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WhatsApp is testing a new feature that enables users to share recent group chat history with newly added members, helping them catch up on previous discussions without relying on other participants for updates. The feature is currently available to a limited number of users as part of a gradual rollout. …

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has officially opened applications for the 2026/2027 academic year, giving thousands of students set to join universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions a chance to apply for government financial support. The funding, offered through the Higher Education Financing (HEF) Student …

Kenya Power usually gives advance notice of areas scheduled to be affected by planned power interruptions. However, unscheduled blackouts can still occur due to unexpected faults or emergencies. An unexpected power outage can disrupt homes, businesses and essential services, especially when it occurs without prior notice. To help customers report …

Zuchu has confirmed that her relationship with Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has come to an end after six years together, saying she is now focusing on healing and moving forward. The singer made the announcement on Sunday, July 12, 2026, following widespread speculation from fans over her absence at …

Perched on the outskirts of Kitui town stands one of Kenya’s most intriguing natural landmarks—Nzambani Rock. Rising dramatically above the surrounding landscape, the giant rock attracts hundreds of visitors every year, not just for its breathtaking views but for a centuries-old legend that has made it famous across the country. …

More than 57,000 students who met the minimum requirements for university admission have not secured slots in degree programmes, according to the latest placement results released by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). Following the shortfall, the Ministry of Education has extended the application review period to …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has scheduled its grassroots elections in Tana River County for August 15 after delaying the exercise to give more party members time to register and take part in the voting process. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party said the elections will take place …

More than 293,000 students who completed the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination have been admitted to universities, colleges and technical institutions after the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) released the 2026/27 placement results. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the placement results on Tuesday …

Google has secured a legal victory after a U.S. federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the company of allowing its artificial intelligence platform, Gemini, to monitor users’ communications without their knowledge or consent. In a ruling issued on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Noel Wise in San Jose found …

With the July 16, 2026 parliamentary by-election fast approaching, Ol Kalou Constituency in Nyandarua County has become the centre of an intense political contest marked by high-profile campaigns, government projects and allegations of voter inducement. The usually quiet farming constituency has seen an influx of politicians, Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries …