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More than pampering; the science-backed benefits of Swedish massage
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 17, 2025

Unlike deep tissue massage, which targets knots and chronic pain, Swedish massage is gentler, focusing on surface muscles, calming the nervous system,...

KRA Commissioner Rispah Simiyu seconded to National Treasury amid leadership changes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the changes are part of “ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance service deliver...

Inside Rwanda’s bold bet on drones for transport, defence and innovation
New Times  |  Sep 09, 2025

Since it wants to use Rwanda as a base to access the African market, “I believe it could be even more. But of course, it will take some time, and it w...

Kenya Space Agency shares must-know facts ahead of Sunday's lunar eclipse
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 04, 2025

Last year, Nairobi experienced a partial Lunar Eclipse in the early morning hours of September 18 that lasted about two hours and 49 minutes.

25 Kenyan youth footballers selected for Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars camp in Spain
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2025

Safaricom Chapa Dimba, launched in 2017 in partnership with the Football Kenya Federation, is a national grassroots football tournament targeting play...

Agro-industrialisation and e-commerce drive Africa’s logistics market to record highs
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 03, 2025

A key driver of this momentum is the rapid expansion of e-commerce, with the continent’s online retail market projected to surpass $75 billion (Sh9.7...

SpaceX’s Starship completes first successful test after previous launch failures
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 27, 2025

The launch was closely watched after three earlier missions ended in failure, including one in June when a rocket exploded on the pad.

Microsoft Excel integrates Copilot AI to streamline spreadsheet workflows
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 20, 2025

Copilot for Excel is now available to Microsoft 365 commercial subscribers with the Copilot add-on license. Microsoft plans to extend availability to...

5 things making your home look cluttered, and how to fix them
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 06, 2025

From overflowing surfaces to mismatched storage, clutter is not always about the mess; sometimes it is about having too much stuff.

Kenya’s prime office rents stagnate for fourth quarter despite rising demand, Knight Frank report shows
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 06, 2025

In more than half of the surveyed African cities, high-grade office occupancy rates in central business districts have surpassed 90 per cent in some k...

Seven must-clean spots in your home each month for a healthier living space
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 01, 2025

A clean home requires more than weekly tidying—monthly deep-cleaning of often-overlooked areas can be the key to comfort and preventing chronic illnes...

Cabinet approves 40 per cent top-up for road contractors, gives nod to KPC privatisation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

However, the Cabinet said the disbursement will be conditional upon contractors agreeing to extend the final payment deadline by 120 days.

Cabinet approves Bill to combat healthcare malpractice, enhance patient safety
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

The Bill introduces a unified quality assurance framework designed to eliminate entrenched fraud, weak oversight and collusion within Kenya’s healthca...

How to make classic spaghetti Bolognese: A hearty, easy-to-make Italian favourite at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 28, 2025

Rich, Savoury, and deeply satisfying, it is a timeless recipe that has made its way from the heart of Italy into kitchens around the world, including...

Senate flags Policyholders Compensation Fund over diversity gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

In terms of ethnic makeup, the Kikuyu community accounts for the highest share of staff at 32.14 per cent, followed by the Kisii at 3 per cent.

Homemade corn dogs gain popularity with halal food lovers
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 26, 2025

Thanks to a growing demand for comfort food and street foods that meet dietary guidelines, halal corn dogs are also becoming the latest trend in home...

Beyond chips: Eight elegant side dishes to elevate your meal
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 26, 2025

Chips will always have their place. But in today’s finer dining circles, tasteful sides are a new luxury.

MPs propose special seats to meet Kenya’s two-thirds gender rule quota
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The Bill seeks to change Articles 90, 97, and 98 of the Constitution to ensure that no more than two-thirds of the members of both the National Assemb...

Devolution at risk as projects remain incomplete across counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The findings show that counties often start multiple projects without finishing them, with leadership transitions blamed for the problem. Incoming adm...

Senators, Woman Reps face lowest re-election chances in 2027 poll - survey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

MPs and governors fare slightly better, though still face a difficult re-election path. According to the survey, 8.9 per cent of MPs are “very likely”...

Cooking perfect pasta: Chef Saib Mohammed reveals secrets to spaghetti mastery
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

Pasta needs room to move, let alone swim in the sufuria. If you do not put enough water. The spaghetti will clump up and cause sticking and uneven coo...

Petition to dissolve Parliament, Senate over gender rule forwarded to CJ Martha Koome
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

The petitioners are seeking the dissolution of both the National Assembly and the Senate, as well as an order compelling political parties to comply w...

Mercedes-Benz partners with Microsoft to bring video calls, AI tools into cars
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 17, 2025

Mercedes-Benz is working to incorporate Microsoft 365 Copilot into its infotainment system, one of the first implementations of AI-based productivity...

Woman Rep office least understood and engaged with, Transparency International report finds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

The report attributes the persistently low engagement with Woman Representatives and Senators to the broader geographical scope of their constituencie...

Report reveals 40 per cent of all bribes in Kenya are paid to police officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

The aggregate bribery index placed police at the top with a score of 84, far above land services (45) and motor vehicle licensing (43.7).

Unmarked Subarus, live ammunition: Police under fire over Saba Saba protest killings, injuries
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 15, 2025

Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Kenya Director Sheila Masinde expressed deep concern over the widespread human rights violations.

WhatsApp rolls out live audio feature, inspired by Twitter Spaces
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 15, 2025

The feature, now being tested in select group chats, allows admins to start a live audio session where members can join, listen in, and request to spe...

KWS unveils KWSPay platform to cut park entry time to three minutes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

The system is a shift in how payments, ticketing, and park access are handled. Visitors can now pay using mobile phones with fewer steps and without r...

SpaceX rocket explodes into a massive fireball during test
DW News  |  Jun 19, 2025

The rocket exploded when preparing for an engine test at the SpaceX Starbase facility in Texas. SpaceX said all personnel were accounted for and safe.

Spain urges EU arms embargo on Israel, calls for Iran nuclear talks
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

Albares underscored the European Union's significant economic leverage and responsibility in the conflict.

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