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The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced that it will be closed to the public on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. The closure is in line with federal offices across the United States, as the country pauses to honor military personnel who lost their lives …

Veteran sports journalist and football commentator Paul ‘Diblo’ Kaberia has passed away, leaving the media fraternity in mourning. Kaberia, who served as a football commentator at Radio Jambo for more than 20 years, was celebrated for his energetic style and deep passion for football. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

Sidian Bank has posted a 9 percent increase in profit after tax, recording Sh607.03 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to Sh556.94 million in the same period last year. The growth was supported by higher interest income and a rapidly expanding balance sheet. The lender’s net interest …

The High Court has overturned the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, May 20, Justice Bahati Mwamuye held that the appointment process did not meet the required constitutional and legal standards for public office appointments. …

KCB Group has posted a pre-tax profit of Sh24.4 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026, representing a 15.3 percent increase from Sh21.2 billion recorded in the same period last year. The bank attributed the strong performance to higher operating income, solid contributions from subsidiaries, and increased customer deposits, …

NCBA Group has reported a net profit of Sh6 billion for the first quarter of 2026, representing a 9 percent increase compared to Sh5.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. The lender said the improved performance was driven by higher operating income, growth in customer deposits, and expansion …

In the lush green highlands of Nandi County, a new generation of young farmers is reshaping the future of agriculture by turning farming into a profitable and modern enterprise rather than a last-resort survival activity. One of the standout examples is Modern Farmer Abel, who began his farming journey in …

What was expected to be a routine press briefing quickly turned dramatic. Many had anticipated the usual formal statements in polished English, followed by stakeholders expressing agreement with the government’s position. But in today’s bold and outspoken Kenya, things took a different turn. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has attributed the recent increase in fuel prices in Kenya to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, saying disruptions in the global energy market have significantly raised the cost of importing petroleum products. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement on …

The government will draw about Sh5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund to cushion Kenyans against rising fuel prices in the latest monthly review covering the period May 15, 2026, to June 14, 2026. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the intervention is aimed at stabilising …