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Oxford Begins First Human Trial of New Ebola Vaccine

Patricia Waigwa July 13, 2026 0

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the University of Oxford launched the first human clinical trial of a new vaccine targeting the deadly Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain. The milestone follows approval by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as scientists race to combat

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Web Masters Kenya Lands KSh2 Billion Mozambique Deal

Patricia Waigwa July 11, 2026 0

On Friday, July 10, 2026, Web Masters Kenya officially signed a KSh 2 billion agreement with the Government of Mozambique to design, implement, and maintain the country’s new National Employment Portal. The partnership marks a major milestone for Kenya’s growing GovTech sector and strengthens regional digital cooperation. MoU Signed with Mozambique’s

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HELB Opens 2026/2027 Funding Applications for First-Year Students

Patricia Waigwa July 10, 2026 0

On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) officially opened the Higher Education Financing (HEF) Portal for first-time university and TVET funding applications. The application window follows the recent release of the KUCCPS placement results for the 2026/2027 academic year. Eligible students can now apply for government scholarships, loans, and

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Ruto Faces One-Week Deadline on Lamu Refinery Consultation

Patricia Waigwa July 9, 2026 0

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, public interest lawyer Levi Munyeri issued a strict one-week ultimatum to President William Ruto’s administration over the proposed Ksh2.59 trillion ($20 billion) Dangote oil refinery. Specifically, Munyeri demanded the government pause its plans and allocate at least one month for genuine public dialogue with Lamu residents before

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IEBC Suspends Online Voter Services During ICT Upgrade

Patricia Waigwa July 8, 2026 0

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced the temporary suspension of key online voter services to facilitate a routine ICT system upgrade. The commission said the maintenance aims to improve system performance, strengthen data security, and enhance service reliability ahead of future electoral activities. Online Voter

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KUCCPS Releases 2025 Placement Results

Patricia Waigwa July 8, 2026 0

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba officially released the 2025 KCSE university and TVET placement results for the 2026/2027 academic year. The announcement marks a major milestone for thousands of students preparing to join universities and TVET institutions across Kenya. Successful applicants can now confirm their placements through the

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KFCB Moves Film Licensing Services to eCitizen

Patricia Waigwa July 6, 2026 0

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has moved its licensing services to the eCitizen platform, making it easier for filmmakers and creative businesses to access regulatory services online. The digital transition aims to improve service delivery while supporting Kenya’s growing creative economy. Additionally, the move reduces paperwork and speeds up the

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Vindee Switches to Twitch After YouTube Restrictions Hit His Channel

Patricia Waigwa July 3, 2026 0

On Friday, July 3, 2026, Kenyan streamer Vindee announced that he will stream exclusively on Twitch after his YouTube channel faced major restrictions. The content creator said a malicious report triggered the action against his account. According to Vindee, the report targeted a video featuring his meeting with American streamer IShowSpeed. YouTube Restrictions Affect

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Nairobi Court Halts Property Auction Over WhatsApp Grey Ticks

Patricia Waigwa July 2, 2026

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has officially issued a stay of execution, halting an auction against businesswoman Jackie Kiaraho over a landmark legal dispute. Specifically, the court is determining whether WhatsApp grey ticks constitute legally valid proof of service for court documents. Furthermore, the outcome of this case could fundamentally

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Sony to End PlayStation Game Discs by 2028

Patricia Waigwa July 2, 2026

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a historic pivot to an all-digital future for console gaming. Specifically, the company will stop producing PlayStation game discs by January 2028, driven by an overwhelming shift in player purchasing habits. Furthermore, data released by Sony shows digital downloads accounted for roughly 80% of all full game software sales on