By: BBC The United States is preparing to withdraw its remaining troops from Syria in the next few months, a senior White House official has told the BBC. The official said the Syrian government has agreed to take the lead in fighting terrorism within its borders and a “large-scale” US …

By: BBC The CEO of the parent company Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, Mark Zuckerberg, has given evidence in a landmark case on whether social media is causing internet addiction among young people. The billionaire, who refrained from using the word addiction and faced harsh criticism, said he …

Twenty primary schools in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, have been equipped with fully fitted mobile science laboratories, strengthening science instruction and supporting the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The labs were officially launched at Kamune Grounds through a collaboration between the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) and the …

Tomato farmers in Kirinyaga County are increasingly embracing environmentally friendly methods to combat destructive pests, following a comprehensive training programme implemented across 11 tomato-growing wards. The initiative has empowered farmers with hands-on skills in integrated pest management (IPM), helping them cut back on harmful synthetic chemicals while safeguarding their health, …

Kenya Power has announced a scheduled electricity outage set to impact residents and businesses across nine counties on Thursday, February 19, 2026. In a notice shared on X, the utility company informed customers that the planned interruption will last several hours in the listed areas. Click here to join our …

ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has condemned the teargas incident that disrupted a rally in Kitengela attended by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna last weekend. Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday, Oburu termed the incident unconstitutional and called for a comprehensive police investigation, urging that those responsible be …

By: Talian Felishia, Mt. Kenya University When you first join campus, everything feels exciting — new freedom, new friends, new beginnings. For many students, especially those placed through government sponsorship, university feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But somewhere between orientation week and the first semester, reality sets in. Campus life …

Social media remains the dominant digital channel for Kenyan media houses, accounting for 36 per cent of content distribution. This includes platforms such as Facebook, X, TikTok and Instagram. Streaming services make up 18.5 per cent, with platforms like YouTube, Netflix, Showmax and Spotify playing a key role. Click here …

Traffic along Thika Road was thrown into chaos on Wednesday afternoon after protests erupted in Githurai, where residents confronted police over the demolition of roadside markets. The standoff unfolded near the Githurai overpass, with demonstrators burning tyres and barricading parts of the highway in opposition to the ongoing demolitions. Police …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta observed Ash Wednesday by joining Catholic worshippers at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Nyali, Mombasa. Kenyatta attended the solemn service that marks the beginning of Lent, honoring the Christian traditions of repentance and spiritual renewal. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to …