- Residents of Garissa and surrounding counties can now breathe a sigh of relief following the opening of a new passport office in Garissa town. This new facility, which will also offer other vital Immigration services, was officially inaugurated by President William Ruto. The launch is part of the…
- Residents of Garissa and surrounding counties can now breathe a sigh of relief following the opening of a new passport office in Garissa town. This new facility, which will also offer other vital Immigration services, was officially inaugurated by President William Ruto. The launch is part of the…
- Deputy Chief Registrar Paul Ndemo Maina has been appointed as the new spokesperson for the Judiciary. In an announcement on its social media account on Thursday, Judiciary said his appointment seeks to enhance engagement with the public as well as transparency. It said Ndemo's appointment…
- Deputy Chief Registrar Paul Ndemo Maina has been appointed as the new spokesperson for the Judiciary. In an announcement on its social media account on Thursday, Judiciary said his appointment seeks to enhance engagement with the public as well as transparency. It said Ndemo’s appointment…
- Shareholders of listed electricity generator KenGen will not pocket any interim dividend despite the firm reporting 79pc increase in first half net profit.
- Renowned media personality and social activist Adelle Onyango has announced the release of her debut film, “Home”, set to premiere on February 21 at Shalom House Gardens. The short poetry film delves into the journey of an African woman rediscovering and reclaiming her body. Sharing the news with…
- The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have assured consumers and the general public of their commitment to ensuring the quality of petroleum fuels available in the country. The reassurance follows recent concerns about the standard of fuel…
- The trial of two Italian nationals accused of defrauding foreign investors of Ksh 32 million is underway at the Kilifi Law Courts. The accused, Daniele Lo Coco and Massimo Nativi, face charges of obtaining money by false pretence and conspiracy to defraud. During court proceedings, investigating…
- Wiper Democratic Movement Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has come under fire from the government over his comments regarding the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed Musyoka's remarks as reckless and part of a "witch hunt,"…
- Mudavadi has dismissed Musyoka's remarks as reckless and part of a "witch hunt," following claims that Kenya is to blame for the DRC conflict. The post Mudavadi slams Kalonzo over remarks on DRC crisis first appeared on KBC.
- Horticulture farmers in Laikipia County are up in arms over invasion of their farms by elephants which have led to damage of crops causing them financial losses.
- The county boss is in the custody of EACC detectives in Bomet facilitating an operation that commenced Thursday morning, targeting various premises associated with him. The post EACC goes after Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok over fraud first appeared on KBC.
- Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has been arrested by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of conflict of interest and theft of public funds in the county. The county boss is in the custody of EACC detectives in…
- Kenyan musician Millicent Jerotich Kipkorir, popularly known as Marakwet Daughter, has found herself at the center of controversy after being summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over her song “Arap Ruto”. The commission claims that the words used in the song could "…
- Kenya’s End Malaria Council (EMC) is intensifying efforts to bridge the funding shortfall in the country’s malaria control initiatives, with a renewed focus on tapping into private sector resources. As part of a broader regional push, the council is working to ensure sustained progress in Kenya’s…
- Kenya’s End Malaria Council (EMC) is intensifying efforts to bridge the funding shortfall in the country’s malaria control initiatives, with a renewed focus on tapping into private sector resources. As part of a broader regional push, the council is working to ensure sustained progress in Kenya’s…
- Google has become the latest big US firm to scrap its goals to recruit more workers from underrepresented groups, BBC News understands. The decision to abandon the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) recruitment targets comes after the company carried out an annual review of its corporate…
- For the 1st time in history, races will be held from 2pm, unlike before, when events were conducted in the morning. The post 500 athletes to battle for national cross-country title in Eldoret first appeared on KBC.
- Over 500 athletes are expected to battle for the national cross-country title in this Saturday's championship at the Eldoret Sports Club in Uasin Gishu County.
- he cost of credit is expected to reduce in coming months if commercial banks pass on the benefits of a lower benchmark interest rate and cash reserve ratio to borrowers.
