Category: News

June 3, 2026

KNEC to Open Online Registration for 2026 Business and Technical Exams on July 6

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced that registration for the 2026 Business and Technical examinations will be open from July 6 to September 11. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 2, the council said that the registration covers institutional candidates, including those taking Business single and group subjects, ahead of the November […]

June 3, 2026

Nyahururu–Nairobi Fare Set at Ksh600 Under New Rail Service

Passengers travelling in economy class from Nairobi to Nyahururu will now pay Ksh 600 following the revival of the defunct Gilgil–Ol Kalou–Nyahururu rail corridor under the new Hustler Express service. The announcement was made by the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) on Monday, June 1, ahead of the official launch of the service scheduled for Tuesday, […]

June 3, 2026

Kenya Railways to Acquire Electric Trains Under Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project

Kenya Railways has announced plans to introduce electric trains on the Nairobi commuter rail network under the Ksh65 billion Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project (KUMIP). The ambitious plan is part os the government’s plan to ease movement within Nairobi and its neighbouring counties by developing a modern rail network with the help of the World Bank. Under […]

June 3, 2026

Govt Sets June 30 Deadline for Delayed NYOTA Grant Payments

The government has confirmed that beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) will receive the second tranche of their startup grants by June 30, after weeks of uncertainty. Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development Susan Mang’eni confirmed the developments in a statement on Tuesday, June 2, where she attributed the delays to budgetary constraints […]