Kenyan citizen denies trafficking ivory, rhino horns at U.S. court a day after extradition

By Ian Omondi,

Mansur Mohamed Surur, a Kenyan citizen, has denied trafficking tons of ivory and rhino horns at a U.S court and was detained without bail a day after ...

extradition , Mansur Mohamed Surur , U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss , U.S. Court

From 64 branches to just 5: Retailer Tuskys nears its last breath

By Kepha Muiruri,

Troubled retailer Tuskys is nearing its last breath with its branch count having fallen to just five from a high of 64 in a little over 12 months. ...

liquidation , nakumatt , Tuskys

UK detects 77 cases of South African COVID variant, nine of Brazilian

By Reuters,

Britain has detected 77 cases of the South African variant of COVID-19, the health minister said on Sunday, also urging people to strictly follow lock...

Britain

Newcomers upbeat as KCB Autocross returns to Waterfront Mall

By Agencies,

Sikh Union Club will have the privilege of organizing the opening round of the 2021 KCB Kenya National Autocross Championship at The Waterfront Mall K...

COVID-19 shots to cost Ksh.300 to Ksh.1,000 under African Union vaccine plan

By Reuters,

African countries will pay between $3 and $10 per vaccine dose to access 270 million COVID-19 shots secured this month by the African Union (AU), acco...

S.African wine and spirits maker Distell branches out into cannabis products

By Reuters,

South African wine, cider and spirits company Distell will soon be able to offer cannabidiol-infused drinks after taking a 20% stake in cannabis welln...

cannabis , Distell

COVID-19 shots to cost between Ksh.330 to Ksh.1100 in AU plan

By Reuters,

African countries will pay between Ksh.330 ($3) and Ksh.1100 ($10) per vaccine dose to access 270 million COVID-19 shots secured this month by the Afr...

coronavirus , vaccine

South Africa coronavirus cases decline, but new variant spreading quickly

By VOA,

South Africa is reporting both good and bad news in the battle against the coronavirus, seeing a decline in confirmed cases along with the spread of a...

coronavirus , south africa

Kenyan students awarded first prize in global ICT competition

By Benjamin Muriuki,

Three Kenyan teams who excelled at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals were on Monday awarded in Nairobi. The event was held at the Serena Hot...

Huawei , Huawei ICT Competition

Dr. Benson Irungu Wairegi to retire as Britam MD

By Citizen Reporter,

Dr. Benson Irungu Wairegi is set to retire as Britam Holdings Plc Group Managing Director effective 31st January 2021. Company chairman Andrew Holl...

Britam , wairegi

Zimbabwe minister accuses China of manufacturing COVID-19

By VOA,

Public health experts in Zimbabwe are condemning remarks by the country’s Defence minister who accused China of botched "experiments" as responsible...

china , coronavirus , Zimbabwe

Shilling sinks past 110 mark again

By Kepha Muiruri,

The Kenyan shilling has slumped past the Ksh.110 mark in its valuation against the US dollar for the second time in two months. This is as recent g...

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) , shilling

Ugandans choose between Bobi Wine and longtime leader Museveni in tense election

By Reuters,

Ugandans began voting on Thursday in a presidential election pitting long-time leader Yoweri Museveni against an opposition galvanized by a popular si...

Bobi Wine , uganda , yoweri museveni

Scientists fear ‘escape mutant’ in South Africa coronavirus variant

By CNN,

Scientists have identified an "escape mutant" that may decrease the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. Also Read: South African coronavirus variant det...

coronavirus , mutant , vaccine

OPINION: Kenyans’ negative reaction to Naomi Campbell misplaced

By Guest Writer,

By Mohamed Hirsi While each one is entitled to their opinion I also dare say that we are very bitter with everything and anything. Allow me to stat...

Lupita , Naomi Campbell

Real Betis land in new markets with the opening of football school in Zimbabwe

By Agencies,

With the support of its international business development department, La Liga Real Betis is pursuing a global education project through football. Its...

Global education project , La Liga , Real Betis , Zimbabwe

COVID-19 ravages tourism industry in Kenya, South Africa

By Agencies,

Several countries are going back into lockdown due to fears of the second wave of the COVID -19 pandemic as visitors to Kenya remain on the decline. ...

coronavirus , south africa , Sun City , tourism

Kamala Harris’ casual Vogue cover causes stir online

By CNN,

Kamala Harris' forthcoming appearance in American Vogue has sparked criticism for appearing casual and "washed out," with the Vice President-elect's t...

kamala , kamala harris

Facebook accounts for top Uganda officials shut down

By Agencies,

Facebook has shut down accounts of top Uganda officials who are said to have manipulated public debate ahead of elections on Thursday. Also Read: T...

bobi , facebook , Museveni , uganda

Japan Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu to visit Kenya

By Citizen Reporter,

Japan Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu is scheduled to make an official two-day visit to Kenya from Tuesday. The Foreign Affairs Ministry said th...

JAPAN , Motegi Toshimitsu