The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued an urgent warning over a counterfeit batch of Postinor-2 emergency contraceptive pills that has reportedly entered the Kenyan market. The regulator said the falsified medicine, identified by batch number T34197R, poses potential health risks and may fail to provide the intended protection …

President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to allocate Sh5 million to each school and institution that participated in the Kenya Music Festival State Concert held in Bungoma. The President said the funding would help participating institutions improve facilities and infrastructure needed to support music, arts and other …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to focus on him as his political opponent ahead of the 2027 General Election instead of continuing to criticise retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. Speaking in Naivasha during his tour of Nakuru County, Gachagua argued that Uhuru is retired and will …

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has explained the reasons behind the party’s decision to adopt a new name, Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), saying the move is aimed at responding to the concerns of young Kenyans and giving the party a stronger national identity. Speaking during the Kakuyuni Consultations in Malindi, …

Police in Ugunja, Siaya County, are investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman who succumbed to injuries after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband. The deceased, identified as Beatrice Owino, was taken to Homegrown Hospital in Ugunja Township after suffering stab wounds. However, she died while undergoing treatment. Click …

KCB Group has increased its interim dividend by 50 percent to Sh3 per share for the six months ended June 2026, following a strong improvement in its financial performance. The lender will distribute a total of Sh9.64 billion to shareholders, compared with the Sh2 per share paid during the corresponding …

President William Ruto on Thursday presided over the 46th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits’ pass-out parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The ceremony marked the completion of basic military training for a new group of recruits and their transition from civilian life …

Kenya has emerged as the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, reflecting the rapidly growing use of AI tools among internet users in the country. The Digital 2026 Mid-year Global Update Report shows that 97.5 percent of Kenyan internet users aged 16 and above use AI, placing the country …

Nairobi Rivers Commission chairperson Margaret Wanjiru has announced her decision to resign, informing Head of Public Service Felix Koskei that she plans to leave office at the end of August to pursue other interests. In a letter to Koskei, Wanjiru issued a 30-day notice and confirmed that her last day …

Kamba Benga musician Alex Kasau Katombi has issued a stern warning to bloggers and content creators using his videos, photographs and audio recordings on YouTube channels without his permission. In a Facebook post, Katombi gave content creators 24 hours to remove his material, including content recorded during interviews and live performances. …