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Turkana adopts solar-powered 'Vaccibox' to store vaccines in remote areas
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 10, 2025

The Vaccibox is designed to strengthen Turkana's health system delivery capacity by providing a reliable and efficient way to store vaccines and medic...

Residents and leaders unite to support new maternal health complex in Moyale
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 10, 2025

The project aims to transform maternal and child health services in the region, which currently faces significant challenges due to limited capacity a...

Over 70 trained in aquaculture to boost fish farming profits in Taita Taveta
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 10, 2025

Each is now expected to train at least 50 farmers in their area, enabling them to adopt better aquaculture practices and earn more from the trade.

Lamu Port sets record, accommodates longest ship to ever dock in East Africa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 10, 2025

The vessel’s arrival is seen as a major boost for Lamu’s ambitions to become a key transhipment hub for global trade routes linking Africa, Europe, As...

KPA sets August 14 deadline for removal of abandoned containers at Mombasa Port
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 10, 2025

KPA Managing Director Capt. William Ruto said the order follows a yard audit, which identified numerous uncollected containers and goods that had been...

Kenya takes centre stage as Africa Fashion Week London celebrates 15th anniversary
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 10, 2025

Representing Kenya are three exceptional brands: Sevaria by Jamie Bryan Kimani, Epica Jewellery by Sharon Wendo, and Kisero Nairobi led by Kevin Abwov...

Kenya calls for swift action on global plastic pollution treaty
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 10, 2025

Namwamba stressed that the treaty under negotiation is an environmental instrument with the potential to drive ecosystem restoration, conserve biodive...

Nairobi Hospital Board, CEO in bitter clash over hiked treatment costs, governance
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 09, 2025

This follows the announcement by eight leading insurance companies of a temporary suspension of their services at Nairobi Hospital, citing a sharp inc...

Private hospitals blame flawed SHA model as 40 facilities face suspension
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

KUPHA described the SHA model as flawed and financially unstable, highlighting a sharp drop in revenue despite increased premiums.

African Union urges members to make bold decisions to transform agricultural sector
XINHUA  |  Aug 09, 2025

Moses Vilakati said issues such as climate shocks, food price volatility, and disrupted value chains are testing the resilience of systems and the res...

Multiple appointments announced across major public institutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

These changes reflect a renewed leadership drive across sectors, including education, water management, transport, agriculture, and communications.

Eight insurance firms suspend cover at Nairobi Hospital over soaring treatment costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The firms involved include Madison Insurance, First Assurance, Minet, Old Mutual, Britam, AAR, CIC, and Pacis Insurance.

Antonio Guterres leads global commemoration of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 09, 2025

According to the United Nations, indigenous peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environ...

MPs fault top state agencies over weak accountability, stalled reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

DCI Director Amin Mohammed came under heavy criticism after revealing that files relating to a 2017 IEBC procurement case could not be traced and migh...

Four CSs in fresh legal battle over Sh50 e-Citizen fee
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

In an application filed at the High Court, Magare-Gikenyi wants National Treasury CS John Mbadi, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, ICT and Digital Econo...

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye denied bail as treason trial drags on
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The refusal comes despite arguments from Besigye’s legal team that he should be released, as he has been held for more than 180 days without trial.

Proposed Bill could unlock new funds for Kenya Meteorological Department
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to add the department...

KPA’s tariff hike draws uproar ahead of September rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The changes, announced on Thursday, replace the rates set in 2012 for services including marine operations, ship dues, stevedoring, shore handling, wh...

Ruto extends Shallow Abdullahi Yahya’s term as NDMA board chair
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The authority conducts research, public education, and awareness campaigns to inform communities about drought risk management and encourage behaviour...

10 minutes of sunlight: The science-backed brain boost you’re likely overlooking
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 09, 2025

10 minutes of basking in natural sunlight can have powerful effects on the brain, sharpening memory, lifting mood, and enhancing mental clarity.

New report sounds alarm on Kenya’s shrinking online freedoms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The State of Internet in Kenya: 2020–2024 study by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), released on Thursday, says government actions and restric...

Waking up to addiction: Life’s daily struggle in informal settlements
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 09, 2025

In Musyoka’s neighbourhood, drugs aren’t hidden behind closed doors—they are openly distributed. Dealers are embedded in the community, often extendin...

High Court frees Cop Shakur, ex-KDF soldier Patrick Osoi on bail in terrorism case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The two, linked to the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) group, were released alongside police constable Hiram Kimathi after a defence led by Emba...

Ruto revokes Mary Wambui's appointment as CA board chair, names Karondo as replacement
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 08, 2025

Karondo has been appointed as the non-executive Chairperson of the Communications Authority Board of Directors for a three-year term, effective August...

Man who entered Bunge Towers to find his wives to undergo mental assessment after telling magistrate he's handsome
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 09, 2025

When Magistrate Ekhubi asked what he had gone to do at Bunge Towers, Kidero replied that he was looking for his wives in the August House.

Bride price capped at Sh60,000 as Wajir elders slash wedding costs to ease burden on youth
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 08, 2025

After a three-day consultation, leaders representing the Ogaden, Ajuran, and Degodia communities resolved to issue these guidelines, aimed at preservi...

M23 rejects UN report linking group to civilian massacres in eastern DRC
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 08, 2025

M23 argued that the claim of massacres targeting farmers in these areas defies logic, pointing to a lack of proper verification in the UN’s findings.

Two men charged over possession of dozens of national ID Cards, hundreds of SIM cards
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 08, 2025

Mutiso is accused of being in possession of 37 national ID cards belonging to members of the public, and 224 Airtel SIM cards, reasonably suspected to...

Kenyan half-marathoner Judy Jelagat Kemboi suspended over doping
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 08, 2025

Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic commonly used to treat conditions such as oedema, is banned as it can be used as a masking agent to hide the presence...

Mwihoko plane crash leaves 22 families reeling from loss, displacement
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 08, 2025

Speaking at the crash site on Friday morning, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said the extent of damage to people’s homes suggested the aircraft had...

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