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Google introduces new minimum requirements for Android phones and tablets
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 15, 2025

The move means any phone with less than 32GB of internal storage will no longer qualify for Google Mobile Services (GMS), the proprietary bundle of ap...

Kenya to experience intense rainfall over the next week, weatherman warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

As the rains continue over the next seven days, the weatherman has urged citizens across the country to remain cautious of potential disruptions cause...

How to use an air fryer: A beginner’s guide to crispy, healthy meals
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 15, 2025

As more Kenyans embrace healthier cooking methods, the air fryer is proving to be more than a trend, it is fast becoming a staple in modern kitchens.

Governors willing to settle Sh10.5 billion roads fund dispute out of court to end stalemate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The National Assembly suggested allocating Sh25.3 billion, while the Senate pushed for the full Sh50.5 billion. Governors and the Senate support direc...

Britain boosts aid for victims of Sudan conflict at conference
Reuters  |  Apr 15, 2025

Sudan's foreign minister has written to Lammy to complain, saying Sudan should have been invited, while criticising the presence of the UAE and Kenya.

Kenya's kidney trade: Inside global organ trafficking network
DW News  |  Apr 14, 2025

An international network is allegedly taking advantage of vulnerable, poor people in Kenya on one side and the hopes of those desperately needing life...

State launches crackdown on illegal shisha outlets in Nairobi
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The coordinated exercise resulted in the arrest of several individuals and the seizure of multiple shisha delivery systems.

Relief for Kenyans as EPRA announces reduction in fuel prices in latest monthly review
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will now retail at Sh174.63, Sh164.86 and Sh148.99 per litre in Nairobi, respectively.

Journalist Silas Apollo died from blunt force trauma, broken ribs, autopsy reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The autopsy also confirmed significant internal bleeding as the cause of death.

IPOA seeks broader mandate to monitor armed state agencies
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Issack said when incidents involving abuse of power, enforced disappearances, or deaths occur involving these agencies, there is currently no independ...

Rwanda to build regional hub for satellite development and testing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The plan is detailed in Rwanda’s recently approved space policy, which prioritises reducing the country’s reliance on foreign providers for satellite...

Tarmacking of Mvuma Nyuki Road spurs economic activity in Eastleigh South
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 14, 2025

The stretch of road running from 17th Street to beyond 19th Street was previously in poor condition, marked by large potholes, heavy dust during dry s...

Speaker faults Nairobi MCAs for inaction as rogue developments rise across the city
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Ng’ondi lamented that City Hall officials have allowed unchecked development of high-rise buildings without adequate oversight or adherence to the law...

MPs probe Kenya Railways over 74-acre SGR land acquired without documents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The disputed land was reportedly purchased by Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) from the Dupoto/Darfur Settlement Welfare Scheme, yet MPs were stunned...

Sh374.9 billion HIV funding crisis puts over 1.37 million Kenyans at risk, lobby warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The agency notes that sharp decline has already led to the closure of essential services, the collapse of community health systems, and the reversal o...

UoN cleared to build 4,000-bed hostels in major students housing expansion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The project will increase the university’s student housing capacity through the development of a new 2,000-bed hostel at the main campus and two 1,000...

Nairobi medical laboratory officers threaten to strike over delayed March salaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The union has accused the county of violating labour laws, noting that the delay has left many healthcare workers unable to meet basic obligations, in...

Family of Kenyan police missing in Haiti accuses state of neglect
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

Benedict Kabiru’s family said what began as a hopeful wait for answers has turned into a painful ordeal marked by silence, unanswered calls, and broke...

Racing the clock: How Nairobi life makes you an unstoppable timekeeper
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 13, 2025

Whether navigating crowded streets or managing a side hustle, time in Nairobi is not just a concept; it is a precious resource in high demand.

YouTube introduces new AI tool to help creators steer clear of copyrighted music
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 12, 2025

Currently, the feature is being rolled out gradually to select users in the US who are part of the YouTube Partner Programme while a global expansion...

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