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FIA and WRC confirm dates for 2026 Safari Rally
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 31, 2025

WRC Promoter Managing Director Jona Siebel described the 2026 calendar as "a calendar built with purpose," emphasising its thoughtful construction and...

Uganda elections: FDC party confirms Nandala Mafabi as presidential candidate for 2026
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 30, 2025

Party insiders confirmed the decision on Tuesday, with a public announcement expected at a press briefing scheduled for Wednesday.

Kenya aims for 2026 World Rafting Championships hosting rights after African gold sweep
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 28, 2025

Rafting is a high-adrenaline sport where teams of four to six paddlers navigate whitewater rapids in inflatable boats across race formats like sprint,...

Diaspora youth tell Gachagua to drop tribal politics and lead all Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

During a town hall meeting in Baltimore—part of Gachagua’s ongoing tour of the US—Valentine Wanjiru Githae of the 625 Movement challenged the former D...

Obama responds to Trump’s coup claims, calls allegations unfounded
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 23, 2025

His accusations came in the wake of a report submitted last week by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, which implicated Obama and other...

Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Ghana eye WAFCON 2024 final spots
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 22, 2025

The first semi-final will kick off at 7:00 pm EAT in Casablanca, where nine-time champions Nigeria will face title holders South Africa in a much-anti...

Mombasa County moves to elevate Coast General to Level 6 status amid major upgrades
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

The move follows the groundbreaking ceremony for a modern funeral home within the hospital grounds, a key development expected to expand mortuary capa...

Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic, three symptoms to watch out for
The Conversation  |  Jul 18, 2025

Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, plays an important role in keeping the body healthy. It is involved in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates...

Judiciary calls for budget increase, says Sh20 billion deficit crippling functions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya revealed that the Judiciary received Sh22.42 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year against a required Sh43.17 bill...

Only four in 10 Grade 4 pupils can read Grade 3 English story, report shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

The report further reveals that three in every 10 Grade 6 learners across the country are unable to read and comprehend a Grade 3-level English story.

'Samsung Unpacked 2025' showcases Gemini Pro’s AI edge, 10-bit HDR brilliance, bigger flex screen
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 11, 2025

Samsung confirmed that Gemini Pro, Google’s most advanced multimodal AI model, will be available natively within core apps like Samsung notes, gallery...

World’s thinnest foldable phone? Honor’s Magic V5 turning heads
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

The Magic V5 measures just 8.8mm thick when folded shut, shaving off a fraction of a millimeter from rival Oppo’s Find N5.

Counties rush to spend Sh30.99 billion disbursed before end of financial year
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

The abrupt timing of the release has alarmed budget oversight institutions, raising fears that the money could be misused or spent on non-essential pr...

Zero development funds: President's office, police, IEBC among 14 agencies starved of budget cash
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The National Police Service (NPS) also featured among the departments that received no project funds, despite its development budget being revised dow...

Somalia launches Vision 2060 to achieve middle-income status and long-term stability
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Centennial Vision 2060 strategy, developed by the National Economic Council, outlines Somalia's aim to become a middle-income country within the n...

Apple unveils iOS 26 with bold redesign, on-device AI, and groundbreaking Apple Intelligence features
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 15, 2025

At the core of iOS 26 is Apple Intelligence, a built-in AI system designed to protect privacy while helping users work faster, communicate better, and...

Somali president Hassan backs end to foreign-guided transition as he endorses withdrawal from C6+
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 15, 2025

Hassan stated that Somalia’s path to a stable statehood should no longer rely on international mechanisms, and instead must be rooted in national lead...

Kemri sounds alarm over budget snub, warns of research collapse and health crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

According to the institute, the government has only allocated Sh2.7 billion for salaries and recurrent expenses, without a single coin directed to res...

Job losses loom as government mulls merging, dissolving 42 state corporations
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 13, 2025

CS Mbadi said state corporations have long been flagged as a source of fiscal risk.

Government triples police and prisons housing budget to Sh3.5 billion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 13, 2025

Speaking in Parliament, CS Mbadi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to safe, decent, and affordable homes while driving job cr...

Primary healthcare gets major boost as Treasury triples funding to Sh13.1 billion
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 12, 2025

This increase marks a threefold allocation to the fund, which has historically been severely underfunded.

Major blow for community health promoters as budget slashed by Sh1.4 billion
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 12, 2025

In the last financial year, CHPs were already grappling with financial constraints, which remain a key challenge in Kenya’s public healthcare system.

Stalled BRT project gets another Sh300m in 2025/26 budget despite years of delays, minimal progress
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The project entails establishing 10 BRT stations, deploying 100 buses, and constructing dedicated bus lanes with short 90-second headways, designed to...

Parliament gets Sh48bn in Mbadi’s first budget, up from Sh44.6b
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 12, 2025

The increased funding is expected to strengthen the legislative functions of Parliament and enhance its oversight role in national affairs.

Millions to benefit as social protection budget increased to Sh41.4 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Cash transfers to orphans and vulnerable children will rise to Sh8.9 billion, an increase of Sh1 billion. Persons living with disabilities will recei...

Judiciary gets Sh2 billion increase in 2025/26 budget
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 12, 2025

This represents a Sh2 billion increase compared to the previous year and continues an upward trend in funding for the Judiciary. In the 2023/24 financ...

Kenya boosts medical interns' support with Sh4.3bn allocation in 2025/26 health budget
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 12, 2025

The total health budget has increased to Sh138 billion for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, up from Sh123 billion—a reversal of three consecutive years of b...

Govt raises road budget to Sh217 billion as power sector sees cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday announced Sh217.3 billion for road development and maintenance, up from Sh193.4 billion last year. H...

Kenya cuts environment budget to Sh103.8 billion despite climate change pressures
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 12, 2025

One of the most notable cuts is in funding for expanding access to clean and adequate water for both domestic and agricultural use, which has dropped...

Hustler Fund gets additional Sh300 million even as defaulters vanish with billions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

Under the same financial year, the government has also allocated Sh300 million to the Youth Enterprise Development Fund, Sh600 million to the Centre f...

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