- Harambee Starlets may have endured a winless run in their latest friendlies, but the team remains optimistic of bouncing back in time for October’s crucial Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against The Gambia, buoyed by the tough lessons learned from recent encounters against Morocco…
- The world is eagerly awaiting the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on the obligations of states under international law to protect the climate system. After years of dogged campaigning for environmental justice, some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, mostly…
- Kenya’s men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams are battling it out in Benin’s capital, Cotonou, as the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League-Africa 1 Championship unfolds under a fresh tournament format. The week-long competition, which tipped off on June 3, 2025, and ends on June 9, 2025, features six…
- Kenya’s sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala continued to show consistency on the international stage with a solid third-place finish in the men’s 100m at the fifth leg of the Diamond League held in Rome on the night of Friday, June 6, 2025. Omanyala clocked 10.01 seconds in a tightly contested race…
- Under the gleaming lights of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, a landmark in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, streams of visitors moved from booth to booth at the 26th Auto Expo Africa, pausing to examine cutting-edge automobile parts, accessories, and energy solutions. Desmond Kabugi, a motor…
- Barely a few days after President William Ruto showered him with compliments of being the best principal assistant, Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki finds himself navigating a complex and precarious political landscape in Mount Kenya. The Deputy President who has in the recent past…
- For years, waste collectors in Mombasa toiled with little recognition, limited earnings and virtually no access to sustainable markets. But this has changed, fuelled by community innovation, digital technology and a growing circular economy movement on Kenya’s coast. At the heart of this…
- Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet lit up the track at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea on the night of Friday, June 6, 2025, narrowly missing the women’s 5000m world record but still making history with the second-fastest time ever over the distance. Racing under the warm Roman sky in front of a packed stadium…
- Siaya County has received a major boost in the fight against malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) following a donation of equipment worth Ksh51 million. The donation from Amref-Kenya and Centre for Health Solutions (CHS) includes 210 bicycles, essential diagnostic tools, reagents for…
- In politics, there is a saying, “There are no permanent enemies, no permanent friends; only permanent interests”. This quote, attributed to 19th-century British statesman Lord Palmerston, proved to be prophetic this week in Siaya County. The county has had tensions between two ODM stalwarts—…
- Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has raised concerns over the deteriorating state of Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya’s premier psychiatric facility, in her report for the financial year 2024/25. According to the chief auditor, patients at the hospital sleep on the floor due to…
- Muslims across the country joined other faithful around the world in celebrating Eid-ul-Adha, one of the most sacred holidays in the Islamic calendar, with vibrant festivities and spiritual reflection. The occasion celebrated on June 6, 2025, came amid calls for national unity and a cooling of…
- The General Service Unit Volleyball Club took a major step towards securing the 2025 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s volleyball crown with a victory over Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) this Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Kasarani Gymnasium Indoor Arena. The paramilitary team dispatched the…
- Botswana’s main diamond company has paused production at some of its mines, citing a prolonged downturn in global demand. Debswana, a joint venture between the government and global mining giant De Beers, saw its sales revenue drop by almost 50 per cent in 2024. Botswana is the world’s largest…
- Manchester United raised its annual core profit forecast on Friday, June 6, 2025, to levels last seen before the pandemic as the club’s strong performance in the Europa League drove ticket sales and broadcast revenue. Ticket sales jumped more than 50 per cent to Ksh7.7 billion in the three months…
- Kenya suffers an annual economic blow of roughly Ksh800 billion due to counterfeit goods, a Consumer-Level Survey Report 2025 reveals. The staggering figure represents about 9 per cent of the total illicit trade, as outlined by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA). According to the report,…
- Gor Mahia FC has announced a raft of drastic measures aimed at streamlining the club’s revenue collection and improving fans’ experience in their home games. In a statement shared through the club media site on Friday, June 6, 2025, club Secretary General Nickanor Arum confirmed that the club has…
- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed that plans to construct the Rironi-Mau Summit Road are at an advanced stage. Speaking during a youth empowerment drive in Kapseret Constituency in Uasin Gishu County on Friday, June 6, 2025, Mbadi revealed that President William Ruto would be…
- Kenya Pipeline Volleyball Club has inched closer to clinching the 2025 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s League championship following a 3-0 win over rivals Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) this Friday, June 6, 2025, in Nairobi. The Oilers put up a commanding performance at the…
- Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham manager 16 days after leading them to victory in the Europa League final. A 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao brought Spurs their first major trophy in 17 years. However, it came towards the end of their worst Premier League season, with the…
- Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has dismissed claims by Transparency International Kenya (TISA) official Diana Gichengo that his office has a Ksh36 billion budget. He has labelled the assertion as a very big lie, urging Gichengo to stop sensationalising issues that may end up inciting the…
- The public hearings on the Finance Bill 2025 and the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025 across various counties has officially concluded, paving the way for debates and potential amendments by the national assembly. The exercise kicked off on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and saw the Departmental…
- The Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over dwindling vaccine stocks in the country, revealing that critical immunisation supplies, including BCG and polio vaccines, could run out in just two weeks. In a press statement issued on Friday, June 6, 2025, the Principal Secretary for Medical…
- The United States of America (USA) has continued to condemn the surging reports of violence in Tanzania ahead of the country’s general elections slated for October 2025. In a statement on Friday, June 6, 2025, the Chargé d’Affaires (CdA) in the US embassy in Tanzania, Andrew Lentz, condemned the…
- President William Ruto has called on African countries to reimagine their approach to development and climate action by strengthening home-grown financial institutions, warning that reliance on external investment may no longer be viable in a shifting global landscape. Speaking on Friday, June 6,…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rubbished the recent overtures from President William Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet to persuade Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the Kenya Kwanza government. Speaking at the People’s Opposition rally at Sultan Hamud on Friday, June 6, 2025, Gachagua…
