- Lupita Nyong’o has joined Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani’s feature debut, Goodbye Julia, as executive producer. The first-ever Sudanese feature to screen at the Cannes Film Festival was also selected by the African country to be its second-ever Academy Awards submission for best international…
- For the third time in a row, Mamelodi Sundowns will play in the final of the CAF Women’s Champions League. The South African champions have to once again, come face to face with SC Casablanca, the same team they edged 1-0 in the group stages. Facing a Moroccan club in the finals will not […]
- The Judiciary has enabled the unlocking of Ksh 33 billion through the use of mediation to resolve disputes, Justice Aggrey Muchelule has said. Speaking in Nyahururu town, Laikipia County during the launch of court annexed mediation, Judge Muchelule who is the Vice Chair of the Mediation Task Force…
- 156 families in Bandi, Garsen in Tana River County have been displaced, and the number is expected to rise as more people seek higher ground. According to the Kenya Red Cross, over 20 children and their mothers have been transported to a newly established camp near Garsen town. So far, the…
- With one-third of Africa's population lacking adequate financial services, there is a great need to deepen fintech inclusion even across the most remote places on the continent says Adetola Oloke.
- Communities living adjacent to the Mau Forest Complex in Narok and Bomet Counties have signed a five-year agreement with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) that will enable them to sustainably manage the forest as they benefit from its resources. Four Community Forest Associations (CFA) namely;…
- With technological advancement, media regulators are developing guidelines for use by social media and artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring scribes report objectively and maintain professionalism. Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Director for Media Training and Development Victor Bwire speaking…
- The suit was filed by former girlfriend Cassie Ventura. American businessman, producer, and musician Sean Combs has been sued in federal court in New York City on Thursday by his former girlfriend Casandra Ventura, who alleges she was raped and subjected to years of physical and other abuse by…
- The National Police Service Officers, National Prisons Services Officers and National Youth Service Officers are set to receive a 40 percent salary increment in the next three years.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the welcome dinner in San Francisco, the U.S., on Wednesday local time. President Xi expressed gratitude to the organizers, and extended greetings to long-time contributors to China-U.S. relations, as well as best wishes to the friendly American…
- Hundreds of residents in dry arid areas of West Pokot County have benefited from a free medical camp on ailments including neglected tropical diseases of visceral Leishmaniasis (Kalaazar) and Mycetoma.
- Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has directed the suspension of 6 Chief Executive Officers and 67 police officers over alleged involvement in corruption and procurement irregularities.
- Defending champions Shujaa and 2021 losing finalists Germany are the top seeds for this year’s Safari 7s taking place from 17th to 19th November 2023 at the RFUEA Ground. Shujaa headline Pool A which also features Red Wailers, Uganda, SA All Stars and Tropic 7s while Germany headline Pool B which…
- The M-PESA Foundation Academy has officially launched a 350-KW solar project that is aimed at reducing reliance on the national grid by 40pc immediately and 60pc in the long run.
- The national soccer team Harambee Stars play Gabon today,7Pm, East Africa time in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup group F match in France Ville,Gabon. Headcoach Engin Firat has four players in the 23 man squad that are in line of making their debut in national colours after being named in the…
- The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) has embarked on a drive to reunited unclaimed financial assets running into billions of shillings with rightful owners in four countries.
- Mathare United FC head coach Leonard Odipo has said the club’s 2-0 win against Nairobi United is motivated by their quest to return to the Kenyan Premier League next season. Mathare,2008 premier league champions were relegated last season after almost two decades in the top flight and currently…
- VIP Podcast is hosting and curating the platform’s first live recording event at Beer District, Delta Towers in Westlands on December 3 from 12PM. The event will feature Kenyan rap queens: Nazizi, Sosuun and Femi One in conversation on The Role Of Women in Music and hip Hop. The event will also…
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has attached 42 officers to work hand in hand with Kenya Power in fighting the rising cases of vandalism and protecting electricity equipment.
- Innovators from Commonwealth countries will have an opportunity to network and access funding to scale their solutions during the Kenya Innovation Week 2023 Commonwealth Edition slated for later this month.
- The innaugural Africa Amateur golf Championship is scheduled to take place February 21st-24th at Leopard Creek Country Club, South Africa. The winner will be awarded exemptions to The Amateur Championship 2024, The Open 2024, and the Alfred Dunhill Championship 2024. Runner up is set to feature in…
- President William Ruto has said he will make the right decisions for the country. He said the focus of the Government is long-term and for the greater good of the people. “We should never be short-term in our approaches to issues,” he noted. The President noted that he will not take the simple,…
- Former Lamu Senator Anuar Loitiptip has finally been arraigned in court after a warrant of arrest was issued against him by a Milimani court a week ago. The former MP who is accused of obtaining money falsely was Thursday charged with three counts. He was Thursday charged with obtaining Ksh6…
- Over 100 golfers are expected to take part in the penultimate round of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour which will be held at the 9-hole Nandi Bears Course on Saturday. Winny Cheruiyot, Jacob Keino, John Mitei and Boaz Sugut will be the first four- ball to swing into action at 7:00 am in the […]
- Kenya has sustained renewed efforts towards ensuring that elephantiasis is eliminated in the next two years. The Ministry of Health is currently conducting a post-elimination surveillance survey of the disease scientifically known as Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). The neglected tropical disease which…
- Edited by Hou Weili and Cheng Li Maynur Niyaz is a household name across Xinjiang in northwestern China. A Uygur gynecologist from the People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Maynur has won widespread acclaim and respect for her dedication to patients and pioneering work in screening…
- Technology leaders from across Africa will convene at the 15th annual CIO100 Symposium & Awards, taking place in Diani, Kwale, from November 22nd to 24th. Organized by the African digital transformation driver, dx5, the CIO100 Symposium & Awards recognizes companies and individuals that…
- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the Filoli estate in San Francisco on Wednesday. President Xi noted that a year has passed since their last meeting in Bali, Indonesia, and a lot has happened since then. The world has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic but is still…
- Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya Wednesday challenged graduands to apply acquired skills, competencies and expertise in assisting the country achieve its landscapes and ecosystem restoration agenda that includes growing of 15 billion trees by 2032.
- The flood situation in Tana River County is worrying as heavy rains continue to pound the region. With water levels in the Tana River rising to critical levels, putting the counties of Garissa, Tana River, and Kilifi at a heightened risk of flooding, the government is warning residents against…
- Eight suspects involved in USD 439 trillion mega fraud targeting two foreign businessmen from the Netherlands have been arrested in a well-orchestrated trap by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sleuths. Moses Otieno, Peter Aura, Brian Waweru, John Kalombo, Peter Kisanya, Noah Ouma,…
- Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru on Wednesday flagged off 1,205 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in a bid to strengthen the provision of primary healthcare.
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday directed Pharmacy and Poisons Board to crack whip on chemists selling counterfeit drugs saying the commodities are a health risk to Kenyans.
- Global technology firm, Epson plans to spearhead the adoption of green technology solution in education across Africa as it cuts carbon emissions in its value chain.