The feature closely resembles Instagram’s existing DM system, offering disappearing messages, emoji reactions, and read receipts. However, Threads places a stronger emphasis on minimalism and privacy, restricting DMs to mutual followers by default.

The move follows a series of benchmark rate cuts by CBK over the past year and a half, including the latest reduction in June, which brought the Central Bank Rate down to 10 per cent from 10.75 per cent.

The sanctions, first imposed years ago, include restrictions on arms transfers, financial assets and travel for individuals and groups linked to armed conflict and instability in the region.

Kenya international Ismael Athuman has signed a one-year deal with Spanish third-tier side Zamora CF, marking a fresh chapter in his career following his January exit from AD Mérida. The experienced defender joins on a free transfer, with the club banking on his versatility and leadership ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Gor Mahia have disbanded their entire technical bench after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign that saw the club end the season without a trophy for the first time in nearly a decade. The decision follows their FKF Cup final defeat to newly promoted Nairobi United, capping a rare low point for Kenya’s most successful football club.

The latest funding will support the acquisition of the Spyder Defence System, a high-tech surface-to-air missile system capable of intercepting aircraft, drones, helicopters, and guided weapons.

MSF has raised an alarm that, while medical response efforts are ongoing, the onset of the rainy season poses a grave threat. The resulting floods are expected to disrupt access, complicate aid delivery, and hasten the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera.

The capital has been divided into ten administrative zones in an attempt to streamline the registration process and strengthen oversight of tax compliance.

The Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to amend the Public Order Act to restrict public gatherings near Parliament, State House, courtrooms, and other protected areas.

Rupha chairman Brian Lishenga faulted KMPDC’s actions, saying it was unacceptable for the council to collect licence fees for Level 3 classifications, then alter the facility status without any form of engagement or explanation.

The impostors have been operating across several counties, raiding shops and entertainment spots and demanding bribes.

The complex procedure was conducted on June 24, 2025, by a team of specialists from the hospital’s Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, led by Dr Stephen Takow.

The two-day celebrations in Kigali will highlight Kiswahili’s growing role in regional integration, education, diplomacy, and economic development.

In Nairobi’s Tassia estate, Sakina Service Station was found offering super petrol originally intended for export. The operator paid Sh2,866,116 in taxes and penalties before reopening.

Karembo Kahindi, a local farmer from Ganze Sub-County, is among many whose lives have significantly improved since she began growing chillies.

Although a significant number of eligible candidates missed out on placement, those who applied appeared to favour degree programmes in engineering and medicine.

The alliance condemned the June 25 crackdown on protesters, slamming the three government officials for failing to prevent widespread human rights violations and instead enabling a climate of fear and impunity.

Scientists discovered vitamin C activates key genes that control how skin cells grow, offering a fresh approach to keeping skin strong, resilient, and youthful.

While the immigration rules apply to all US visa holders worldwide, the Embassy in Kampala highlighted the growing trend among Ugandans using tourist visas for 'birth tourism'.

The Supreme Court found that the procurement process that KPA used breached Articles 10(2)(c), 201(a), and 227(1) of the Constitution, which enshrine the principles of good governance, fiscal prudence, and fair competition in public procurement.

Matiang’i said once the bodies were reported, he and other top security officials demanded an inquest and tasked the then Inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai and the DCI to investigate the matter directly.

Matiang'i noted that NIS is sophisticated enough to track such activities well in advance, warning that failure to act raises serious concerns about the agency’s operational efficiency.

Matiang’i said he is holding broad consultations with political leaders and parties across the country and will only commit to a political vehicle after inclusive discussions have taken place.

Matiang’i said his previous Cabinet appointment during Uhuru Kenyatta's reign should not be mistaken for political puppetry.

Brenda Nelly Sulungai was placed on her defence after the court found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to support all three charges against her.

Current talks between the two governments include proposed agreements in immigration, education, aviation, fisheries, and agriculture.

During a session on Tuesday, legislators warned of tough sanctions, stressing that the culture of impunity in public universities and colleges must be brought to an end.

The two were kidnapped on their way to a mosque, and the suspected abductors later demanded a ransom of $25,200 (Sh3.2 million) from their families.

The Nairobi Railway City project was touted as a major win for British architects, engineers, and legal consultants, with financing expected to come through UK Export Finance.

The Bill was passed unanimously, with 304 MPs voting in favour during the Second Reading and 298 supporting it at the Third Reading, with no single vote against.