Britam half-year net profit up 53 per cent to Sh2.66bn

Improved underwriting and lower expenses fuel the insurer's recovery.

Agriculture experts explore roadmap for NASIP 2026-2030

Agricultural sector experts convened in a Machakos hotel to develop a roadmap for the implementation of the National Agri-Food Systems Implementation Plan (NASIP) 2026-2030, as Kenya moves to accelerate transformation of its agri-food systems. The two-day forum focused on strengthening coordination and translating the five-year plan from policy into actionable interventions at national and county...

DCC want residents to uphold children's rights

Parents, community leaders and children welfare stakeholders in Kericho have been urged to strengthen family ties and work together to ensure children are raised in a safe, loving and supportive environment. Kericho Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Monica Muli, said children who receive proper care and affection within their families were more likely to grow into...

Communicators tipped to combat widespread misinformation to public

Public relations practitioners across the country have been challenged to take up active leadership in shaping government messaging, safeguard public trust, and serve as the first line of defense against the rising tide of misinformation and fake news. Speaking during the 24th Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) Excellence Awards and 55th  Anniversary Gala held at the...

Questions Emerge Over Alleged Ksh3 Billion Tender for New Police Uniforms

President Ruto's unveiling of new police uniforms has raised concerns over the procurement process and the cost of the government contract.

How to Calculate Your Real Business Profit, Entrepreneur Explains

The businesswoman warned that transaction charges can easily be overlooked when calculating profits, which often eat into business operations.

Cameron Norrie Siblings: Meet Bronwen Norrie

Cameron Norrie is a British professional tennis player born on 23 August 1995 in Johannesburg, South Africa. His parents, David Norrie from Glasgow, Scotland, and Helen Norrie from Cardiff, Wales, are both microbiologists who were working in South Africa at the time of his birth. When Cameron was around three years old, the family relocated [...] The post Cameron Norrie Siblings: Meet Bronwen Norrie appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Jack Draper Siblings: All About Ben Draper

Jack Alexander Draper is a British professional tennis player born on 22 December 2001 in Sutton, south London, and raised in nearby Ashtead, Surrey. He turned professional in 2018 and has established himself as one of Britain's leading men's players, achieving a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 4 on 9 June 2025. Known [...] The post Jack Draper Siblings: All About Ben Draper appeared first on Kahawatungu.

US military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near border

The US military used a laser in southern Texas' Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week near the US-Mexico border, US officials said on Thursday. The North American Aerospace Defense Command and US Northern Command said in a statement that the operation took place late Tuesday and early Wednesday [...] The post US military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near border appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Canadian council considers changing street named after Trump to Taco Avenue

A Canadian city council is considering renaming a street named after US President Donald Trump – and among the contenders for a replacement are "Obama Avenue" and "Taco Avenue." In a unanimous vote on Wednesday, Ottawa City Council took a first step toward renaming Trump Avenue, a residential street in the Central Park neighborhood of [...] The post Canadian council considers changing street named after Trump to Taco Avenue appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Bank reveals next of kin of late KCB Data Protection Head Rosemary Koech

The Kenya Commercial Bank has revealed the next kin of the late Data Protection Head Rosemary Koech amid push and pull on who should bury her. Her estranged husband Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, moved to court and obtained orders stopping the planned burial pending the hearing of the dispute. The revelations were contained in a letter [...] The post Bank reveals next of kin of late KCB Data Protection Head Rosemary Koech appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Court stops burial of late KCB boss Rosemary Koech 

A Nairobi court has temporarily stopped the burial of Rosemary Chemutai Koech Kimwatu, the late Head of Data Protection at KCB Bank Group, after her estranged husband challenged plans by her family to take charge of her funeral. Senior Principal Magistrate Agnes Mwangi on Friday issued interim orders barring the removal of the deceaseds remains [...] The post Court stops burial of late KCB boss Rosemary Koech  appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Kennedy Center will briefly delay plan to add Trump's name to building

The Kennedy Center board told a federal judge Thursday it will not attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the building or grounds until October 8 at the earliest, a one-month delay from previous plans. The announcement came in a one-sentence court filing following a hearing earlier in the day where the Kennedy Center [...] The post Kennedy Center will briefly delay plan to add Trump's name to building appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Three terror convicts get additional 15-year jail term for escaping from Kamiti prison

The State secured additional 15-year prison terms against three terror convicts who escaped from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison while serving their sentences. Principal Magistrate Gideon Kiage, sitting at the Kahawa Law Courts, sentenced Musharaf Abdala, Mohamed Ali Abikar and Joseph Juma Odhiambo to serve 15 years' imprisonment each upon completion of their existing sentences, with [...] The post Three terror convicts get additional 15-year jail term for escaping from Kamiti prison appeared first on Kahawatungu.

World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34

A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the worlds youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV became king of Tooro in western Uganda at just three years old in 1995 after the death of his father. The Toroo kingdom did not disclose the cause of King Oyos [...] The post Worlds youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

King Harald of Norway dies aged 89

Norway's oldest living monarch, King Harald, passed away peacefully, following a severe blood...

Trump cracks down on international student work visas

Major institutions have paused certain student work authorisation applications.

Science: The real reasons you procrastinate – and how to stop

Overcoming procrastination is never simply about 'trying harder'.

What does the transition from the slums to homes under the Affordable Housing Programme look like?

Governor Njuki: Kindiki must be retained as running mate in 2027

Njuki criticised Mt Kenya West politicians opposing Kindiki and dismissed former DP Gachagua's...