- Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has weighed in on the ongoing debate over protests ahead of Saba Saba Day celebrations scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025. In a statement on Saturday night, July 5, 2025, Lee Kinyanjui argued that as much as the right to picket is guaranteed in the 2010…
- Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris’ proposal to cordon off protests to designated zones has continued to generate heat from different political players and other stakeholders. In a lengthy statement on Saturday night, July 5, 2025, Passaris came out to further defend her proposed bill…
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced a fresh appointment to the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation’s board. Through a gazette notice dated Friday, July 4, 2025, the Education Cabinet Secretary confirmed the appointment of Henry Anyona to the board of the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. Anyona…
- Three months after former Kesses Member of Parliament Dr. Swarup Mishra was suspended after his health facility was largely mentioned in organ transplant scandal, President William Ruto has appointed his successor. In a gazette notice dated Friday, July 4, 2025, the head of state named Dr. Charles…
- For decades, the academic backbone of Kenya’s public service has been riddled with rot. From forged diplomas to fake degrees, the cancer of credential fraud has spread from the lowest ministries to the highest offices. While education remains a prized pillar in Kenyan society, its misuse has not…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has described the political cooperation between President William Ruto and ODM party leader Raila Odinga as a transformative force that has stabilised Kenya’s political landscape and unlocked inclusive development. Speaking during a development tour in Mombasa on…
- Kenya’s road to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo enters a decisive phase on Saturday, July 5, 2025, as the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, doubles as the national trials for the women’s 5,000m and men’s 10,000m races. While reigning world champion Faith Kipyegon will not…
- Kenya Commercial Bank Volleyball Club and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Women’s volleyball teams have sailed through to the semifinals of the first edition of the 2025 Kenyan Cup following cruising victories this Saturday, July 5, 2025. Bankers made light work of Post Bank,…
- Kenyan international Michael Olunga has officially signed for Al Arabi Sports Club, marking a new chapter in his decorated career in Qatar. The 31-year-old striker joins the club on a two-year deal, just weeks after bidding an emotional farewell to Al Duhail SC, where he became the club’s all-time…
- The Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), announcing that all Primary Health Care (PHC) services in public Level 2 to Level 4 facilities are now fully free across the country. In a statement released on X on Saturday, July 5,…
- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed joined family, friends, and stakeholders in Soy, Uasin Gishu County, to pay their last respects to Mama Mildred Wanyama. “Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed led stakeholders in honouring the life of Mama Mildred Wanyama…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has strongly criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his explosive speech at the burial of his maternal aunt, Gladys Gathoni Kahua, on July 5, 2025. Gachagua, speaking emotionally at the event, accused President William Ruto of orchestrating…
- Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has officially become the new leader of the Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP). This announcement was made public by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) through a gazette notice, which confirmed she is taking over from Charles Wambora Mugambi.…
- Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has chided politicians for misusing the term honourable. Speaking on Saturday, July 5, 2025, during the burial of Gachagua’s aunt in Nyeri County, the former AG stated that the honorary title should not be a self-imposed title and ought to be…
- Kenya Prisons Women’s Volleyball has punched its ticket to the Kenya Cup Semifinals stage after a 3-0 set win over Kenya Army this Saturday, July 5, 2025. Prisons blitzed past the Army ladies’ team in three straight sets of 25-12, 25-15, and 25-15 to seal the one-sided encounter at the Nyayo…
- Martha Karua, the former Justice Minister, has sharply criticised President William Ruto, accusing him of undermining the Constitution and trying to silence Kenyans. Speaking on Saturday, July 5, 2025, while attending the burial of Rigathi Gachagua’s aunt in Nyeri County, Karua said that the…
- The Motorists Association of Kenya has demanded professionalism and restraint from the police during the planned Saba Saba protests scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025. In a statement issued on Saturday, July 5,2025 the lobby group reminded authorities that “the right to protest, picket, and…
- As the countdown to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ticks on, the tripartite East African hosts, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, are racing against time to prepare the necessary infrastructure. Yet, a striking disparity in their stadium development strategies is becoming starkly clear, raising…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that the national government is in the process of acquiring boats to enable fishermen to access the deep ends of the Indian Ocean. Speaking at Jilore Grounds in Kilifi County during the economic empowerment programme on Saturday, July 5, 2025, Deputy…
- Sirisia Member of Parliament (MP) John Waluke has scoffed at the leaders of the United Opposition as weaklings, stating that only ODM leader Raila Odinga was a strong opposition leader. Speaking on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Sirisia, Walukhe discouraged the opposition politicians from harbouring…
- The government has disbursed Ksh3.2 billion in grants to Beach Management Units (BMUs) in the last two years to the five counties bordering the Indian Ocean in the coastal region, according to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. The five counties include Tana River, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, and Lamu.…
- Wajir East Member of Parliament Adan Daud has urged young people to maintain peace as the country prepares for this year’s Saba Saba demonstrations, expected to take place on Monday, July 7, 2025. Speaking during a development tour in his constituency on Saturday, July 5, 2025, Daud warned against…
- Former Mathira Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Weru Kinyua has come out expressing his regret for urging Rigathi Gachagua to step down ahead of his impeachment in October 2024. Speaking during the burial of Gachagua’s aunt, Gathoni Kahua, in Nyeri on Saturday, July 5, Weru told Gachagua that he…
- The government, through the Ministry of Health, has rolled out an Integrated Measles-Rubella & Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine Campaign to ensure that no child is left vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases. In a statement on Saturday, July 5, 2025, the Ministry of Health announced that the…
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has flagged a report circulating that it plans to clean up the voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Saturday, July 5, 2025, the IEBC secretariat stated that the commission has neither a chairperson nor…
