisions on economic recovery are beginning to bear fruits and that, that’s just the beginning. Our regular analysts David Alulu and George Kithi join Nick & Angy on the Breakfast Club to diversify their analysis on this.
  • - The president says that his unpopular decisions on economic recovery are beginning to bear fruits and that, that’s just the beginning. Our regular analysts David Alulu and George Kithi join Nick & Angy on the Breakfast Club to diversify their analysis on this. The post The Big Conversation:…
  • - A former Chief Executive Officer of a Java coffee franchise was Wednesday arraigned before Milimani Law Courts Chief Magistrate Hon. Lucas Onyina at the Milimani Law Courts to answer charges of obtaining money by false pretence. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP…
  • - Mombasa anti-narcotics detectives have arrested a drug trafficker in Kiembeni, Bombo area of Kisauni. The suspect, Zuher Ali Mohamed, was arrested in an early morning operation informed by a tip-off from a concerned member of the public. During the raid, several sachets of suspected heroin and…
  • - OPPO Kenya Wednesday announced the launch of the OPPO Reno11F 5G smartphone.
  • - OPPO Kenya Wednesday announced the launch of the OPPO Reno11F 5G smartphone. It comes with vibrant, eye-catching style, a 64MP Ultra-Clear Triple Camera and a 120Hz AMOLED Borderless display, Reno11F 5G. “Reno11F 5G’s thin and light design is loaded with personality, and its stunning, immersive…
  • - Governors have committed to weed out staff with fake education certificates from public service and reduce wage bill in counties by 35 pc. Council of Governor (COG) chair Anne Waiguru said the devolved units will conduct staff structure review for rationalization so as to increase productivity in…
  • - Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has been named among Time100's most influential people globally. From pioneers, leaders, and titans to artists, innovators, and icons, these are the most influential and important people in the world of 2024 In the announcement…
  • - Tough action will be taken against those who violate traffic laws and cause deaths and injuries, President William Ruto has said. The President said road negligence must stop and road safety measures enhanced, including adoption of modern technologies to enhance monitoring of traffic violations and…
  • - The time and opportunity to address the imbalance between the public wage bill and the revenue the country collects is now.
  • - President William Ruto has directed all State agencies with non-compliant reports from the Auditor-General and the Public Service Commission to submit corrective action within the next 21 days. Raising concern over the level of non-compliance with constitutional mandates uncovered by the two…
  • - President William Ruto has directed all State agencies with non-compliant reports from the Auditor-General and the Public Service Commission to submit corrective action within the next 21 days. Raising concern over the level of non-compliance with constitutional mandates uncovered by the two…
  • - The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Wednesday launched the various categories for the rebranded 7th edition of the Kuza Awards. The 2024 Kuza Awards, themed ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future’, has been expanded to include the ICT Sector. CA Director General David Mugonyi who…
  • - The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Wednesday launched the various categories for the rebranded 7th edition of the Kuza Awards. The 2024 Kuza Awards, themed ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future’, has been expanded to include the ICT Sector. CA Director General David Mugonyi who…
  • - Media houses have been challenged to seize opportunities presented by digital transformation. For sustainability and growth, Huawei is advising players in the media industry to align their existing business models with the new technologies. “Technology has become a key tool in enabling seamless and…
  • - Media houses have been challenged to seize opportunities presented by digital transformation. For sustainability and growth, Huawei is advising players in the media industry to align their existing business models with the new technologies. “Technology has become a key tool in enabling seamless and…
  • - The Ruiru Sports Club will be the venue for the fourth leg of NCBA golf series which will be held on Saturday 20th April. Over 200 golfers will converge on the par-72 course with the first group set to tee-off at 7.00Am. They will be vying for slots at the Series Grand Finale which is
  • - Shashwat Harish held onto his lead after round two of Kabete Junior Open after returning a score of 75 to take a three-shot lead over Soni Tsevi at the Vetlab Golf Club. Harish opened the day with a double bogey at the par four hole one where he picked a birdie in round one. But
  • - Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria’s wife has been arraigned at Milimani anti-corruption court over a Ksh140 million graft case. Jane Waigwe Kimani and her brother Solomon Mutura Kimani were arrested by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) sleuths on Wednesday morning and immediately…
  • - Jubilee Health Insurance has reported a 29.3pc increase in full year net profit to Ksh 438.6 million from Ksh 339.1 million for the period to December last year.