- Cabinet Secretary for Maritime and Blue Economy, Ali Hassan Joho, has defended his relationship with President William Ruto, stating that engaging with the presidency is essential for addressing the long-standing challenges in the coastal region. Speaking during the Eid al-Adha on Friday, June 6,…
- Days after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) confirmed plans to implement a revised Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) list for new motor vehicles, marking the first update since 2019, various platforms have been buzzing with how the new directive would affect the motor industry starting July 1,…
- Political tensions are escalating within the Wiper Party in Ukambani, as a public clash unfolds between Mavoko MP Patrick Makau and Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi. The bitter feud, fuelled by accusations of youth manipulation and disloyalty, threatens to tear apart the party just as the 2027…
- Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, a close ally of President William Ruto, has dismissed the influence of social media criticism, advising Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi to remain unfazed by online backlash. Speaking on June 6, 2025, during an economic Empowerment in Kapseret, Sudi downplayed the reach and impact of…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has paid tribute to former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, who passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, describing him as a “dear friend and brother” and a leader of “humility, wisdom, and unwavering faith.” In a heartfelt message shared on X on Friday, May 6,…
- Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has launched a scathing attack on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), accusing it of enabling the Executive to retain control over Ksh80 billion from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF). However, Salasya dismissed these celebrations as a smokescreen. In a fiery post…
- President William Ruto has extended a warm message of goodwill to the Muslim community in Kenya as they join the global ummah in celebrating Eid-ul-Adha on Friday, June 6, 2025. In his statement, Ruto said:“As you celebrate the blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha, following the sacred day of Arafah and…
- Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has expressed deep concern over the increasing Executive control of constituency development projects. Speaking on his X platform on Friday, June 6, 2025, Salasya warned that Kenyans risk losing autonomy over local development to the executive branch. Services held…
- Uzbekistan and Jordan have qualified for their first World Cups, while South Korea have also secured their place at the tournament. They become the eighth, ninth and 10th teams to confirm their spots at the expanded 48-team tournament in United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026. The three hosts…
- Kenya’s private sector stumbled in May, marking the end of a seven-month streak of growth as rising operating costs and weak consumer demand pulled business activity into negative territory. The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 49.6 from 51.8 in April, its first dip below…
- The first development blueprint for Kenya, “African Socialism and Its Application to Planning in Kenya”, was developed in 1965, barely two years after the country became independent. It identified that poverty, illiteracy, and sickness were the country’s main enemies. Sixty years later, the threat…
- It may be time to be concerned about the health of universities, not only in Kenya but globally. The challenges facing universities are enormous. While many believe universities primarily focus on education, their scope encompasses much more. Education is just one aspect of the broader university…
- Many historians agree that the 1982 attempted coup shook the late President Daniel Moi and transformed him into a tyrant. Faced with the reality that he could actually be removed from power, Moi resorted to strong-arm tactics for self-preservation. The failed coup gave him a much-desired…
- Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has differed with the National Assembly over its decision to reduce shareable revenues to counties. Terming the move threat to devolution, Cherargei asked all pro-devolution citizens to rise up and defend devolution. The senator charged that reducing the equitable…
- Harriet Okach has been named the new chairperson of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) following the resignation of Alexander ‘Sasha’ Mutai on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the RFUEA Grounds. “I’m humbled to be entrusted with this position,” said Harriet in her first statement after being appointed. “Thank you…
- Gathuki Kinyua doesn’t keep up appearances. He is the same on and off air, whether speaking English, Kiswahili or Kikuyu. Either way, you get the same affable, funny and insightful anecdotes delivered at a rapid-fire pace. Popularly known as Gathuki Mundu Wakasungula, a name he got from a pal, the…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Eid al-Adha public holiday Kenyans today join millions worldwide in marking Eid al-Adha, a significant Islamic festival celebrated with communal prayers, feasts, and acts of charity. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba…
- A sombre mood engulfed Turiru village in Gatundu North, Kiambu County yesterday as family and mourners gathered to lay to rest an 11-month-old baby who died last week at Igegania Level Four Hospital due to lack of medical attention. The incident happened amid a crippling health workers’ strike in…
- Over 160 Kenyan youths trained at Kenya School of Agriculture (KSA) are set to work in United Kenya farms under the Seasonal Workers Scheme programme. Agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh said the youths will benefit for the six-month industrial attachment in UK farms. “The attachment…
- Every 90 minutes, a Kenyan dies from a tobacco-related disease. Every World No Tobacco Day, policymakers pledge to reduce this toll. Yet, year after year, we see little progress made in helping smokers to quit their deadly habit. When the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill was initiated in the Senate…
- A key ally of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has hinted that Kenya may soon be headed for a national referendum, citing an ongoing parliamentary process that could culminate in a constitutional amendment. Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo revealed that there is heightened political activity behind…
- Kenya’s secondary schools are in crisis as the government owes institutions Sh65 billion in unpaid capitation over nine years, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed to Parliament’s Education Committee. MPs expressed shock at how principals have managed to keep schools running despite…
- The 1982 attempted coup fundamentally transformed President Daniel Moi, providing the catalyst for his descent into authoritarianism. The failed putsch offered him justification to unleash unprecedented repression across Kenya. At least 159 people perished in subsequent trials, while Marxism was…
- Mombasa is in the grip of a Chikungunya outbreak, with health officials confirming a spike in infections across the coastal city. County disease surveillance officers report that 25 out of 45 samples tested at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) were positive for the mosquito-borne virus,…
