Kenya

The government has urged Kenyans who applied for and have not collected their more than 400,000 new identity cards from national registration bureaus across the country to go and pick up the documents. According to Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Dr Belio Kipsang, the documents are piling up in registration bureaus amid a nationwide...

Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Eng Festus Ng’eno has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to advancing innovative, inclusive, and sustainable climate solutions that go beyond market-based mechanisms, leveraging non-market approaches to accelerate climate action and socio-economic transformation. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Githinji Robert Gichimu, to deliberate...

Limuru MP Eng. John Kiragu Chege on Thursday, presided over the issuance of NG-CDF bursaries totalling Sh18,141,000 to 2,847 Grade 10 students to enable them to continue with their education uninterrupted by fees challenges. The MP, who is aligned to the government, linked the bursary and ongoing development projects to his support for national initiatives....

Zetech University is set to benefit from expanded opportunities in research, academic collaboration and student advancement both globally and across the continent following its admission to the Association of African Universities (AAU). The university said joining the continental body, comprising more than 360 institutions, places it within a vibrant network of universities, policymakers and development...

Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has opened an investigation into the use of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, citing growing concerns over privacy, surveillance, and the potential misuse of personal data in artificial intelligence training. The regulator said it had initiated suo moto proceedings following reports that the AI-powered wearable devices may be capturing […] The post Kenya Probes Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Over Privacy & Surveillance Concerns appeared first on TechMoran

  UAE-based credit scoring platform zypl.ai has raised $5.5 million in a bridge funding round led by Carbide Ventures, with participation from investors including Eurasian Resources Group CEO Shukhrat Ibragimov, the company said on Thursday. The round values the artificial intelligence firm at $80 million and will support its global expansion and deployment of next-generation […] The post UAE’s Zypl.ai Raises $5.5 Million at $80 Million Valuation to Scale AI Credit Decisioning appeared first on

The United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network ecosystem, in a move aimed at accelerating next-generation connectivity and supporting the transition toward 6G technologies. The initiative was unveiled at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 and is being led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory […] The post UAE Launches World’s First Commercial Upper 6GHz Network Ecosystem appeared first on TechMoran.

Kakamega County has recorded the highest average bribe in Kenya, according to the Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025 released on Thursday. The study, which provides the first-ever comprehensive, gender-disaggregated insights into how corruption manifests, places Kakamega at the top with an average bribe of Ksh 79,305. It is followed by West Pokot (Ksh 16,400), Isiolo (Ksh 13,912), Vihiga (Ksh 12,309), and Garissa (Ksh 12,297). Other counties in the top 10 include Kericho (Ksh 11,79

For thousands of Kenyan graduates, one of the biggest barriers to employment is not the lack of qualifications, but time. Years lost to repeated university strikes have pushed many students beyond age limits set by entry-level jobs, disqualifying them before they even enter the workforce. In bid to address the challenge, Bridge Talent has unveiled Strike Age, a first-of-its-kind platform that recalculates a graduate’s age based on time lost to academic disruptions, giving them a fairer chance at

The demand for sexual favours in exchange for services by public officials continues to persist, with women disproportionately affected. The National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025 reveals the frequency of such demands, with 72.8% of women surveyed reporting having been asked for sexual favours more than three times. Men have also been affected, with 24.4% of male respondents reporting similar experiences. The survey released Thursday by EACC for the first time highlights the gendered dimensi

A section of Migori County has threatened to boycott the 2027 General election if the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party continues with the zoning talks with their counterparts from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Speaking in Migori town, the residents expressed concern that zoning would deny them the freedom to exercise their democratic rights in choosing...

Residents of Homa Bay County are breathing a sigh of relief after nurses called off their strike on Wednesday. The County Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Secretary General, Emmardic Okeyo, said the move follows negotiations with Department of Health officials to address their grievances. Over the past nine days, Homa Bay residents have been...

As part of the ongoing Kazi na Boda rollout, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has issued empowerment cheques to boda-boda Saccos in four Gatundu South wards. The program continues to prioritize the economic empowerment of Kiambu’s transport sector through direct financial support to organized Saccos. The funding will benefit Saccos across four key wards i.e., Ndarugu, Kiganjo, Kiamwangi,...

Kenyan farmers should expected stable supply of certified seeds after the country recorded significant increase in production. According to Kenya Seed Company chairperson Purity Ngirici the state agency has managed to produce 45 million kilogrammes of certified seeds in the first three quarters of the 2025/2026 season. “Farmers were complaining when supplies were low. That is why we decided to scale up production and also ensure they access all necessary farm inputs,” she explained. The rise in

Kericho County has officially ushered in a new phase in its administrative leadership following the swearing-in of Philip Rono as County Secretary. Rono takes office from Dr Wesley Bore, who left the position to pursue other professional engagements Speaking while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony, Kericho County Governor Dr Eric Mutai said the appointment was grounded on merit and followed...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Patrice Motsepe, has said they welcome any investigation into corruption allegations at the organisation. Motsepe said this on Wednesday during his visit to Senegal, the first of its kind since the 2025 AFCON final debacle, which has elicited many reactions, with the Senegalese government calling for an investigation of the CAF officials for corruption. Senegal’s government last month demanded an investigation into corruption after the ‌coun

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers have dismantled a suspected poaching syndicate in Garissa. The intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of six suspects, who have been transported to Nairobi to face charges. The officers intercepted a vehicle ferrying the armed individuals and illegal wildlife cargo along the Garissa–Daadab road at Alango Arba (Hagarbul) in Fafi Sub-County. During the midnight ambush, an AK-47 rifle loaded with 13 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, an extra magazine with 30 r

Winners of the 22nd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon have received a total of Ksh 11,775,000 in prize money, with 42km champions Bernard Chepkwony and Hellen Chepkorir each awarded Ksh 2 million. Chepkwony and Chepkorir delivered outstanding performances in the men’s and women’s full marathon, clocking 2:11:01 and 2:27:17, respectively. Alex Chepkwik Saekwo, who finished second in the marathon, received Ksh 1 million, while Omullo Ezekiel Kemboi took home Ksh 500,000 for his

An autopsy conducted on the body of Benerd Cheruiyot, who died while in custody at Keringet Police Station in Kuresoi South Sub-County, has revealed that he succumbed to severe bodily injuries. The postmortem examination was led by government pathologist Dr. Titus Ngulungu, who confirmed that the injuries sustained were extensive and inflicted significant harm. According to the findings, Cheruiyot is believed to have been assaulted while his hands and legs were bound. Family members and human ri

A traffic advisory has been issued affecting the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) on Thursday to allow for two high-profile presidential engagements at the heart of the capital. Security has been heightened, with key roads—including City Hall Way and Wabera Street (sections adjacent to City Hall), as well as the Supreme Court/Parliament Roundabout—closed ahead of the historic address by President William Ruto at Nairobi County Assembly at City Hall. Meanwhile, the second Africa Urban Foru