Three terrorists who escaped from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison in 2021 have been convicted. The news of their conviction was shared by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who revealed that they secured the conviction of the three, adding that the conviction underscores the Office’s commitment to safeguarding national security and ensuring accountability for terrorism-related…
The curtain will officially come down on the 2025/26 SportPesa League season this Thursday as the league’s finest players, coaches, clubs, fans, and storytellers gather for the inaugural SportPesa League Gala Awards. The awards gala, the first to be staged under SportPesa’s title sponsorship of the league, will celebrate excellence across the game following a…
More than 7000 adolescent girls gathered at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani for the Nairobi edition of SKY FEST 2026, as SKY Girls Kenya continued to strengthen one of the country’s largest movements championing confidence, self-worth, and positive decision-making among teenage girls. Held under this year’s theme, “Peace Over Pressure #Najijua,” the festival encouraged girls to choose…
Residents in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, have today taken to the streets protesting against the establishment of an American Ebola Quarantine facility. The multitude of protesters made their way into the town’s central business district, holding placards and the Kenyan flag. The locals went as far as sitting in the middle of the Nanyuki-Nyeri Highway and…
Wajir Stadium shall be renamed in honor of the late Minister Ahmed Khalif. This was announced today by President William Ruto during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebration at the same stadium, following a request by Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi. The Head of State assured Wajir residents that the government would ensure the stadium is completed…
President William Ruto has been gifted 100 camels by Wajir elders in honor of hosting the 63rd Madaraka day Celebrations in the North Eastern County. This was announced by Wajir County Governor Ahmed Abdullahi during the Madaraka Day celebrations held at Wajir Stadium. Governor Abdullahi said the gift reflects the community’s highest form of recognition…
New findings from a study by the Aga Khan University Brain and Mind Institute (AKU-BMI) reveal 43.1 per cent of healthcare workers in Kenya report having depressive symptoms. The study, dubbed the UZIMA Data Science (UZIMA DS), was conducted over 12 months period across five hospitals in Nairobi, drawing data from 514 healthcare workers. The…
In Kenya, there is a specific, sweat-inducing brand of courage found only in a dental waiting room. It is a bravery born out of sheer, unadulterated desperation. For most of us, the dentist is not a partner in wellness. They are the “emergency exit” we only seek when the salt-water gargles have failed, the “mwarobaini”…
Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion of its African network, resuming flights to key destinations and increasing frequencies on several routes as it seeks to meet growing demand for travel, trade, and tourism across the continent. The airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles and two weekly flights to Kigali from June 16,…
By Patrick Omoro A friend of mine, a businessman, called me one evening a couple of weeks ago. His car had been written off in an accident. Nobody was seriously hurt, but the vehicle was gone. He had comprehensive cover, had paid his premiums without fail for four years, and was calling me because three…
