- The price revision is part of ongoing industry reforms targeting the strengthening of Kenya's sugar sector while at the same time ensuring farmers receive fair compensation for their produce.
- US exports to the country will be restricted and financial borrowing limits put in place from 6 June, a statement from spokesperson Tammy Bruce read.
- The suspects will be charged with the offences of insurance fraud contrary to section 204b (2) as read alongside section 204b(5) of the Insurance Act and stealing contrary to section 282 of the Penal Code.
- The two were found guilty of conspiracy to commit a terrorist act and facilitation of a terrorist act contrary to Section 9A of the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
- 21 rangers - including seven women - will undergo intensive training to form powerful human-canine teams skilled in detection and tracking of wildlife contraband.
- Analysis shows that over two million learners in Kenya were affected by school closures in 2024 due to damaged school infrastructures, loss of teaching and learning materials caused by heavy rains, and flooding during the long rainy season.
- Designed to eliminate the need for pedestrians to navigate chaotic surface traffic, the underpass is expected to dramatically reduce congestion and enhance safety at one of the city’s most notorious bottlenecks.
- The funding gap was revealed in submissions by the National Assembly’s Health Committee to the Budget and Appropriations Committee, amid the suspension of key donor support particularly from the United States
- Denmark has tied the official retirement age to life expectancy and has revised it every five years. It is currently 67 but will rise to 68 in 2030 and to 69 in 2035.
- Authorities have accused him of treason and war crimes, saying there was a "substantial body of documents, testimony and material facts" linking Kabila to the M23 armed group
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the administration had revoked Harvard's "Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification as a result of their failure to adhere to the law."
- On the converse, businesses are facing a myriad of challenges such as low levels of public participation, insufficient allocation of resources to facilitate critical county functions, subsequently impacting effective and efficient service delivery, good governance and economic development.
- Couple Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were shot dead outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC around 21:08 local time (02:08 BST) on Wednesday, police said. The suspect opened fire on a group of four exiting the event, killing the two victims, police said.
- Downing Street has declined to comment directly on Netanyahu's remarks, but pointed to Sir Keir's previous condemnation of the Washington attack on X.
- Margaret Heighton, the President and founder of the US-based charity No End to Love, conferred Sonko the honour on Thursday during a ceremony held at Sonko’s offices in Upper Hill, Nairobi.
- Father Bett was ambushed shortly after presiding over a Jumuiya (small Christian community) mass in Kakbiken village. Witnesses said he was returning to his base when gunmen opened fire, fatally shooting him in the neck.
- Around 720,000 refugees supported by WFP in Kenya will from June receive an in-kind food ration of just 28 percent and all cash assistance will halt, unless additional funding is received.
- The DP said the nation’s unity and stability will be protected at all costs saying there will be no space for one Kenyan to harm the other for their political choices again.
- Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi echoed Heifer’s call, urging a radical shift in the structuring and deployment of agricultural finance.
- The trustees had sought compensation for the land, which has been in public use as a matatu terminus following directives by the now-defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services.
- Also known as kala-azar, visceral leishmaniasis is a life-threatening parasitic disease that causes prolonged fever, extreme fatigue, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver.
- Maraga urged the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs to publicly explain the circumstances surrounding Mwangi’s arrest and detail efforts being made to ensure his rights are protected.
- The Fourth Basis Revenue Sharing Formula has stirred significant debate among lawmakers, governors, and fiscal experts ahead of its expected implementation for the 2025/26 to 2029/30 financial years.
- Kindiki assured that the government is keen to roll out the transformative National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement program to improve small-scale businesses
- The country’s pharmaceutical industry ranks third globally in volume and 14th in value. It is the largest supplier of generic medicines, accounting for 20 per cent of the world’s supply, and plays a pivotal role in providing affordable vaccines worldwide.
- To address maintenance challenges, ICT CS Kabogo said the government will engage young entrepreneurs to manage the infrastructure, allowing them to charge a minimal fee of about five Kenya Shillings
- He added that even former National Assembly Minority Leader John Mbadi was approached to help Sharon gain access to the governor, who was allegedly her boyfriend.
- NCIC chairperson Samuel Kobia expressed deep concern over Gachagua’s remarks, saying they dishonour the memory of the victims and ignore the pain endured by thousands of Kenyans during one of the country’s darkest periods.
- The former UN envoy and co-chair of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) process also raised concerns about the global erosion of civil liberties, populism, and the denial of evidence—all of which threaten to undermine rational discourse and scientific advancement.
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 21 – The delivery of President William Ruto’s flagship Hustler Fund, officially known as the Financial Inclusion Fund, hangs in the balance after the National Treasury allocated only Sh1 billion in the budget estimates for the upcoming financial year, far below the Sh6 billion…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 – In a bold move to combat rampant drug abuse and the illicit alcohol trade in Nairobi, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) enforcement team, under the sharp command of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nicholas Kosgei,…
- Commission Chairman, Reverend Dr. Samuel Kobia, said the independent probe should actively involve human rights bodies and civil society organizations.
- Guests were treated to a live cooking demonstration as King Kaka stepped into a bold new role — chef for the night. Known for his lyrical prowess, he captivated the audience with humour, storytelling, and culinary skill, preparing a full meal live on stage and inviting lucky guests to taste his…
- Speaking during the engagement with the delegation—which included Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua and several elected leaders—Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to accelerating development projects in the region.
- The second-term MP and member of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee stated that Parliament rejected an attempt by the Executive to amend the National Administrative Laws (Amendment) Bill and recognize the Head of Public Service as the sole custodian of the Public Seal and other state…