- Ice and snow have become an essential element in the Chinese people's quest for a more fulfilling life, driven by a booming winter tourism sector, experts noted during a recent economic roundtable. The growth of ice and snow tourism has transformed how Chinese people perceive and experience winter…
- Lake Ol-Bolosat is showing signs of revival, thanks to short and seasonal rains that have hit the area over the past few months. This resurgence has brought relief and renewed hope for fishermen who rely on the only lake in the Central Highlands for their livelihood. Joseph Mbuthi and Erick Munene…
- The highly anticipated MadfunXperience featuring Grammy Award-winning superstar Burna Boy is set to take place at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on March 1, 2025. Holding a press conference on Wednesday to officially announce the event, Madfun, an events production, travel, and ticketing company, said…
- #fashion Supermodel Naomi Campbell will appeal against her ban on being a charity trustee, claiming that a fake email address was used to impersonate her and gave a false impression of her involvement. In September 2024, the 54-year-old was banned from being a charity trustee for five years after a…
- #fashion Supermodel Naomi Campbell will appeal against her ban on being a charity trustee, claiming that a fake email address was used to impersonate her and gave a false impression of her involvement. In September 2024, the 54-year-old was banned from being a charity trustee for five years after a…
- The government has issued a firm directive to investors at Konza Technopolis to develop within 18 months or risk losing their land. Lands Cabinet Secretary Esther Wahome, during a recent visit, made it clear that Konza is not a land speculation project. With over 147 plots allocated and more than…
- The government has issued a firm directive to investors at Konza Technopolis to develop within 18 months or risk losing their land. Lands Cabinet Secretary Esther Wahome, during a recent visit, made it clear that Konza is not a land speculation project. With over 147 plots allocated and more than…
- Police in Homa Bay County have arrested a 38-year-old man accused of killing his seven-year-old daughter by forcing her to drink a litre of petrol. The suspect, who had been on the run since Monday evening, allegedly committed the crime at his home in Minyere village, South Kanyikela Sub-location,…
- Police in Homa Bay County have arrested a 38-year-old man accused of killing his seven-year-old daughter by forcing her to drink a litre of petrol. The suspect, who had been on the run since Monday evening, allegedly committed the crime at his home in Minyere village, South Kanyikela Sub-location,…
- Leaders drawn from North Eastern Kenya have lauded the move by President William Ruto to abolish vetting process for individuals seeking identification documents in the region. Led by Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the leaders noted that the move represents a significant step toward…
- More than 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during a jailbreak in the Congolese city of Goma, according to the UN. Hundreds of prisoners broke out of Munzenze prison last Monday, after fighters from the M23 rebel group began to take over the city. Between 165 and 167 women were…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stated that the recent reduction in U.S. funding will not negatively impact the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. Mudavadi, who also serves as Kenya’s Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary, clarified that the…
- Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has reiterated his commitment to transforming the city. At the forefront of his agenda, he says, is the restoration of order in the capital through various initiatives, including weekly cleaning exercises in the Central Business District (CBD). “Our priority…
- OLEA, a Pan African insurance broker, has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire to Marsh Uganda and Marsh Botswana, subject to approval by local authorities in both countries. The announcement follows the two companies’ successful collaboration over the last five years and further…
- Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, has urged Kenyan diplomats in the United States to focus on economic diplomacy and strengthen connections with the diaspora to support Kenya's development. Speaking during a meeting with Kenya’s ambassador to the U.S., David Kerich, and embassy…
- From winter sports to snow tourism, China is actively tapping into its ice and snow resources to create new growth drivers for the world's second-largest economy, according to multiple officials and experts at a recent roundtable. Tourists are now more willing to pay for leisure and cultural…
- From winter sports to snow tourism, China is actively tapping into its ice and snow resources to create new growth drivers for the world’s second-largest economy, according to multiple officials and experts at a recent roundtable. Tourists are now more willing to pay for leisure and cultural…
- President William Ruto has officially signed a decree abolishing the vetting process that Kenyans in the North Eastern region and other border counties have faced during the registration and issuance of National Identity documents. At a ceremony held at the Orahey Grounds in Wajir Town, the head of…
- The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCI) CEO, Ahmed Farrah, has called on Kenyan businesses to seize the immense opportunity presented by the global Halal market, which is valued at an estimated $7 trillion dollars. Farrah who was speaking during a growth forum in Nairobi says…
- The 5th edition of the WRC Safari Rally since its reinstatement in the global championship calendar will be held in Naivasha from 20th to 23rd next month.
- Residents of Kimbimbi area in Kirinyaga County have asked politicians to keep politics out of healthcare services. The residents accused a section of politicians of trying to use healthcare issues as a 2027 campaign tool. Grace Nderitu, a resident of Kimbimbi who came to seek services at the…
- Kenyans working directly with the United States for Agency for International Development (USAID) will proceed on administrative leave on Friday as President Donald Trump's administration moves in to shut down the agency.
- Police in Kitengela have rescued 58 Ethiopian nationals believed to be victims of human trafficking. According to the DCI, the authorities received a tip-off from concerned residents and later raided a maisonette near the House of Deliverance Center in Kitengela. The victims, who appeared weak and…
- Two Kenyan suspects, Daniel Nduati Kingoo and Peter Maina Kimemia were arrested during the crackdown. The post 58 Ethiopian nationals rescued in Kitengela human trafficking crackdown first appeared on KBC.
- Keiyo North Member Parliament Adams Kipsanai in Elgeyo Marakwet County has held an emergency meeting with various education stakeholders at Kapkesum and Bugar Secondary Schools following a surge in the number of students recording poor performance in the national KCSE examination. This comes at a…
- Keiyo North Member Parliament Adams Kipsanai in Elgeyo Marakwet County has held an emergency meeting with various education stakeholders at Kapkesum and Bugar Secondary Schools following a surge in the number of students recording poor performance in the national KCSE examination. This comes at a…
- Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall superstar Christopher Martin is gearing up for his concert in Nairobi set to take place on February 8, 2025. At a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Martin, alongside industry figures such as Chris Darlin, Hype Ballo, Talia Oyando, DJ Kaneda, Watendawili and…
- Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall superstar Christopher Martin is gearing up for his concert in Nairobi set to take place on February 8, 2025. At a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Martin, alongside industry figures such as Chris Darlin, Hype Ballo, Talia Oyando, DJ Kaneda, Watendawili and…
