By: Erick Otieno, Laikipia University. A tragic incident involving a first-year student has triggered widespread protests at Laikipia University, culminating in an indefinite closure of the institution. According to reports, on Friday, 20th March, a group of students had gone on a hike at Subukia Falls when one of them, …

Kakuzi Plc has doubled its dividend to Sh16 per share after reporting a net profit of Sh387.5 million for the 2025 financial year. This marks a strong turnaround from the Sh131.6 million loss recorded in 2024, with total revenue rising to Sh5.4 billion. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

Mystery surrounds the death of a woman whose body was discovered in a grocery shop in Athi River. Detectives are probing the suspected killing of 25-year-old Precious Kanari, who had been reported missing since March 20 before her body was found two days later. Her remains were discovered hidden inside …

Kenya on Monday dispatched its first batch of exports to China under the newly introduced zero-tariff agreement, a move officials say could help reduce the trade deficit and open wider markets for Kenyan products. The shipment includes fresh avocados, avocado oil, hides and skins, coffee, and green beans. These goods …

President William Ruto on Tuesday officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Usenge Beach Pier project in Siaya County, a major initiative aimed at unlocking the economic potential of Lake Victoria and improving livelihoods in the area. The pier is part of the government’s wider plan to modernise the blue economy …

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers has urged the government to merge all bursary funds and prioritize the immediate hiring of 44,000 junior school intern teachers on permanent and pensionable terms. The union wants the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to seek additional funding from Parliament to absorb the interns, …

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has failed to secure a spot among Africa’s top 10 airports in the latest rankings released by Skytrax. Meanwhile, regional competitors stood out, with Kigali International Airport ranked 8th and Bole International Airport taking the 9th position on the continent. Click here to join our …

By: BBC Two plane crashes have occurred in the last two days. A military C-130 Hercules plane carrying 125 people crashed in Colombia, killing 34 people. In New York, Air Canada flight AC8646 collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night, killing two pilots and injuring several …

Nurses and midwives affiliated with the Kenya National Union of Nurses in Laikipia County have launched a strike after the county government failed to honour a 16‑point return‑to‑work agreement, bringing public health services to a standstill. Union leaders, including chairperson Peter Ndimba and Branch Secretary Daniel Mungai, say their main …

A woman has turned herself in to police after allegedly killing her 11-year-old son at a lodging in Mumbuni, Makueni County. Authorities said she spared her two other children, aged six and three, during the March 22 incident. The motive behind the killing remains unclear. Click here to join our …