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A Beitbridge woman had her Toyota Hilux GD6 stolen at gunpoint outside a funeral home. Three armed men approached her and her two sisters as they returned to the vehicle after making burial arrangements for a relative. The suspects, described as medium built, with one wearing a purple shirt...

A chef in Victoria Falls got busted for filing a fake police report. Elias Ncube, forty-eight, told cops he was robbed of twenty-two hundred dollars, money that was actually part of a communal savings pool. His wife later revealed to detectives that he lost it all on sports betting. Ncube...

A new timber drying kiln just opened in Gwaai Forest Land, Matabeleland North, marking a step toward rural industrialization. The facility, commissioned with officials like Environment Minister Eveline Ndlovu and Forestry Commission Chairman Mahomed Jassat present, aims to boost local forestry...

A new poll shows most Kenyans think the country is seriously off course. The TIFA survey found sixty-eight percent believe things are headed the wrong way, with only seventeen percent feeling positive. Dissatisfaction is highest in the Mt Kenya region, where eighty-three percent hold a negative...

Ruto defended a massive five trillion shilling plan, saying Kenya's old economic model just isn't working anymore. He stated the country needs drastic changes to avoid falling behind, framing the new strategy as a break from six decades of traditional methods. The plan's backbone is two new...

President Ruto shot back at critics who mock citizens visiting the State House just for a free meal. Speaking at a World Minority Rights Day event in Nairobi, he called those comments disrespectful to ordinary Kenyans. He argued that feeding guests is a basic part of leadership and local...

A new poll shows Kenyans are warming up to the political deal between President William Ruto and the late Raila Odinga's allies. Survey group TIFA found public approval for this broad-based government essentially doubled in six months, jumping to forty four percent from twenty two percent back...

President William Ruto has announced a new annual scholarship program worth half a billion shillings for minority and marginalized communities. The initiative, revealed during a minority rights event, will partner with private sector sponsors to support secondary and tertiary education. An...

A new national survey confirms the economy is the dominant crisis for most citizens. The research shows a large majority identifies unemployment, poverty, and high prices as the country's most serious problems. Combined economic concerns far outrank issues like corruption or governance in public...

Drivers aged sixty and above will need to renew their licenses annually under proposed new rules. The National Transport and Safety Authority announced the change, stating it aims to improve road safety for older motorists. These drivers must also provide a yearly medical report during the...

The Kenya Bankers Association wants to adjust income tax brackets to put more money in workers' pockets. Their proposal would raise the lowest taxable income threshold and lower the top rate. They argue this change would increase household spending and strengthen the broader economy. KBA's CEO...

The State Department for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises is partnering with activist Kasmuel McOure to boost youth outreach. Principal Secretary Susan Mang'eni stated the collaboration aims to connect young people with government economic programs like the Hustle Fund and NYOTA Project. The...

George Wanga is the new Managing Director of the Kenya Literature Bureau. His appointment began earlier this month, following the end of acting MD Paul Kibet's term. The state publisher stated the selection followed proper recruitment and vetting procedures. Wanga previously served as the...

Professor Simon Gicharu, founder of Mount Kenya University, is a top nominee for this publication's annual honor. His entrepreneurial journey began with humble ventures like renting a turntable for school dances and managing his high school canteen. These early experiences built a foundation for...

The late Raila Odinga has been named this publication's Person of the Year. The recognition honors a defining political figure whose influence persisted long after his final presidential campaign. Born into a legacy of activism as the son of independence leader Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, his career...

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro just earned a second master's degree from Kenyatta University. This follows another economics degree he received from the University of Nairobi just months ago. He graduated with a Master's in Economics Policy and Management during the recent ceremony. Nyoro called the...

Former CS Moses Kuria plans to help Morris Ogeta start a VIP security business. Ogeta, a former bodyguard and aide to the late Raila Odinga, received this offer during a visit to his home in Siaya County. Kuria stated the goal is to transition Ogeta into entrepreneurship, allowing him to train...

A fatal crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway has left one person dead. The accident occurred in the Sultan Hamud area of Makueni County, involving a Toyota Land Cruiser and a trailer. Police report the deceased male passenger died instantly, while three other car occupants suffered serious...

A senior Supreme Court judge has called for a focus on inclusive access as Kenya's court system digitizes. Justice Smokin Wanjala warned that new technologies could create fresh barriers if not implemented carefully. He stressed that digital transformation must not exclude people with...

The WHO, alongside India, just started its second major global summit on traditional medicine. Over a hundred countries sent ministers, scientists, and Indigenous leaders to the three-day event. The goal is to push forward a dedicated strategy for the next decade, focusing on better research...