Chief Justice on January 12, 2026 presided over the swearing-in of Mr. Ali Abdullahi Surraw as the new Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), following a competitive and merit-based recruitment process. In her remarks, the Chief Justice congratulated Mr. Surraw on his appointment, describing it as a significant…
Hon. Dorcas Mwigereri (right) and Aggrey Munadi during a celebration ceremony on Friday 16 January 2026 at Dandora secondary school in Nairobi. Education leaders and residents on Friday gathered at Dandora Secondary School to honour Aggrey Mnandi, who scored an A-minus in the 2025 KCSE examinations, as calls were made for stronger investment in education…
The East Africa Junior Golf Rankings (EAJGR) officially teed off its inaugural tournament today at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, marking the formal start of the first-ever regional junior golf ranking system dedicated to junior golfers in East Africa. The program was formally launched by the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Larry Ngala. A…
The Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) in partnership with Africa Fine Coffee s Association (AFCA) has reiterated its commitment to revitalising Kenya’s coffee subsector through increased production, value addition, and strengthened market systems, as winners of the 2026 Taste of Harvest Coffee Competition were honoured during a breakfast meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)….
Safaricom has once again been named Kenya’s No. 1 Employer and a Top Employer in both Kenya and Africa for 2026, extending its streak to five consecutive years of certification by the Top Employers Institute. The recognition by the global authority on workplace excellence underscores Safaricom’s sustained performance in people practices that support its transformation…
By Daniel Kiptop Bogoria An interesting development is unfolding in the Eastern Africa region. For a long time, countries in the region have developed intra-regional trade relationships that extend to agricultural products, livestock and animal products, manufactured goods, mining and natural resources, as well as energy and petroleum products, among others. In the energy and…
The Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) has announced the launch of ElectionWatch, a new artificial intelligence-powered tool. ElectionWatch helps journalists, researchers, and civic groups identify election-related misinformation narratives and networks on social media platforms Produced with support from Google’s Journalism AI Challenge, ElectionWatch brings together data analysis, AI-assisted monitoring, and collaborative workflows to strengthen election coverage.  The tool…
Nairobi, 15 January 2026: For the fifth consecutive year, Absa Bank Kenya has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), following an independent assessment of its people practices across critical human capital parameters. The Certification demonstrates Absa’s ability to create a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent…
Machakos County, 15th January 2026: H.E. Dr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, today officially launched the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital disbursement for Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties, injecting Ksh. 147,525,000 to support youth-led enterprises across the three counties.  The disbursement will benefit 5,901 youth, each receiving Ksh. 25,000 to start…
Westlands parliamentary aspirant Mama Betty Adhiambo Adera has announced her intention to vie for the Westlands Member of Parliament seat, pledging leadership anchored on service, empathy, and inclusive development for residents of the constituency. Addressing the people of Westlands, Adera said her decision to vie for the seat is driven by lived experiences and close…