- Major General Bernard Waliaula has officially assumed command of the Kenya Air Force (KAF), taking over from Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed during a Change of Guard ceremony held on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Headquarters Kenya Air Force, Nairobi. This came following an appointment by President…
- Retirement often stirs feelings of uncertainty—financial instability, lifestyle shifts, and a loss of identity. In Kenya, a rising number of retired and soon-to-retire teachers are tackling these fears head-on by investing in real estate. From rental apartments and commercial spaces to community-…
- Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has started what could possibly be a solution to the huge wastage of health products that was recently witnessed when drugs worth Ksh98 billion expired at its stores, and which requires a staggering Ksh600 million to dispose of. This has led to countrywide…
- Windsor Golf Country Club’s ace Njoroge Kibugu gained seven shots in the second round of the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator tour to take first place on the leaderboard with a score of 11 under par to sit three shots ahead of a tied second-placed quartet led by Daniel Nduva, John…
- The first time I came across climate litigation was during one of my consulting projects that required me to dig deep into the topic of greenwashing in sustainability communication and disclosures. At the time, it was a fairly new concept to me. I’d always assumed that the consequences of…
- The Federal Government of Somalia has officially approved the country’s first-ever National Labour Migration Policy to safeguard the rights and welfare of the migrant workforce. According to a statement released on Friday, July 4, 2025, by Somalia’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MOLSA),…
- Let’s give it up for the egg, a humble, shell-bound miracle that’s delicious poached, fried, whipped, baked or scrambled. The egg is a beloved dish across the world. In Tanzania, it is a major player in the chips Maayai dish while in Kenya we love to take it hard-boiled or fried and in our chapatis…
- Kenyans are set to benefit from lower transaction costs after Africa took a significant leap toward financial independence with the launch of PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme. Officially unveiled on June 27, 2025, during the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja,…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. State House church President William Ruto’s confirmation that he is building a church at the State House is set to attract more criticism and support in equal measure. Although the president said he would build the church…
- Without a doubt, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is the most consequential of the Chapter 15 commissions. Its mandate and behaviour place it at the heart of the country’s democracy, peace and stability. The Kenya Constitution, our social contract, declares the country a…
- Since being catapulted into athletics by the need to represent his company (department) during the Armed Forces championship in 1983, where he competed against polished athletes of the time, Coach Francis Kamau remains the unsung hero who has seen all the ugly and bright sides of the sport. Kamau…
- In a world where love stories often blossom under the spotlight, it seems celebrity relationships are breaking faster than Kenya’s political dalliance. Even before fans can say “couple goals”, the relationships are declared “dead”. From Mulamwah and his boo to global stars who we thought were…
- Structured as a unicameral representational body by the Chinese constitution, the National People’s Congress (NPC) is the world’s largest parliament by number of members and is the de jure highest government institution in China. Elected to a five-year period, it holds an annual plenary session…
- Think eggs only belong on breakfast plates and in baking bowls? Think again. In the world of cocktails, eggs are the secret weapon behind some of the most luxurious, silky-smooth sips ever shaken. From the frothy head of a classic Whiskey Sour to the rich decadence of an eggnog, this humble…
- Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua is a man under siege following reports that President William Ruto is mulling parting ways with him over his alleged failure to galvanise the Ukambani region into supporting the latter’s 2027 reelection bid. According to sources familiar with internal…
- When Kenya gained independence in 1963, it adopted a carefully negotiated constitution—one that reflected the spirit of liberal democracy and included provisions on fundamental rights, separation of powers, and limited executive authority. But this framework was soon tested. In the years that…
- The Mother-Daughter Crew of Carol and Tinashe Gatimu are at it again, this time across borders! Tinashe (driver) and her mum Carol will become the first mother and daughter crew to finish a rally outside Kenya when they tackle the third round of the FIA African Rally Championship at the Rwanda…
- Opposition leaders under the aegis of United Opposition have vowed to prosecute President William Ruto for alleged extrajudicial killings and corruption if they take power in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during their second Western Kenya tour in Bungoma town, the alliance—comprising former…
- Albert Ojwang, the young teacher who was a victim of police brutality, was buried on Friday, July 4, 2025. The protests following his death had died down—until the body reached Homa Bay on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and the local youth vented their anger on the police station where he was held before…
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) will be changed to the Criminal Investigations Service (CIS) headed by a Deputy Inspector General, whose officers will be recruited from the general public if a proposed law is passed. According to the National Police Service (Amendment) Bill 2025,…
- When a student misses school consistently, the first reaction from most educators and school administrators is often frustration or disappointment. It feels like the learner is giving up on their future, disengaging from something designed to help them. Yet, when we pause and truly consider what…
- The sharp increase in the prevalence of chronic, major diseases and fatalities from accidents and demonstrations has pushed up the demand for blood needed in hospitals. This is in turn, straining the country’s blood bank. The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) top management said the…
- A sombre wave of grief and outrage swept through mourners gathered at Nyawango Primary School for the burial of Albert Ojwang, a high school teacher and blogger whose controversial death has ignited national outcry and calls for justice. Ojwang’s coffin—draped in both the Kenyan national flag and…
- The East Africa Hub Director for Natural Justice Elizabeth Kariuki has criticised the increasing number of secretive deals signed between foreign companies and local communities in Kenya involving the country’s natural resources, calling them “ridiculous” and “contradictory.” Speaking at a Nairobi…
- Kenya is staring at a looming constitutional crisis that threatens to derail the 2027 General Election. Lawyers are warning that the entire results could be nullified by the courts if the General Election is conducted before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reviews…
