- Rarieda constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Otiende Amollo on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, raised concerns after Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development & Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary nominee Geoffrey Ruku joined the MPs in the National Assembly when they were debating…
- Tana River County requires Sh55 million to fund educational programmes for its Technical and Vocational Educational Training Institutions (TVETS). Governor Dhadho Godhana told senators that his administration was finding it difficult to provide quality classrooms due to the effects of flooding and…
- Every five years, as Kenyans head to the ballot, anxiety grips the nation. The one institution that holds the hopes and fears of millions is the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Unfortunately, instead of being a symbol of trust, the IEBC has become a flashpoint of controversy…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said that Kenya is committed to ending conflicts in the region. Somalia, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo have been embroiled in political turmoil, and Mudavadi, who is also the Foreign Affairs CS, said Kenya is concerned by these…
- Kenya is leaning into closer ties with China, even as global trade wars escalate prominently featuring the Asian country and the United States. As the two giants flex muscles on matters of trade, President William Ruto is scheduled to have an eight-day visit to China shortly after the Easter…
- British explorer Tullow Oil has announced the sale of its entire Kenya operations at Sh15.6 billion to Gulf Energy, marking its exit from the country’s ambitious but long-stalled oil exploration project in Turkana. Tullow confirmed that its subsidiary, Tullow Overseas Holdings BV had signed a heads…
- Wayne Rooney insisted Marcus Rashford‘s mind was still on parent club Manchester United despite continuing to thrive on loan at Aston Villa The Premier League side came into the second leg at Villa Park 3-1 down after a brilliant display from Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital, needing a…
- The U.S. dollar extended its slide against other major currencies on Monday, the latest sign that investors may be starting to shun what has long been the safest haven in global financial markets. An index that tracks the dollar against a basket of major trading partners fell for a fifth straight…
- Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has urged President William Ruto to prioritise advancing Kenya’s military hardware. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Amisi stated that the treasury disbursement must be streamlined to prioritise the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).…
- The government is taking steps to upskill leaders in the Sacco industry as part of efforts to restore confidence and stability following the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Kuscco) debacle. This has seen the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
- Rising Stars head coach Salim Babu is confident that the preparations they will have for the continental tournament will greatly sharpen his players. Stars will be heading to Morocco for a 10-day preparation camp, and while there, Babu revealed that a number of friendly games have been lined up.…
- Kenya’s clean energy transition is gathering momentum, fuelled by a continental push to redefine how millions access safe and sustainable cooking solutions. This follows the launch of the landmark $40 billion Africa Energy Fund, at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, intended to…
- The ‘war’ between climate activists and fossil fuel lobbyists has intensified over the past few years and is heating up ahead of the annual United Nations climate summit. Climate activism involves a wide range of diverse actions aimed at raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, and…
- Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has warned that politicians opposing the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) risk losing the support of Kenyans who have benefited from the fund. In a statement on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Kaluma said several schools in the country have been…
- The Employment and Labour Relations Court has allowed the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) to proceed with the disciplinary proceedings against its suspended Chief Executive Officer, Roy Mugiira. This is after the court lifted an earlier injunction it had granted Mugiira, restraining NBA from…
- Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has challenged the proposal by Members of Parliament to decrease the monies allocated to the devolved units, terming the calls as unrealistic. Speaking on a live TV interview on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the senator hit out at the MPS stating that the prevalence of cases…
- The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) in Kwale county has raised concerns over growing interference by local politicians, which is hampering efforts to enforce environmental laws. Speaking during a press interview in Matuga, Nema County Director Edith Kalo (inset) said the authority…
- Political commentator Moses Alutalala has called for legislative reforms to allow the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to also assume the duties of the Chief Executive Officer. While appearing before the IEBC members Selection Panel, Alutalala said that by…
- Former Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) board chairperson Irungu Nyakera has raised concerns over what he has termed the parliament’s failure to execute its constitutional mandate. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Nyakera warned that Kenya risks being…
- Despite President William Ruto’s administration blowing its trumpet that the economy is on stable footing, Kenya continues to face a grim future as the debt levels remain on an upward trajectory. This is even as the country continues to seek more loans from both the domestic market and the…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sensationally claimed that his life is in danger and blamed Inspector General Douglas Kanja for his tribulations. According to Gachagua, the withdrawal of his security and failure to investigate attacks targeting him were a clear indication that the…
- The recent promotions of 151,611 teachers yesterday became a hot potato in the National Assembly, with lawmakers terming the process a scam. Members of the Education Committee said the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) not only favoured tutors hired recently but also awarded some counties more…
- When their son, marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, was being buried in February last year, after succumbing to a grisly road accident, several promises were made to his parents by the government, world athletic bodies and other well-wishers. However, People Daily has established that one…
- Arsenal have no fear of facing Real Madrid at the Bernabeu and will play to win the game despite already holding a 3-0 advantage from the first leg, according to Mikel Arteta. Last week’s victory at the Emirates Stadium, secured by Declan Rice’s free-kicks and Mikel Merino’s third goal, has put…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s Ford Kenya party has rejected calls to dissolve and join President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Instead, the party has declared that it will field candidates in the upcoming by-elections, which UDA, as well as parties aligned to…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Ruto to host Drama Festival President William Ruto will host the Kenya National Drama Festival State Concert at State House, Nakuru, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The event will feature performances by winners of the 2025…
- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration has been accused of enabling the development of unchecked multi-storeyed buildings. Speaking yesterday, County Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ng’ondi accused the county of permitting the construction of high-rise buildings without proper oversight or…
- Since taking office, President William Ruto has perfected the culture of criss-crossing Kenya, claiming he is inspecting the progress of national government development projects and engaging with local communities. These regional excursions, often billed as “inspections of development projects”,…
- Terrorism and juvenile gangs are the top security threats in the Coast region, with reports indicating rogue politicians exploit youth from poor communities to push their personal goals. Residents of the six counties, especially Mombasa, Kwale and Kilifi, have decried the reign of terror unleashed…
- A surge in pregnancies among students in Kenyan schools, colleges, and universities is increasingly jeopardising the education and future of young girls across the country. The issue, which often starts as a private struggle, has escalated into a national crisis with far-reaching implications,…
- Final preparations for the 21st edition of the Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) are complete ahead of tomorrow’s gala night at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), where Kenya’s top athletes will be honoured for their 2024 exploits. Themed “Celebrating Women Excellence…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the international community to increase pressure, and even consider sanctions on the leaders of the several warring groups in Sudan who obstruct humanitarian aid. Speaking at the London-Sudan Conference, at Lancaster House on Tuesday, April 15…
- President William Ruto on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, hosted a section of political leaders from Murang’a County at State House, Nairobi. The head of state, in a statement shared via his official social media accounts, said that he was encouraged by the commitment of the said political leaders to work…
- The debate on the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) is getting heated, with a section of politicians supporting the existence of the fund while others want it scrapped. In his latest sentiments, former cabinet secretary Justin Muturi wants the fund done away with, something…
- Former Attorney General and Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called for the abolition of the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). Taking to his official X account on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Muturi, who was recently fired from…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has clarified that a raid was conducted on the house and office of Kiambu County Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi. EACC in a statement issued on Monday, April 15, 2025, said that its officers had recovered a total of Ksh12 million and USD13,000, all in…
- Kenya has written a new chapter in its football history books by qualifying for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations (AFCON), becoming the first-ever Kenyan youth team to achieve this feat. The Junior Stars earned their ticket to the continental showpiece after a stellar run at the CECAFA U20…
- China has ordered its airlines not to take any further deliveries of Boeing jets, the latest move in its tit-for-tat trade war with the US. The Chinese government has asked carriers to stop purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from American companies, according to a report from…
- Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has unveiled a vibrant new packaging for its Chrome Vodka and Chrome Gin brands, marking a significant step in the brand’s evolution. The redesign seeks to weave together all the elements the brand celebrates with the streets that inspire trend and culture, music and…
- Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has come to the defence of Butere Girls High School students over their controversial play Echoes of War, arguing that its political message is a legitimate form of artistic expression that reflects Kenya’s current reality. Speaking during a local…
- Kenyan athlete Emmanuel Kipchumba Kemboi has been slapped with a two-year ban for doping. In a statement on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed the sanctions against the Kenyan athlete after laboratory tests established the presence of Triamcinolone acetonide.…
- With 2024 being on record as the hottest year, the first year global temperatures exceeded the 1.5 degrees centigrade (°C) threshold established by the Paris Agreement, scientists have recognised the vital role of forests and trees in climate regulation. Global warming, climate change, drought,…
- In the poverty-stricken village of Ziwa la ngombe in Mombasa County, images of young girls strapping babies on their backs, walking to the next neighborhood in search of casual jobs is nothing unusual. On a typical day, majority of these young mothers have to wake up so early, prepare themselves…
- The Trump administration has said it is freezing more than Ksh259 billion ($2bn) (£1.5bn) in federal funds for Harvard University, hours after the elite college rejected a list of demands from the White House. “Harvard’s statement today reinforces the troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic…
- Three decades after the landmark Beijing Declaration, the promise of gender equality remains unfulfilled for indigenous, afro-descendant and local community women who rely on forests for their livelihoods. According to the report dubbed Resilience and Resistance by the Rights and Resources…
- In an era defined by interconnected markets and global commerce, the notion of a tariff war is both outdated and dangerously misguided. While tariffs may seem like a tool for asserting economic strength or correcting trade imbalances, they often lead to widespread damage, leaving no real victors.…
- In the face of harsh criticism for the youth’s disapproval of President William Ruto’s administration, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has rallied support for them. In his statement shared via his official X account, Amisi declared that a candidate selected and supported by the youth of Kenya will emerge…
- One of President William Ruto’s sons has gone back to school to help the country elevate football and monetise its talent. Speaking during the flagging off of the Kenya under-20 national team for the forthcoming TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 on Tuesday, April 15, 2025,…
- None of the cast of the Butere Girls High School play Echoes of War had been born in the era of presidents Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi. They may also be unaware that their play bears an uncanny resemblance to the fate that befell a play by Kenya’s most famous author and playwright […]
- After a 15-year hiatus, groupings of elders and clan leadership have emerged to have a stake in the impending by-election in Malava constituency, Kakamega County. Elders from some of the most populous clans have moved to identify their preferred candidates even before the National Assembly declares…
