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KPC explains why demolition of Taj Mall stalls crucial

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) says demolished stalls at the former Taj Mall area in Embakasi had encroached on pipeline wayleave.

KPC explains why demolition of Taj Mall stalls crucial

First Lady Rachel leads push to revive "Maziwa Ya Nyayo"

First Lady Rachel leads push to revive "Maziwa Ya Nyayo"

Logistics firm eyes regional growth after rebrand

Logistics firm eyes regional growth after rebrand

NIS ignored Baragoi banditry attack intelligence

NIS ignored Baragoi banditry attack intelligence

Involve youths in policy policy reforms to tackle skills mismatch, unemployment

The government has also been criticised for rolling out education policy reforms that are not evidence-based, often arising from political declarations rather than research.

Involve youths in policy policy reforms to tackle skills mismatch, unemployment

Afreximbank in pact to promote industrial parks, economic zones

Afreximbank, Africa’s trade development bank, has ratified a series of initiatives designed to support Kenya’s industrialisation and export-led development agenda.

Afreximbank in pact to promote industrial parks, economic zones

Kenya Power, City Hall tiff reveals Sh26.6 billion in power bills debts

The recent tiff between City Hall and KPLC has exposed how piling unpaid power bills debts are hindering it from offering efficient services to the nation.

Kenya Power, City Hall tiff reveals Sh26.6 billion in power bills debts

Maraga hints at presidential bid, vows to end graft and uphold law

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has hinted at his willingness to serve Kenya as its sixth president, given the opportunity.

Maraga hints at presidential bid, vows to end graft and uphold law

Harambee Sacco to pay 15pc dividend on shares

Harambee DT Sacco has recorded an improved growth and declared 15 percent dividend on shares and 9 percent on deposits.

Harambee Sacco to pay 15pc dividend on shares

Former Chief Justice Maraga condemns attack on judges

Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has defended the Supreme Court which is battling for its soul following myriad allegations facing it.

Former Chief Justice Maraga condemns attack on judges

Report: Kenya among nations with alarming hunger levels

Kenya is among 42 countries with alarming hunger levels, according to the Global Hunger Index (GHI).

Report: Kenya among nations with alarming hunger levels

Varsity unveils hub to train solar hot water system installation experts

As homes and hotels adopt solar water heating to save on power costs, demand for solar hot water system experts has risen.

Varsity unveils hub to train solar hot water system installation experts

Most countries, including Kenya, unprepared for rising obesity

Kenya is among countries that do not have sufficient plans and policies in place to deal with rising obesity levels, researchers at the World Obesity Federation have warned.

Most countries, including Kenya, unprepared for rising obesity

Malulu Injendi eulogised as a great leader and generous man who loved education

Moses Malulu Injendi was more than just a politician—he was a man driven by an unshakable passion for education and an unwavering commitment to helping the less fortunate.

Malulu Injendi eulogised as a great leader and generous man who loved education

Senator Cheptumo eulogised as peace loving man, defender of devolution

The late Baringo County Senator William Kipkiror Cheptumo has been eulogised as a peace loving and generous man.

Senator Cheptumo eulogised as peace loving man, defender of devolution

Govt eyes a million jobs in two years via digital content hubs

The government is hoping to create one million jobs within two years through the creation of digital content.

Govt eyes a million jobs in two years via digital content hubs

Nairobi to benefit from global deal that helps transform cities

Nairobi City will be among several African cities to benefit from a new partnership between C40 Cities and UN-Habitat aimed at transforming the urban planning of cities.

Nairobi to benefit from global deal that helps transform cities

Wetang'ula: Kenya's commitment to AU agenda remains intact

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to the Africa Union Commission (AUC) pan-Africanism and its agenda, days after failing to win the chairmanship.

Wetang'ula: Kenya's commitment to AU agenda remains intact

Mudavadi defends RSF leaders meeting as Khartoum protests

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has defended Tuesday’s meeting by Rapid Support Forces (RSF), saying it provided a platform to find a lasting solution

Mudavadi defends RSF leaders meeting as Khartoum protests

Wetang'ula says Nairobi's commitment to AU agenda not at risk despite AUC chairmanship loss

The Speaker urged the newly elected AUC Chairperson, Muhmoud, to work with all African nations, regardless of their voting positions in the election.

Wetang'ula says Nairobi's commitment to AU agenda not at risk despite AUC chairmanship loss

Sudan parties in fresh plan for a new government

Opposition party leaders say they are determined to end the two-year conflict. They hail Nairobi meeting as a big step to lasting peace.

Sudan parties in fresh plan for a new government

Sudan opposition postpones formation of new government,again

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces under Mohamed Dagalo, and other political actors set to sign agreement at KICC, Nairobi aimed at creating a peace and unity government.

