Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club has been named Africa’s Leading Hotel 2026 at the 33rd Annual World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony held on August 28, 2026, at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The recognition marks the hotel’s fifth consecutive win since 2022, reaffirming its position among Africa’s leading luxury hospitality destinations. Set beneath Mount…
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…
The suspect, identified by police as Norman Swahili, was arrested on September 6, 2026, after police at Kibra Police Station received a distress call from members of the public reporting a severe child assault case at a home in the area.
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has called for an immediate and independent investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, saying the incident raises serious concerns over the safety of journalists in the country. Kiprotich was intercepted by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru highway on the night of September 1 before…
Professional health associations have called on the national and county governments, unions and other stakeholders to urgently resolve the ongoing impasse affecting nurses, warning that prolonged disruption could undermine healthcare delivery and patient safety. The associations said coordinated healthcare teams remain particularly critical in maternal, newborn and child health, where uninterrupted services are essential to…
An image of Jambojet. Photo Coutersy/Jambojet Jambojet has clarified that its staff did not participate in the recent industrial action that disrupted flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports across the country. The airline said the industrial action involving Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff has since been called off, allowing airlines…
Kenya Airways has warned passengers of continued flight delays at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following ongoing air traffic control challenges affecting flights into and out of the country’s main aviation hub. In an update issued on Sunday, the national carrier said only 30 per cent of its scheduled flights had departed by 2pm, with…
Director in charge of Environment and Service Programmes at the Centre for Character and Leadership, Margaret Chepngetich (left), TSC Nairobi Regional Director Samuel Marigat (centre) and Centre for Character and Leadership Director Peter Kengori (right) during the 2nd Africa Regional Conference at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development on August 27, 2026. Photo/ Clara Sande…
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…
