PHOTOS: Ruto at Kalasha International Film & TV Awards as film industry shines
The colourful ceremony brought together filmmakers, actors, directors and digital content creators in a vibrant celebration of storytelling and artistic excellence.
The colourful ceremony brought together filmmakers, actors, directors and digital content creators in a vibrant celebration of storytelling and artistic excellence.
The National Assembly Speaker urged the former president to draw inspiration from Kenya’s past leaders who, after leaving office, stepped back from partisan politics and instead focused on unifying the country.
The 2027 tournament also marks a significant return of Africa’s premier football competition to the East African region for the first time in over five decades, since Ethiopia hosted the event in 1976.
The announcement was made during a drivers’ briefing in Nairobi by Clerk of Course Don White, who confirmed that the competition venue will remain undisclosed until days before the event, in keeping with tradition.
The group comprises nationals from a wide range of countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia and Malaysia, highlighting the international scope of the operation.
Reporters Without Borders says press freedom has worsened across sub-Saharan Africa, linking the decline to armed conflict, criminalisation of journalism and weaker economic conditions. Its 2026 index finds most countries “difficult” for media rights.
According to Duale, the upgrade will raise the substation’s total capacity to 38 MVA, representing a fourfold increase since its commissioning.
The Lebanese health ministry said eight of the victims, among them two women and a child, were killed in Haboush in the Nabatieh district. The area had been placed under an evacuation order by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) prior to the strikes.
Officers from Kilimani Police Station have taken over the case and are working with witnesses and hospital staff to reconstruct his final hours.
The hospital described him as a long-serving admitting consultant who earned respect for his professionalism, medical expertise, and commitment to patients over many years of practice.
A committee report presented during the hearings shows deep disparities in county staffing. Bomet has 97.28 per cent of employees from the Kipsigis community, while Homa Bay records 96.98 per cent Luo representation.
The carrier had been in discussions with the US government over a possible lifeline that would have helped it stay afloat after months of financial pressure.
The remarks follow complaints by comedian and activist Eric Omondi, who said his team was blocked from accessing Uhuru Park ahead of the scheduled TuKo Kadi concert.
Mbadi pointed to the construction industry as one of the clearest signs of recovery, saying it moved from contraction in the previous year to solid growth.
In recent days, Junior Secondary School teachers staged demonstrations across the country, demanding that all interns be confirmed immediately, alongside publication of a clear plan showing timelines for absorption.
Speaking exclusively to Radio Generation on Friday in Nairobi from the team's training camp, Ability Sportkenya President Agnes Oluoch praised her charges, emphasizing the need to develop the already available raw talent in Kenya.
Latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that electronic waste rose by 4.5 percent in 2025, reaching 55,956 metric tons, compared to 53,559 metric tons the previous year. The trend reflects a steady climb from 48,461 tonnes recorded in 2021, pointing to a growing challenge in managing discarded electronics.
According to Director General Luka Kimeli, the process began in February with a public participation meeting held in Meru Town, where residents gave their views on the planned reconstruction.
The proposal is outlined in the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which is now under consideration in Parliament. It sets out a direct change to the current statutory formula governing the allocation.
In a traffic update shared on its official X account, the authority said restoration works are already ongoing, with engineers and response teams deployed to the scene in a bid to restore normal traffic flow as soon as possible.
The former Head of State further questioned why former leaders are expected to stay silent, contrasting the treatment with past administrations.
Dr Obwaka died on May 1, 2026, at 7 pm after being rushed to The Nairobi Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead on arrival.
Speaking on Friday from Nairobi, Heize Kahindo, a member of the Kenya Aquatics Executive Committee and the National Coordinator, explained that the event features 3km, 5km, and 4x1km relay races for various age groups
The Economic Survey 2026 reports that the mining and quarrying sector bounced back strongly in 2025, expanding by 14.9 percent after shrinking by 7.8 percent in 2024.
The waiver was first introduced in 2025, removing the Sh1,000 charge for duplicate identity cards and changes to personal records. At the time, the notice indicated that the exemption would apply for six months from when the rules took effect.
No explanation was given for the sudden change, leaving party members and aspirants in uncertainty as they await clarity on the next steps.
Court records showed that Onyum entered the nursery before attacking the toddlers with a kitchen knife, leaving staff and the local community in shock. Prosecutors told the court that he later admitted to the killings, describing them as a “human sacrifice” he believed would make him wealthy.
Residents living in flood-prone and high-risk zones have been urged to remain cautious, avoid crossing flooded roads or rivers, and follow guidance from local authorities. The Kenya Meteorological Department continues to provide weather updates as the rains persist.