- Agricultural experts around the country have come forward to urge farmers to adapt to the changing climate and planting fast-maturing crops in the face of anticipated El Nino rains. Amid World Food Day celebrations in Laikipia County's Mukogodo East Ward Monday, agronomists urged the farmers in…
- The back-to-back Kericho and Machakos Cross Country events that took place on 14th and 15th October, served as a litmus test for Kenyan athletes as they gear up for the upcoming World Cross Country Championships set to take place on 30th March 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia; as well as and the Olympic…
- Zhende Medical has announced plans to invest Ksh 26.8 billion ($189M) in Kenya's Tatu City for the production of medical equipment. The Chinese medical device manufacturer through its local subsidiary FullCare Medical, said the plant will help it expand its distribution of critical medical supplies…
- Harambee stars head coach, Engin Firat has expressed confidence in his squad saying the team is in good shape ahead of the 2026 world cup qualifiers set to kick off next month. Kenya battled to a 2-2 draw with Russia in an international friendly match played last night in Turkey. Stars coachFirat…
- Former Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has officially handed over the office to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Railways Headquarters in Nairobi. Mudavadi's office was expanded after a Cabinet reshuffle by…
- East African Portland Cement (EAPC) has announced plans to sell part of land in Mavoko as ongoing enter fifth day. In a notice published on Tuesday, EAPC said that priority will be given to the parties currently occupying sections of parcels no.8784/144, 145 and 653. The land will be sold through a…
- East African Portland Cement (EAPC) has announced plans to sell part of land in Mavoko as ongoing enter fifth day. In a notice published on Tuesday, EAPC said that priority will be given to the parties currently occupying sections of parcels no.8784/144, 145 and 653. The land will be sold through a…
- BrighterMonday will be the career partner of Safaricom Hook,a new youth platform by Safaricom for the Youth interaction via online platforms. The Safaricom Hook platform is an inventive endeavour that aims to empower Kenyan youth in the areas of technology, career development, and culture. The…
- The Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services Limited (KTDA MS) has imported 92,737 metric tonnes of fertiliser for the year 2023/2024 for distribution to smallholder tea farmers. The NPK 26:5:5 chemically compounded fertilizer was procured directly from Russia. The first ship carrying the…
- A total overhaul of the officers manning police stations in North Alego will be carried out following complaints from the local residents who accused them of complicity in the rising crime wave in the area. According to the County Police Commander, Michael Muchiri, a new Officer Commanding Police…
- Micro, Medium, and Small Enterprises (MSMES) Principal Secretary Susan Mang'eni was on Monday involved in a road accident that claimed the life of a bodaboda operator along Nambale-Korinda highway. The accident occurred at Bungeng’i a few kilometres from Busia town after the PS Mang’eni’s vehicle…
- Rolls-Royce has announced plans to axe up to 2,500 jobs across the company. It is the first major move by Tufan Erginbilgic who, on becoming chief executive in January, described Rolls-Royce as a "burning platform". Rolls-Royce, which makes engines for aircraft, is based in Derby but employs 42,000…
- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested a key suspect linked to the abduction of a woman along Likoni Road in Nairobi. The arrest of Abdullahi Mohamed Guled follows an intense search by the detectives after a missing person report was made at Industrial area police…
- In a sign of heightened tensions and sensitivity on social media amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Alicia Keys clarified why she deleted an Instagram post on Monday that referred to paragliding. Earlier on Monday, Keys had posted a picture of herself wearing a green leather jacket with the caption, “…
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially opened the thematic Mashujaa Day celebrations week in Kericho County ahead of the Mashujaa day celebrations themed Universal Health coverage - Afya nyumbani. The four-day exhibition and conference will culminate on Friday, October 20 during the…
- Showmax has released the first trailer for its new dating reality show, Bae Beyond Borders. The show revolves around four hopeful South African women looking for a Nigerian man to date and hopefully marry as they embark on this unique journey to find love. They have their pick of 12 Nigerian…
- Spotify brought together celebrities, podcasters, influencers, music executives, media personalities and music fans at two experiential events dubbed #SpotifyPodcastsLagos and #SpotifyAfrobeats. The events held at La Madison Place in Lekki, Lagos, showcased and celebrated the rich culture of…
