The Government has pledged to strengthen the nursing profession through improved training, working conditions and career development as concerns grow over the increasing migration of Kenyan nurses abroad. Speaking during the International Nurses Week 2026 celebrations at The Nairobi Hospital, Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said nurses remain the backbone of…
Eldoret City Marathon Race Director Moses Tanui has called on coaches to rally more short-distance runners to take part in this year’s race, pointing to new categories and incentives designed to broaden competition. Speaking ahead of the registration deadline, Tanui unveiled the Governor’s One Mile race, a new addition aimed at attracting speed-focused athletes…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the country remains secure, even as authorities heighten vigilance ahead of the election campaign period. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security in Nairobi, Mr Murkomen called on political leaders to promote peaceful campaigns and reject the use of gangs and…
The government has launched the second phase of classroom-based business skills training under the NYOTA Project, targeting thousands of young entrepreneurs across the country. In a statement released on Monday, Principal Secretary in the State Department for MSME Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, said the programme is being implemented in 454 training centres spread across…
Kenyan athletes delivered a stunning masterclass at the Boston Marathon, with John Korir and Sharon Lokedi headlining a historic day for the country on the streets of Boston. Korir produced a performance for the ages, storming to victory in a blistering 2:01:52 to not only retain his title but also set a new course record…
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has urged Kenyans to exercise restraint and uphold peace during planned demonstrations over the rising cost of fuel, even as concerns over the high cost of living persist. In a statement issued Monday, KAM acknowledged public discontent following the recent fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled an ambitious plan to restore the Cherangany ecosystem following recurring landslides that have left a trail of destruction and loss of lives in the region. Speaking in Nairobi during a high-level partners’ roundtable, Murkomen said the programme dubbed CHERISH (Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration for Livelihood Improvement, Sustainability and…
Kenyan basketball star Madina Okot was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft, held on Monday night, April 13 2026 at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City. With this selection, Okot becomes one of the few Kenyan players to be drafted into the WNBA and the first…
The Kenya Ports Authority has scheduled 49 cargo vessels to call at the Port of Mombasa and Port of Lamu over the next two weeks, underscoring sustained maritime activity at the country’s key trade gateways. The steady stream of vessel traffic signals resilience in regional and international trade flows, even as the global shipping industry…
Nairobi, March 30, 2026 — The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), Visa Inc. and Kenya Airways have unveiled a joint travel campaign offering discounted flights in a move aimed at stimulating tourism and enhancing Kenya’s global destination appeal. The six-month campaign, running from April to September 2026 and kicking off during the Easter holiday period, will…