Sudan opposition postpones formation of new government,again

State spells out ownership terms of affordable housing units

The government has said affordable houses will have sectional property title deeds as proof of ownership.

State spells out ownership terms of affordable housing units

State bets on new drive to lure more youth into agriculture

The programme is expected to create 3.5 million jobs annually over the next five years.

State bets on new drive to lure more youth into agriculture

Airtel Kenya eyes network expansion as it launches new data offers

Airtel Kenya has said it will launch more network sites this year in a move to expand coverage of its services.

Airtel Kenya eyes network expansion as it launches new data offers

Women are the architects of the future, Chiggai says, calling for more in science, technology

Women are still underrepresented in science and technology, but stakeholders say Kenya’s digital transformation offers a unique chance to bridge the gender gap.

Women are the architects of the future, Chiggai says, calling for more in science, technology

Standard Group lauded for taking lead in sexual reproduction and health rights coverage

The Standard newspaper owned by The Standard Group PLC had published 60 stories out of the 524 cases analysed for nine months between October 2023 and June 2024.

Standard Group lauded for taking lead in sexual reproduction and health rights coverage

Kenya inches closer to global engineering recognition

Kenya is making significant strides towards achieving provisional signatory status under the prestigious Washington Accord.

Kenya inches closer to global engineering recognition

Report calls for deeper analysis in coverage of Africa road safety crisis

A new study examining news coverage of road crashes in Africa has revealed that reporting often obscures the fact that road deaths are preventable.

Report calls for deeper analysis in coverage of Africa road safety crisis

State to release 4,800 affordable houses to owners

The government will release 4,800 housing units constructed under the Affordable Housing Programme to the owners within the next two months.

State to release 4,800 affordable houses to owners

Homa Bay County to host this year's devolution conference

The conference, which brings together all the 47 counties to take stock of the impact of devolution, will take place between August 12 and 15 at a venue to be announced.

Homa Bay County to host this year's devolution conference

NGO eyes green jobs creation as startups win Sh310,000

A Panafrican non-profit organisation Jacob‘s Ladder Africa is targeting to create 30 million green jobs by the year 2033.

NGO eyes green jobs creation as startups win Sh310,000

Youth hold prayer vigil in Nairobi, Mombasa to honour abductees

Youth under June 25th Movement will tomorrow Saturday hold a prayer vigil in remembrance of their colleagues who were killed during last year’s Gen Z protests.

Youth hold prayer vigil in Nairobi, Mombasa to honour abductees

Police block Gen Z's national prayer vigil in city

A planned prayer vigil by Gen Z youth in Nairobi and Mombasa was today stopped by police as families continued crying for justice

Police block Gen Z's national prayer vigil in city

Flats dominate property market as leasing now outpaces rentals

Flats and apartments dominated the real estate market between 2023 and 2024, according to a new study by KNBS.

Flats dominate property market as leasing now outpaces rentals

Media Council announces AJEA with consolidated categories

The Council’s Chief executive officer David Omwoyo said this year the council will be awarding quality journalism across all platforms.

Media Council announces AJEA with consolidated categories

New SRC chairperson, six commissioners take office

Newly appointed Salaries and Remuneration Commission Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony and six commissioners, have assumed office.

New SRC chairperson, six commissioners take office

Mbotela traders fight eviction after court ruling

Elderly charcoal dealers in Mbotela Estate along Jogoo Road are counting their losses after their structures were demolished on Friday from land they have lived on since independence.

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Mbotela traders fight eviction after court ruling

Awareness drive on new building code gathers pace

The government has stepped up efforts to popularise the new building code aimed at ensuring safe, sustainable, and inclusive construction practices.

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Awareness drive on new building code gathers pace

No country is on course to achieve the Malabo targets on agriculture

In 2014, African countries committed to making agriculture a priority on the continent’s development agenda.

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No country is on course to achieve the Malabo targets on agriculture

Hawkers protest City Hall's move to ban selling on main streets

Nairobi County hawkers have protested a move by City Hall to ban hawking on main streets in the Central Business District and at regulated times.

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Hawkers protest City Hall's move to ban selling on main streets

Jubilation as Light Academy Nairobi posts impressive KCSE results

There were celebrations at Light Academy Nairobi after the school posted good results in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

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Jubilation as Light Academy Nairobi posts impressive KCSE results

Dakar City wins 2025 sustainable transport award for its BRT system

Senegal’s capital Dakar has been named the winner of the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award (STA).

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Dakar City wins 2025 sustainable transport award for its BRT system

Grants changing the lives of women traders in border town

HIKMA Foundation has an initiative to help entrepreneurs along the Kenya-Somali border turn their vision into a minimum viable product (MVP) and validate their market potential.

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Grants changing the lives of women traders in border town

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