Inside operations of fake Canadian visa scam

A Nairobi court has heard that over Sh51 million was allegedly paid to a man who posed as a Canadian Embassy official to process visas that never materialised

By Nancy Gitonga 1 month ago

Global hotels bet big on Maasai Mara as tourism earnings surge

Global hotel groups are pouring millions of dollars into Maasai Mara safari lodges as Kenya's tourism earnings surge past pre-pandemic levels.

By Manuel Ntoyai 1 month ago

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Rogue officers: The systematic impunity behind police brutality

Innocent Kenyans are shot in the middle of their ordinary lives.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and David Odongo 1 month ago

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Real estate sector eyes 2026 rebound on policy, tech shifts

After a turbulent 2024 marred by high interest rates, costly construction inputs, and sluggish sales, industry executives reported a market stabilisation in 2025.

By Brian Ngugi 1 month ago

Ebenyo among stars to battle for glory in Mumias

World Cross Country Championships bronze medallist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo is among more than 500 athletes set to compete during the penultimate leg of the second season of Betika BingwaFest.

By Standard Sports 1 month ago

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Senate team grills eight governors

Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee questions governors.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Nedbank offers Sh109.5 billion for 66 per cent stake in NCBA

South African lender Nedbank Group has offered to acquire a controlling 66 per cent stake in the Kenyatta family-linked NCBA Group for approximately ZAR 13.9 billion

By Brian Ngugi 1 month ago

Uganda poll new ugly chapter in Africa's democratic experiment

History just repeated itself in the presidential elections of January 15, 2026, in Uganda.

By Mulang'o Baraza 1 month ago

Special narcotics courts will boost to renewed war against drugs

Kenya's renewed fight against alcohol and drug abuse has entered a decisive phase.

By Anthony Omerikwa 1 month ago

Doctor AI: A clinical tool helping medics

A health informatician and general medicine and surgery by profession, Dr Muragijimana said he came up with the idea of the application in 2019.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Three police officers stabbed during strange rampage

Police officers from Makutano Police Station responded to distress calls from members of the public

By Irissheel Shanzu 1 month ago

Migori airstrip to get facelift with new Sh300m terminal building

Lichota airstrip, located about 8.3 kilometers from Migori town, is considered an important facility as it serves as a link between Kenya and Tanzania.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Nairobi to host 2026 World Health Summit regional meeting

The three-day summit will discuss pressing regional priorities including workforce development, digital health, pandemic preparedness and climate-related health risks.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Kenya targets 5.5m international tourists in the next two years

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the country has high potential in the tourism sector, which could be achieved through collaboration with the counties.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Tea firms award scholarships to 20 bright students

Browns Plantations has awarded scholarships to 20 students for the 2026-2028 academic cycle.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Nyamira, Kajiado counties risk losing donor funding over questionable expenditure

Nyamira County Government is staring at being locked out of donor funding after the National Treasury suspended two World Bank-financed projects following unexplained irregularities.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Vihiga family appeals for help to trace abducted kin

Jobson was allegedly taken from his home on the night of January 16, 2026, and has not been seen since.

By Brian Kisanji 1 month ago

Top girl in Njoro risks missing senior school over fees

In the sleepy Sosiot village in Njoro, Nakuru County, 15-year-old Joan Kirui washes utensils outside their mud-walled house on a day she should have been reporting to senior secondary school.

By Kipsang Joseph 1 month ago

Malkia Strikers land Olympics scholarship again

NOC-K SG John Ogola challenged the African Queens not to sit on their laurels but focus on securing a direct ticket to LA Games.

By Jonah Onyango 1 month ago

Traders storm KPLC offices in Naivasha over extortion

Led by area MCAs, the traders and workers camped in the offices for over three hours, demanding action against the cartel that includes a group of workers.

By Antony Gitonga 1 month ago

Court orders KNH to release mental report of suspect in GSU officer's murder

The High Court in Kibera has given KNH two weeks to release a mental assessment report of the prime suspect in the murder of a GSU officer at State House in October 2025.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 month ago

Coffee buyers support farmers through attaching agronomists

Coffee buyers have positioned agronomists along the coffee belt, focusing on guiding farmers on adherence to procedures and the production of high-quality coffee.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 month ago

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How global certification boosts livelihoods for local farmers

Anyone who buys products bearing the Fairtrade mark stands with farmers and workers, ensuring they earn fairly, work safely and produce ethically.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

Aviation workers issue strike notice over CBA, unresolved grievances

KAWU has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority management, demanding urgent action to resolve long-standing labour grievances.

By Joan Oyela 1 month ago

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Ahmednasir sorry as judges to rule on Supreme Court ban

Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has expressed remorse and committed to refraining from future attacks on judges.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 month ago

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Profit, people and policy: The CEO's triple mandate

People are the most strategic asset in any business. Hire and appreciate people based on skills. Skills influence how problems get solved in real time.

By Victor Chesang 1 month ago

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KRA seeks private funder for new multibillion revenue collection system

KRA is seeking a deep-pocketed private firm to bankroll and build a billion-shilling arsenal of drones, AI systems and a new digital platform to hunt tax evaders.

By Brian Ngugi 1 month ago

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Mandago trial: State closes case after two years, 138 witnesses

The Senator and two others face charges of conspiracy to steal, theft, forgery and abuse of office.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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Inside Winnie Odinga-Oburu Oginga's feud

He dismissed claims of rivalry between Oburu and Winnie as exaggerated and taken out of context.

By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 1 month ago

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Why Ruto is under fire over Safaricom, KPC sale

On Monday, the government launched KPC's Initial Public Offer (IPO), which will be the biggest in the region in more than a decade.

By Macharia Kamau and Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Communications professionals should use artificial intelligence ethically

The use of AI in communications must adhere to a Code of Ethics emphasising transparency and accuracy, while safeguarding the necessity of accountability.

By Ngulamu Jonathan 1 month ago

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Reprieve as standoff over 'Mama Shop' container at Chepseon market resolved

The dispute had arisen over concerns that the containers, dubbed "Mama Shops," might encroach on the road reserve.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

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Senate flags counties for failing to fully run municipalities

The Committee Chairperson Senator Godfrey Osotsi said that the counties have got no option but to comply with the urban areas and Cities act

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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High Court halts Sh11b Riruta-Lenana-Ngong railway project

The judge issued the order after the government and Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) failed to file their responses, prompting a postponement of the hearing.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 month ago

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St Mary's Hospital Mumias to reopen after months of closure over SHA debt

The delays resulted in staff going for months without salaries, making it impossible for the institution to continue operating.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

State rolls out AI Incubator for local innovators

AI innovators are set to receive structured mentorship through an incubator programme to ensure their innovations deliver real value.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Migori residents want KWS to capture stray leopard

Residents of Nyaoke in Rongo sub-county, Migori County, are living in fear of being attacked by a stray leopard, which has been killing domestic animals.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Lawyers to wait longer in fight for engagement with public entities

Over 18,000 lawyers in Kenya will have to wait to know their fate over engagement with public entities.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

New bid to tackle food losses for supermarkets, restaurants

An innovative app designed to combat food waste and losses, connects stores with consumers, allowing them to sell surplus and near-expiry food items at significantly discounted prices.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

New paths, new dreams as over 600 learners Join MP Shah Chania Boys

The students, drawn from different parts of the country, have already hit the ground running as they prepare to embark on their chosen academic pathways under the CBE curriculum.

By Gitau Wanyoike 1 month ago