Kenya plans to establish an AI-in-Health Centre of Excellence at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and improve specialized healthcare services. The Ministry of Health (MoH) said the initiative will focus on building global partnerships, supporting health-sector transformation, and enhancing the skills of local clinicians through …
Read More »Sugar Factory Strike Suspended After Talks
Sugar factory workers have called off their planned nationwide strike following high-level talks between the government and the Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW). The agreement came after a meeting at Kilimo House chaired by Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe. Click here to join our …
Read More »Betting and Gambling Ad Spend Collapses 89% to Sh131 Million
Advertising spend by betting and gambling companies dropped sharply by 89 percent to Sh131 million in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, largely due to tighter sector regulations. Data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows the figure is a steep decline from Sh1.2 billion recorded in …
Read More »Man Kills Wife and Two Children in Nyeri
Authorities are investigating a shocking incident in Kagayu village, Nyeri County, where a man allegedly killed his wife and two young children. The suspect was arrested after the victims’ bodies were discovered in his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The motive for …
Read More »Matatu Owners: We Will Strike Every Monday
Albert Karakacha, President of the Matatu Owners Association (MOA), has declared that matatu operators will stage strikes every Monday. In a Monday interview, Karakacha said the weekly slowdowns will continue until the government addresses the association’s concerns. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “We will continue every Monday. Even …
Read More »Isuzu Begins Local Assembly of MU-X, Buyers to Save Sh3.6 Million
Buyers of Isuzu’s MU-X SUV in East Africa are set to save up to Sh3.6 million as the company begins local assembly of the model. The locally assembled 3-litre MU-X will now sell for Sh9.9 million, down from Sh13.5 million—a 27% price reduction. A higher-spec 1.9-litre variant will also be …
Read More »Ex-CS Moses Kuria Eyes Gatundu South MP Seat on a UDA Ticket
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has officially announced his bid for the Gatundu South parliamentary seat. Through his social media accounts, Kuria confirmed that he has registered as a candidate for the Gatundu South MP position on a UDA party ticket. “I’ve registered as an aspirant to vie …
Read More »Half of Safaricom Users Now on Xiaomi
Over half of the smartphones currently on the Safaricom network are Xiaomi devices, underscoring the Chinese brand’s rising influence in Kenya’s mobile phone market. The information was shared on Friday during the Nairobi launch of the Redmi Note 15 Series, which includes three models targeting users seeking affordability, performance, and …
Read More »Shocking: Kenyan Recruited to Fight for Russia Killed
A Kenyan family is seeking answers and assistance to repatriate the body of their 29-year-old relative, Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, who was killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia. Mogesa had left Kenya in 2024 for work in Qatar, but his family later learned he had travelled to Russia. Click here …
Read More »13 Teachers Still Hospitalized After Tragic Matatu Crash
Thirteen teachers remain hospitalized following Saturday’s matatu accident outside City Primary School, which occurred during KUPPET branch elections. The incident involved a CBD-bound matatu from Limuru Road that reportedly lost its brakes, causing the driver to lose control. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The vehicle veered into a …
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