Absa Bank Kenya Business Banking Director Renato D’Souza (right) and Google Product Marketing Manager, Brand and Reputation, Sub-Saharan Africa, Monica Kang’uru, during the signing of a strategic partnership that will provide Kenyan SMEs with access to business training, digital skills development and financial support through the Google Hustle Academy programme NAIROBI, KENYA – 24th June…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered a reshuffle affecting three senior officers in changes approved by the National Police Service Board. In a communication dated June 10, Mr Kanja said the redeployments take effect immediately. The changes see Assistant Inspector General Johana Kiplangat Tonui moved from the Directorate of Operations in the Kenya…
Team Kenya has achieved a historic milestone by winning the Grand Prize, the highest honor awarded at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals held in Shenzhen, China. This landmark achievement marks the first time in the competition’s 10-year history that Kenya has secured a Grand Prize, making it a significant moment for the country’s…
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…
