Kenyan Madina Okot on the cusp of writing Women's National Basketball Association history

If selected, the 21-year-old will become only the third Kenyan to play in the WNBA.

DP Kindiki apologises to MP Kiarahao family over Gachagua utterances

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday apologised to the MP's family over how his mass went.

The couch, the silence, and hunt for the truth: Naomi Chebet's final hours

Samuel Njoroge allegedly staged her body on a couch under a blanket before fleeing. He remains...

Murkomen Orders Immediate Arrests After Leaders Link PS Omollo to Osotsi Attack

The Inspector General, Douglas Kanja, has been directed to coordinate the arrest and ensure that the suspects are charged in a court of law, even as criticism continues to mount over the incident.

Court orders release of cancer patient over Sh4m hospital bill

The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the Nairobi hospital to release a 78-year-old cancer patient, who allegedly had been detained over a Sh4 million hospital bill.

EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force

The EUs new digital border system which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan is set to be fully operational from Friday. This was the deadline for the Entry/Exit System or EES, to be active at every Schengen border crossing point in all 29 participating countries. The system began being gradually introduced from October [...] The post EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair

The co-founder of Dolce Gabbana, Stefano Gabbana, has stepped down as chair of the company he set up with Domenico Dolce in 1985. The fashion house is grappling with a debt pile of around €450m (£391m/$528m) and a downturn in the luxury retail sector, with a slowdown in spending, particularly in China. Gabbana will [...] The post Dolce Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Governor Threatens to Fire Staff After EACC Finds Massive Bribery

The threats follow a similar development in Bungoma County, where Governor Lusaka sacked top members of his executive in a bid to ramp up performance in the county.

JSC nominates 24 High Court and 13 Environment and Land Court judges for appointment

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) concluded its recruitment process for judges of the High Court and the Environment and Land Court (ELC), nominating a total of 37 candidates. In the exercise, 24 nominees were selected for appointment to the High Court, while 13 were picked for the ELC. The recruitment followed advertisements issued on June [...] The post JSC nominates 24 High Court and 13 Environment and Land Court judges for appointment appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM

The Iran conflict will define us for a generation, Sir Keir Starmer has said on the last day of his visit to the Gulf region. The prime minister said the US-Iran ceasefire agreement was fragile and that the Strait of Hormuz would need to be part of the solution. The shipping lane has effectively been [...] The post Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM appeared first on Kahawatungu.

US inflation jumps to highest level in almost two years

Inflation in the US accelerated last month to its highest rate in nearly two years, as surging oil prices triggered by the US-Israel war in Iran started to spill over into the wider economy. Consumer prices climbed 3.3% over the 12 months to March, picking up from 2.4% in February, the Labor Department said. The [...] The post US inflation jumps to highest level in almost two years appeared first on Kahawatungu.

JSC Nominates 37 New Judges, Including Belinda Akello

The names have been remitted to the President, who is expected to appoint them or reject them with recommendations to the JSC before they are sworn in to address the backlog of cases.

Old inequality, new speed: Why AI will hurt women and girls more than anyone else

Seven out of every ten jobs at high risk of automation globally are held by women. Kenya is not...

Work boycott threat as 44,000 intern teachers demand confirmation

They are demanding compliance with a court ruling declaring engagement of tutors as interns...

Family in Kitengela, Kajiado, appeals for government help to find missing businessman

Corruption highest in male-dominated sectors, EACC survey shows

Bribery costs are rising, with police and courts among the most affected sectors.

Sh12bn fuel saga: Fearing arrest, KPC manager gets anticipatory bail

The official said unknown people had raided his home in Rironi, Kiambu.

Inside Kenya's pension wars: Tales of retirees suing the State for their dues

Trustees often apply new formulas that slash payouts, which the Supreme Court declared illegal.

President Ruto nominates Kepha Nyamweya Omae to lead the NCIC

The names have been forwarded to Parliament for approval.

Zanzibar police arrest 10 over genital theft claims

The suspects reportedly alleged that their genitals had disappeared, leading to attacks on...