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Kenyan computer scientist Esther Kimani has been crowned the winner of the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. This honour is bestowed by the Royal Academy of Engineering, recognizing Kimani's innovative contributions to agricultural technology. Kimani's journey to triumph…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced Monday, June 17, as a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Adha. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is a highly revered Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims around the world. It commemorates the faith and devotion of the Prophet…

Kenyan commercial model Makena Nyambura has been awarded compensation for the unauthorized use of her images by a company specializing in human hair wigs. The Nairobi-based company, Human Hair Center, is ordered to pay Nyambura Sh240,000 (approximately $1,900) after the court found that it had used…

Two Kenyan educational institutions have earned global acclaim by securing spots on the shortlist for the World's Best School Prizes 2024. Organized by T4 Education, in collaboration with renowned organizations like Accenture, American Express, and the Lemann Foundation, these awards recognize…

Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti found herself in the line of fire during an active court session at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday afternoon. The courtroom descended into chaos when Chief Inspector Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto, a police officer, opened fire on the…

The dispute between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and National arose when Ichung'wah postulated that effective leadership transcends mere village affiliations. Addressing the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya International Scientific Conference in Mombasa today, Gachagua resolutely embraced his…

On Tuesday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua boarded a commercial Kenya Airways flight to Mombasa. He is slated to officially inaugurate the International Scientific Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya. The conference is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the…

President William Ruto has taken proactive steps to address the ongoing dispute concerning the retirement benefits of his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta. The issue came to the forefront when Kenyatta publicly voiced concerns about the treatment of his office by the state, prompting the need for…

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi were disrupted due to an aircraft incident that necessitated the temporary closure of the runway. The incident involved an aircraft originating from Somalia that made an emergency landing, ultimately…

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta confirmed on Monday that the Kenya Kwanza administration has withheld entitled benefits from his mother Mama Ngina. The treatment she has received from the current administration, particularly regarding her security detail and entitled benefits, has raised eyebrows…