Acknowledging AI’s profound impact, Pope Leo said the technology influences millions daily and affects human thinking, learning, and relationships.
By Ann NyamburaTuimur had a long and distinguished career in the National Police Service, serving in various capacities in the General Service Unit (GSU) before rising to the rank of AIG. Colleagues described him as a dedicated officer, with some remembering him as a kind and respected man.
By Maureen KinyanjuiLabour mobility has also gained traction, with more than 400,000 safe overseas job placements achieved through bilateral labour agreements. The Sub-Committee examined the status of 19 Cabinet Decisions, confirming that 11 percent have been fully implemented, with the remainder nearing completion.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe government did not provide a precise timeline for the phase-out but emphasized that it will be gradual. This approach is intended to give the affected nations enough time to adjust their budgets and seek alternative sources of assistance.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a clear commitment, the county pledged to reclassify 20 doctors from Job Group M to Job Group Q, with the new letters scheduled for release by December 17, 2025. This change comes as part of a broader plan to motivate staff and ensure that qualified professionals are properly recognized within the county’s health system.
By Ann NyamburaAnnouncing his death on Saturday, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula described Denar as “humble” and “steadfast in service to the nation” and conveyed heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who worked closely with him.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMbadi explained that relying on projected future dividends assumes Safaricom will maintain its current profitability, which is not guaranteed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiJambojet commands approximately 52 percent of Kenya’s domestic air travel market, a share that reflects the country’s rising demand for affordable and accessible flights. The airline operates as a subsidiary of Kenya Airways and is based in Nairobi, serving both local and regional destinations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe tensions come as Nile Basin nations prepare for a meeting in Bujumbura aimed at advancing a cooperative framework and establishing a basin commission. The commission would serve as a platform for shared management of the river and its tributaries, though Egypt has yet to ratify the agreement, slowing progress.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOburu noted that some community members were unsure about the choice because Luo tradition often places a woman’s grave outside the main compound or at her husband’s home. Oburu explained that the only part of the process that differs is the exact burial spot, while all cultural steps required during a woman’s burial will still be followed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWere said he is focused on moving forward and ensuring that cycles of violence that claim innocent lives are brought to an end. He highlighted that no act of revenge can undo the pain suffered by his family or by communities affected by violence.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEast African pop songs continued to thrive online. Mbosso’s Pawa gained massive popularity through TikTok and Instagram reels, driven by dance challenges that swept across social media. The song’s rhythm and energy made it a favourite among younger audiences, showing how digital culture shapes national music tastes.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCMAG decided to place Tanzania on its Formal Agenda for the next meeting in March 2026, with conditions that must be met. These include granting full access for the Special Envoy to all stakeholders, lifting restrictions on freedom of assembly and expression, holding an inter-party forum on upcoming elections, and ensuring transparent accountability for those responsible for violence.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSh2.9 billion ($22.5 million) has been earmarked specifically for disease surveillance and outbreak response, to be gradually rolled out from 2026 through 2030.
By Rose AchiengThe accord, designed to halt years of fighting and establish lasting stability along the DRC-Rwanda border, includes measures for a permanent ceasefire, disarmament of non-state actors such as the M-23 militia, and new economic initiatives involving US investment in the region’s mineral resources.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the embassy, the post-election period has seen violent street confrontations, road closures, curfews, and a near-total disruption of internet services, creating serious challenges for daily life and travel. Transportation networks, including roads and airports, have been heavily affected, and temporary closures of airports cannot be ruled out.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGehry leaves behind his wife, Berta Isabel Aguilera, their two sons Alejandro and Samuel, and two daughters from his first marriage, Leslie and Brina.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe range of forged papers includes land title deeds, birth certificates, identification cards, and government letterheads. Some of these documents have caused serious financial losses, with institutions left holding loans based on fake papers.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRegarding the future of HBO, Netflix co-chief executive Greg Peters said the brand remains “important for consumers,” but noted that it is “quite early to get into the specifics of how we're going to tailor this offering for consumers.”
By Maureen KinyanjuiDespite the tribunal’s decision, Equity Bank says it is caught between conflicting directives from KRA and the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA). Both institutions have issued instructions requiring opposing actions on the same accounts, leaving the bank in a legal dilemma.
By Rose AchiengLands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said the expansion will allow KISM to train more learners in specialised fields that are essential to the country’s economic transformation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe case, filed as SC Petition No. 12 (E014) of 2022, pitted the bank against the Commissioner for Domestic Taxes from the Large Taxpayers Office. Kenya Bankers Association and Mastercard Asia Pacific (Pte) Limited took part as interested parties.
By Chrispho OwuorThe firm noted that the platform had already received full approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia and the Information Network Security Agency, affirming compliance with all regulatory standards.
By Chrispho OwuorAhead of the polls, members will undergo an extensive sensitization programme meant to guide them on how the party’s election system works and the proper steps for handling complaints. The Electoral and Nominations Dispute Resolution Committee, working hand in hand with the National Elections Board, will lead the training from December 8 to 19 in all counties earmarked for the elections.
By David AbonyoJustices Jairus Ngaah, Lawrence Mugambi, and John Chigiti ruled that petitioners Guyo Ali Guracha, Mohamed Wario Jattani, Teddy M. Muturi, and Steven Kihonge Ndung’u did not provide sufficient evidence to show that Governor Guyo and his deputy, John Lowasa, formally left UDA for the Jubilee Party.
By Rose AchiengGermany joins a growing list of European nations expanding or reviving military service. France recently launched its own voluntary ten-month programme for 18- and 19-year-olds, part of a wider push across Europe to strengthen defence systems.
By Chrispho OwuorAuthorities said the cannabis was likely being transported for distribution within the region, but they did not reveal the intended destination or whether additional suspects are being sought.
By David AbonyoPolice said the suspects are linked to multiple incidents involving attacks on officers and vandalism in the locality. The weapons recovered during the raid have been secured as critical evidence for ongoing investigations.
By Chrispho OwuorUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Kenya is the first of 50 countries expected to sign similar bilateral agreements, highlighting Washington’s renewed focus on global health cooperation.
By David AbonyoEstablished in 2005 under an inter-governmental Memorandum of Understanding, the IRB is one of six organs of the EAPP. The regional electricity market includes 13 countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Rwanda, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
By Chrispho Owuor