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  • - The Kenya Under 17 girls soccer team or Ethiopia will face Burundi in the fourth and final round of the FIFA U17 women’s world cup qualifiers in June this year. Burundi sailed through after they beat Djibouti 25-0 on aggregate in the return leg of the third round which was played in Ethiopia. Kenya…
  • - The Kenya Under 17 girls soccer team or Ethiopia will face Burundi in the fourth and final round of the FIFA U17 women’s world cup qualifiers in June this year. Burundi sailed through after they beat Djibouti 25-0 on aggregate in the return leg of the third round which was played in Ethiopia. Kenya…
  • - Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson will miss their Premier League title decider and the FA Cup final because of a fractured eye socket. The 30-year-old Brazil international was unhappy at being replaced after 69 minutes of Tuesday's 2-0 league win at Tottenham following a collision with Spurs'…
  • - Education ministers and senior officials are converging in London for the 22nd Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (22CCEM) meeting from May 16 to 17, 2024. The conference, which is taking place at Commonwealth Secretariat’s headquarters, Marlborough House will see government ministers…
  • - Education ministers and senior officials are converging in London for the 22nd Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (22CCEM) meeting from May 16 to 17, 2024. The conference, which is taking place at Commonwealth Secretariat’s headquarters, Marlborough House will see government ministers…
  • - Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday. The two sides had a comprehensive review of the successful experience in developing the China-Russia relationship, and had an in-depth exchange of views on the…
  • - Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday. The two sides had a comprehensive review of the successful experience in developing the China-Russia relationship, and had an in-depth exchange of views on the…
  • - EACC is putting up proper mechanisms to curb corruption menace in the country, especially to recover stolen public properties
  • - Kenya and Uganda have struck a deal which will pave way for the land locked nation to import petroleum products through the port of Mombasa.
  • - Emotions ran high in Longonot, Naivasha as six of the eight family members who died in the Mai Mahiu dam tragedy were laid to rest.
  • - Kenya and Germany have successfully concluded negotiations on the draft Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement. The negotiations, that took place in Nairobi on 14th to 15th May, were a follow up of the initial round of negotiations held in Berlin, Germany, in March this year.…
  • - Kenya and Germany have successfully concluded negotiations on the draft Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement. The negotiations, that took place in Nairobi on 14th to 15th May, were a follow up of the initial round of negotiations held in Berlin, Germany, in March this year.…
  • - The Coast Development Authority (CDA) Board of Directors and Employees Wednesday bade goodbye to the outgoing Managing Director (MD) Dr Mohamed Keinan after an eight-year stint. CDA Chairman Mzee Mwinyi said the board unanimously appointed Pamela Ngure, Director of Corporate Services as the Acting…
  • - The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified a new vaccine for dengue.
  • - The Governors of Mombasa and Embu counties have reached a consensus on the urgent need for the regulation of Miraa and Muguka amidst growing concerns over the detrimental effects of the stimulant on the youth population. To curb the rising consumption of the commodity, the duo has agreed to…
  • - The Governors of Mombasa and Embu counties have reached a consensus on the urgent need for the regulation of Miraa and Muguka amidst growing concerns over the detrimental effects of the stimulant on the youth population. To curb the rising consumption of the commodity, the duo has agreed to…
  • - The Office of the Deputy President has defended its proposed additional allocation of funds in the coming financial year. In a statement sent to newsrooms Thursday, DP Gachagua’s office said that it had requested for Ksh 300 Million for renovations in the 2024/2025 financial year. Part of the funds…
  • - IGAD has pledged to work towards bridging the gap between early warning and early action for Member States through enhancing the development of requisite anticipatory interventions and disaster risk mitigation measures. Dr Workhen Gobeyehu said IGAD will support all Member States with regular…
  • - Kenya has received 450,000 doses of Subcutaneous Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA-SC), a self-injectable contraceptive that simplifies and enhances the accessibility of family planning. The consignment of DMPA-SC contraceptives handed over to the government will be distributed to health…
  • - A Committee has been formed by the government to mediate between Senators and Members of the National Assembly on the proposed allocation of Ksh 415 billion to counties. The Senate had proposed an increase of allocation to the County Government to Ksh 415 billion, which the National Assembly…
  • - The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Susan Nakhumicha has stressed the importance of sustained efforts to meet targets such as reducing the unmet need for family planning to single digits by 2030 and increasing the modern contraceptive prevalence rate to 64pc. Acknowledging regional disparities in…
  • - Health Ministers and experts from the Eastern and Southern Africa region have converged in Nairobi in efforts towards strengthening regional health systems for emergency preparedness, response and resilience against infectious diseases. Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said that infectious…
  • - President of of Uganda Yoweri Museveni is in Kenya for a three day State Visit. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with his host President William Ruto at State House Nairobi today (Thursday). President Museveni was received by the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, when he landed at…
  • - The Budget Appropriation Committee in Parliament has highlighted concerns over significant corruption in the distribution of capitation funds to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) nationwide. During a public hearing session on the proposed financial budget for 2024-25 in Gilgil town, members of the…
  • - The Budget Appropriation Committee in Parliament has highlighted concerns over significant corruption in the distribution of capitation funds to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) nationwide. During a public hearing session on the proposed financial budget for 2024-25 in Gilgil town, members of the…
  • - Technology continues to be an integral part of our lives today; recent times have seen technological advancements in diverse areas, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented and virtual reality, quantum computing, bioinformatics, and machine learning. These advancements, rooted in…
  • - Technology continues to be an integral part of our lives today; recent times have seen technological advancements in diverse areas, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented and virtual reality, quantum computing, bioinformatics, and machine learning. These advancements, rooted in…
  • - Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has unveiled the first car from its new lower-priced brand Onvo, in a direct challenge to Tesla's best-selling car.
  • - Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has unveiled the first car from its new lower-priced brand Onvo, in a direct challenge to Tesla’s best-selling car. With prices starting at 219,900 yuan ($30,465, £23,990), the L60 SUV is more than 10% cheaper than the world’s most popular EV, Tesla’s Model Y…
  • - The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Northern Darfur region of Sudan as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Force soldiers rages on. A statement issued by IGAD’s Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh…
  • - The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Northern Darfur region of Sudan as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Force soldiers rages on. A statement issued by IGAD’s Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh…
  • - The Jamaa store celebrates designers from across the continent. Jamaa, a new concept store*, located at Artcaffé Market on Rhapta Road, will be running until the end of the year. The pieces on sale are curated to spotlight the exceptional craftsmanship of established African designers. From…
  • - The Jamaa store celebrates designers from across the continent. Jamaa, a new concept store*, located at Artcaffé Market on Rhapta Road, will be running until the end of the year. The pieces on sale are curated to spotlight the exceptional craftsmanship of established African designers. From…
  • - Mombasa clergy have urged the government to prohibit the sale and consumption of Miraa and Muguka nationwide, citing them as major contributors to the formation of juvenile gangs and advocating for safeguarding children from the detrimental effects of substance abuse. Speaking to the press at the…
  • - Mombasa clergy have urged the government to prohibit the sale and consumption of Miraa and Muguka nationwide, citing them as major contributors to the formation of juvenile gangs and advocating for safeguarding children from the detrimental effects of substance abuse. Speaking to the press at the…
  • - The Ministry of Health, as conveyed by the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards, is underlining the urgency of addressing nutrition concerns amidst the environmental challenges triggered by floods, landslides, and food insecurity. It was stated that pregnant and…
  • - Stylists and stars talk about the evolution of fashion on the show. Bridgerton is back, with all its glamorous outfits, glittering ballrooms, and of course, gossiping aristocrats. The third season of Netflix's period drama focuses on the relationship between Penelope Featherington, played by Nicola…
  • - Stylists and stars talk about the evolution of fashion on the show. Bridgerton is back, with all its glamorous outfits, glittering ballrooms, and of course, gossiping aristocrats. The third season of Netflix’s period drama focuses on the relationship between Penelope Featherington, played by Nicola…
  • - In a compelling session before the National Assembly Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi underscored the pressing need for increased financial allocations to the State Departments of Foreign Affairs and…
  • - Safaricom Foundation and the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) have granted scholarships to 160 young people in a bid to equip them with technical skills. Under the Wezesha na Vijana programme, the beneficiaries will acquire training from Technical and Vocational Educational and Training Institutions…
  • - ICT and the Digital Economy Principal Secretary John Tanui will hold discussions with the America’s prominent think tank, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on key topical issues touching on the Kenya’s digital security. PS Tanui’s interview slated for Friday morning will…
  • - The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto has officially launched the Official Launch of the National Policy on Family Promotion and Protection, an initiative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. The policy was launched during the International Day of Families celebration at KICC Wednesday, with…
  • - Communication Authority of Kenya has embarked on a four-year strategic plan that would realize construction of a data centre and ICT entrepreneurship hub at a cost of Ksh 88.6 billion. The CA 2023-2027 Strategic Plan launched Wednesday by Information, Communications and Digital Economy Cabinet…
  • - Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya, has emphasised the need for a supporting digital ecosystem that will work seamlessly to ensure that creative people with disabilities earn their rightful royalties from their creative work.
  • - Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya, has emphasised the need for a supporting digital ecosystem that will work seamlessly to ensure that creative people with disabilities earn their rightful royalties from their creative work. He noted a current low level of compliance by…
  • - Parliament has recommended that Kenyans applying for passports receive the travel document within three days of submitting their application. Through the National Assembly’s Committee on National Administration and Internal Security, MPs further urged the government to open more immigration offices…
  • - Parliament has recommended that Kenyans applying for passports receive the travel document within three days of submitting their application. Through the National Assembly’s Committee on National Administration and Internal Security, MPs further urged the government to open more immigration offices…
  • - The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will take place in January and February 2026, Fifa has confirmed. The 16-team tournament will be held every four years and fall during the domestic season for European leagues, between the Women’s Champions League group stages and the knockout rounds. The USA's…
  • - The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will take place in January and February 2026, Fifa has confirmed. The 16-team tournament will be held every four years and fall during the domestic season for European leagues, between the Women’s Champions League group stages and the knockout rounds. The USA’s…
  • - The National Government has issued a warning to the public to avoid encroaching on riparian land as a measure to prevent climate change-related calamities. This call comes amid heightened efforts for environmental conservation, following heavy rains and floods that recently disrupted the country.…