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Nairobi joins global fight against air pollution with Breathe Cities initiative
Sep 09, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Nairobi is set to make a groundbreaking stride in its fight against air pollution. On Wednesday, the city will officially launch the Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative, a collaborat...
Kenya, China ink landmark credit facility, MoU to spur infrastructure development
Sep 06, 2024 at 07:58 PM
In a significant move to enhance Kenya’s infrastructure, Treasury CS John Mbadi and Tan Jiong, President of China Development Bank, signed a major credit facility today in Beijin...
Kenya Power makes progress in restoring power after widespread outage
Sep 06, 2024 at 04:30 PM
Kenya Power has made significant strides in restoring power supply to several regions across the country following the partial outage that occurred on Friday morning....
Kenya Power faces outrage in wake of yet another widespread power outage
Sep 06, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Kenya Power is once again under scrutiny after another partial power outage hit the country on Friday morning....
China unveils ambitious Sh6.5 trillion billion partnership plan for Africa
Sep 05, 2024 at 09:07 PM
In a bold and expansive gesture, China has launched a new initiative to support Africa with a remarkable Sh6.5 trillion ($50 billion) in financial aid over the next three years....
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UK, Kenya-lead regional summit sparks fresh commitments to disability inclusion
Sep 05, 2024 at 06:33 PM
In a vibrant convergence of global leaders and advocates, Nairobi played host to a groundbreaking regional summit on Thursday, focused on “Persons with Disabilities in a Post-Pan...
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Kenya to make history as first African co-host of Germany’s Annual Citizen Festival
Sep 05, 2024 at 12:18 AM
In a historic first, Kenya has been selected as the co-host of the prestigious Annual Citizen Festival, also known as ‘Bürgerfest,’ marking the first time an African nation ha...
Zipline pioneers groundbreaking drone-delivered healthcare in Kisumu County
Sep 02, 2024 at 04:10 PM
Zipline has achieved a significant milestone by completing its inaugural drone delivery to the newly opened St. Joseph's Nyabondo Mission Hospital, an initiative set to revolutioni...
Why Kenyans could soon need licenses from authorities to hold ‘harambees’
Sep 02, 2024 at 11:04 AM
A proposed law, the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill, 2024, could soon require Kenyans to obtain licenses before organizing fundraising events....
Kenya Power reports widespread power outage affecting almost entire country
Aug 30, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Kenya Power has announced a nationwide power outage affecting most parts of the country, except for the North Rift and sections of the Western regions....
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Kenya confirms third case of Mpox as it intensifies efforts to combat outbreak
Aug 30, 2024 at 04:48 PM
The Ministry of Health in Kenya has confirmed a third case of Mpox, also known as monkeypox, in the country....
Govt justifies push for adoption of expiring national ID cards in Kenya
Aug 30, 2024 at 02:34 PM
In a significant shift aligning with global norms, the Kenyan government has introduced expiry dates for national identity cards, a move driven by the need to comply with internati...
Kenyan care worker sentenced to 2 years in Australia for sexual assault on elderly resident
Aug 30, 2024 at 01:53 PM
A Kenyan man working at an elderly care facility in Perth, Australia, has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to engaging in inappropriate conduct with an elderly...
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TSC rejects KUPPET's request to end strike, calls for compliance with court order
Aug 30, 2024 at 12:15 PM
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has firmly rejected a recent appeal by the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) to end the ongoing teacher strike....
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Why a section of Uhuru Highway will be closed for about 2 weeks from Saturday
Aug 29, 2024 at 11:55 PM
A major traffic disruption is set to hit the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, as the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) prepares to close a section of Uhuru Highway for pedestrian u...
Kenyans urged to claim over 400,000 uncollected national ID cards
Aug 28, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Kenyans across the country are being urged to collect their outstanding National Identity cards, as over 400,000 cards remain unclaimed at various registration offices and Huduma C...
Court intervenes to halt ongoing KUPPET teachers' strike amid negotiations
Aug 27, 2024 at 08:04 PM
A Nairobi court has temporarily halted the ongoing strike by post-primary education teachers, granting an injunction to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)....
Report reveals power of food processing to drive Africa's economic growth
Aug 27, 2024 at 06:26 PM
African food processors stand at the forefront of a burgeoning economic revolution on the continent....
Kirinyaga County tackles climate change with new waste management initiatives
Aug 26, 2024 at 09:32 PM
Kirinyaga County, Kenya, has taken a significant step towards mitigating climate change by implementing a new waste management system....
NBK sees Sh839 million profit surge despite 14 per cent dip in customer deposits
Aug 22, 2024 at 07:41 PM
Despite returning to profitability in the first half of 2024, the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) faced a notable 14 per cent decline in customer deposits, which closed at Sh102 billi...
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KCB resumes dividend payouts as it posts 86 per cent profit surge to Sh29.9 billion in H1 2024
Aug 21, 2024 at 08:35 PM
KCB Group Plc has reported an 86 per cent increase in profit after tax for the first half of 2024, reaching Sh29.9 billion, up from Sh16.1 billion the previous year....
Kirinyaga County Govt commits to prison decongestion via community service
Aug 21, 2024 at 02:10 PM
Kirinyaga County has joined forces with the National Government to alleviate prison congestion through the Community Service Orders (CSO) program....
PSC now seeks to cap civil servants’ salary advances at one month's pay
Aug 20, 2024 at 04:33 PM
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is proposing a stringent cap on salary advances for civil servants, aiming to curb excessive financial strain on public officers....
Meet Douglas Kanja Kirocho, the man poised to become Kenya's next Police IG
Aug 16, 2024 at 09:43 PM
Douglas Kanja Kirocho is expected to take over as Kenya’s Inspector General of Police....
Business optimism as Eldoret elevated to Kenya's fifth city in elaborate ceremony
Aug 15, 2024 at 09:14 PM
Eldoret has officially been elevated to city status, a significant milestone for the town as it joins the ranks of Kenya’s major urban centres....
SDG Kenya Forum and KNBS forge partnership to enhance data reporting
Aug 15, 2024 at 01:30 PM
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Kenya Forum and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve data quality and i...
Court bans police officers from wearing face masks while quelling protests
Aug 14, 2024 at 05:36 PM
The High Court has issued a significant ruling prohibiting police officers from concealing their identities while handling public demonstrations....
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