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Kakamega to launch first Muslim benevolent fund

The initiative is being spearheaded by the National Muslim Leaders Forum (NAMLEF) – Western Region.

Report faults weak oversight of Kenya’s organ transplant centres

The investigators discovered that only one in four kidney‑transplant centres had a fully trained and dedicated multidisciplinary team, while nearly half operated without Standard Operating Procedures.

Rhamu celebrates historic opening of civil registration office

The office was inaugurated by Mandera North MP Major (Rtd) Abdullahi Bashir, who praised the Department of Civil Registration for decentralizing crucial services.

Isak shocks ambitious Newcastle with exit demands

It is understood some of Europe's top clubs have been aware Isak has been looking to take the next step in his career.

France to recognise Palestinian state at UN Assembly in September

Macron said the decision reflects France’s historic position on seeking a lasting and fair resolution to the Middle East conflict.

Tour De France cancels stage 19 following cattle disease outbreak

The 129.9-km stage from Albertville to La Plagne was due to include the ascent of the Col des Saisies, but the climb has now been scrapped to avoid the affected zone

AGRA backs Kenya’s agriculture reforms, youth program

AGRA President Alice Ruhweza highlighted the organization’s investments in Kenya, including Sh116 million towards the implementation of seed policy.

Renewed hope as Governor Jama unveils Baraki–Maalimin Water Project

Spanning 48 kilometers, the water system draws from three boreholes two of which are currently active and producing a combined 40,000 litres per hour.

CBK lacks power to act on counties’ illegal bank accounts

A recent report by Controller of Budget revealed that county governments more than doubled their commercial bank accounts within a year, reaching 3,431 accounts by March 2025 after opening 1,763 new ones.

Russian strikes kill five as attacks intensify across Ukraine

The intensifying attacks, now in the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion, come even as both sides engage in talks seeking a possible ceasefire.

Relief in sight as SRC plans salary review for public workers

The fourth remuneration review cycle, according to the SRC, is already underway and is expected to provide solutions that will ensure compliance with the one-third rule

UK, India sign landmark trade deal to boost bilateral business and cut tariffs

Tariffs on Scotch whisky will be reduced from 150% to 75% immediately, and further lowered to 40% over the next ten years.

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Schools face crisis after capitation slashed by Sh5,344

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed that only Sh16,900 is being released annually per student, far below the Sh22,244 figure that school heads had been told to expect.

Senate report exposes dire conditions in county referral hospitals

In some of the hospitals, the report says, wards are overcrowded and poorly lit, with some lacking electricity altogether.

Kenya gets Sh904 million in Google-backed AI education boost

The centre will serve as a collaborative space for AI learning, creativity, and experimentation.

Hulk Hogan, wrestling icon and pop culture legend, dies at 71

His final appearance on WWE programming came in January 2025, during the first episode of Raw on Netflix, where he was met with loud boos from the crowd.

Report exposes flaws in Kenya’s organ transplant oversight and donor care

The report found that key medical specialties, such as immunology and clinical pathology, remain poorly regulated, undermining the quality and safety of transplants.

Safaricom adds direct PayPal withdrawal feature to M-Pesa App

With the app downloaded 13.7 million times and 4.7 million active users, Safaricom says the integration is tailored to meet current digital demands.

We’re not criminals! Boda Boda operators slam motorcycle Bill

The riders are particularly opposed to a plan to introduce 47 county-level Motorcycle Transport and Safety Boards despite the existence of the National Transport and Safety Authority.

Ruto: Kenya is where the world comes home

The President pointed to discoveries such as the Turkana Boy found near Lake Turkana in 1984, believed to be 1.6 million years old, as evidence of Kenya’s unique place in global history.

Safaricom hits 50 million users ahead of 25th anniversary

Starting in 2000 with just 17,000 subscribers, Safaricom has grown into the country’s largest telco, playing a central role in reshaping mobile services and financial inclusion

Kenya rallies IGAD to put women and youth at the Heart of peacebuilding

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said the Horn of Africa is facing a complex web of peace and security threats that cannot be addressed by traditional diplomacy alone.

Japan and Philippines join race to seal U.S. trade deals before deadline

As the August 1 deadline nears and the threat of higher tariffs looms, these fast-tracked deals reveal how far nations are willing to go to maintain access to the U.S. market.

Experts raise alarm over accuracy and regulation of home health test kits in the UK

New research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) highlights serious concerns around self-testing kits for conditions such as bowel cancer and thyroid disorders.

Plane disappears in Russia’s far East with over 40 on board

The sudden loss of communication triggered an emergency response, with regional and national authorities launching a joint rescue effort.

7,000 steps a day may be all you need to sharpen your mind and cut disease risk – Study

The research offers a more attainable alternative to the widely accepted but largely unsubstantiated 10,000-step target.

KEMSA hails 11 counties for leading in health financing and supplies

In addition to celebrating the 11 counties, KEMSA honoured 16 county pharmacists for their leadership in managing health supply chains.

UN warns of abuse as millions of Afghans deported into Taliban rule

UN said that over 1.9 million Afghans have been deported so far in 2025, mostly from Iran, with the number expected to hit three million by the end of the year.

Nakuru officer jailed for 30 years for killing his senior

Ballistics expert Francis Karori confirmed that both the bullets and spent cartridge collected from the scene matched the rifle assigned to Kipkoech, identifying distinct firing pin marks unique to the weapon.