- Thousands of people in Gaza have gathered at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, as diplomatic efforts continue to open it before Israel starts its expected ground operation. But the United Nations said there had been no progress in negotiations on reopening of the crossing. Cairo blames Israel…
- Thousands of people in Gaza have gathered at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, as diplomatic efforts continue to open it before Israel starts its expected ground operation. But the United Nations said there had been no progress in negotiations on reopening of the crossing. Cairo blames Israel…
- China is willing to work with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries to continue to support Palestine's just cause of restoring national rights and push the Palestinian question back to the right track of the "two-state solution" to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting solution, Chinese Foreign…
- Two people have been shot dead in the Belgian capital Brussels on Monday evening, police have said. Belgium's prime minister later confirmed the victims were Swedish. Prosecutors say they are treating the shooting as terrorism. The Belgium-Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier football match being played in…
- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the opening of a 5G Core (5GC) Excellence Center dedicated to serving the dynamic region of Middle East and Africa. The state-of-the-art Excellence Center will serve as a focal point for innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of 5G technology. The…
- The Kericho County Referral Hospital celebrated a significant achievement as it was elevated from a level 4 to a level 5 hospital. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua presented the upgrade certificate, signifying the hospital's remarkable progress in service delivery. This upgrade to level 5 status…
- President William Ruto Monday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kenya and Huawei in Beijing China when he visited Huawei's Beijing Executive Briefing Center (EBC). The MoU states that the two parties will collaborate to further develop the ICT infrastructure…
- The Danson Mungatana led Ad hoc Senate committee on Shakahola massacre has said there is no morgue or graves at the New Life Prayer Centre and Church as alleged earlier in a section of the social media. Pastor Odero said that the house alleged to be a morgue, is a safe house that host a
- The Harambee Stars against Russia football friendly match scheduled to kick off this evening at 7pm east Africa time will be broadcast live on KBC Channel One. The friendly match is set to be played at Mardan Sports Complex,Antalya, Turkey. Kenya is using the fixture to prepare for the forthcoming…
- Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has announced a Government plan to distribute tree seedlings through chiefs in an effort to accelerate tree growing activities across the country. "The (tree growing) targets we have set touch on each and every individual Kenyan…
- Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru has been banned for 10 years, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said Monday, for both doping and tampering in a case that involved collusion with a high-ranking doctor in a Kenyan hospital. One of his positive tests, for triamcinolone acetonide, came at the Milan…
- Newly crowned champions Neel Gohil and John Kadivane have a burning desire to venture into the elite Kenya National Rally Championship series where they will savor an opportunity to drive in the iconic Safari Rally. This follows penultimate round wins which culminated in championship title…
- President William Ruto has urged Chinese investors to exploit existing opportunities in Kenya in the fields of energy, water and housing. He said Kenya will support foreign investors who can engage in the value addition of the country’s abundant raw materials, especially in the energy, water and…
- The National Assembly is targeting to fast track debate on Konza Technopolis Bill once tabled with the aim of accelerating the process of putting together structures that will support the Konza Technopolis Development. Communication, Information and Innovation Committee chairman John Kiarie has…
- Its a sigh of relief for Malaba residents as expansion plans of the busy Malaba-Kanduyi highway into a dual carriageway by 2024/25 Financial Year enter into final stage. Speaking at Kocholia KMTC after meeting with elders from Iteso community, the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula…
- Nyege Nyege, Uganda’s music and arts festival, will return for its 8th edition in Jinja City, Uganda from November 9-12 at a brand new site. Kenya’s Boutross, Groovy Jo, Olith Ratego (Odd Okoddo), Chovu, DJ IV, DJ Mawinch, Paps, Sam Karugu, Slim B, SNSE, Kanèda, DJ Boboss and Uncle Shapps will take…
