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Uhuru: Why I chose to mentor young people
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (652+ words) Former President Uhuru Kenyatta speaking in a video shared on the Jubilee Party Tik Tok account on June 21 /SCREENGRAB Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has revealed that his decision to invest in mentoring young people was inspired by the challenges he…...
Ndangiri's tactical masterclass ends Gathimba's reign as Chemnung retains 10, 000m crown
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (916+ words) Stephen Ndangiri after winning the men's 10, 000m race walk national title/ TEDDY MULEI" "African 20km race walk silver medallist Stephen Ndangiri has revealed how a calculated tactical masterclass and a blistering early pace were the keys to wresting the national race walk…...
We'll invest Sh142 billion in blue economy, pledges Ruto
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (721+ words) President says Kenya to fully implement 40 commitments to exploit lucrative sector President William Ruto with Blue Economy CS'Hassan Joho (left) and Mombasa Governor'Abdullswamad Nassir during Our Ocean Conference /HANDOUT The government has committed to invest Sh142 billion in the blue economy…...
Court dismisses petition against Ke NHA hiring rules
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (452+ words) Court finds Ke NHA hiring criteria lawful, says engineers and technologists are distinct professional cadres under law The Employment and Labour Relations Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Kenya National Highways Authority's (Ke NHA) requirement that job applicants be…...
New app to help youth make informed choices during polls
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (729+ words) On the platform, they can vote on statements made by politicians based on what they see Data Determinics Kenya founder and CEO Abdulrahman Masumbuko at Gulshan Restaurant on Thursday /BRIAN OTIENO Tonny Mutugi [in red] and Kuwaref chairperson Patrick Nyakundi…...
Sh5bn TRIFIC I-REIT offer oversubscribed on strong investor demand
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (609+ words) This signals confidence in Africa's first green, dollar-denominated REIT to be listed on the NSE. TRIFIC chief executive Brenda Mbathi /HANDOUT THE TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT (TRIFIC I-REIT) offer has achieved a 103. 3 per cent subscription rate, underscoring robust investor appetite…...
EXPERT COMMENT: Intention of tax is to raise revenue not inflict pain on Kenyans
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (363+ words) Embakasi East MP Babu Owino The intention of a Finance Bill is to finance the budget that has been passed in Parliament. The intention of a tax is to raise revenue but the intention of taxation should never be to…...
How automated red blood cell exchange is transforming sickle cell care in Kenya
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (1410+ words) After surviving two mild strokes, Omullo feared her condition was worsening Mitchelle Omullo undergoing her forst RBCx prodedure at JOOTRH in Kisumu As blood flowed through the Automated Red Blood Cell Exchange (RBCx) machine besides Mitchell Omullo, she watched quietly,…...
Over 100 firms expected at Nairobi industry awards event
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (457+ words) Companies from 18 countries to be assessed under organisational performance framework Over 100 firms expected at Nairobi industry awards event/AI ILLUSTRATED East African companies are expected to feature at the Elite Brands Awards International scheduled for Friday, 26 June 2026, at the Argyle…...
MPs who opposed Finance Bill should get zero projects, says Cherargei
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (621+ words) "You cannot have your cake and eat it," he said. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei addressing journalists on yesterday's Finance Bill 2026, at Bunge Towers on June 19, 2026. /DOUGLAS OKIDDY Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has sparked fresh political controversy after calling for constituencies…...