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…
Press briefing from ABH Officials during a pre summit held on Thursday, August 20,2026 Nairobi Hotel. The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has selected 20 entrepreneurs from across Africa to compete in the 2026 semi-final being held in Nairobi on August 21–22. The entrepreneurs were selected from more than 24,000 applications received from all…
Digital financial services provider LOOP DFS has secured the ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certification, strengthening its position in the provision of reliable and secure digital financial services across Africa. The certification, awarded to LOOP DFS Limited and LOOP DFS Ghana Limited, follows independent audits by the British Standards Institution (BSI), during which the company recorded zero major…
World champion Faith Kipyegon has confirmed that she is recovering from a hamstring injury and will take more time away from competition as she focuses on making a full recovery. In a message posted on her Facebook page, Kipyegon said the injury has troubled her since the end of May and has taken longer to…
Stakeholders pose for a group photo during the fifth Regional Research Conference on Land Governance held in Nairobi on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Effective land governance and proper planning have been identified as critical to addressing Nairobi’s growing challenges, including housing shortages, water demand, waste management and access to public spaces. Speaking during a land…
Poverty and the lure of quick financial gains are among factors pushing some Kenyan athletes towards doping, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has warned. ADAK Acting Chief Executive Officer Peninah Wahome said athletes must be prepared not only physically but also mentally and morally to resist pressure to use prohibited substances. Her statement…
Mwathi Gicheru set the pace on the opening day of the 2026 NCBA Kenya Junior Matchplay Championship, carding an impressive one-under-par 71 at Sigona Golf Club as the Strokeplay qualifying round concluded with 32 players advancing to the matchplay stage. Gicheru, representing Royal Nairobi Golf Club, posted the lowest score of the day…
