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Outsourcing company Sama has announced plans to lay off 1,108 employees at its Nairobi office following the termination of a major contract by Meta Platforms. In a redundancy notice dated April 16, the firm said the job cuts come after Meta formally ended a key engagement that had been supporting …

Construction of the Gitaru Interchange has reached 90 per cent, with works still ongoing as the project nears completion. Kenya National Highways Authority Director General Luka Kimeli recently inspected progress at the site, where bitumen surfacing is currently in progress. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He called on …

By: Victor Ochieng – Laikipia University The Middle East remains one of the most geopolitically sensitive regions in the world, where historical rivalries, religious differences, and global power interests continue to intersect. In 2026, tensions have intensified, particularly involving key players such as Iran, Israel, and the United States, raising …

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly condemned what he termed a growing trend of political violence and the use of hired gangs, urging the Judiciary to take firm action against those responsible. Murkomen said the government is committed to dealing decisively with individuals involved in organising …

By: XINHUA Four astronauts returned safely to Earth on Friday after completing a 10-day mission around the Moon, the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said. The capsule Orion touched down at about 17:07 local time (0007 GMT Saturday) in the Pacific Ocean, some 96 km off the San …

Today marks exactly six years since the tragic passing of Prof. Ken Walibora, a man whose voice and pen defined a generation of Swahili literature and Kenyan journalism. On April 10, 2020, Kenya lost more than just a scholar; it lost a “Mwalimu” (teacher) to millions who never sat in …

National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has endorsed a proposal seeking to raise Kenya’s legal drinking age from 18 to 21, citing growing concerns over alcohol use among young people. The agency points to findings from its 2022 national survey, which indicate that alcohol remains …

Senator John Methu caused a stir in Nyandarua on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, during the requiem mass of the late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho after his microphone was briefly switched off as he addressed President William Ruto directly. While speaking at the podium, Methu began by recalling how the …

Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto was overcome with emotion on Tuesday as he paid tribute to his daughter, Mitchelle Jelimo, during a church service at CITAM Nyali in Mombasa County. Mitchelle lost her life in a road accident in Taita Taveta County on April 3, 2026. Click …

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has clarified that Sammy Kioko is not a registered supplier for the county government, addressing concerns over pending payments following an incident in Machakos Town on March 31, 2026. In a statement released Wednesday, Ndeti confirmed that Movata Designs was the company contracted to supply inspectorate …