Duale Announces Strategic Health Partnership with Buffett Foundation, Garissa Rehab Centre
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced plans to deepen Kenya’s partnership with the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, with the collaboration set to support key government health agencies and facilitate the establishment of a drug treatment…
187kg Bhang Worth Sh5.6 Million Seized in Ruai, Three Arrested
Police officers from Obama Police Station have seized 187 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as bhang, with an estimated street value of Sh5.6 million in Ruai, Nairobi. The narcotics were recovered after officers conducting a routine foot…
Nairobi County waives approval for minor building repairs ahead of El Niño rains
Nairobi County has waived application and approval requirements for minor building repairs as the city steps up preparations for anticipated El Niño rains. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the waiver will remain in place until the onset of the rains,…
Book clubs find new life as Nairobians seek connection beyond screens
By Faith Adhiambo For years, the book club was easy to picture: a small group of friends, often women, meeting in someone’s home to discuss a book they had agreed to read. It was as much about friendship as it was about literature. That picture is…
Access Bank, ITC Unveil Three-Year Plan to Support African SMEs
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Access Bank have entered into a three-year partnership aimed at expanding access to finance, markets and skills for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across 14 African countries. The partnership,…
South Africa: 11 killed in attack on house party
Gunmen killed 11 people at a home in eastern South Africa, Kwa-Zulu Natal province’s premier said on Wednesday. Three people were injured in the attack.The motive for the shooting was not immediately clear.The shooting occurred in KwaMakhutha,…
Braeburn Schools partners with Arsenal to develop young football talent in Kenya
Braeburn Group has partnered with Arsenal Football Development to launch a football development programme in Kenya, in a move aimed at creating new opportunities for young players and supporting the growth of football talent in the country. The…
Harambee Stars Boycott Training Ahead of Eritrea AFCON Qualifier Over Welfare Concerns
Kenya’s Harambee Stars have boycotted training ahead of Saturday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Eritrea, with players demanding urgent action over unpaid allowances, accommodation and travel arrangements. The players, who reported…
Former Homa Bay Employee Ordered to Refund KSh708,664 Over Double Salary
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order compelling a former Homa Bay County Government employee to refund KSh708,664 allegedly received through double salary payments over a period of more than three years. In a…
Rising Costs and Changing Priorities: Why Young Kenyans Are Marrying Later
Marriage, once viewed by many Kenyan families as an important milestone to be achieved early in adulthood, is increasingly being postponed by young people who are choosing to wait until they feel financially, emotionally and professionally prepared.…