- When you hear the word sandwich, you think something grand. Something complex. But it is one of the classic meals that almost anyone can make. It is easy to make, and can be as tasty as you want it to be. With just a few slices of bread, you can stretch this to be a […]
- We have received the news of the passing on of Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo with great sadness. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends during this time of profound grief. We pay tribute to a remarkable leader who dedicated her life to fighting for women’s rights and affirmative action.…
- Kenyans have always been known for their resilience and ability to smile even when the world is falling apart around them. A place where people rise before dawn to hustle, to feed their families and to chase dreams against all odds. But this year, something is different. The streets that once…
- Kenya has made a bold leap in public financing, raising Ksh44.79 billion from private investors for the Talanta Sports City Stadium through an innovative infrastructure bond that avoids adding to the national debt. This breakthrough was a significant departure from the country’s traditional…
- India, invariably described as the world’s largest democracy, used to have very chaotic elections. Although elections are not always peaceful nowadays, the violence that was once their hallmark has decreased, and so has booth capturing and the subsequent stuffing of ballot boxes in favour of…
- In Kenya, where buses do more than just ferry passengers — they drive commerce, tourism, school runs, and national pride — not all are built equal. And in the world of premium coaches, three names dominate the tarmac and trust of long-haul operators: Scania, MAN, and Mercedes-Benz. These aren’t…
- Police officers may use force and firearms only to the extent required for the performance of their duty, and the force must never be used as a form of extrajudicial punishment. According to a policy directive issued to the Inspector General of Police by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba…
- Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has praised ODM leader Raila Odinga for his recent calls for national dialogue, urging young people to actively participate in conversations about Kenya’s future. Speaking in Kakamega County on Friday, July 18, 2025, Elachi commended Raila’s leadership in…
- The weight of history hangs heavy over Kenya’s perpetual governance crises. Like an architectural blueprint repeatedly altered by successive owners until the structure becomes unstable, our constitutional journey since independence reveals a pattern of deliberate institutional weakening—one that…
- Political commentator Morara Kebaso has launched a scathing critique of the country’s financial system, describing it as deliberately structured to entrap citizens in a cycle of debt and poverty. In a strongly worded statement shared via his official X account on Friday, July 18, 2025, Morara…
- A Principal Secretary has called for reforms in the prisons’ system. Correctional Services PS Salome Muhia made the remarks during the marking of Nelson Mandela Day and presentation of the System, Policies, Procedures and Practices Review Report at the Kenya Prisons Service. This was a…
- The newly appointed commissioners of Kenya’s electoral body have been thrust into a storm of political discontent, barely a week into office, as they grapple with an avalanche of petitions demanding the recall of dozens of MPs. Sources within the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (…
- There is a likelihood of a child born in highly-polluted areas in Nairobi developing chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and pneumonia, and worse still, lung cancer, health experts have revealed. Several studies presented at the just-concluded global Clean-Air Forum in Nairobi have…
- The Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP) under the leadership of former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has announced its participation in the upcoming by-elections across Kenya. This move marks a significant step in Mwangaza’s political comeback following her impeachment earlier this year. Taking to her…
- The building of sports stadiums worth Ksh6.17 billion has stalled, a new audit report shows. The report by the Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu, said there is no value for money as the projects have remained incomplete for a long time. The stadiums in question include Kamariny (Elgeyo Marakwet),…
- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has issued a response dismissing reports suggesting a possible merger between his party and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a Facebook post on Friday, July 18, 2025, Kalonzo, in a brief but emphatic message, reiterated that Wiper…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Communications Director Philip Etale has thrown his weight behind the ongoing community-based security initiative dubbed Jukwaa la Usalama, emphasising the need to tackle insecurity from the grassroots level. In a strongly worded statement shared via his official X…
- Since his meteoric rise to the Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary position, Hassan Joho has increasingly asserted himself in Coast politics, rekindling a political presence that had momentarily dimmed. Political observers say President William Ruto is deliberately riding…
- His engagement with the Kenyan diaspora in Boston aligns with a growing trend of exiled politicians leveraging expatriate communities, supported by a 2023 study from the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies indicating that 15% of Kenyan diaspora remittances fund political activities.
- Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has embarked on an expansive countrywide tour, explicitly emphasising in-person engagement over social media popularity as the cornerstone of his 2027 presidential ambition. Taking to his official X account on Friday, July 18, 2025, Salasya said…
- Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has warmly congratulated Kenyan social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), Kennedy Odede, on being awarded the prestigious 2025 United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize. In a statement shared via her official X account on Friday,…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a series of government interventions aimed at restoring peace and security in Samburu County, where residents continue to grapple with banditry and cattle rustling. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page following a Jukwaa la…
- Nairobi County Environment Executive Geoffrey Mosiria has hit back at recent criticism from activist Hanifa Adan over the state of garbage in several city estates, calling for a more constructive approach rooted in law, accountability, and community responsibility. In a detailed statement issued…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned Kenyans against turning peaceful protests into violence. Speaking during a Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme in Kabuchoi, Aldai Constituency, on Friday, July 18, 2025, reaffirmed the importance of peaceful civic expression, citing Article …
- Budalang’i Member of Parliament Raphael Wanjala has demanded the construction of a bypass in Busia town to ameliorate the challenge of traffic snarl-ups occasioned by tanker trucks. Speaking during an economic empowerment programme in Busia County on Friday, July 18, 2025, the legislator challenged…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed strong confidence in President William Ruto’s re-election prospects in 2027, attributing it to the administration’s focus on national development, economic empowerment, and inclusive leadership. With a firm belief in the government’s achievements and a…
- AFC Leopards have confirmed the appointment of Ronald Namai as the club’s Chief Executive Officer for a period of six months. According to a communication from the club on Friday, July 18, 2025, Namai has resumed the role and will be tasked with ensuring a smooth transition phase following the…
- The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially announced the release of placement results for students who applied to join the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) for the September 2025 intake. In a statement issued on Friday, July 18, 2025, KUCCPS urged all…
- Gor Mahia defender Alphonce Omija has spoken out on his personal targets and those of the team as Kenya angles for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship. Speaking to Tata Sports on Friday, July 18, 2025, the centre back stated they are determined to make it to the finals of this year’s…
- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has taken a decisive step toward a presidential bid, unveiling a volunteer-driven campaign platform and rallying Kenyans to support his movement through donations, ideas, and direct engagement. In a bold political statement released on his X account on Friday, July…
- Busia governor Paul Otuoma has challenged area residents to adopt a strategic approach to their politics, terming it crucial in enhancing the region’s bargaining power nationally. Speaking during an empowerment forum in Busia on Friday, July 18, 2025, the governor reiterated that proper positioning…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a groundbreaking technological intervention that will enable Kenyans to receive national identification cards within three days. The move is aimed at ending long-standing documentation delays, especially in marginalised regions. At the…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta hosted European Union Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, Ambassador Johan Borgstam, for high-level talks at his Nairobi residence, focusing on peace-building and regional stability across the African Great Lakes region. The meeting held on Thursday,…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a landmark policy directive aimed at reforming the use of force and firearms by the National Police Service (NPS). The directive released on Friday, July 18, 2025, on his X account, highlights rigorous training, counselling, and strict…
- Bandari FC seasoned striker John Mark Makwata has become the latest call-up to the Harambee Stars team currently preparing for the African Nations Championship. The former KPL Golden Boot winner’s call-up has been confirmed on Friday, July 18, 2025, by the coastal-based club. “John Mark Makwata is…
- Just days after the newly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was sworn into office, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula have ramped up their campaign efforts in Western Kenya ahead of a pivotal by-election. The…
- The Kenya National Soccer Team, Harambee Stars, will fly out of the country on Saturday, July 19, 2025, for the Four-Nation Tournament in Tanzania. The tournament to be staged in Karatu, Arusha, is set to kick off on Monday, July 21, 2025, and run through to Sunday, July 27, 2025. The CECAFA-…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed opposition leaders’ persistent calls for regime change, stating that no political force can sustainably govern without promoting peace and inclusivity. Wetang’ula’s remarks come at a time when tensions between the opposition and government…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged Kenyans living abroad to rise above tribal divisions, warning against the growing trend of exporting ethnic politics to the diaspora. Speaking during a women’s empowerment event at Busende Primary School in Busia on Friday, July 18, 2025, Wetang’…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has rallied Kenyans to support President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, pointing to the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development record as justification for another term. Speaking during an economic empowerment event in Malava, Kakamega County, on July 18,…
- The Kenyan government has announced a firm ban on the export and transit of raw macadamia nuts through the country’s borders, reaffirming its commitment to protect local processors and promote domestic value addition in the agricultural sector. In a statement released on Friday,July 18,2025 by the…
- The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has announced the cancellation of operational licences for twenty insurance brokers. In a Gazette Notice published on Friday, 18th July 2025, the Authority stated: “The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) hereby notifies the public that licences of the…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has issued a sharp rebuke to MPs making reckless statements about election rigging, insisting the Kenya Kwanza government will seek a legitimate win in the 2027 General Elections—not stolen votes. Speaking during an economic empowerment event in Malava on…
- For the first time ever, Kenyan gamers will have the chance to represent Africa at the Call of Duty®: Mobile World Championship 2025, thanks to a groundbreaking move by games publisher Carry1st, which has brought back its flagship Africa Cup tournament — now officially recognised by Activision as a…
- New evidence has emerged in the ongoing defence hearing of former Nairobi County Governor Michael Mbuvi Sonko over graft charges involving a Ksh20 million bribery. The evidence was tendered on Thursday, July 17, 2025, by retired Senior Principal Magistrate Henry Nyakweba. Appearing before Milimani…
- Youths who were promised jobs abroad by the Kenya Kwanza administration recounted to MPS their ordeals at the hands of rogue recruitment agencies. This even as recruitment agencies painted a grim picture of how their counterparts, especially in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Middle East countries,…
- Over 5,000 secondary schools failed to admit learners during the senior school selection, deepening inequalities within the education system even as reforms under the Competency Based Curriculum continue to take root. The revelation was made by Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok,…
- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has urged the government to legalise the Sh175 billion borrowed as fuel levy and include it in the national debts. Ndindi maintained that the securitization of the loan was illegal and it’s a scandal in the making urging National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to come…
- The High Court yesterday ordered a petition seeking to compel President William Ruto to dissolve Parliament for failure to implement the two-thirds gender rule to be placed before Chief Justice Martha Koome. The ruling, delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, referred the case filed by Margaret…
- Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has strongly opposed a proposal to scrap hardship allowances for teachers and civil servants, warning that the move would cripple service delivery in marginalised areas. The proposal, reportedly originating from the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, seeks to…
