DIG Lagat champions upskilling in police reforms

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has said continuous learning and ethical leadership as central to police reforms.

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End of long wait as doctors secure pay deal

KMPDU has said the implementation of agreed basic salary adjustments will proceed, ending months of delays caused by repeated calls for new multi-agency negotiations.

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Kenya joins global elite shaping artificial intelligence rules

Kenya has positioned itself in shaping how the world governs artificial intelligence, moving beyond technology adoption to influencing the institutions and frameworks that will regulate AI globally.

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Somalia becomes fifth nation to ratify revised IGAD Treaty

Somalia's Parliament has ratified the revised IGAD Treaty, making it the fifth nation to endorse the framework and meeting the two-thirds threshold needed to operationalise the agreement.

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Conference tourism drives growth as Bomas complex nears completion

Conference tourism is emerging as a key driver of the economy as the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) nears completion.

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How African volunteers are helping shape AI through Wikipedia

Volunteers in Africa are helping train the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems by contributing human-curated content to Wikipedia, the world’s largest online encyclopedia.

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Westlands public schools turn to boreholes to end water shortage

Public schools in Westlands, Nairobi, have turned to boreholes to keep learning going after years of water shortages and unresolved bills disrupted sanitation and daily operations.

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UAE, African Union deepen partnership on peace, trade and technology

UAE and AUC have agreed to expand cooperation in peace and security, trade, investment and emerging technologies following high-level talks in Addis Ababa.

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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers accelerate Africa expansion

African demand for electric and hybrid vehicles has been steadily rising, driven by urbanisation, rising fuel costs, and government incentives for greener mobility.

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Over 291,000 Kenyans register for UDA grassroots elections in 20 counties

Over 291,000 Kenyans have registered for the 2026 UDA grassroots elections across 20 counties, with 8,942 polling centres set to be used in the exercise, NEB Chairman Anthony Mwaura says.

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Houthis signal West Coast push as analysts warn of shipping risks

Yemen's Houthi movement is signalling plans to reclaim the country's West Coast, raising concerns among maritime analysts about potential threats to shipping routes.

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PHOTOS:Requiem mass for former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo underway at CITAM

The requiem mass of the former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo is underway at Christ is the Answer Ministry, Valley road Nairobi.

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Exam-focused schools may leave students unprepared for jobs, experts warn

Parents selecting schools for their children need to consider institutions that balance academics with skills and values.

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Kenyan startup wins global funding to help farmers fight crop losses

A Kenyan agritech startup has secured international funding to scale technology that alerts smallholder farmers to pests and crop diseases as climate pressure deepens food insecurity.

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Fellowship exposes why women fail to lead in Africa's legal system

A first-of-its-kind Pan-African fellowship has launched to expose structural and cultural barriers preventing women from leading in law, organisers said.

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27 sex workers killed in Nairobi as government sits on femicide report

By August, Baraza said the report was in its final stage before being handed over to Ruto, but the report has not been released.

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Chinese investors channel billions into Africa's energy and industrial sectors

Chinese investors are ramping up investments in Africa’s energy, transport and industrial sectors, with a strong focus on renewable power, electric mobility, manufacturing and digital infrastructure.

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Initiative targets 50,000 jobs through women-led agribusiness by 2035

A private foundation in Embu is targeting the creation of 50,000 jobs by 2035 through a development model that links women farmers to export markets while investing in infrastructure.

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Kenya takes global lead as Amb. Philip Thigo champions Africa's role on sustainable AI

Kenya has cemented its position as a global trailblazer in technology governance following the adoption of the first-ever United Nations resolution on the environmental sustainability of AI.

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Developers turn to community-first model as Africa rewrites tech rules

African developers are moving away from short-burst hackathons and adopting a slower, community-first approach that requires teams to consult residents before building digital tools.