  • - Jubilee Health Insurance has reported a 29.3pc increase in full year net profit to Ksh 438.6 million from Ksh 339.1 million for the period to December last year. The profit increase was driven by a 14.2pc increase in insurance revenue which surged to Ksh 10.2 billion from Ksh 8.9 billion reported…
  • - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured the United Nations agencies in Kenya of the Government's enhanced partnership in the implementation of their development goals and targets.
  • - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured the United Nations agencies in Kenya of the Government’s enhanced partnership in the implementation of their development goals and targets. The Deputy President on Wednesday told representatives of 24 UN agencies in Kenya that the Ruto Administration…
  • - Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has assured farmers that the fertiliser being distributed by the government is genuine and it should be absorbed by farmers to improve farm yields.
  • - Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has assured farmers that the fertiliser being distributed by the government is genuine and it should be absorbed by farmers to improve farm yields. Speaking during a tour of Kilifi County at the National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPD) depot, he also…
  • - The government has called on the collaborative efforts between public and private firms in the country to accelerate development of the digital sector.
  • - Kenya and South Korea have committed to enhance bilateral ties to boost trade and economic opportunities. Speaking Wednesday morning while he met South Korea’s Special Presidential Envoy and 1st Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hong Kyun Kim, State House, Nairobi, President William Ruto noted…
  • - African women are 130 times more likely to die due to pregnancy or childbirth complications than women in Europe and Northern America, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA) said in a new report published on Wednesday. Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending inequalities in sexual…
  • - The number of High Net Worth Individuals in Kenya could reach 12,960 within a decade from the current 7,200 according to a new report tracking wealth in Africa.
  • - Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says he will handover Uhuru Park to Nairobi County Government on Thursday following near completion of renovations.
  • - Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says he will handover Uhuru Park to Nairobi County Government on Thursday following near completion of renovations. Responding to questions by Senators, CS Duale said less than 8 per cent of pending works; water connection and drainage works. “I’m handing over…
  • - Pastor Dorcas Rigathi on Tuesday made a passionate appeal to the men of Kakamega County for the girl child.
  • - Majani Insurance Brokers (MIB) has partnered with Britam to launch an affordable outpatient medical insurance for smallholder tea farmers across the country. The cover is an enhancement of the Kinga Ya Mkulima cover provided in partnership with Britam. According to MIB General Manager, Pauline…
  • - In a bid to combat rising cases of fatal accidents along major Kenyan roads, Matatu Owners Association (MOA) is now pushing to establish a driving school to offer refresher courses to public service vehicle (PSV) and commercial drivers. Matatu Owners Association (MOA) chairman Albert Karakacha…
  • - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked young people in the creative sector to capitalise on every opportunity to fully exploit their talents as he urged parents not to be an impediment to them in pursuit of excellence. The Deputy President said the government is investing in nurturing talent…
  • - Famous tech companies including the famous Black Magic Design have expressed willingness to invest in Kenya to build our technical capacity
  • - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has underscored the government’s commitment to enabling the creative economy.
  • - Adidas has emerged from its bruising tie-in with rapper Kanye West and says it expects to make profits of €700m (£598m) in 2024.
  • - A middle-aged man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling two minors. Kithimani Senior Principal Magistrate Khapoya Tuesday jailed Isiah Maweu Lucas for life after he was found guilty of defiling two minors contrary to section 8(1)(2) of the Sexual Offences Act. The court heard that…