Kenya

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the disruption of a budget forum at All Saints Cathedral by goons, terming the incident unfortunate and unacceptable. “That was extremely unfortunate and unacceptable,” he said. The CS noted that several suspects have already been arrested in connection with the incident, while security agencies continue with investigations and the pursuit of other individuals involved to ensure they are brought t

Kenya has intensified Ebola preparedness measures across the country despite not recording any confirmed case of the deadly disease, the Ministry of Health has said. During a visit to Garissa County Referral Hospital, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale inspected the hospital’s Ebola preparedness infrastructure, including a dedicated isolation facility comprising a 20-bed unit for confirmed cases and a separate 10-bed unit for suspected cases. The facility is among 23 isolation and treatment cen

More than 3,000 traders at Gakoromone Open-Air Market in Meru Town are expected to benefit from a modern market currently under construction by the national government. Speaking during an inspection tour of the traders’ relocation site in the Konje area of Meru Town, Meru County Secretary David Baario said the facility would be among the best markets not only in Kenya but also in East and Central Africa once completed. Baario noted that, in addition to the Gakoromone Market project, the na

Nestory Irankunda became Australia’s youngest World Cup goalscorer as a youthful Socceroos upset Turkey 2-0. The Watford forward scored a fine first-half goal before Connor Metcalfe got the second to give Tony Popovic’s side the perfect start to their Group D campaign in Vancouver. Irankunda, at 20 years and 125 days, beat the record of Brett Holman, who scored against Ghana in 2010 when he was aged 26 and 84 days. Former Bayern Munich player Irankunda was one of 10 World Cup debutan

Sammy Henia-Kamau is shown the door by Hull City just weeks after the club’s promotion to the Premier League, in a devastating blow to the 20-year-old’s top-flight dreams Kenya international Sammy Henia-Kamau has been released by Hull City as the club begins preparations for the 2026/27 English Premier League (EPL) season following their successful promotion from the championship This decision blows the youngstars’s dream of breaking into the senior team and playing in the premier le

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has partnered with religious leaders in the North Rift region to step up the fight against alcohol and drug abuse in an effort to dismantle illicit supply networks. The partnership follows a meeting that brought together NACADA Board Chair Bishop Stephen Mairori, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and clergy from across the region. Religious leaders raised concern over the spread of cheap illicit brews and narcotics

It is a sigh of relief for transport operators following a Ksh10 reduction in diesel prices in the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The reduction eases pressure on businesses, transporters and households amid persistent cost-of-living concerns. Super petrol has also recorded a marginal drop of Ksh0.22 per litre, while kerosene prices remain unchanged. EPRA’s latest decision now means consumers in Nairobi will pay Ksh214.03 for a litre of super petrol, Ksh222

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged unity among leaders and residents of the Ukambani region. The CS who met with the Akamba Council of Elders on Saturday reaffirmed the government’s commitment promoting peace, development and cooperation for the benefit of the community. Ruku said the government will continue working closely with traditional leadership to foster a resilient and united nation anchored on inclusivity and the participation of all citizens. He called upon

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is appealing to members of the public to share any information that could lead to the arrest of a suspect linked to the disappearance of a four-year-old in Nakuru. According to the DCI, the child was reported missing at Mwariki Police Station on June 11, 2026. Investigators say the suspect later allegedly contacted the family and attempted to negotiate a ransom, deepening the family’s distress as they searched for the missing child. Acting o

President Donald Trump has said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, after Iran cast doubt on the timing. In a post on social media, Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, would be “open to all” once the deal is agreed. On Saturday, Pakistan, a key mediator, also said the deal was “likely expected” to be finalised within 24 hours and they were “preparing for the electronic signing”. Before Trump&#8

Kenya Harlequin FC and Zuri Health are set to roll out an integrated, tech-enabled medical infrastructure across the 2026 rugby season, embedding digital diagnostics, mobile care delivery and real-time athlete monitoring into match-day operations. Under the agreement, Zuri Health’s mobile unit, Zuri Express, will function as a field-deployable clinical system across Kenya Cup and Sevens […] The post Kenya Harlequin FC, Zuri Health Deploy Mobile Health-Tech Stack in Rugby Season Partnership appea

Zoho Corporation, the parent company of Zoho and ManageEngine, has launched Nathu La, a designed-in-house server, giving the firm performance with 12-18% lower power consumption and 20-30% lower total cost of ownership (TCO), thereby reducing inference costs. The Nathu La server, comprising Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, was developed collaboratively with Intel, leveraging their enablement capabilities […] The post Meet Zoho’s Nathu La In-house Server With Intel® Xeon® 6 Processor appeared first on

Amazon Inc. has selected Kenya as the site of its first satellite ground gateway in Africa, advancing its $10 billion Project Kuiper and setting up a deeper challenge to SpaceX’s Starlink in one of the world’s fastest-growing internet markets. The ground station—critical for linking low-Earth orbit satellites to terrestrial networks—will anchor Kuiper’s planned expansion across […] The post Amazon Targets Starlink With $10 Billion Kuiper Push, Picks Kenya for First African Gateway appeared first

The Government has streamlined education and consequently addressed the bottlenecks that have faced the sector for many years, President William Ruto has said. The President pointed out that the Government has undertaken major initiatives that are transforming education, including building 23,000 classrooms, recruiting 100,000 teachers in the past three years and streamlining the financing of higher education. He said the Government is determined to eliminate barriers that hinder the provision o

The Ministry of Health’s has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that will expand access to specialized healthcare technologies, strengthen health systems, improve patient outcomes and accelerate the realization of Universal Health Coverage. Speaking on Friday, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, said that investments in specialized care are critical to improving patient outcomes and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Addressing a delegatio

Kenya has taken another step towards developing its first National Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) following a series of stakeholder validation meetings being held across the five coastal counties of Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, Lamu and Tana River. The validation exercise that brought together representatives of coastal communities, county governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, national government agencies and other stakeholders reviewed and validated proposals that will form part o

Kenya Airways (KQ) requires approximately $1.5 billion (about Ksh194 billion) in fresh capital to fund its long-term turnaround strategy, Board Chairman Kiprono Kittony has said. Speaking during the airline’s 50th Annual General Meeting on Friday, Kittony said the capital injection will position the national carrier to compete effectively in the evolving global aviation market and support its growth ambitions over the next decade. “The amount of money we think that the airline will r

The government has moved to allay fears over the employment of Kenyans in Kuwait, clarifying that there is no new ban on Kenyan workers despite recent reports suggesting that Kuwait had barred the recruitment of domestic workers from Kenya. In a statement, Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime said the reports had misinterpreted a recent communication issued by Kuwaiti authorities updating procedures and regulations governing the recruitment of domestic workers.

Kenya Harlequin Rugby Club has unveiled Zuri as the clubs official medical,wellness and recovery partner as the club gears up for the 2026 National sevens circuit and Kenya Cup campaign. The partnership will cover the entire 7s circuit and the Kenya Cup league, ‘delivering integrated, pitch-side healthcare to elite athletes and match-day fans across Kenya’,a statement from the club read. The partnership,not a conventional logo-on-jersey sponsorship will encompass Zuri Health deploy a fully equip

Brothers Keean and Kael Shah were crowned champions of the inaugura Carrefour Open Padel Tournament after defeating Amar Shah and Gaston Castro 7-6 in the Top Kenya final at Networks Padel Village in Nairobi.  The four-day tournament brought together more than 250 athletes competing across nine categories for a share of a 700,000 shillings prize pool. In the women’s final, Khaaliqa and Seyaana claimed top honours after defeating Sharon and Faith.       The post Siblings Keean and