University Lecturers Begin Nationwide Strike Over 4% Salary Offer as UASU Rejects Government Proposal
University lecturers across Kenya have begun a nationwide strike after negotiations between the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) failed to resolve a dispute over salaries and…
EACC arrests two more Nyamira officials over Sh367m Assembly tender
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two more Nyamira County Assembly officials over alleged irregularities in the award of a Sh367 million tender for the construction of an office block. The commission said the alleged…
LG, KFHI Hand Over KSh2 Million Beekeeping and STEM Projects to Nandi and Makueni Communities
LG Electronics East Africa, in partnership with Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), has officially handed over two fully completed community projects valued at KSh2 million in Nandi and Makueni counties. The handovers mark the successful…
Harambee Stars Fall to Guinea as AFCON 2027 Qualifying Hopes Take Another Blow
Kenya’s Harambee Stars suffered a 1-0 defeat to Guinea in Conakry on Thursday, leaving them with just one point from their opening two matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Guinea secured their first victory of the qualifying…
Safaricom, PesaPal unveil next-generation M-PESA payment options for Kenyan businesses
Safaricom and PesaPal have partnered to introduce new payment experiences aimed at making everyday transactions faster, simpler and more convenient for businesses and customers across Kenya. The collaboration will enable merchants using PesaPal’s…
Four arrested as police seize cannabis worth Sh1.77 million in Busia, Bungoma
Four suspects have been arrested after police recovered more than 66 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa in separate anti-narcotics operations in Busia and Bungoma counties. In Busia, detectives from the National Anti-Narcotics Investigation Bureau (NANIB),…
Court Clears EACC to Pursue Sh813 Million Asset Recovery Case Against Wamatangi
The High Court has allowed the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to proceed with its Sh813.1 million asset recovery case against Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi and 13 other defendants. Justice Rose Ougo dismissed attempts by Wamatangi…
Singapore Launches Government Dating Service as Birth Rate Hits Record Low
Singapore has launched a matchmaking service for government workers as the city-state grapples with a record-low fertility rate and an ageing population. The pilot programme, known as FirstDate, targets single public servants aged between 21 and 35 and…
How Long Should the Talking Stage Last? Signs It’s Time to Move On
There is no fixed timeline for the talking stage. How long it lasts depends on the personalities, preferences and circumstances of the two people involved. Some people are ready to start dating after a few conversations, while others need weeks or even…
Two Arrested as DCI Busts Suspected Counterfeit Juice Factory in Kabete
Two men have been arrested after detectives raided a suspected counterfeit juice production facility operating from a homestead in Muthua, Kabete. The operation followed a tip-off from a vigilant member of the public, prompting detectives from Kabete…