- In a significant political realignment, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has backed the unity pact between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The endorsement by the long-serving ODM stalwart follows Tuesday’s ODM Central…
- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has sharply reacted to the recent scale-down of capitation to primary and secondary schools, stating that free basic primary education is a right for every Kenyan child. Speaking in Kiharu on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Nyoro emphasised that free primary education is not a…
- Members of the National Assembly have dismissed a report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu implicating them in the alleged mismanagement of National Government-Constituency Development Funds (NG-CDF) for the financial year 2023/2024. The Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee, led by its chair…
- Mbadi has been a loyal ally of Raila Odinga, ODM's leader, and has held significant roles, including MP for Suba South and Minority Leader in the National Assembly.
- Harold Kipchumba Kimuge has officially taken his oath of office as a nominated member of the National Assembly, stepping into the seat vacated by former ODM Chairman John Mbadi following his appointment as Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury. Kimuge, nominated under the Persons with…
- Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has broken his silence following Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s visit to his office, a meeting that had sparked speculation that he had shifted his political allegiance. Speaking after his appearance before the Senate on Tuesday, July 29, 2025…
- Busia County will host the Senate’s plenary and committee sessions from October 6 to 10, 2025, in a move aimed at deepening public engagement and strengthening devolution. The decision follows the approval of a motion by Senate Majority Whip and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale on July 24, 2025. The…
- In a scathing critique of a new policy announced by Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, lawyer and social commentator Willis Otieno has condemned the requirement for documentation before emergency treatment, calling it “dangerous and detached from reality.” In his X post on July 29, 2025,…
- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is set to form a technical team tasked with expediting the implementation of the 10-point agenda contained in its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This decision was reached during a Central Committee meeting chaired by…
- Days after Nigeria won the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially unveiled the standout players of the tournament. Defending champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, have dominated the all-star selection with four players making the prestigious Best XI…
- Kenya’s fight against tuberculosis (TB) is facing a critical moment. After years of public health progress that led to a 41% reduction in TB cases and a 66% drop in related deaths, funding cuts now threaten to undo the gains. “Kenya has made significant progress against tuberculosis (TB), achieving…
- The Director General for Basic Education Elyas Abdi has officially opened the 2025 term two National School Games, which are expected to bring together at least 5,300 learners. According to the Ministry of Education, the games, which were officially launched on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, in Kakamega…
- Michael Olununga Football Academy (MOFA) communication lead, Bonface Osano, has clarified the signing spree the National Super League side has embarked on. In a phone interview with People Daily Digital Sport, Osano confirmed that the team is actively strengthening for next season by making…
- The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has summoned the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development to clarify contentious issues surrounding the newly introduced Sugar Development Levy. According to a statement posted on Parliament’s official Facebook page dated Tuesday, July 29, 2025…
- The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is set to usher in a new era for retail investors with the introduction of single-unit trading. Starting August 8, 2025, investors will be allowed to buy and sell shares in single units, a shift from the previous requirement of trading in multiples of 100,…
- Narok County Senator Ledama Olekina has called out what he terms as premature and distracting political talk surrounding President William Ruto’s 2027 running mate choice, urging leaders to shift their focus to service delivery and national development. Taking to his official X account on Tuesday,…
- Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni has called for an honest national conversation on revising the 2010 Constitution, saying Kenya must not shy away from amendments that strengthen devolution and accommodate the country’s multicultural fabric. Speaking during a live political talk show on Tuesday, July…
- Harambee Stars Group A opponent in the upcoming African Nations Championship, DR Congo, has lined up a friendly clash against South Sudanese side, Jamus SC, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. According to the fixtures, the two-time CHAN champions will use the clash to further assess their team, with only…
- National Super League side Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) continues with its signing spree after the acquisition of defensive midfielder Nelson Amunga. In a statement seen by People Sport on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, MOFA, owned by the Harambee Stars captain Michael Ogada Olunga, confirmed…
- Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni has thrown his weight behind the growing Gen Z movement, calling for a shift from tribal-based politics to issue-driven leadership, saying the country must heed the message of unity and inclusion being demanded by young Kenyans popularly known as Gen Z. Speaking on a…
- Kenya Commercial Bank Rugby Team has congratulated youngster Dominic Sande following his impressive breakout bow with the Lions Den team in the concluded Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa. Taking to the X page on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, after knocking out Strathmore Leos to clinch the 2025 edition of the…
- Kakamega County is the host of the 2025 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) term two games starting Tuesday, July 29, 2025. As the competitions officially begin, rugby 7s action is set to ignite the Bullring in Kakamega from Wednesday, July 30, 2025, to Friday, August 1, 2025,…
- Football Kenya Federation Premier League club Mathare United has confirmed the departure of eight players whose contracts have come to an end ahead of the 2025/26 football season. In an official statement released by the club on Tuesday, August 29, 2025, the 2008 Premier League champions expressed…
- Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has called on Kenya’s Gen Z to abandon street protests and instead focus on capturing political power by organising, voting, and seeking elective office. Speaking during a political talk show on a local radio station on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Amisi cautioned that while street…
- Saboti lawmaker Caleb Amisi has slammed the National Assembly’s conduct during the vetting exercise to approve the members of the newly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Speaking during a live TV interview on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the MP decried the hurried…
- Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad Rugby team captain Douglas Sifuna has reflected on leading the students at this year’s national circuits first leg, Driftwood 7s, at the Mombasa Sports Club last weekend. Speaking to People Sport on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Sifuna revealed that it was a great honour…
- In a revealing radio political talk show that stirred discussion across the political spectrum, Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi positioned himself as a voice of generational change, declaring that he has never met President William Ruto, not even when he served as Deputy President or during…
- Kisumu All Starlets head coach Juma Said is making a passionate appeal for financial backing as his team gears up for the upcoming Kenya Women’s Premier League season. Said’s call comes following a tough campaign last season, where the lakeside team finished perilously close to relegation. Apart…
- Embakasi North MP James Gakuya has sparked political debate after stating that ODM party leader Raila Odinga, despite still holding a firm grip over the Orange Democratic Movement, is slowly losing influence beyond his Luo-Nyanza stronghold. Speaking during a local political talk show on a local…
- In a candid TV interview that sparked political debate, Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi offered a frank glimpse into the inner workings of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), stating that although the party upholds democratic ideals, Raila Odinga remains its unquestioned authority. Speaking…
- Renowned lawyer Paul Mwangi has decried a new scheme of exploitation happening at the county level, a trend he opines is in stark contravention of the spirit of the promulgated 2010 constitution. Speaking during a live interview on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Mwangi termed the devolving of powers and…
- Kenya is gearing up for its maiden appearance at the prestigious TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 as one of the co-hosts. As the team is determined to use this opportunity to showcase their growth in football and leave a mark on the continental scene, focus shifts to Benni…
- Kenya’s first locally assembled smartphones—Neon Ultra and Neon Smarta were launched in October 2023 with government support and private-sector backing. They were meant to offer affordable access and reduce dependence on imports. Less than two years later, Neon’s market share has collapsed, and…
- In a significant move to shed light on the impact of remittances on the national economy, the government has launched the country’s first-ever Remittances Household Survey (RHS). The announcement, published in a government gazette on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, comes as the Kenya National Bureau of…
- If you’ve been on TikTok for the past month, you may have a million reasons to fear men, fear love, and definitely fear relationships, especially the ones that lead to marriage. Before you come at me, these aren’t my words, but rather an expression of how many millennial and Gen Z girlies feel…
- The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has initiated a public consultation process for the proposed Tourism (Tourism Enterprises) Regulations, 2025, marking a significant step in shaping the future of Kenya’s tourism sector. The announcement, made by Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano in a government…
- Michael Olunga and his Al Arabi club continued their preseason engagements in the Spanish city of Valencia as the club angles for the new season in the Qatari league set to kick off on August 15. The record Qatar champions took to their media site on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to detail their players…
- From dawn to dusk, in rural villages and peri-urban centres of Kenya, a familiar figure moves quietly beneath sacks of firewood, jerrycans of water, bundles of market produce or pulling an overloaded cart. The donkey, gentle and hardworking, carries more than physical loads; they also bears the…
- Kenya’s domestic investors have expressed improved appetite for the government’s short-term securities to place bids amounting to Ksh40 billion against a target of Ksh24 billion to reverse the underperformance that has been running for close to a month. This is even as the government continues to…
- Newly unveiled Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) strength and conditioning coach Dick Orongo has set his sights on helping the National Super League team earn promotion to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League in the shortest time.Speaking to People Sport on Monday, July 28, 2025,…
- Nations last week met in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, for crucial talks on wetlands, as the world continues to be confronted by escalating environmental challenges. The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was a pivotal moment for…
- In an increasingly fragmented world, the global balance of power is visibly shifting. With the United States appearing less interested in global cooperation and more consumed by internal politics and transactional diplomacy—especially under Donald Trump’s renewed leadership—opportunities are…
- Leaders affiliated to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who were teargassed by police in Kigumo, Murang’a county, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, now claim there was an attempt to assassinate them. The leaders said they don’t understand why police used extreme force on them, yet they were not…
- Michael Olunga-owned MOFA FC has confirmed parting ways with six of its playing staff in a new purge at the National Super League club. In a statement on Facebook on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the club confirmed that the six players will be leaving the club and wished them the best in their future…
- In the parched plains of Marsabit County in northern Kenya, where droughts are frequent and hunger is often a companion, a quiet revolution is taking root. On what was once barren land in Qalaliwe, Moyale sub-county, farmer Salat Guyo now bends over rows of vibrant vines, digging out a tuber the…
- The elections agency, IEBC, is reportedly mulling a major policy shift that would entail scrapping the requirement for a voter card as a prerequisite for casting a ballot and replacing it with the use of the national ID alone. While the idea may appear progressive, especially in a digitising era,…
- Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has extended the suspension of Bamburi Cement Plc shares following the acquisition of a 96.54 per cent stake by a strategic investor, paving the way for a compulsory buyout of minority shareholders and an imminent delisting. Capital Markets Authority (CMA), while…
- Some Western region MPs have endorsed National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula as the Luhya kingpin. Led by Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera, the more than 10 MPs termed the speaker as an experienced politician. The lawmakers also said Wetang’ula should take over from President William Ruto in 2032 when…
- Kenyans are in the grip of election fever, with political realignments rapidly unfolding every day, yet the date for the 2027 vote is still two years away. Kenya has relatively shone as a beacon of electoral democracy in Africa, torn by internal conflicts and internal wars. These contestations are…
- Muthaiga Golf Club’s finest pro golfer Greg Snow held onto his second-round lead to emerge victorious in the second leg of the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour, hosted at the par-72 Limuru Country Club, with a total score of 12-under-par 276 (68, 67, 71, 70). Snow, popularly known…
