How Faith Kipyegon’s fierce rival Jessica Hull’s decision to return home to Australia after US stint proved a masterstroke

Hull spent seven years training in the United States before deciding to return home to Australia. Jessica Hull may smile by default, but true happiness has been the catalyst for her breakthrough year to become an Olympic silver medalist and world record-holder. Few athletes would have more allies on the global circuit than the beaming…

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Waiguru establishes GIS Lab to enhance county land Services

County Government of Kirinyaga has established a Geographic Information System (GIS) lab to improve service delivery in the county department of lands. Governor Anne Waiguru, said that the lab, which is pivotal in digitization of lands records, will enable the County Government to streamline operations and enhance customer service, transparency and accuracy. It will also…

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Gov’t urges employers to register workers under SHA

The government has called on employers to promptly declare their employees under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to ensure they benefit from the newly implemented scheme, following the October 1st rollout. Speaking during a training for Human Resource professionals in public service, Harry Kimtai, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services, revealed that…

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KNEC issues guidelines for administration of KCSE retake exams in July 2025

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced comprehensive guidelines for the administration of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination’s new series, set to commence in July 2025. The initiative aims to provide a second opportunity for eligible candidates, particularly repeaters, adult learners, and those previously unable to sit their exams, to obtain…

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KeNHA issues travellers with alternative routes after heavy traffic on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

Motorists and passengers using the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway and the Kamandura-Mai Mahiu Road have been caught up in heavy traffic snarl-up compelling them to spend hours on that stretch. On Friday, December 20, 2024, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) attributed the heavy traffic volume to some motorists failing to observe lane discipline. Following the gridlock,…

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Zimbabwe authorities in crackdown on dissent ahead of summit

By KITSEPILE NYATHI The Zimbabwe government has launched a crackdown on opponents to forestall protests against unresolved political disputes during a forthcoming regional summit. Harare will host the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit on August 17, where President Emmerson Mnangagwa will take over as chairperson of the sub-regional organisation. That Summit could also…

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Morara Kebaso Hits Mobile Money Limit, Invests in Public Address System for Civic Engagement

Lawyer-turned-civil activist Morara Kebaso is eager to continue his criticism of the government, revealing on Tuesday that his mobile money account reached its limit after receiving generous contributions from supporters. On Monday, the prominent critic of President William Ruto appealed to the public for assistance in raising Kes. 1.2 million to purchase a public address…

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