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  • - Red Bull Dance Your Style, the biggest urban street dance competition in the world, made a stop in Kisumu at United Mall as part of its nationwide tour. The event united the city's dance community and enthusiasts and presented thrilling dance entertainment, networking and stiff battle sessions that…
  • - Realness Institute is accepting submissions for this year’s AuthenticA Series Lab cohort - a screenwriters’ development programme. The programme, in partnership with the StoryBoard Collective, a Swiss philanthropic organisation supporting transformative storytelling for social change, announced on…
  • - President William Ruto has asked Kenyans living in flood-prone areas to move to safe grounds to avoid further loss of lives. The President said the mapping that has been done in areas that are prone to landslides and flooding reveals that some Kenyans are still in danger. He said a multi-agency…
  • - One of the world's most popular mobile games, Clash of Clans, has unveiled a surprise new character - the Manchester City football star Erling Haaland. An animated version of Haaland will become the Barbarian King in the game, developer Supercell said. From Wednesday, players will be able to…
  • - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to residents in parts of Murang'a County, and indeed Kenyans in risky areas to move to safer grounds as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc.
  • - Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid came away with a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie with Bayern Munich. The Brazilian took advantage of two errors from Bayern defender Kim Min-jae - beating him for pace and slotting a shot past goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for…
  • - China Road and Bridge Corporation (Kenya) on Tuesday delivered relief supplies to families hugely affected by the ongoing floods in Nairobi’s Mathare area. Company executives led by Liu Chenghui, the Deputy General Manager of CRBC Kenya, visited the area and donated food items and other daily…
  • - China Road and Bridge Corporation (Kenya) on Tuesday delivered relief supplies to families hugely affected by the ongoing floods in Nairobi’s Mathare area. Company executives led by Liu Chenghui, the Deputy General Manager of CRBC Kenya, visited the area and donated food items and other daily…
  • - Esports Kenya President Ronny Lusigi has been appointed to the International Relations and Development Commission of the Global Esports Federation,GEF. Lusigi thanked GEF C. E. O Paul Foster for the appointment promising to give strong emphasis on esports growth in Africa. "I am humbled by this…
  • - Kenya Women’s 15's Rugby team Head coach Paul Murunga has named a 28 member squad ahead of this year’s Rugby Africa Cup scheduled for 4-12 May in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The Kenya Lionesses are expected to leave the country on Thursday for the Continental assignment. Natasha Emali will captain…
  • - Representatives from 106 governments, the United Nations, and international organizations recently held a summit on cyber security in St. Petersburg, Russia. At the XII International Meeting of High Representatives in charge of security issues, which took place on 24 and 25 April, the key topic of…
  • - At least 840 private sector companies in Kenya have so far pledged to rein in corrupt practices in their operations
  • - Former African champions KCB and Prisons Kenya have joined compatriots Kenya Pipeline in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Women’s volleyball club championship in Cairo Egypt after winning their respective round of 16 matches. The Bankers defeated Asec Mimosa of Cote d’Ivoire by three…
  • - First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, Tuesday visited families affected by floods in Athiriver, Mavoko Constituency, where she donated foodstuffs and personal items at Athi River Primary School.
  • - The national Under 17 girls soccer team , Junior Starlets, has upped the ante in its training ahead of their upcoming two-legged third-round FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia. Kenya will begin their qualification quest away in Ethiopia on May 10 before hosting the reverse…
  • - Equatorial Guinea’s President Téodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and the Republic of Congo’s Denis Sassou-Nguesso have been crowned as recipients of the 2024 Babacar Ndiaye Prize for their efforts towards enhancing road infrastructure in their respective countries.
  • - Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has recognized the performance registred by the County teams that participated at this year’s Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) games held in Malindi, Kilifi County. Speaking while feting the teams Mutahi remarked: ‘’I wish to congratulate the…
  • - Council of Governors (COG) chair Anne Waiguru has called on Constitutional and Independent Offices to protect devolution in all aspects of discharging their constitutional functions. Waiguru said that it is unfortunate that a decade into devolution, some of the Constitutional Commissions and…
  • - President William Samoei Ruto this morning convened a Special Cabinet meeting to deliberate on additional measures required to mitigate the effects of the ongoing torrential rains on life, property and livelihoods on the people of Kenya. The Cabinet received and considered a weather forecast report…
  • - President William Samoei Ruto this morning convened a Special Cabinet meeting to deliberate on additional measures required to mitigate the effects of the ongoing torrential rains on life, property and livelihoods on the people of Kenya. The Cabinet received and considered a weather forecast report…
  • - Kenton school beat Peponi House by 8 wickets to walk away with the first prize of the Obuya Charity Cup held Peponi House school. Kenton won the toss and elected to field first. Peponi House scored 100 for 4 in 10 overs. Kenton scored 102 for 2 in 10 overs winning by 8 wickets. It
  • - Kenton school beat Peponi House by 8 wickets to walk away with the first prize of the Obuya Charity Cup held Peponi House school. Kenton won the toss and elected to field first. Peponi House scored 100 for 4 in 10 overs. Kenton scored 102 for 2 in 10 overs winning by 8 wickets. It was a moment to…
  • - A section of the Embu-Meru Highway has been closed indefinitely after rainwater undermined Ikong’u bridge which is between Mutunduri and Ena Markets. Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire who co-chaired a meeting of the County Disaster Management Committee together with County Commissioner Jack Obuo said…
  • - As the heavy rains and flooding continue, the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards through the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) is making significant strides in the fight against malaria with a comprehensive approach to prevention and management across Kenya.…
  • - As the heavy rains and flooding continue, the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards through the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) is making significant strides in the fight against malaria with a comprehensive approach to prevention and management across Kenya.…
