A taxi passenger was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Sunday after a giant billboard collapsed onto a taxi car along Ngong Road, causing injuries and disrupting traffic. The incident occurred at around 3:00 am on Sunday, January 25, opposite Prestige Plaza, when the billboard reportedly gave way under its own weight and […]
President William Ruto has directed all learners across the country to report to school starting Friday, regardless of financial constraints or lack of school uniforms. Speaking in Meru during the disbursement of funds under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme, the President ordered all provincial administration officers to ensure the directive […]
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has called on students aspiring to join universities and colleges to take part in the inaugural National Career Conference and Exhibition 2026, an event designed to help learners make informed education and career choices ahead of the placement exercise. In a statement, KUCCPS said the three-day […]
A Nakuru hotel that recently made headlines after its visibly frustrated owner broke down over low customer turnout is now enjoying a dramatic turnaround, having been filled to capacity for the second consecutive day. The unexpected surge in guests comes just days after the owner’s(Harriet Akinyi) emotional appeal highlighted the struggles many businesses and more […]
Francis Atwoli has been re-elected unopposed as the Secretary General of the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU), extending his long-standing leadership of one of the country’s most influential labour unions. Atwoli, a veteran trade unionist and a prominent national figure in labour relations, retained the position after no challenger emerged during the union’s […]
Uganda’s long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected president for a seventh term, according to results announced by the Electoral Commission. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer was declared the winner on Saturday, January 17, after securing 71.65 per cent of the total votes cast, equivalent to 7,946,772 votes, in an election that has […]
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has rejected Uganda’s preliminary presidential election results, accusing electoral officials and the state of manipulating the process, as reports emerged that security forces carried out a late-night operation at his residence. In a statement shared on social media, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president urged supporters […]
The government, through the Ministry of Health, has issued a public advisory warning Kenyans against engaging in prolonged tree-hugging challenges without first undergoing a medical check-up, citing rising health concerns. The warning follows a surge in the trend inspired by environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, who completed a 72-hour tree-hugging challenge on December 11, 2025, surpassing […]
Kenya is set to receive a major boost for its green economy after the World Bank approved fresh financing aimed at expanding climate-friendly businesses and employment opportunities during a challenging economic period. The global lender will provide KSh5.55 billion (about USD 43 million) to be deployed through the Kenya Development Corporation’s (KDC) Green Investment Fund. […]
Former Law Society of Kenya president Nelson Havi has become the first public figure to express interest in the vacant Supreme Court judge position following the death of Justice Mohammed Ibrahim in December. The vacancy was formally announced by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who invited qualified candidates to apply in accordance with constitutional and judicial […]