- The conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor will begin on 7 May, the Vatican has announced. Some 135 cardinal electors – those under the age of 80 – will take part and vote for the new pontiff. The rituals of the event, held in the Sistine Chapel, are elaborate and date back centuries. So how […]
- Mathare United custodian Steve Njung’e believes the team’s victory over Tusker FC will impart to them the motivation ahead of their remaining rounds of league fixtures. John Kamau’s side mounted a stunning performance to edge the title-chasing Brewers team 2-1 in Dandora Stadium on Sunday, April 27…
- Rising Stars skipper Amos Wanjala has revealed ambitious targets set by the team ahead of their maiden appearance at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship in Egypt. Wanjala says the side is going for the ultimate prize of clinching the title in only their first attempt at the…
- The youth have been urged to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos) to empower themselves economically. According to Stanley Gachuru, chairman of Mutheki Sacco emphasised that Saccos offer an important pathway to financial independence and entrepreneurship and urged young people…
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is pushing Kenya to ensure controlled spending and adoption of priority-based budgeting amid shrinking external financing access. Abebe Aemro Selassie, the Director of African Department at IMF said with the shrinking access to financing and the difficulties in…
- Embakasi North MP James Gakuya has once again defended former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political influence in the Mt Kenya region, insisting the former second-in-command remains firmly backed by a united bloc of loyalists. Speaking during a media interview on Monday, April 28, 2025,…
- As the debate around the Draft National Government Village Administration Policy gains traction, we must be reminded of the ongoing process to consolidate local, national and global efforts and voices to urgently address key sustainable development goals (SDGs) challenges such as ending poverty,…
- As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, his legacy endures not only within the walls of the Catholic Church but far beyond them. It is etched into the global conscience through his unwavering advocacy for climate justice and care for creation. The death of the pontiff comes poignantly…
- A police constable died by suicide over alleged domestic issues in Lukuyani, Kakamega County on Friday night. Constable Calvince Okello, attached to Lukuyani Police Station is suspected to have hanged himself using a rope inside his rented house, about 100m from the station. His colleague,…
- Ramogi Professional Caucus coordinator, Oscar Omondi, has put into context the bone of contention with Siaya governor James Orengo following the backlash against the governor over claims of undermining the broad-based government. The body’s leadership on Saturday, April 26, 2025, expressed concern…
- In a shift for the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88, was a strong and vocal environmental advocate and used his papacy to help inspire global efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. He framed climate change as a spiritual issue, emphasising the connections between global…
- In the lead-up to the 2022 elections, Kenyans were captivated by promises that felt authentic. The Kenya Kwanza presidential campaign resonated with millions by pledging to uplift those left behind, dismantle systems of exclusion, and deliver dignity to ordinary Kenyans. For those at the bottom…
- Detectives in Eldoret have unearthed a robbery with violence gang that has been invading homes while posing as employees of Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (Eldowas) after their attempt to rob a victim in one of the homes was foiled. During the incident, police officers, manning a nearby…
- ‘Amazing’ Grace Buckle is a unique boxing talent. Her recent win at the National Amateur Championships (NAC) confirmed her status as the best female heavyweight in England. But as well as an accomplished star in the ring, Buckle is also a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter. Her signing skills…
- Police have recovered two AK-47 rifles linked to the murder of two National Police Reservists in Igembe, Meru County, on April 7. A joint operation on Saturday led by the detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and officers from Kipsing General Service Unit (GSU) recovered…
- Two police officers were arrested on Friday, and 2kg of bhang, believed to have been confiscated from a bhang peddler, in Tetu, Nyeri County. Corporal Raphael Mukavu Nzwili and Constable Doreen Mwendwa Kaari, both attached to Muthinga Police Post, were arrested after a woman reported that they had…
- Security has been heightened along the Nginyang-Chemolingot road in Baringo County following an upsurge in attacks targeting motorists plying the route. The attacks have seen more than 10 people killed this year. During a high-level security meeting at Kimose to address complaints of runaway…
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is ready for a national status. On Saturday, Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga visited the facility, accompanied by other officials from the Ministry of Health (MoH) to assess its readiness for the transition to a…
- Kenya has claimed its first gold medal at the 2025 East African Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (EAPCCO) Athletics Championship in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The victory came in the men’s 4×400m relay event, which served as a curtain-raiser for the highly anticipated championship and was…
- Lawmakers have banned new projects in institutions of higher learning following revelations that projects worth Sh6.2 billion in four universities have stalled. The universities are Egerton University, Moi University, the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University. The completion rate of the…
- County have called on men, especially the elderly, to take charge of their health by going for regular check-ups. Speaking during a free medical camp held in Elburgon, Ms Florence Kabii , a medic, raised concerns over the increasing number of elderly men suffering in silence from non-communicable…
- As the curtains fall on interviews for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), focus now shifts to who will make the final list to be sent to President William Ruto for formal appointment. Although Kenyans have waited long for the new electoral body with high expectations, the…
- Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is set to return to his Gusii region on Friday after a year’s absence. Matiang’i, who is positioning himself for a 2027 presidential run, will go on a meet-the-people tour before officially declaring his political ambitions. Accompanied by elected…
- Education stakeholders have raised concerns about a shortage of 1,600 labs in day schools, saying this threatens the effectiveness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The issue was highlighted in a national report presented to stakeholders at the Kenyatta…
