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US President Trump mulls diesel export ban, urges Europe to release reserves
Donald Trump signalled a possible ban on US diesel exports and asked European nations to make reserve supplies available as global fuel …
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Targeted STEM training lifts employment and earnings for Kenyan women, study shows
A new study finds that women who completed the STEEP programme were 26% more likely to be employed and earned 22% more …
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Michigan regulators green‑light DTE‑Google power deal for 1 GW data centre project
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved DTE Energy’s 20‑year power contracts with Google on Oct 1, clearing a key hurdle for the …
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Affordable Housing Prices Rise Up to Ksh600,000 as New Rates Take Effect on Oct 1
From October 1, 2026, Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme lifts unit prices by up to Ksh600,000, affecting new applicants while preserving earlier rates …
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Sonko warns public against fake payment demands for free rescue team services
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko alerts Kenyans that the Sonko Rescue Team’s assistance – from wedding limousines to funeral aid – is …
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Court of Appeal reduces Sh704 million from health ministry chemical contract award
Kenya's Court of Appeal upheld a Sh1.157 billion payment to Equip Agencies for 1990s anti‑malaria supplies but removed the compound‑interest component, cutting …
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African Development Bank and Germany Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Africa’s Rail Networks
The African Development Bank Group and Germany’s BMZ have signed a letter of intent to cooperate on railway development, starting with a …
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Health Ministry outlines HMIS transition timeline for public, faith‑based and private facilities
The Ministry of Health says all public Level 2‑4 facilities have moved to the Health Management Information System, with a deadline of …
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Sudan moves ex‑president Omar al‑Bashir to Omdurman military hospital
Omar al‑Bashir, Sudan’s former president, has been transferred from Merowe to Aliaa Specialist Military Hospital in Omdurman for medical tests, his lawyer …
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World Bank flags high power costs, taxes and corruption as key barriers to private investment in Kenya
The World Bank’s latest private‑sector diagnostic warns that steep electricity tariffs, frequent outages, heavy tax burdens and corruption are deterring firms from …
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University Students Lead Four‑Day Debate on Preventing Youth Radicalisation Ahead of 2027 Election
Students from 21 Kenyan universities are debating the roles of faith groups, NGOs, schools and individuals in stopping youth recruitment into violent …
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Visa limits and high intra‑African fares threaten Africa’s MICE revenue growth
Industry leaders at the 9th Africa MICE Summit warned that restrictive visa policies and costly regional flights could cost the continent billions …