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9 May 2025 - Kenya and the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) to enhance economic collaboration between the two countries. These agreements cover cooperation in military affairs, economic development,…

9 May 2025 - Ukraine's parliament voted Thursday to ratify a long-awaited minerals deal with the United States, an agreement Kyiv hopes will pave the way for future military support from Washington.

9 May 2025 - The Orange Democratic Movement party has honoured former Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were in death by following his wishes. His coffin was draped in the ODM flag.

9 May 2025 - Nomination hailed as win for marginalised communities.

9 May 2025 - Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)-listed company, Safaricom, hit KSh 388.7 billion, becoming the first in East Africa to cross the KSh 300 billion mark.

9 May 2025 - Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has been asked to appear in person before a Senate committee after ignoring summons seven times. The Senate Lands Committee, chaired by Mombasa lawmaker Mohammed Faki, had summoned the Cabinet Secretary to respond to…

9 May 2025 - Shock at first US pope in Leo XIV's university city

9 May 2025 - Action for Sustainable Change (AFOSC Kenya) has condemned the recent killing of women and children in Banisa, Mandera County, terming it a gross violation of human rights. In a statement, AFOSC expressed outrage over the incident saying the targeting of…

9 May 2025 - Non-bank lenders have stepped in to fill this gap, rewriting the rules of ownership. Through these lenders, boda boda riders have been able to acquire bikes.

9 May 2025 - The official said the quarry had been shut down by the government last year after it was deemed a safety hazard to the surrounding community.

9 May 2025 - Pride and praise in Peru for Pope Leo who left lasting impression

9 May 2025 - The agreement also sought transformation in Kenya's military.

9 May 2025 - Kenya Red Cross confirmed its first responders provided first aid and psycho-social support services to those affected.

9 May 2025 - Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged leaders to continue performing their oversight role and not be cowed over unresolved deaths.  Sifuna who spoke during the requiem mass of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve decried increased cases of intimidations,…

9 May 2025 - Renowned Kikuyu gospel artist Austin Muturi, famous for his hit song "Irathiro Ria Riuwa", has been spotted in a troubling state that has worried many Kenyans

9 May 2025 - Rwanda's economy is forecast to grow at a slower pace this year than in 2024, while government spending for the 2025/26 fiscal year is expected to rise by about a fifth, Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa said on Thursday.

9 May 2025 - The clarification comes hours after a firing notice that made rounds on social media.

9 May 2025 - Kenya is 'in total disarray': opposition candidate Martha Karua

9 May 2025 - Three people, including a man and his wife, were confirmed dead, and one was rescued after a stone mining quarry collapsed in Kokotoni village, Kilifi county.

9 May 2025 - Financial challenges and frequent industrial strikes in public universities could soon be a thing of the past as the government seeks to put in place a new policy, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said. Public universities and national…

9 May 2025 - Voice and messaging revenue accounted for 25.6 per cent of total service revenue in Kenya.

9 May 2025 - Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed economic sectors that leaders from the US Chamber of Commerce are keen to invest in in Kenya. Mudavadi is in the US and has attended a number of high-series meetings, and the latest was with John…

9 May 2025 - "I dissociate myself," Ndemo withdraws from UON VC race

9 May 2025 - Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service (HoPS) Felix Koskei has called for urgent reforms in Kenya’s public universities, urging them to realign with the law, national priorities, and the evolving aspirations of Kenyans. Speaking during a virtual…

9 May 2025 - What MPs should do to avoid people's wrath over Finance Bill

9 May 2025 - Migori shoe incident reflects Kenyans' growing frustration

9 May 2025 - IAG, owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, announced Friday a multi-billion dollar order for Boeing and Airbus planes, as it maintained its outlook despite economic uncertainty. The orders are in addition to those exercised in March for 12…

9 May 2025 - FY25 Performance

9 May 2025 - KURA said the road will be closed from 00:00 hours to 23:59 hours on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

9 May 2025 - Ethiopia contributed almost 10 per cent to the group’s revenue.

9 May 2025 - TIn his first public address as Pontiff, newly elected Pope Leo XIV called for unity, peace, and a renewed sense of faith, declaring that “the world needs His light” in reference to Jesus Christ. Speaking from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope…

9 May 2025 - Kenya’s Ambassador to Belgium, Prof Elijah Bitange Ndemo, has rejected his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Nairobi, citing procedural irregularities in the selection process. On May 5, 2025, the university council issued…

9 May 2025 - Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away Ksh.25.8 trillion via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusing the world's richest man of "killing the world's poorest children" through huge cuts to the U.S. foreign aid budget.

9 May 2025 - A young lady shared the furious WhatsApp chats her boyfriend sent her after she refused to do house chores while visiting her boyfriend's mother at home.

9 May 2025 - Actor Baha, born Tyler Mbaya, shared a photo and video showing the aftermath of an accident that was nearly fatal. He was thankful to God for saving him.

9 May 2025 - Lucrative job offers had been posted about employment in South Korea.

9 May 2025 - Manchester United and Chelsea will play in the Europa and Conference League finals this month. Both Premier League sides have made billions from Europe this season.

9 May 2025 - Triza Njeri's best friend Tata Essy has disclosed that she had not seen her for three days. Tata noted that Triza had not communicated to her for three days.

9 May 2025 - President William Ruto's constitutional affairs advisor Professor Makau Mutua wants the chairman of the University of Nairobi council sacked over the VC recruitment.

9 May 2025 - The Office of the Attorney General has moved to strike out a high-stakes constitutional petition challenging some Sh6.9 trillion in public debt, arguing that the matter was premature and risked undermining a comprehensive audit of Kenya’s public…

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9 May 2025 - Kenya’s Ambassador to Belgium, Prof. Bitange Ndemo, has declined his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi (UoN), citing procedural irregularities.

9 May 2025 - Former US president Joe Biden said Thursday he was not surprised Kamala Harris lost the 2024 election to Donald Trump and blamed her defeat on Republicans taking the "sexist route."

9 May 2025 - ODM chairman for the Kasipul branch Evans Ndege has said that the party will sponsor a kin of slain Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were to vie in the oncoming by-election.

9 May 2025 - Ndemo, who is Kenyas current Ambassador to Belgium, further cited procedural irregularities in the appointment process.

9 May 2025 - President Donald Trump’s desire to “make Hollywood great again” by wielding his preferred economic weapon — tariffs — has sent a shiver through Britain’s film industry. British producers, camera workers, costume designers and other film crew woke up…

9 May 2025 - This represented a 15.2 per cent increase for the period ending March 2025.

9 May 2025 - Sources at the Ministry of Education have since confirmed that they were not consulted.

9 May 2025 - Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi blasted Siaya governor James Orengo, accusing him of presiding over a collapsed county. He said the county had become an embarassment.

9 May 2025 - Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, which supplies batteries to Tesla, said Friday it will target 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost profitability. Job cuts would be needed "in order for us to perform at a competitive level against…