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Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
Senegal’s lawmakers have passed a controversial constitutional reform that expands their powers while curbing those of the president, triggering protests…
Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill
People granted asylum in the UK face having to pay back around £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and…
EACC arrests Nyamira County Assembly deputy clerk over Ksh30M tender irregularities
The arrest comes weeks after EACC arrested Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari on June 3 over the same…
Manhunt under way after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and family in Monaco
A manhunt is under way in southern France after a parcel bomb exploded at a residential building in neighbouring Monaco,…
Business use of stablecoins set for growth surge: Cybrid report
The majority of businesses surveyed are likely to use stablecoins within the next 12 months, while regulatory clarity remained the…
Chinese exile once linked to Trump strategist gets 30-year sentence in $1 billion fraud
The businessman known as Miles Guo, who pushed the fraudulent H-Coin project and had close ties to Steve Bannon, was…
Cabinet approves Ksh4.5B plan to build 10 mother and child hospitals
The Mother and Child Lifeline Initiative, a partnership between the government and Amsons Group, will see 10 Level 4 and…
Cape Verde stands out as LGBTQ rights progress amid challenges across Africa
Cape Verde is being recognised as one of Africa's most LGBTQ-friendly countries, offering legal protections that remain rare across the…
Race for Congo: Equity, Britam and Jubilee chase DRC’s $5bn insurance market
Driven by a mining boom and massive population, Kenya’s top financial institutions are deploying diverse strategies to capture the DRC’s…
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The arrest comes weeks after EACC arrested Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari on June 3 over the same…
Cabinet approves Ksh4.5B plan to build 10 mother and child hospitals
The Mother and Child Lifeline Initiative, a partnership between the government and Amsons Group, will see 10 Level 4 and…
Cabinet orders DCI to probe Ksh6.2B payroll fraud
The directive follows an audit that uncovered suspected payroll fraud, unauthorised payroll changes and oversight gaps across State Departments. The…
Unbeaten France eye knockout statement against brave Sweden
France begin their World Cup knockout campaign against Sweden at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, with the winner advancing to…
Kindiki: Prison reforms key to building productive citizens, safer communities
The government has intensified investments in prison reforms as part of a broader strategy to build safer communities by equipping inmates with skills that support productive lives after release. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said rehabilitation programmes are critical in ensuring former offenders become contributors to national development instead of returning to crime. Speaking through Chief of Staff Dr. Christopher Wanjau during the handover of mattresses and essential supplies to Nairobi West Prison, Kindiki said the reforms are gathering momentum. “The journey of reforming our prisons and other correctional facilities is on course to enable them to comprehensively and meaningfully rehabilitate citizens who in one way or the other have been in conflict with the law and serving time in the institutions.” He said the government has committed significant resources to improving prison infrastructure while expanding vocational training and rehabilitation. “The government has invested a substantial amount of resources; financial, human and material, to facilitate coordinated, sustainable and comprehensive rehabilitation of all inmates in the correctional facilities. This includes equipping them with necessary and relevant knowledge and expertise that will help transform them and make their reintegration back to the society successful and beneficial.” The Deputy President urged Kenyans to offer former inmates opportunities to rebuild their lives. “This is possible when we give them opportunities to earn an honest living from the skills, training and mentorship received through the Prisons Reforms Programme.” Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Beacco said the donation demonstrates the government’s determination to improve prison standards. “This thoughtful gesture reflects the Government’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of persons in custody and strengthening the correctional system as an integral component of the administration of justice.” She noted that the State Department is implementing reforms that make prisons centres of transformation and skills development. “Decent living conditions are fundamental to creating an environment where correctional programmes can thrive and where offenders are empowered to reform, acquire skills, and successfully reintegrate into society upon release.” The handover ceremony was attended by Commissioner General…
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Suzuki eyes value-conscious Kenyan buyers with affordable mobility deals
The new Suzuki models are designed to make car ownership more attainable.
Sh206bn Safaricom stake sale to proceed after CMA’s nod
The exemption allows Vodafone Kenya to proceed with the acquisition of 6.01 billion ordinary shares in Safaricom from the Government…
Relief for the shilling as local underwriters take on marine cargo insurance
Kenya's new requirement for locally underwritten marine cargo insurance is expected to support the shilling, retain insurance premiums in the…
Diageo appoints John Musunga as Managing Director for Africa
Diageo has appointed John Musunga as managing director, Africa, effective July 1, 2026, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to the…
Kenya’s inflation eases to 6.4pc as fuel, power costs fall
The latest Kenya Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report shows that between May and June 2026, petrol prices declined by…
Family businesses urged to plan succession
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McLaren ‘three months behind’ rivals – Norris
Lando Norris believes McLaren are "three months behind" in car development as they bid to get back to the front…
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Australia make fast start chasing 126 to beat West Indies LIVE!. Reported by Sky Sports.
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Wilder next for Usyk? ‘Fury chapter is closed’
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Google’s Gemini Omni Flash hits the API, turning enterprise video production into a conversation
For most enterprises, a 90-second training video or a product explainer has never been an easy ask. It means a…
Blue Origin still doesn’t know why its New Glenn rocket blew up last month
But the company is still claiming that New Glenn will return to flight this year.
Google unveils Nano Banana 2 Lite aka Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite for low cost, 4-second fast enterprise image generations
Google is upgrading its AI image generation capabilities today with the debut of Nano Banana 2 (NB2) Lite, an optimized…
Tesla starts testing Cybercab without pedals or a steering wheel in Austin
The company may finally be ready to try to deliver on Elon Musk's years-long promise of launching a robotaxi network…
X now offers an MCP server to make its platform easier for AI tools to use
X has launched a hosted MCP server, making it easier for developers to connect AI applications with the company’s API.
Arcturus could halve the grid’s electrical losses using its nano-infused copper
Stealthy startup Arcturus uses lasers to infuse carbon nanomaterials into copper, dramatically improving its ability to conduct electricity.
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Cape Verde stands out as LGBTQ rights progress amid challenges across Africa
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Race for Congo: Equity, Britam and Jubilee chase DRC’s $5bn insurance market
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Heavy rainfall kills dozens in Ghana, Ivory Coast
Greater Accra Regional Fire Command says crews rescued more than 400 people.
African fans revel in World Cup success as continent makes record showing
African fans revel in World Cup success as continent makes record showing with 10 teams qualifying and nine through to…
Iran to hold talks with Qatar on MoU deal with US, frozen assets
Iran says it will hold indirect talks with mediator Qatar, to discuss implementing its MoU deal with the US.
At least 12 dead in devastating Accra floods
The death toll from devastating floods in Ghana's capital, Accra, has risen to at least 12, with emergency officials warning…