Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case amid concerns about regional spread
A 24-year-old man, who was already being held in quarantine, is the latest to test positive.
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Experts push for interlinked payments to boost Africa’s cross-border trade, remittances
Experts call for adoption of Interlinked Instant Payments to Unlock Africa’s cross-border trade and remittances The post Experts push for interlinked payments t…
Kenya detects 9th Ebola case
Since the first, eight additional cases have emerged, mostly people with a close connection to the first victim, who died in Nairobi on October 5 The post Kenya…
Kenya Ebola cases rise to nine as Govt traces 99pc of contacts
The latest patient is a 24-year-old man and close family member of the first case. The post Kenya Ebola cases rise to nine as Govt traces 99pc of contacts appea…
Judge certifies fresh bid to jail Sakaja, Charles Kerich over Sh76.7m debt as urgent
A High Court judge has certified an application seeking to jail Governor Johnson Sakaja and three Nairobi County officials over an unpaid Sh76.7 million legal f…
Mashujaa Day: Ruto unveils new economic measures to boost growth
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto led the country in marking Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County,…
Kenya: Ruto Says Electoral Mandate Is Not a Blank Cheque
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto says his administration must remain accountable to Kenyans, insisting that winning an election does not give the …
Kenya: Ruto to Expand Internship Programme By 50,000 Places From January 2027
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced plans to expand the National Internship Programme by an additional 50,000 places from January 2027,…
Kenya: Ruto Proposes Paye Exemption for Workers Earning Up to Ksh32,333
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has proposed exempting workers earning KSh32,333 or less per month from Pay As You Earn income tax, in a move he …
US raises Kenya travel advisory over Ebola and security concerns
US raises Kenya travel advisory over Ebola and security concerns
Wiper suffers early setback in Migwani as aspirants defect to NLP
The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) has suffered an early political setback in Migwani Ward after several former aspirants defected to the National Liberal Party (N…
Atwoli lauds Ruto’s plan to exempt low-income workers from PAYE
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has welcomed President William Ruto’s plan to exempt workers earning up to Ksh3…
African podcasts lose $1.4M in potential ad revenue, report finds
African podcasts are generating stronger audience engagement than their counterparts in higher-paying markets but earn significantly less from advertising, with…
Print Day: Why it still matters in Kenya’s evolving business landscape
Kenya’s printing and production of recorded media output grew by 2.3 per cent in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, highlighting the co…
Kenya cult leader's children still being starved weeks before trial, son says
Dan Mackenzie initially defended his father but now says he felt he had to report his own grandmother.
NOCK Deputy Barnaba Korir among 25 sportmen and women honoured in Mashujaa celebrations
NOCK Deputy Barnaba Korir among 25 sportmen and women honoured in Mashujaa celebrations The post NOCK Deputy Barnaba Korir among 25 sportmen and women honoured …
Ruto announces new measures to boost household income
Kenyans earning Ksh 32,333 and below will be exempted from Pay As You Earn deduction as part of measures to enhance household income. This is among four new mea…
Former KBC broadcaster Elizabeth Omollo honoured as Shujaa
Her recognition falls under the Scholarship, Professionalism and Research category, The post Former KBC broadcaster Elizabeth Omollo honoured as Shujaa appeared…
Gachagua hosts Sifuna-led team after return from US
The engagement brings together Gachagua and members of the Linda Mwananchi faction at a time when political alignments are taking shape ahead of the 2027 Genera…
Utumishi Academy heroine Cecilia Wanjiku honoured posthumously for bravery in fire tragedy
"Her actions are lasting example of humanity, leadership and service, demonstrating compassion and courage in the face of tragedy," the council stated.
Kenya holds back immediate fuel relief as price hikes spark protest threats
Fuel costs are rising just as Kenyan households and businesses struggle with a growing cost-of-living burden. With transport operators threatening fare increase…
Ethiopia’s Abiy urges investment in youth as Kenya honors national heroes
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 20 – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called for greater investment in young people, saying Kenya’s next phase of development will de…
Raila Odinga among 264 Kenyans honored at Mashujaa day celebrations
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 20 – Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga is among 264 Kenyans being honored at this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations underway in Uasin …
Kenya: Relatives welcome guilty verdict in Shakahola starvation cult massacre
Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, called the convictions a significant achievement, given the number of charges, accused and witnesses.
Kenyan Starvation Cult Leader Found Guilty of Murdering 190 Children
A Kenyan doomsday cult leader on Monday was found guilty by a Mombasa court of murdering 190 children and one adult. The post Kenyan Starvation Cult Leader Foun…
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