  • - Asad Anwar, defied odds to triumph in the sixth edition of the Rallycross held at the Kasarani Super Spectator Stage in Nairobi. The 2014 Autocross 4WD Champion topped the podium in the Open Class category, with a time of 06:21.82, to pip Rwandese driver Giancarlo Davite (06:33.30) and Rookie…
  • - Asad Anwar, defied odds to triumph in the sixth edition of the Rallycross held at the Kasarani Super Spectator Stage in Nairobi. The 2014 Autocross 4WD Champion topped the podium in the Open Class category, with a time of 06:21.82, to pip Rwandese driver Giancarlo Davite (06:33.30) and Rookie…
  • - President William Ruto will lead the nation in marking the 21st National Prayer Breakfast at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. The National Prayer Breakfast will take place on the 30th of May, 2024, under the theme ‘Hope’, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has confirmed. The prayer…
  • - Heavy rains pounding several parts of the country and devastating flash floods have left 169 people dead. The government which gave an update on the situation Tuesday said in the last 24 hours 66 more people had died, 46 from the Mai Mahiu mudslide which has turned out to be one of the worst…
  • - Heavy rains pounding several parts of the country and devastating flash floods have left 169 people dead. The government which gave an update on the situation Tuesday said in the last 24 hours 66 more people had died, 46 from the Mai Mahiu mudslide which has turned out to be one of the worst…
  • - African startups leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop solution that address problems facing the continent stand a chance to access support through Google’s accelerator program. The tech giant has now opened up application for the 8th cohort of the Google for Startups…
  • - A gloomy mood engulfed Kisaku village, Rang’wa East Location, Kaksingri West Location in Suba South after two young brothers and a middle aged woman were killed by a landslide. The two brothers who perished were identified as Calvince Otieno, 12, and 5-year-old Moses Otieno. Their parents are…
  • - President William Ruto is expected to visit the survivors of the Mai Mahiu flash floods tragedy who are camping at Ngeya Secondary School.
  • - President William Ruto is expected to visit the survivors of the Mai Mahiu flash floods tragedy who are camping at Ngeya Secondary School. The President’s visit follows after chairing a Cabinet meeting Tuesday morning at State House, Nairobi, to discuss the flood situation in the country. In Mai…
  • - Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria and two others have been charged Tuesday in court for irregularly awarding tenders and other procurement irregularities totaling Ksh140 million. Wa Iria presented himself at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Police Station Tuesday after the High Court…
  • - Beverage company Coca-Cola has pledged to collaborate with the government and the private sector in ongoing efforts to boost economic development within the East African region. Speaking during the 4th American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) business summit, Coca-Cola Africa President Luisa Ortega…
  • - Search and rescue operations for victims of the Mai Mahiu floods tragedy entered the second day with 76 people reported missing. 48 people died after walls of a gulley filled with water burst sweeping away homes Sunday night following ongoing heavy rains. The Kenya Red Cross has set up a desk at a…
  • - Four people who sustained serious injuries after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off in Elwak Town, Mandera County have been evacuated. In response to the Monday morning blast, the Kenya Red Cross deployed an emergency aircraft to airlift the victims to Kenyatta National Hospital for…
  • - Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Tuesday pledged a personal donation of Ksh 2 million to the Kenya Red Cross Society to bolster relief efforts and provide essential aid to flood victims. At the same time, Kenyatta xpressed his sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to all those affected by the…
  • - Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Tuesday pledged a personal donation of Ksh 2 million to the Kenya Red Cross Society to bolster relief efforts and provide essential aid to flood victims. At the same time, Kenyatta xpressed his sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to all those affected by the…
  • - Chinese car giant BYD has seen profits fall as it is hit by slowing demand for electric vehicles (EV) and a price war in the world's largest car market. The firm said it made $630m (£502m) in the first three months of the year, more than 47% lower than the previous quarter. BYD has been
  • - Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has initiated a tree planting campaign aimed at enhancing human and environmental health across the coastal county as part of climate change mitigation efforts. Launching the campaign at the Kwale main GK Prison, Achani announced that the devolved government aims to…
  • - Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Narok County have vowed to boycott classes next Monday when schools reopen if the Teachers' Service Commission (TSC) fails to comply with a court order to grant them permanent and pensionable employment. Led by Charles Ngeno, Secretary of the Narok branch…
  • - The Director of DCI, Mohamed Amin, has urged security agencies in Trans Nzoia County to enhance multi-agency cooperation to combat smuggling and cattle rustling effectively. Addressing various venues, including camps, posts, and stations hosting members of the National Police Service, Amin…
  • - Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, will visit Nigeria in May for talks on the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick service members and veterans, a Nigerian official said Sunday. A statement from Nigerian defence…
  • - Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter has joined the voice cast of The Lion King prequel Mufasa: The Lion King. Blue Ivy, 12, voices Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, played by her mother. Beyoncé is reprising the role from Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic remake of the animated…
  • - Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy Carter has joined the voice cast of The Lion King prequel Mufasa: The Lion King. Blue Ivy, 12, voices Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, played by her mother. Beyoncé is reprising the role from Jon Favreau's 2019 photorealistic remake of the animated…
  • - The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the closure of Mai Mahiu - Narok Road.
  • - Burkina Faso has suspended yet more foreign media outlets over their coverage of a report accusing its army of killing 223 civilians. The report, by US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW), said it believed the the massacre in February was in retaliation for villagers aiding armed Islamists. The West…
  • - Focusing on the development of artificial intelligence (AI), the third CMG Forum was held on Monday in Beijing. Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the opening…