- The government has launched a crackdown on betting firms to save young people hooked to gambling, exposing them to various financial and health risks. Reports indicate that gambling addiction among young people is on the rise, with persons aged between 16 and 24 becoming addicted. The situation is…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Reopening of schools for term two Primary and secondary schools in the country will reopen for the second term starting this Monday, April 28, 2025. The timing of reopening, coming before the start of the month, has elicited…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government and bring to the table his ideas on transforming Kenya. Musyoka, the minister said, does not have to wait for the outcome of the 2027 general election, adding that President Ruto’s…
- At the heart of Kangema in Ihigaini village stands a shrine which is deemed to be the root of the Akurinu sect. The shrine holds the holy laws that are believed to be the pillars of the sect, which has been in existence for close to a century. The written text is said to have […]
- There is general agreement that a comprehensive audit of Kenya’s public debt is crucial and urgent. Kenya’s debt is now the single biggest source of economic turmoil. The country is so heavily indebted, wiping out room to finance development. Strangely, despite the clamour for a forensic audit over…
- Kenyans have been monitoring interviews of candidates to fill slots on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) after protracted battles in the political arena. The magnitude of the task assigned to the IEBC makes it the most consequential of the Chapter 15 commissions. Under…
- Schools across the globe are increasingly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their English curricula, a move that has sparked excitement, debate and transformation. The technology has personalised learning and enabled learners to handle routine tasks easily, thereby giving them more time…
- President Donald Trump has opened a major legal battle with ocean conservationists after signing a controversial executive order allowing deep-sea mining despite objections from 30 countries worldwide. Trump’s executive order evoked instant objections from leading ocean experts, including the Ocean…
- Former Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has insisted that she will vie for the Nyandarua governor’s seat in the 2027 elections. Speaking while accompanying former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the 26th anniversary celebrations of St Louis Igwamiti Parish in Ol Joro Orok…
- President William Ruto has congratulated Sabastiam Sawe for his victory in the 2025 London Marathon. Sawe beat top rivals to emerge as a clear winner of the London Marathon. The 2024’s fastest marathoner and Valencia Marathon champion conquered the London course to win his first World Marathon…
- Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has hailed Sabastian Sawe for winning the 2025 London Marathon. Kalonzo said Sawe’s grit and determination set him apart from his rivals and that his achievement will be remembered by future generations. “Many congratulations, Sebastian Sawe,…
- Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has called on the Luhya community to unite ahead of the 2027 General Election and reject the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party at all levels. Taking to his official social media channels on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Salasya urged the Luhya…
- Tanzania has lifted a ban on imports of agricultural produce from Malawi and South Africa, it said late on Friday, days after imposing it in retaliation for similar measures imposed by the two southern African nations. Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA)’s director general,…
- Sabastian Sawe is the 2025 London Marathon champion after beating high-level rivals on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Sawe, who is the 2024’s fastest marathoner and Valencia Marathon champion, conquered the London course to win his first World Marathon Major. He secured the London Marathon gong by…
- Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has launched a scathing attack on ODM leader Raila Odinga, accusing him of misleading Kenyans about his role in President William Ruto’s government. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Bungoma on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Wamalwa claimed…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who doubles up as Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS, has hailed the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group that was recently brokered by Qatar. In a statement shared via his official X account on Sunday, April…
- Kakamega County Senator Boni Khalwale has slammed the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga over what he has described as double-dealing in Kenyan politics. Taking to his official X account on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Khalwale told off Raila for supporting President William Ruto…
- Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has sent a heartfelt message of condolence to Matungulu Member of Parliament (MP) Stephen Mule and his family following the passing of his mother, Philomena Mueni Mule. Kalonzo, in a statement shared via his official X account on the night of…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Francis Ngaru, husband to former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament, Mumbi Ngaru. In a statement posted on his X account on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Raila shared his grief…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. London Marathon The highly anticipated London Marathon 2025 will be taking place. The 45th edition of the run, which takes athletes from Blackheath through Woolwich, Greenwich, across the Thames, around Canary Wharf and…
- AFC Leopards’ lynchpin Ken Owino has rallied the club’s fans not to give up on them after Ingwe snapped an 8-game winless streak with a victory over Bidco United on Saturday, April 26, 2025. A 3-1 success earned a much-needed win for Leopards, their first since a February victory over Mara Sugar,…
- Kenya’s men’s representatives in the 46th edition of the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) Championship, GSU and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), have been eliminated. GSU exited the competition after a 3-0 loss to APR of Rwanda, as KPA succumbed to a 2-3 defeat against FUS Rabat in an…
- Bandari FC prolific striker John Mark Mwakwata is optimistic about bagging more goals after opening his account with Dockers on Saturday, April 26, 2025, against his former side, Kariobangi Sharks. The former KPL top scorer, who joined the coastal club in the middle of the campaign, made the most…
- Ipswich Town’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed as Newcastle strengthened their push for Champions League football with victory at St James’ Park. Ipswich needed to beat the Magpies and hope West Ham lost at Brighton to delay their inevitable fall into the Championship, but their…
- Pope Francis has been laid to rest in Rome following solemn, hours-long funeral rites at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, bringing to a close his sometimes turbulent 12-year leadership of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The Argentinian pontiff, who died earlier this week from a stroke and…
- Considering how long Nicolas Jackson had waited to score a goal, there was no hesitation when he cocked back his right leg from 20 yards. It was in that moment that his striker’s instincts kicked in, and how he and Chelsea needed it. Jackson had waited since December 15 to get on the scoresheet,…
