President William Ruto on Thursday unveiled the disbursement of Ksh.168 million start-up capital to 6,720 young entrepreneurs from Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi counties, marking a major step in the government’s drive to grow youth-led businesses. The funds were released under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme during…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has described the June 2024 invasion of Parliament as one of the most difficult and harrowing moments of his political career. On June 25, 2024, demonstrators stormed the National Assembly chambers in protest against the controversial Finance Bill 2024, which had just been passed by…
The death toll from the Gul Plaza mall fire in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, has risen to at least 55 people, according to officials. The blaze, which erupted on Saturday night, has left families devastated as rescuers continue to search the wreckage for human remains. Official Update Deputy commissioner of…
As more Kenyans seek employment opportunities beyond local borders, the demand for safe, transparent, and reliable recruitment channels has never been greater. Yet, for many job seekers, accessing legitimate overseas opportunities remains a challenge, often clouded by misinformation and unverified agents. Bridging the Gap in Recruitment M-Ajira.com is stepping in…
President William Ruto has directed that all learners across Kenya report to school starting Friday, January 23, 2026, regardless of financial challenges or lack of uniforms. Speaking in Meru during the disbursement of funds under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme, the Head of State emphasized…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has provided an update on the ongoing probe into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, revealing that 28 individuals have recorded statements to assist investigators. Jirongo, 64, died in a fatal road accident in the early hours of December 13, 2025, after…
President William Ruto has announced that the government will double the budget of the President’s Award-Kenya to enable the programme to reach more students and overcome financial constraints that have limited its operations. Speaking at State House Nairobi during the presentation of the Gold Award on Wednesday, January 21, 2026,…
President William Ruto has nominated former National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director General Francis Meja for appointment as the new Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC). The announcement was made in a communique released on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, who noted…
Wildfires burning in Franschhoek, east of Cape Town, flared up again on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, leaving fire crews scrambling to contain the blaze in the Cape Winelands district. Winds Fuel the Flames Local reports indicate that fierce winds of up to 50 km/h have worsened the situation, spreading flames…
Authorities in Japan are searching for a sightseeing helicopter that went missing near Mount Aso, one of the country’s most active volcanoes. The aircraft, carrying three people, disappeared on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, after taking off from a zoo in Aso City for a short tour. Timeline of the Incident…