Kenya will field a strong contingent at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 11 to 13. The team includes several of the country’s leading athletes, with Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi headlining the squad. Wanyonyi will compete in the men’s 800m, while former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot…
Ruto told the officers that their primary duty would be to maintain peace, enforce the law and protect the dignity and rights of citizens.
Organisers said they will also host warm-up runs across the country in the coming weeks as participants make their final preparations for the main race.
An image of National Bank of Kenya ./Photo courtesy of National Bank National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has recorded a 61 per cent increase in profit after tax to Ksh1.72 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from KSh1.07 billion posted during a similar period last year. The bank, which is wholly…
Governments, the private sector, universities and investors have been urged to increase investment in women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to unlock Africa’s economic and innovation potential. The call was made during the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026, organised by Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) in partnership with…
East Africa’s healthcare sector is moving from digital health pilots to everyday implementation, with providers adopting AI-supported diagnostics, telemedicine, hospital management systems and connected devices to improve access, efficiency and continuity of care. Governments and healthcare providers are investing in interoperable systems, digital claims platforms and data-led healthcare, creating opportunities for technology companies, distributors and…
Qatar Airways has reached a major milestone in its in-flight connectivity programme after becoming the first airline globally to operate a Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9, taking the number of its Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft to 150. The airline said the achievement follows the completion of Starlink installation across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in seven months, with more…
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen today joined H.E. President William Ruto during the 149th Pass-Out Ceremony of police recruits at the National Police Training College, Kiganjo Main Campus. The CS noted that the new officers will help address the personnel shortage that has plagued the Service for years and play a crucial…
Kenya made a strong start to the athletics programme at the ANOCA Zone V Youth Games, winning three gold medals on the opening day at Kenyatta University in Nairobi on Wednesday. World Under-20 champion Wilson Chepkwech led the hosts’ charge, winning the boys’ 1,500 metres in 3:46.81 after producing a well-timed finish. Chepkwech, fresh…
Kenya’s newsrooms could lose several familiar faces as journalists and media personalities increasingly signal plans to join the 2027 political race. Former Citizen TV journalist John Wanyama is among the latest to make the jump, quitting journalism as he prepares to contest the Malava parliamentary seat in Kakamega County. Veteran journalist Tony Gachoka is eyeing…