- Media representatives from China and Belt and Road countries have announced a new vision for global cooperation at the 11th Global Visual Media Forum (VMF) in Beijing, calling for a more diverse, inclusive and healthier media landscape. More than 140 representatives from 108 international media…
- Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has affirmed the close working relationship between President Dr. William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking at Olmotonyi Primary School in Transmara South during an interdenominational funds drive which was presided over by the DP, Cherargei said the…
- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s football tournament got to the third round with teams earlier seen as underdogs staging surprise wins against dominant teams. On Sunday, 80 matches were played across the 20 wards with each team seeking to be at the top at the ward level. About 200 teams are…
- Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has hinted at introducing fees for services offered at Huduma Centres. Kuria who was speaking to the media on Monday after taking over his new role at the Ministry said the move will ensure that Huduma Centres become…
- Governor Gladys Wanga has launched distribution of 9350kg of sorghum seeds valued at 6.5 million in an effort to combat the impact of drought in Ndhiwa, Suba South, and Suba North Sub Counties. The distribution includes 7850kg of Sorghum Gadam seeds that once harvested will be supplied to East…
- Vuva wa ngavana wa kaûntî ya Embu kûgwetwa gatagatîrî ka mangavana arîa mekîte waro ûtongoriarî, Mbûya wa Ngarî nîwaranîrîtie na mûteti Stephen Ngari Makindu nîguo kûmûrîka ûtongoria wa Embu.
- The government is banking on Community Health Promoters to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Kenyans, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Gachagua stated that the impact of Community Health promoters is already evident at the grassroots level, just a few days after President…
- Investment manager, Kuramo Capital has committed a Ksh 22 billon ($150M) financial support over the course of a decade to help grow women led businesses in Africa. Kuramo Chief Executive Officer and Founder Wale Adeosun said the funding targets to address funding gap which women founders face,…
- Water, the world's most precious yet undervalued resource, lies at the heart of a mounting global crisis that threatens both human and planetary health, warns a new report, published by WWF. Released on World Food Day, Monday, 16 October, The High Cost of Cheap Water uncovers a stark reality: the…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has landed in South Sudan. Musalia was received by Amb. Maj. Gen. Samuel Nandwa, Minister Presidential Affairs Benjamin Marial Barnaba among other leaders. The Prime Cabinet Secretary is scheduled to…
- President William Ruto on Monday oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Kenya and China’s Energy International Group. The partnership will focus on optimizing the flexibility and reliability of Kenya’s electrical power systems with an aim to modernize power generation methods…
- Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) says it will give capacity building to the youth venturing into tourism business in the counties to enhance their skills in the hospitality sector. KTB chairperson Francis Gichaba disclosed that a number of youth in the regions endowed with tourism activities lacked…
- The third leg of the highly anticipated 2023 Tusker Oktobafest regional events in Mombasa concluded with resounding success over the past weekend, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of East African culture. Beyond the captivating celebrations, the event's profound positive impact on the coastal city was…
- The former chairman of the Bank of China has been arrested over suspicions of bribery and giving illegal loans. Liu Liange, chairman of the state-owned bank from 2019 to 2023, had resigned from his position in March this year. Weeks later, authorities announced Mr Liu was facing corruption charges…
- As World Anaesthesia Day Monday, Smile Train, the world's largest cleft organization, and Lifebox, a global non-profit dedicated to safer surgery, are on a mission to address a 30-year access gap to capnography in operating rooms in Sub-Saharan Africa. The two are working together to revolutionize…
- Global superstar and business visionary, Mr Eazi has unveiled new music “Fefe Ne Fefe” - ahead of his album release. The single’s title translates to “beauty is beautiful” from an Akan proverb. The uptempo track with a cool highlife rhythm and smooth sax lead transports listeners to a retro vision…
- Businessman Daniel Noboa is to become the youngest president in Ecuador's history, at 35 years old. Noboa won Sunday's election with 52.3% of the vote, ahead of Luisa González's 47.7%. She conceded defeat and congratulated her rival. The 35-year-old, of the National Democratic Action party, is the…
