Why exchange rate trends matter more to Kenyans than ever before By Citizen Reporter June 19, 2026 01:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize There was a time when exchange rates happened in th …
… Audio By Vocalize In the vast, sun-baked landscape of Loita, Narok County, indigenous Maasai women, historically excluded from property ownership in pastoralist societies, are finally receiving individual land titles. …
Audio By Vocalize While the conversation surrounding insurance often focuses on catastrophic losses, everyday incidents like power surges, appliance failures, or minor physical accidents present a more persistent risk to family budgets.When minor disruptions strike an uninsured o …
… Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Junior Starlets staged a dramatic, last-minute comeback to finish at the top of Group A of the CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship following a thrilling 1-1 draw against the hosts Tanzania on Wednesday. …
Robots on the Menu: Inside Nairobi's Restaurant Where Machines Help Serve Customers By Ann Nyathira June 17, 2026 04:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Walking into Robot Café, diners are …
… Photo Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Kenya Premier League side Shabana FC has dismissed reports claiming that the club owes its players unpaid salaries. …
Human development should begin with a child's brain - Experts By Angela Kezengwa June 14, 2026 09:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Africa has made significant progress in reducing child …
… Audio By Vocalize Social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp have transformed the way people connect with one another. …
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched a podcast called "let's talk" to engage residents on development, service delivery, and issues affecting their daily lives as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. Sakaja described the podcast as a "digital baraza," saying it will allow him to share his administration's scorecard and vision for the capital.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched a podcast called "let's talk" to engage residents on development, service delivery, and issues affecting their daily lives as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. Sakaja described the podcast as a "digital baraza," saying it will allow him to share his administration's scorecard and vision for the capital.
Africa Blockchain Festival has launched the ABF Fellowship Program 2026, an initiative to connect African blockchain and artificial intelligence startups with investors, venture capital firms and mentors. The fellowship will take place at the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, scheduled for October 15–17 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, with support from venture capital firms Antler and Launch Africa Ventures.
A video of Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama tossing loaves of bread into a crowd during a community feeding initiative has sparked widespread outrage online, with critics describing the undignified distribution method as degrading and disrespectful to constituents.
Kenya's healthcare sector is accelerating adoption of digital technologies including artificial intelligence, telemedicine and hospital management systems, driven by the Digital Health Act, 2023 and Ministry of Health initiatives such as the Health Information Exchange and AfyaYangu app.
American country music star Dolly Parton, who won 11 Grammy awards and sold over 100 million records with classics including "Coat of Many Colors" and "Jolene," died on Tuesday aged 80, her family said.
The PUBG Mobile National Championship Kenya 2026 brought 16 top teams to Mount Kenya University for competition with a US$3,000 prize pool and a pathway to the global PMGO 2026 championship. Infinix served as exclusive partner and official gaming phone of the event, offering fans an interactive experience zone.
Kenya will host the 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games in Nairobi from August 24–28, bringing together over 300 young athletes from 11 countries to compete in seven sports disciplines including athletics, swimming, 3x3 basketball, judo, cycling, tennis and beach volleyball.
Apple has officially designated the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro as obsolete, meaning neither Apple nor its authorized service providers will offer repairs or parts. Devices are classified as obsolete after more than seven years since they stopped being sold new.
Kenya Urban Roads Authority Director-General Silas Kinoti is embroiled in a court dispute with Eugene Mokua, who claims Ksh. 5.2 million for nine months of X account management and related services. Kinoti sued to recover his account credentials, while Mokua's counterclaim seeks payment for social media promotion, news publications, tender applications, transport, and other expenses.
Professional debt recovery, when handled early, politely, and consistently, is a form of customer service that communicates respect and preserves business relationships rather than damage them, preventing communication breakdowns from turning into lost goodwill.
Web3 adoption in Africa is driven by practical financial benefits rather than cryptocurrency enthusiasm: faster, cheaper payments for remittances, farm supplies, and land ownership without middlemen. Sub-Saharan Africa received over $205 billion in on-chain value between July 2024 and June 2025, with Nigeria leading at $92.1 billion.
Apple removed Telegram from its App Store on Monday, citing violation of guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material, but restored it later that evening after the platform removed the content and banned the user who posted it.
