- The government has rallied Kenyans to turn up in large numbers to take part in the nationwide tree-planting drive slated for Monday. Monday, November 13 has been declared a special holiday during which the public across the Country shall be expected to plant trees as a patriotic contribution to the…
- Initial jobless claims in the United States fell to 217,000 last week, after rising in the previous two weeks amid a slowing economy, the U.S. Labor Department reported on Thursday.
- A police officer was on Thursday shot dead while another one was critically injured during a gun battle with heavily armed bandits in the Milgis area along the Marsabit -Isiolo highway. The officers were escorting a truck ferrying livestock to Nairobi when suspected cattle rustlers waylaid the…
- The County Government of Embu on Friday received a consignment of non-pharmaceutical products worth Ksh 10 million from Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS). The supplies including clinical gloves, face masks and shields, syringes, aprons, cotton wool, and blood bags among others are…
- Chief Justice Martha Koome has sworn in Angwenyi Jimmy Ondieki as the new Chairman of the National Heroes Council together with Rev. David Lebarleyia as a member of the council. Angwenyi's appointment to the office runs for a period of 3 years effective from October 13, 2023, while Lebarleyia's…
- Congolese Maestro Koffie Olomide will make his way back to Kenya in December to headline the Peace Concert to be held at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Friday 8 and Saturday 9. Speaking in a recent interview, Le Grand Mopao Mokonzi as he is fondly referred to, said that he would be in the country […]
- Israel's communications minister has accused four freelance Gaza-based journalists who have worked with Western outlets of knowing that Hamas was going to attack Israel. Shlomo Karhi told Reuters, AP, CNN and the New York Times that "individuals within your organization... had prior knowledge of…
- The long-awaited live-action series version of Avatar: The Last Airbender has revealed its first teaser trailer. The story follows Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, Air) to restore balance to a world threatened by the Fire Nation. The Last…
- President William Ruto is among a group of African leaders who have arrived in the Kingdom for the Saudi-Africa summit set to start on Friday. Ruto left for Saudi after the State of the Nation Address and upon arrival was received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Abdulaziz…
- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party will on Saturday launch the membership drive, aimed at shoring up its numbers, an exercise that will culminate in grassroots elections scheduled for early next year. The party’s Communication Director Philip Etale disclosed Friday morning that the…
- A police officer was Thursday evening shot dead and another critically injured following an encounter with heavily armed cattle rustlers in the Milgis area on the Marsabit -Isiolo highway. The officers were escorting a lorry that was transporting cattle to Nairobi when they encountered an unknown…
- Hon. Angwenyi Jimmy Nuru Ondieki and Rev. David Lebarleyia have Thursday been sworn in as Chairperson and Member, respectively, of the National Heroes Council. In her congratulatory message, Chief Justice Martha Koome reminded the duo that the positions they hold are more than just a title or rank…
- Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, in collaboration with Mastercard, is offering a 20% shopping discount on purchases made at Carrefour stores via locally-issued Mastercard cards. The collaboration aims to enhance the shopping experience for debit,…
- A prison warder collapsed and died Wednesday while manning exams at Kapchepkoro Secondary School in Sotik. While confirming the incident, Bomet County Police Commander Robinson Ndiwa said the officer complained of a chest pain before collapsing. Ndiwa said he was immediately rushed to Kaplong…
- Kenya will host a forum for the Egyptian Business Community on investment, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Speaking during an engagement with the Egyptian Ambassador to Kenya Wael Attiya at his Harambee House Annex on Thursday, the Deputy President said it is time that the two countries…
- The Council of Governors (CoG) wants parliament to fast-track two legislations currently on the floor of both Houses that provide for a watertight impeachment process as opposed to what Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza has gone through. While appreciating the Senate for their voting on the Mwangaza…
- Africa 100m record holder and commonwealth champion Ferdinand Omanyala has been appointed a global ambassador for Visa, a world wide payment partner for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games. Omanyala the continents fastest man is among 117 athletes picked to be brand ambassadors for Visa…
- President William Ruto has lauded the just-concluded bipartisan talks between members of the ruling party and the opposition coalition. While addressing the nation Thursday, the head of state said the bipartisan process of national dialogue between Kenya Kwanza and Azimio has enabled leaders to…
- President William Ruto Thursday delivered his second State of the Nation address that highlighted his bottom-up transformative agenda and achievements so far. With Kenyans struggling under the weight of several taxes and rising cost of living, the president seized the opportunity to assure the…
- The construction of a total of 746, 795 housing units is in the pipeline, undergoing various stages of delivery across the country. President William Ruto made the announcement on Thursday during the State of the Nation Address to parliament, reiterating his commitment to addressing the housing…
- Kenya will to settle the first installment of the $2 billion Eurobond which matures in June 2024 by December this year, President William Ruto has said. The 10-year syndicated loans floated in 2014 has been the bane of Kenya’s heavy public debt load with risk of driving the country into a default.…
- The Cabinet Secretary for Health Nakhumicha S. Wafula has unveiled the Kenya Medical Training College [KMTC) 2023-2028 Strategic Plan during the colourful ceremony held at the Institution headquarters in Nairobi. Speaking during the event,the CS emphasized on the need for implementation of the plan…
- The national women’s Under 20 soccer team,Rising Starlets is raring to go ahead of their World Cup, third round,first leg qualifier against Cameroon on Saturday. Starlets coach Beldine Odemba has named a total of 19 players who will do duty in the first leg game which will be played away at Ahmadou…
- The high court has issued conservatory orders suspending the government from implementing fees increase for those seeking various government services. In a gazzete notice dated 6th November,2023 the government announced a review on fees for those seeking to replace a National Identity card, and…
- The Government has partnered with United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to respond to the destructive floods which have wrecked havoc in several parts of the country. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Thursday that the partnership alongside County Governments…
