These appointments are in line with Section 34 of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024, which requires county governments to form housing committees to help implement the national housing agenda at the local level.

Recruitment was carried out online, particularly via social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, and X (formerly Twitter), and through local intermediaries. Paid influencers played a major role in promoting the programme.

Notably, oil prices resumed their downward trajectory in late April and early May this year, as trade tensions impacted financial and commodity markets, according to the report.

The report shows the number of Kenyans facing acute food insecurity fell from more than 5.4 million in 2023 to just 1.9 million in the year under review, representing a 64 per cent drop.

Mathematics has long been a compulsory subject under the 8-4-4 system, and after public pressure, the Ministry of Education confirmed that it will remain a core learning area under the new curriculum.

The team’s mandate includes analysing preliminary reports, investigating related safety concerns, and submitting recommendations to improve aviation safety.

COFICAF isn’t just a café—it’s a full experience. From the calming design to the thoughtfully curated menu and staff, it offers something unique in the heart of Eastleigh.

Form Four leavers who qualified in their KCSE but are yet to apply for university or TVET programmes are also encouraged to submit fresh applications.

It said it has launched a formal inquiry into the matter, with immediate steps taken to protect patient safety.

Nelly Chepchirchir will line up in the 800 metres at the Rabat Diamond League after securing a win in the 1,500 metres in Doha, where she ran a season-best 4:05.00.

According to Mohammed, Saudi Arabia is home to more than 200,000 Kenyans working across different sectors, including domestic work, healthcare, construction, hospitality, logistics and retail.

Unlike many diseases that present clear symptoms, high blood pressure often goes unnoticed for years. Many people have no idea they suffer from it until significant damage has already occurred. This silent condition can quietly wreak havoc on vital organs, particularly the kidneys.

MPs challenged the rationale behind spending billions of shillings on a new system when the current one is still in use and consumes Sh1.2 billion annually in maintenance.

Kenyan referees Gilbert Cheruiyot and Stephen Yiembe have been named to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns, with Yiembe also set for duty at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Going off-grid with someone who is constantly glued to their phone will absolutely defeat the purpose of your tech-free weekend.

Residents had raised the alarm over suspicious activities around the mosque, triggering swift action from the EACC’s Lower Coast Regional Office.

KWS also reminded the public of alternative entry points to ease congestion, pointing to the East Gate off Mombasa Road and Mbagathi Gate on Magadi Road, opposite Multimedia University.

Ruto also named Lily Ng’ok as the non-executive chairperson of the board of the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) for a three-year term, starting from May 16, 2025.

Save the Rhino International, in a statement issued on January 16, 2025, pointed to translocation efforts as one of the contributing factors to the growth in rhino numbers.

Humanitarian leaders urge urgent action and investment as hunger, malnutrition, and displacement reach record highs, threatening millions, especially children, across conflict-affected regions.Humanitarian leaders urge urgent action and investment as hunger, malnutrition, and displacement reach record highs, threatening millions, especially children, across conflict-affected regions.

Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo responded by blaming the Congolese government for destabilising the area through support of armed groups and breaking peace agreements.

Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala will take on Olympic champion Noah Lyles in a much-anticipated 150 metres showdown at the Adidas Atlanta City Games on Saturday night, as South Africa’s Akani Simbine targets the 100 metres title in a separate contest.

The Senate argues that the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is a matter of national interest and should involve both Houses.

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya expressed its concern over the escalation of violence in Tripoli, calling on parties to take the appropriate measures to protect civilians and public property.

NBC also reported that the plan is under serious enough consideration that the US has discussed it with Libya's leadership.

According to Gachagua, the decision to keep President Ruto's photos was deliberate, meant to constantly remind him not to trust people blindly.

Moderate afternoon rainfall is expected in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi.

Gachagua said he had been a DJ both for fun and to earn money, adding that he bought a disco system for about Sh25,000, which was considered a significant amount at the time.

If his impeachment was intended to end his political journey, Gachagua sees it instead as the start of a new, more purposeful chapter—one that begins in his Wamunyoro home.

ActionAid says the dismantling of these camps by armed groups has increased the risks faced by women and girls, who are often sent back to dangerous areas controlled by militias, where they face further violence, rape, and forced marriage.

Heavy and prolonged rains over the Mt Kenya and Aberdare catchment areas have caused the dam to exceed its full supply level, creating a high risk for communities in low-lying areas.