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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

The United States kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign on home soil tonight, hosting Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in a Group D opener that marks the first World Cup meeting between the two nations since 1930. For Mauricio Pochettino’s side, the timing could hardly be more pressure-laden. The Americans have endured a difficult 2026 so far, losing three of their four matches this year to Germany, Portugal, and Belgium, with their lone victory coming 3-2 against Senegal just last

South Africa’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup turned into a nightmare, as the team suffered a chaotic 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico at a packed Estadio Azteca, finishing the game with just nine players on the pitch. Things went wrong almost immediately. Just nine minutes in, a costly error from midfielder Yaya Sithole allowed Julian Quinones to strike home and give Mexico an early lead. South Africa never recovered from the setback, and Raul Jimenez later doubled Mexico’s advant

South Korea’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign got off with a thrilling comeback win, as goals from Hwang In-beom and substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu turned around a 2-1 victory over Czech Republic in their Group A opener at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico. The first half was largely uneventful, with both sides struggling to create clear chances. The flat performance drew jeers from supporters as the teams left the field at halftime. Czech Republic broke through early in the second half. Captain Ladi

­The Mediation Committee considering the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, has made progress towards resolving differences between the National Assembly and the Senate over the equitable share of revenue allocated to County Governments. The joint sitting, co-chaired by National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Samuel Atandi and Senate Finance and Budget Committee Chair Sen. Ali Roba, noted “tangible goodwill” as both sides moved closer to compromise on the contentious fisca

Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) is expanding maritime training opportunities through its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. Speaking on the initiative, BMA’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eric Katana said the programme is designed to help individuals with existing skills and experience gain formal certification for sea and offshore operations. He noted that the move is aimed at increasing the pool of qualified personnel required to support Kenya’s growing Blue Economy. “The

Godwin Otieno of Marurui Primary School emerged the overall champion of the 6th Edition of East Africa Junior Golf Tournament which culminated at Windsor golf hotel and country club. This is after posting a remarkable combined score of 200 over two rounds. Five golf clubs were represented during the 6th edition of the East Africa Junior Golf ranking championship which saw Godwin Otieno crowned overall champion. In the Girls Under-10 category, Abigail Ayuma claimed top honors with a total score o

Migori Youth FC have etched their name into Kenyan football history after being crowned National Super League(NSL) champions with one match remaining, sealing a long-awaited promotion to the FKF Premier League in remarkable fashion. The Migori-based side completed their dream season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Equity FC at Awendo Green Stadium, a result that confirmed both the league title and promotion to the top tier of Kenyan football. After years of near misses and rebuilding both, the

Kenya’s Harambee Stars delivered a statement performance in their international friendly rematch against Lesotho, sweeping aside the Southern African side 4-0 in Pretoria to end June international window on a high. After a frustrating 1-1 draw in the first encounter earlier in the week, head coach Benni McCarthy demanded a reaction from his players-and he got exactly that. Kenya looked sharper , more clinical, and far more aggressive from the opening whistle. Mohammed Bajaber wasted little time

Correctional Services Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco has urged senior officers to accelerate the implementation of the Presidential directive on clean energy transition across all correctional facilities. Speaking during a Senior Management Meeting held at Magereza House, the PS said embracing sustainable energy solutions would enhance operational efficiency while advancing the Government’s broader environmental and climate action agenda. The meeting reviewed progress on key departmental

Nyali Golf & Country Club amateur Adel Balala produced a superb opening-round performance to take the lead after the first round of the NCBA Royal Classic, the second leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing season being at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club. Balala carded an impressive 6-under par 66 to establish a one-shot advantage heading into today’ second round. The Kenyan amateur made his intentions clear early in the round, producing a flawless opening nine that featur

Across East Africa, insurance remains one of the most misunderstood financial tools despite its growing importance in everyday life and business. Insurance penetration across the region remains low roughly 2.4% of GDP in Kenya, about 2.1% in Tanzania, and under 1% in Uganda underscoring both the scale of under protection and the opportunity for growth. For many people, insurance is something considered only after a crisis unfolds after a hospital admission, a vehicle accident, a fire, or an unex

The quartet of Kennedy Abuto, Simon Njogu, John Kagiri, and Joyce Wanjiru have received a major boost ahead of their participation in the third leg of the Proffesional Gilfers Of Kenya Equator tour.The four recieved the backing of insurance firm Britam. Wanjiru joins Naom Wafula and Margaret Njoki as the only female professionals competing in the tour. “We are focused on raising the standard of professional golf in Kenya and across East Africa. For the second year running, we are backing four pl

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 515 after 27 new infections were recorded in the past 24 hours.   In a statement on X, health officials noted that 91 deaths have been recorded as at June 6th, with 283 patients hospitalized or in isolation. A further 12 patients have recovered from the disease.   The case fatality rate stands at 17.7pc   The outbreak has affected 25 health zones across three provinces, that include; Ituri, Nord-K