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Kenya has taken a significant step in its industrial development journey with the launch of the local assembly of the Toyota Hiace matatu at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) facility in Thika. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui announced the milestone, noting that the initiative marks a …

The United Alternative Government (UAG), led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has called on the government to immediately disclose all agreements and protocols related to Kenya’s Ebola preparedness and response, accusing the Kenya Kwanza administration of withholding critical information from the public. In a statement released on Tuesday, the …

President William Ruto is expected to travel to Finland this month for a state visit aimed at deepening the rapidly expanding diplomatic and economic relationship between Kenya and Finland. The visit comes just a year after Finnish President Alexander Stubb made a historic trip to Nairobi, highlighting the growing cooperation …

Safina Party leader and 2027 presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi has unveiled an ambitious policy agenda that includes scrapping the Social Health Authority (SHA), eliminating Value Added Tax (VAT), and introducing free education from primary school through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Addressing residents during a town hall …

Seven female students linked to the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy were on Tuesday presented before a court in Naivasha, where they are expected to face arson-related charges. The court session attracted a large crowd of relatives and friends of both the accused students and the victims of …

Kenya’s horticulture sector recorded strong export performance, with flower exports contributing significantly to earnings that reached Sh143.78 billion in 2025, according to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA). The latest figures, released ahead of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2026, highlight floriculture as one of the country’s leading foreign …

A police officer died shortly after participating in Madaraka Day festivities in Wajir East Sub-County, Wajir County. Police Constable Hassan Moyo reportedly collapsed at about 9:05am after taking part in the parade march-past at Wajir Stadium, according to police reports. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He was quickly …

Kenya and South Africa are expected to strengthen their bilateral relations as President William Ruto begins a State Visit on Thursday, June 4, 2026,  aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two countries. The trip has been described as the highest level of diplomatic engagement between sovereign states, …

Seven suspects linked to the Utumishi Academy dormitory fire that killed 16 students are expected to be arraigned in court on Tuesday as investigations into the tragedy continue. According to their statements, the suspects allegedly admitted that frustration over several school decisions contributed to the incident, including changes to the …

Gor Mahia FC has celebrated their 2025/2026 SportPesa Premier League victory with a special visit to the Karen residence of the Odinga family in Nairobi. During the visit, the club handed over both the league trophy and the ODM Cup to Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UNEP, Mama Ida Odinga, in …