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Heat stress on the rise, slashing work productivity by 2-3 per cent, report warns
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 23, 2025

Manual labourers in sectors such as agriculture, construction and fisheries are particularly vulnerable, as they face prolonged exposure to dangerous...

If AI takes most of our jobs, money as we know, it will be over. What then?
The Conversation  |  Aug 23, 2025

It is not only technology, though, that causes unemployment. A relatively unique feature of market economies is their ability to produce mass want, th...

Malkia Strikers fall to Germany as allowances row finally settled
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 23, 2025

Despite showing flashes of resilience in the first and third sets, the Strikers were outclassed by a strong German side that capitalised on Kenya’s er...

Ruto appoints Komora, Siparo to National Police Service Commission
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

The NPSC plays a critical role in recruiting, appointing, promoting, and exercising disciplinary control over officers within the National Police Serv...

Explainer: What is the threshold for famine and how hunger is tracked
UN News  |  Aug 23, 2025

With the release of the latest food security report from the Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) on war-ravaged Gaza since December, World Food Prog...

DR Congo: Rising insecurity in the east impedes diplomatic progress, Security Council hears
UN News  |  Aug 23, 2025

The DRC is currently facing one of the most acute humanitarian emergencies in the world, with food insecurity on the rise and 5.9 million Congolese cu...

IG Kanja appeals for more resources to strengthen National Police Service
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Kanja also challenged the Judiciary to ensure that court orders remain reasonable and aligned with the public interest.

TICAD9 summit ends with ambitious pledges to drive Africa’s transformation
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 23, 2025

They jointly produced a comprehensive declaration focused on economic resilience, digital transformation, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.

Coach Rakotondrabe reveals how Madagascar outfoxed Harambee Stars
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Coach Romuald Rakotondrabe said the team focused on countering Kenya’s key threats while remaining flexible throughout the match.

Windows 11 to get Android App continuity feature
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

While Apple’s ecosystem has famously offered cross-device continuity for years, Microsoft is distinguishing itself by embracing Android, the world’s m...

Reprieve for women struggling with infertility as committee backs reproductive technology Bill
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 23, 2025

If passed by Parliament, it will bring comprehensive regulation to Kenya’s assisted reproductive technology sector, offering renewed hope to many fami...

Kenya’s credit rating upgraded to ‘B’ as investor confidence grows
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 23, 2025

The new rating comes with a stable outlook, indicating growing confidence in Kenya’s ability to meet its debt obligations amid better access to intern...

YouTube Music marks 10th anniversary with new features, fan badges
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

At the heart of the update is the Taste Match playlist, a smart, collaborative feature that blends the musical preferences of two or more users into a...

KMA bars unlicensed recruitment of Kenyan seafarers
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 23, 2025

Duly licensed Maritime Service Providers are required to operate as per the terms and conditions of the issued licenses.

Google launches real-time video editing shortcut in Google Drive
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

Dubbed the "Open with Vids" shortcut, this newly added button appears in the top right corner when previewing any compatible video file in Google Driv...

Ngetich dominates 5,000m as Yavi smashes mile steeplechase world record in Brussels
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 23, 2025

Ngetich, running solo for much of the race, stormed to 14:24.99, six seconds clear of Ethiopians Likina Amebaw (14:31.51) and Aleshign Baweke (14:31.8...

How to make irresistible caramel popcorn using a sufuria
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

This method does not require microwaves or fancy machines. It is delicious, homemade, and perfect for movie nights, school snacks, or Sunday afternoon...

CBK begins real-time monitoring of customer financial transactions
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 23, 2025

Through the system, CBK will strengthen its ability to surveil the entire banking sector as transactions occur, covering RTGS, PesaLink, and mobile mo...

UNESCO urges dialogue as world marks day for remembrance of slave trade, abolition
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 23, 2025

According to the UN, the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans, which operated between the fifteenth and late nineteenth centuries, involved the ho...

Kenyans hail Harambee Stars for unity, resilience despite loss to Madagascar
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Former Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama lauded the players and coach Benni McCarthy, noting that their efforts had rekindled joy in the national game.

Kenya’s silent crisis: How blood shortages are driving maternal deaths
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 23, 2025

According to the WHO, postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide, responsible for approximately 70,000 deaths annual...

Kenya, Tanzania trade barbs online following CHAN 2024 exit
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 23, 2025

For many Kenyans, the pain of their own heartbreak was swiftly numbed by the sight of their neighbours also packing their bags, and the banter began.

11 counties under fire over Sh3 billion spent on unfinished county assembly chambers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

According to Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, most contractors had already received the bulk of payments under signed contracts but abandoned the proje...

CJ Martha Koome pushes back against criticism over parliamentary interference
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the courts have consistently exercised restraint in interfering with parliamentary business but will not shy away from...

Student numbers triple at TTCs as government eases admission criteria
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Statistics show enrolment at TTCs has risen from 10,000 students in 2021 to more than 27,000 currently following the reforms.

Governor Anyang' Nyong’o warns redundancy approval could push sugar sector into crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said the layoffs affecting over 5,000 sugar workers contradict the purpose of leasing the mills, which was to revive the sect...

How to make a nutritious Mediterranean breakfast for the whole family
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

Unlike heavy, fried breakfasts common in many cultures, a Mediterranean breakfast is light but nourishing. It focuses on natural, unprocessed foods th...

1,200 arrested, Sh12 billion seized in major Interpol cybercrime crackdown across Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

The operation brought together investigators from 18 African countries and the United Kingdom to target high-harm and high-impact cybercrimes, identif...

Global charity warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in South Sudan
XINHUA  |  Aug 23, 2025

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report released in June notes that the overall malnutrition burden among children under five has inc...

School heads warn of early third-term closure, exam disruption over delayed capitation funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima also raised the alarm, saying the delay had set up sch...

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