New UK sanctions for Russia and Belarus
The UK has announced a fresh package of sanctions on Russia and Belarus in response to the invasion of Ukraine – targeting £1.7bn of trade....
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Kenya deports two fugitives wanted in UK for murder
Two murder fugitives who were arrested by detectives last Wednesday have been extradited to face trial in the United Kingdom. Mohamud Siyad Abdihakim and Monteiro...
UK competition watchdog orders Meta to sell Giphy
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has been ordered to sell Giphy by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. The company, then known simply as Facebook, bought...
2022 C’ wealth Games: Queens Baton relay launched
The 2022 Commonwealth Games Queens Relay baton was launched in Kenya by Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed, The relay was launched after the arrival...
Coast hoteliers show optimism after UK lifts travel restrictions
Tourism stakeholders at the south coast have lauded the decision by the United Kingdom to remove Kenya from the Red List that restricted travel of...
Didi: China ride-hailing giant halts plan to launch in UK
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi has halted plans to launch in the UK and continental Europe, a source close to the company has told the BBC....
Quarantine free travel from France to UK resumes
Fully vaccinated travellers can now visit France without quarantining on their return to the UK. Brittany Ferries said it had received a “surge” of bookings...
UK and US blame Iran for deadly ship attack
The UK and US believe Iran was behind a tanker attack that killed two people, and have vowed to respond, calling it a violation of...
Covid-19: UK PM and chancellor to self-isolate in U-turn
The prime minister and chancellor will now self-isolate after contact with Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who tested positive for coronavirus. The reversal comes just hours...
UK boosts Kenya’s capacity to identify new Covid variants
Kenya’s capacity to identify new Covid-19 variants got a major boost Thursday from the United Kingdom. Kenya’s research institute KEMRI will receive genomic sequencing support...