President Kenyatta welcomes collaboration in transformation of Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta has lauded the ongoing transformation of the city of Nairobi through the collaboration between the National and the County Governments that will ensure better services for...
View ArticleNew York attack suspect ‘inspired by IS’
The suspect being held after an attempted terror attack at New York City’s main bus terminal has said it was in retaliation for US attacks on so-called Islamic State, US media say. Akayed Ullah, a...
View ArticleSeveral people feared dead after grisly road accident at Sachangwan
At least twenty people are feared dead as multiple vehicles crashed causing a grisly pile up at Sachangwan area along Nakuru Eldoret Highway. Sources on the ground say a truck driver who was trying to...
View ArticleProper documentation required to ease land compensation cases
Residents of Garissa whose land will be affected by the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport corridor have been advised to get proper documentation to ease compensation. The county’s National Land...
View ArticleEconomy over politics is the road to progress, President Kenyatta
President Uhuru Kenyatta Tuesday said a focus on economic development and a shift from politics for politics’ sake is the only way to transform Kenya. He said Kenya has lost many golden opportunities...
View ArticleStern action to be taken against motorists flouting traffic rules
President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed the Kenya Police Service to take stern action against motorists flouting traffic rules, especially during this festive season. Speaking at the Kasarani Sports...
View ArticleDSTV launches new app for SuperSport fans
DSTV has launched a new app for SuperSport fans which is designed to provide users with a fresh, modern experience that makes content discovery easier. Navigation has been refined with all the...
View ArticleHotels in Watamu experience a tourist boom
Hotels in Watamu in Kilifi County are experiencing a tourist boom with accommodation facilities reaping from increased booking this festive season. Hoteliers attribute the boom to a peaceful end of the...
View ArticlePresident Kenyatta urges Jubilee MPs to strongly support Big Four plan
President Uhuru Kenyatta Wednesday urged Jubilee MPs to do everything in their power to help deliver the Big Four development agenda at the heart of his plans to create millions of jobs over the next...
View ArticleAustralian Open: Former champion Victoria Azarenka awarded wildcard
Former world number one and two-time champion Victoria Azarenka has been given an Australian Open wildcard. The 28-year-old pulled out of the US Open and Belarus’ Davis Cup final earlier this year...
View ArticleAustralian ambassador summoned by China
Australian ambassador to China was summoned to a meeting with Beijing officials last week amid strained ties between the nations. Jan Adams met with foreign ministry officials on Friday, Australian...
View ArticleChina’s central bank raises interest rates
China’s central bank has followed the US Federal Reserve by raising interest rates, in a move that has surprised economists. The People’s Bank of China lifted its 7-day and 28-day reverse repurchase...
View ArticleMilitiamen jailed in DR Congo’s for raping 40 children
A group of 11 militiamen in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been jailed for life for raping about 40 children, including at least one baby. The girls they raped between 2013 and 2016 were aged...
View ArticleEd Sheeran concert pass forgers jailed in Singapore
An Australian has been jailed in Singapore for using a forged concert pass at an Ed Sheeran concert. Paul Cosgrove, along with a Briton and two New Zealanders, obtained and used the fake passes to...
View ArticleNyenze to be buried on Tuesday 19th at his rural home
The Late Hon Francis Mwanzia Nyenze will be buried on Tuesday 19th at his rural home in Kyondoni, Kabati in Kitui County, the family has announced. This will be preceded by a requiem service, which...
View ArticleKenya’s trade in agricultural exports hampered by pesticide residue
Kenya’s trade in agricultural exports is greatly hampered by perceived high pesticide residue in crops destined for key markets. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Amina Mohamed says limited...
View ArticleHoliday home owners making a killing ahead of festive season
Holiday home owners are making a killing amid growing demand for accommodation facilities ahead of the festive season. The uptake of fully furnished apartments overlooking the ocean in Mombasa County...
View ArticleCase challenging death sentence referred to High Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday referred a case challenging the constitutionality of the death sentence to the High Court for review. The Supreme Court judges say life sentence has not been defined in...
View ArticleHeated debate sparks as Jubilee, NASA MPs differ on PSC nominees
There was heated debate in the National Assembly Thursday morning when the nominees to the Parliamentary Service Commission were tabled in the House for debate. Speaker Justin Muturi was forced to...
View ArticleJambojet acquires new aircraft for regional expansion
Jambojet has acquired yet another brand new Bombardier Dash8 Q400 next generation aircraft that is set to boast the airline’s fleet as they prepare to soar into the regional skies. The new aircraft...
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