The UK High Commissioner highlighted that AI systems needed to accommodate linguistic and cultural diversity, particularly in Kenya, where communities speak multiple languages
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Okwayo said Kenya, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) needed stronger systems for sharing health data in real time to detect and contain diseases before they crossed borders.
By David AbonyoThe organisation said any emergency measures introduced in response to the case must be “lawful, necessary, proportionate, time-bound, and non-discriminatory”, citing lessons Kenya and other countries learned during the Covid-19 pandemic.
By David AbonyoWHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday, October 6, that the agency was closely following the situation and would check any travel or trade measures imposed in response to the outbreak
By David AbonyoIn a statement on Tuesday, the airline said it is working with the Ministry of Health, Port Health Services and other relevant authorities to identify and manage passengers and crew who may have been in contact with the individual.
By David AbonyoFriday will be observed as Mazingira Cleanup Day across all 47 counties.
By David AbonyoJustice Rose Ougo on Thursday declined to strike out the case, allowing the commission to continue with its claim over money it alleges was unlawfully acquired through dealings linked to road construction tenders.
By Bradley BosireThe survey, conducted between September 15 and 25, 2026, found that housing and roads each received 16.3% when respondents were asked which areas the government had performed best
By Chrispho OwuorThe bank had earlier notified customers that all its services were experiencing intermittent downtime and asked them to bear with its technical team as it worked to restore normal operations
By Chrispho OwuorThe concern is highlighted in the Global Fund’s 2026 Results Report, which says 2025 brought “abrupt and far-reaching cuts in international funding” that severely affected lifesaving health programmes across the world.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmong respondents who were open to a woman taking the position, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru led preference at 36%, followed by former Justice Minister Martha Karua at 27% and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 15%
By Chrispho OwuorThe economist also raised concerns over the speed of the investment process and the absence, in his view, of sufficient public information on the project's economic projections
By Chrispho OwuorThe University of Nairobi retained its position as the country’s leading university but was placed in the 1,601-1,800 band, while Kenyatta University ranked in the 1,801-2,000 category.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA nominated MP has proposed amendments to Kenya’s security laws to strengthen safeguards for people arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences, including production before court within 24 hours and clearer requirements for arrest records, notice to families, and central police registers.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iSpeaking at the refinery launch in Mokowe, Lamu County, on Wednesday, Ugandan President said the project should be viewed beyond its location in Kenya and as part of a wider effort to strengthen economic links between neighbouring countries.
By Chrispho OwuorThe refinery is designed to handle up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil each day and is expected to be completed in 2030.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya’s experience with M-Pesa was cited as another example of the difficulty of regulating new technologies using existing legal categories.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe refinery is expected to generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity and produce one million tonnes of polypropylene, with the wider project covering areas such as energy, petrochemicals, logistics, engineering, manufacturing and marine services.
By David AbonyoThe facility will be built on land within the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor and is planned to process crude from Kenya's Lokichar fields, other African producers and international sources. Its location next to Lamu Port is intended to allow the movement of crude and petroleum products by sea while supporting a wider logistics and industrial hub
By Chrispho OwuorIn its Consumer Price Index report released on September 30,2026,the bureau said food prices increased by 9.5 per cent over the year, while transport recorded the sharpest rise at 15.6 per cent. Prices under housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels increased by 3.2 per cent over the same period.
By David AbonyoKinyua, who has been serving as EPRA’s Director of Petroleum and Gas, takes charge of the regulator as the petroleum sector comes under increased scrutiny.
By David AbonyoThe latest arrests also come as police continue to rely on intelligence gathering and public cooperation to identify suspected criminal networks
By Chrispho OwuorThe new licences were issued under Section 59(2) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, following the approval of 25 digital credit providers announced by CBK in July.
By David AbonyoThe President directed the Ministry of Education to work with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the National Treasury and other relevant agencies to put in place the systems needed before the programme begins.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe resolution passed on Tuesday with 12 members voting in support, while Russia, China and Pakistan abstained. The extension will keep the Gang Suppression Force deployed until March 31, 2027.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPetroleum tankers were involved in 77 accidents, making up 63.6 per cent of all the cases reported. The incidents resulted in 17 deaths and 135 injuries.
By Bradley BosireKindiki urged security agencies to remain focused on enforcing the law despite political pressure, saying the fight against illicit alcohol and drugs should not be turned into a political issue.
By Bradley BosireMay 2026 was the worst month for the average length of individual outages, with interruptions lasting 5.49 hours. September 2025 recorded the shortest average outage at 2.11 hours.
By Bradley BosireAccording to a notice signed by NEB chairman Anthony Mwaura, voting will take place on Thursday, October 8, between 8am and 5pm.
By Bradley BosireThe Health CS said public and county hospitals operating at levels two, three and four had already made the switch. Private and faith-based health facilities that have not completed the process are expected to do so before the deadline.
By Bradley Bosire