East African bloc convenes conference in Kenya on education transformation

East African bloc convenes conference in Kenya on education transformation

Mary Goretti Nakabugo, co-chair of the conference organizing committee, noted that the initiative aims to foster resilient, future-ready education systems capable of driving socioeconomic transformation across East Africa.

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East African Breweries: Kenya’s competition regulator seeks reserve fund in Diageo’s sale to Japan’s Asahi

East African Breweries: Kenya’s competition regulator seeks reserve fund in Diageo’s sale to Japan’s Asahi

Kenya’s competition regulator has proposed that East African Breweries Ltd set aside as much ​as Ksh15 billion ($115 million) in ‌reserve funds before approving Diageo’s  sale of its majority stake in the brewer to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings ​Kenya’s Business Daily newspaper reported on Monday. The newspaper said the Competition...

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Lower Court will hear your fraud case, High Court rules in Ksh1.3 billion rules against former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner

Lower Court will hear your fraud case, High Court rules in Ksh1.3 billion rules against former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner

The decision was made in High Court case HCCHRPET/E155/2024, Davis Nathan Chelogoi v Director of Criminal Investigations, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and three others on Monday.

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Why suspicion is rising over Garissa deputy immigration office has processed 16,000 passports, issued 15,000 others

Why suspicion is rising over Garissa deputy immigration office has processed 16,000 passports, issued 15,000 others

North Eastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno on his part noted that the reopening of the office was part of the government’s commitment to bringing services closer to the people and promoting inclusivity for all Kenyans to access services equally.

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Energy minister Wandayi warns against anti-Ruto rallies as Wanga and Kaluma make good vow they ‘cannot be led a Luhyia’

Energy minister Wandayi warns against anti-Ruto rallies as Wanga and Kaluma make good vow they ‘cannot be led a Luhyia’

Wanga, Kaluma and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi have in the past openly declared that they cannot be led by a Luhyia (or Abandu), hence their allegiance to Ruto – a fellow Nilote.

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Good, bad and ugly: Why goalkeeper Ottomax ditched Gor Mahia for Leopards, then saved fans of both clubs from death during fracas

Good, bad and ugly: Why goalkeeper Ottomax ditched Gor Mahia for Leopards, then saved fans of both clubs from death during fracas

In 1990, he was among the early group of MYSA boys who travelled to Norway for the Norway Cup, an experience that exposed the young boy from Nairobi to international football and strengthened his self-belief that the game could take him far. He later played for Undugu FC before earning a breakthrough with Re-Union FC in early 1990s.

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Ministry: Earnings from Kenya’s tourism industry leapt by 52 per cent to $4.4 billion in the 2025-26 financial year

Ministry: Earnings from Kenya’s tourism industry leapt by 52 per cent to $4.4 billion in the 2025-26 financial year

According to the latest data, international arrivals rose to 2.76 million in 2025/26, compared with 1.21 million recorded in 2021/22. Domestic tourism has also continued to play a critical role in driving the sector, with domestic bed nights increasing from four million in 2021/22 to 5.15 million in 2025/26.

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Kenya says future of Africa’s energy industry lies in green investment and citizen action to drive the growth

Kenya says future of Africa’s energy industry lies in green investment and citizen action to drive the growth

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director-General Mamo B. Mamo has called for greater environmental responsibility and increased use of green financing to support sustainable development.

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Kenya scales up campaign to rein in maternal and neonatal deaths estimated to be 355 deaths per 100,000 live births

Kenya scales up campaign to rein in maternal and neonatal deaths estimated to be 355 deaths per 100,000 live births

About 5,000 to 5,680 women and girls die each year from pregnancy and childbirth complications, with 26 counties accounting for the highest concentration of maternal and new-born deaths. Among the high-burden areas are Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya, Nairobi and Garissa.

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State allocates $224 million for construction of 13 new 300-bed county referral hospitals

State allocates $224 million for construction of 13 new 300-bed county referral hospitals

The investment is expected to significantly increase the availability of specialised services at county level while easing pressure on national referral hospitals. Each facility will be designed to provide modern diagnostic and treatment services that will include at least 16 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and 10 High Dependency Unit (HDU) beds.

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