- Google has rolled out Search Generative Experience (SGE) in the Sub-Sahara Africa region as an opt-in experiment in a bid to improve user experience and interaction. The Artificial Intelligence-powered experience is currently available in English and comes with the ability to unlock entirely new…
- The Orange Democratic Movement has thrown it's weight behind Senate's decision on Wednesday to dismiss a motion to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. While lauding the move, the party's Deputy Leader Wycliffe Oparanya said the Senate had risen above parochial and local politics playing out in…
- Kenya Red Cross Society on Tuesday rescued 15 children who were stuck in farms as floods wreaked havoc in Tana River county. The children aged below 10 years were with their parents in the farms when they were caught up by the flood waters that surrounded their farms making it difficult for them to…
- Star-studded entry for KRT season-closing Autocross at Kasarani With virtually all titles already taken, Sunday’s last round of the Kenya National Autocross Championship will no doubt be a scintillating experience in the mud. Siblings Eann and Allan Bengi are among the star attractions in the race…
- The death-toll from flash floods in North Eastern Kenya has risen to fourteen. Authorities are asking for the locals to move away from flooded areas amid fears of a humanitarian crisis. Regional Commissioner calls on residents to keep off from flooded areas. Speaking when he inspected the Garissa-…
- Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka scored as Arsenal claimed a comfortable Champions League victory over lacklustre Sevilla. Trossard, who started as number nine with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah both injured, swept the Gunners in front in the 29th minute. Saka clinched the three points in the…
- President William Ruto will make his way to Parliament buildings later this afternoon to deliver the State of the Nation Address. The head of state made his inaugural address to parliament last year in September, 16 days after his swearing in where he outlined Kenya Kwanza’s legislative agenda for…
- Council of Governors Chairperson and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has lauded the Senate after it dismissed Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment motion on Thursday. The Senators threw out seven charges leveled against her in a vote that took place past midnight after two days of intense…
- President Ruto on Thursday made an impromptu visit at the Kings Boma Estate, an affordable housing project in Ruiru town, Kiambu county. Ruto broke the ground for the Ksh2.8 billion project in January 2023. The estate which is located near Kenya Prisons Staff Training Collage will comprise of 1,…
- Safaricom Plc Group half year net profit has declined by 10pc to Ksh 27.2 billion from Ksh 30.2 billion reported last year. The profit reduction in six months of the year to September 2023 is on account of increased foreign exchange losses and higher operational expenses in the hyperinflationary…
- Safaricom Plc has bounced back to profitability with a 2.1pc growth in net income which rose to Ksh 34.2 billion in six months of the year to September this year. The growth is attributed to a 9.8pc increase in service revenue which reached 158.3 billion over the period on account of price…
- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has rolled out a program to reclaim the county’s degraded land. Under the Sustainable Land Management program, Waiguru commissioned a satellite soil scanning exercise that was able to identify land degradation hotspots in the county which informed the resolve to…
- Kenyan singer Liboi renowned for her multidisciplinary exploits and unparalleled artistry returns with her second EP, Safari. The new EP follows State Of Being, released in 2022, which was an exploration of self. In this new project, Liboi challenges herself musically, emotionally, and spiritually…
- China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, fell by 0.2 percent year on year in October, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Thursday. On a monthly basis, the CPI dipped 0.1 percent from the previous month, according to the NBS. The core CPI, deducting food and energy…
- Counties First Ladies have pledged to support initiatives run by the Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi. Speaking when they met Pastor Rigathi at the Deputy Presidents official residence the first ladies said many of their programs in counties have similarities in what Pastor…
- President William Ruto is scheduled to deliver the State of the Nation address today (Thursday) in Parliament. The President, according to Article 132 of the Constitution expects him to give a State of the Nation address on the progress of his administration since 2022. The Head of State will also…
- A father is on the verge of being separated from his children after their mother initiated the process of changing the children's identities on birth certificates for the processing of passports to relocate to Europe. Salim Awadh, a Mariakani resident is embroiled in a bitter tussle with his…
- Actors' union Sag-Aftra says it has agreed a tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end a months-long strike. Sag-Aftra reached agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and TV Producers (AMPTP) in a unanimous vote, ending the 118-day shutdown. They said the strike will officially end on…
- A section of County Assembly elected leaders from the UDA party have opposed the formation of a Maasai political party claiming that the Maasai community were already members of the ruling party. Speaking during the Narok UDA delegates meeting, Sonkoi Lemein, the Narok Majority Leader said the…
- Sixteen alleged leaders and associates of the Gambino crime family have been arrested in the US and Italy, American prosecutors said on Tuesday. The charges against them include racketeering, extortion, witness retaliation, conspiracy and fraud. Ten were arrested in the New York area and six by…
- Five presidential candidates have taken to the stage in Miami for the third Republican debate. But once again frontrunner Donald Trump is not in attendance. The debate field has continued to narrow as the criteria to make the stage, as set by Republican Party leadership, gets tougher. The…
- Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza has yet again survived a second attempt to impeach her. This is after the majority of the Senators Thursday voted against seven charges levelled against her in a vote that happened past midnight after two days of intense proceedings that saw the governor cry even as…
- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for letting the internet better benefit people of all countries when he addressed the opening ceremony of the 2023 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit via video. Xi said that the vision of jointly building a community with a shared future…
- Of all the superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, if I had to pick one with qualities that align with those of an effective project manager, it would be Cyclops. He has long been a key X-Men and a team leader for most of his superhero career. He also holds the reputation of being one