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Burnout crisis pushes Kenya's doctors toward breaking point, union warns

Doctors are being urged to prioritise their health as rising burnout threatens the medical workforce amid mounting evidence of a mental health crisis in Kenya's healthcare sector.

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Kenya rallies global support for 2026 Our Ocean Conference at UNEA 7

The government is exploring avenues to deepen cooperation between Kenya and Saudi Arabia in coral reef protection and broader environmental stewardship.

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Kebs urges firms to integrate management systems to boost efficiency

The Kenya Bureau of Standards has urged institutions to integrate their management systems and use audits to drive national development, efficiency and accountability.

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China-Kenya cooperation 'Injects New Momentum' into global south modernisation

Kenya and China reaffirmed their deepening political, economic, and cultural ties during a high-level forum in Nairobi that underscored the growing significance of China–Kenya cooperation.

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RSF accepts ceasefire under Trump-backed Sudan peace initiative as Burhan rejects talks

Rapid Support Forces commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo accepts a three-month humanitarian truce under Trump-backed Sudan peace initiative, putting rival Abdel Fattah al-Burhan under diplomatic pressure.

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Africa pushes for justice as leaders meet in Algeria over colonial crimes

Govt officials, policy makers and African historians converge in Algeria for a two-day international dialogue on colonial crimes.

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African leaders explore digital money to cut payment costs

African officials, fintech leaders and regulators met in Johannesburg this week to discuss using digital money to make payments faster and cheaper across borders.

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Cloud, AI adoption surge as Africa shifts from tech trials to execution

African businesses are entering a new phase of digital maturity, with cloud computing, AI and cybersecurity driving the continent’s transformation.

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Over 10,000 learners in Nyando and Keiyo South benefit from school meals during exams

As rehearsals for grades 6 and 9 get underway across the country, the state department for children services has moved to cushion learners in select public schools from hunger.

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Sudan delays maritime border deal with Saudi Arabia to consult Egypt

Sudan has delayed finalising its maritime border agreement with Saudi Arabia to allow for coordination with Egypt.

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Rights groups warn Ruto's victim payout plan shields police killers

Rights groups and opposition leaders have accused Ruto’s administration of using a new compensation framework for victims of police brutality as a cover-up for impunity.

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Experts warn of rising preventable blindness in Kenya

More than 7.5 million Kenyans are living with vision loss that could be prevented or treated, experts have warned as the world marks World Sight Day on Thursday.

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African firms race to lead continent's digital transformation

1,200 organisations across Africa have applied for the 2025 CIO100 Awards, reflecting the continent’s rapid digital transformation as the technology market is expected to double.

By 3 months ago

DIG Lagat champions upskilling in police reforms

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has said continuous learning and ethical leadership as central to police reforms.

By 7 days ago

End of long wait as doctors secure pay deal

KMPDU has said the implementation of agreed basic salary adjustments will proceed, ending months of delays caused by repeated calls for new multi-agency negotiations.

By 8 days ago

Kenya joins global elite shaping artificial intelligence rules

Kenya has positioned itself in shaping how the world governs artificial intelligence, moving beyond technology adoption to influencing the institutions and frameworks that will regulate AI globally.

By 8 days ago

Somalia becomes fifth nation to ratify revised IGAD Treaty

Somalia's Parliament has ratified the revised IGAD Treaty, making it the fifth nation to endorse the framework and meeting the two-thirds threshold needed to operationalise the agreement.

By 8 days ago

Conference tourism drives growth as Bomas complex nears completion

Conference tourism is emerging as a key driver of the economy as the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) nears completion.

By 10 days ago

How African volunteers are helping shape AI through Wikipedia

Volunteers in Africa are helping train the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems by contributing human-curated content to Wikipedia, the world’s largest online encyclopedia.

By 11 days ago

Westlands public schools turn to boreholes to end water shortage

Public schools in Westlands, Nairobi, have turned to boreholes to keep learning going after years of water shortages and unresolved bills disrupted sanitation and daily operations.

By 15 days ago