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Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to uphold proper hygiene practices and take an active role in environmental conservation efforts. Speaking during Mazingira Day celebrations at Ngiriambu Comprehensive School in Gichugu Constituency, the PS led residents, students, and government officials in a national tree-planting …

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced a temporary suspension of avocado harvesting for sea exports starting Monday, October 20, 2025, marking the end of the 2025/2026 export season. In a statement signed by AFA Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru, the decision follows a nationwide assessment that found the …

Wiper Patriotic Front presidential candidate Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenyan youth to register in large numbers as voters, saying they hold the power to bring change in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the Wiper National Delegates Convention at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Kalonzo appealed to the Gen Z generation to …

The government has revealed that over 400,000 national identification cards are yet to be collected across the country, even as efforts intensify to encourage citizens to pick them up and take part in the ongoing voter registration exercise. Speaking during Mazingira Day celebrations in Kapseret on Friday, Immigration Principal Secretary …

A boda boda rider was brutally murdered and his motorcycle stolen in the Emenwa area of Nyamache, Kisii County. Police identified the victim as Brian Oseko, 25, whose body was discovered early Thursday morning, October 9, 2025, lying along the Emenwa–Makonge Road. His motorcycle was missing from the scene. Click …

Kanu party chairman Gideon Moi has revealed details behind his unexpected decision to withdraw from the Baringo Senate race, saying it followed personal assurances from President William Ruto that key development projects in the county would be revived. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Friday, October 10, …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday morning departed for Uganda to represent Kenya during the country’s 63rd Independence Day celebrations, held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The event, presided over by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, features military parades, cultural displays, and speeches centered on the country’s progress, unity, …

The Privatization Commission has officially announced the government’s plan to sell its 65 percent stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking a major step in Kenya’s ongoing privatization drive. The sale follows approvals from the Cabinet, National Treasury, and National Assembly, as part of efforts to raise revenue and …

Safaricom has significantly expanded its 5G network, increasing coverage by 111.7 percent to reach 1,700 sites in the 2025 financial year, up from 803 the previous year. The milestone, detailed in the company’s 2025 Sustainable Business Report, highlights Safaricom’s push toward next-generation connectivity and efforts to future-proof its network. Click …

The United States government has announced the introduction of a $1 (approximately Sh129) registration fee for applicants of the Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery, marking the first time such a charge will apply to the initial registration process. According to a statement published in the U.S. Federal Register, the new …