A High Court judge will rule next Friday on a petition challenging the removal of 35 victims of abduction and enforced disappearance from a compensation list for anti-government protest victims. The petitioners accuse the Makau Mutua-led Panel of Experts of unlawfully excluding these victims and subjecting them to a new authentication process, while the KNCHR has backed the petition.
Kenya Power announced that its prepaid vending and bill payment platforms are down across all channels due to a system interruption, preventing customers from buying tokens or paying electricity bills. The outage comes less than a day after a widespread blackout affected large parts of the country.
Kenya Power announced a widespread power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift following a disruption to electricity supply on Wednesday night. The utility said technical teams were working to restore supply to the affected areas.
Tuskegee University has implemented a dress code policy prohibiting students from wearing bonnets, durags, bedroom slippers, and pajama wear in academic buildings, dining facilities, and official university spaces for the 2026–2027 academic year. University President Dr. Mark A. Brown stated the policy aims to prepare students for professional environments after graduation, sparking debate on social media and in higher education circles.
Industry leaders at the New Pulse Summit 2026 said Africa's beverage industry must address barriers in financing, regulation, and skills development while embracing innovation and sustainability. Access to capital and lengthy licensing processes for breweries and distilleries were cited as major obstacles to growth.
Citizen TV investigation finds that children in Busia County seeking justice for defilement face cases stretching from months into years, with some delayed over five years by repeated adjournments, missing files, and intimidation claims, leaving families feeling twice betrayed.
Belva Digital and WildMango received a Distinction for Innovation award at the AI & Tech Global Hackathon for developing Belva OS, an AI-powered prototype that helps marketers analyse campaign performance, interpret cultural trends, and generate creative concepts.
Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority narrowly beat Chema VC in a five-set men's match, securing opening victories in their respective best-of-three series at the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals.
Kenya Prisons defeated Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority won a five-set match against Chema VC in the men's final, both securing game one victories in the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Kasarani Gymnasium.
TECNO has released EllaClaw, an AI agent in closed beta that can understand user requests, plan steps, use tools, and complete tasks independently—such as reminding users to bring an umbrella, summarizing their day, or booking rides through apps.
Kenya marked National Reading Day 2026 with government officials and education stakeholders calling for strengthened literacy and a culture of reading. The celebrations at Kenya National Library Service Headquarters gathered government officials, educators, publishers, authors, librarians and development partners under the theme "Our Stories, Our Future: Empowering Minds Through Reading," amid UNESCO findings that about seven in ten children in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10.
AI sector stakeholders in Kenya are calling for solutions that extend beyond donor-funded pilot projects to achieve financial sustainability and full integration into public systems, particularly in agriculture and healthcare, as Kenya rolls out its National AI Strategy 2025–2030.
Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team lost 71–85 to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, but head coach Robert Mugabe said the performance showed good preparation and progress, noting the team executed their game plan despite the defeat and identified defensive and offensive areas for improvement.
An opinion piece argues that the teaching profession has lost its noble status as teachers face criticism from multiple quarters—government, politicians, parents, and students—during ongoing school unrest. The writer contends that teachers are treated as scapegoats while society ignores systemic failures and the delayed payment of teacher dues.
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team is "perfectly ready" for Saturday's World Cup group finale against Colombia at Miami Stadium despite Florida storms disrupting preparations. Martinez noted the team began planning in March and completed 13 training sessions in Miami to adapt to the weather and local pitch conditions.
Kenya's National Biosafety Authority oversees genetically modified organism approvals through rigorous, science-based assessments to ensure safety for human health, animals, and the environment. The country seeks to balance innovation with public trust as it addresses food security challenges including climate change and population growth.
Reliable access to clean water is critical for poultry productivity and reduces economic losses from reduced feed intake and lower egg yields. Farmers should choose appropriate watering equipment—open systems like bell drinkers or closed nipple systems—based on farm size and budget, rather than relying on improvised containers that contaminate water and increase wastage.
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he personally ordered the deportation of Kenya's Senior Counsel and Peoples Liberation Party leader Martha Karua from Uganda on Monday, and that she would no longer be allowed entry into the country. Karua had travelled to Uganda as part of a delegation attending a bail hearing for advocate Erias Lukwago.