- Corruption levels, particularly bribery, have recorded a notable spike under the Kenya Kwanza administration further raising concerns on the accountability and transparency of the different institutions. This is despite the majority of Kenyans paying for services by the national government amid…
- With the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) fully constituted, the long-awaited by-elections in 22 electoral areas are finally set to proceed. Some areas have been without representation for more than two years. Though the commission has not published a calendar of events,…
- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has urged the Executive to appoint judges promptly and cease attacks on judicial offices, warning that such actions undermine judicial independence. Appearing before MPs on the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee, the JSC revealed the judiciary…
- High drama characterises typical political events in Kenya. The main characters – politicians – set the mood with their grand arrivals, reflecting their networks and net worth. Those with well-nourished pockets and connections to power circles arrive in style, announcing their presence from the…
- The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is seeking an increased budget allocation of Sh300 million to rehabilitate street children across the country. Despite government pledges to rescue and rehabilitate street families, progress has been slow and inconsistent. Efforts by the Street Families…
- With only five years left ahead of the Vision 2030, Kenya is yet to fully achieve its global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ranking 123 out of 167 countries globally, Kenya has recorded a slightly above average performance with key areas witnessing minimal and lack of progress. “Only 35 per…
- In a landmark achievement for Kenyan athletics, Clinton Aluvi made history by becoming the first Kenyan ever to win gold in the men’s 100m at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U20 Championships, held in Nigeria. “Congratulations Aluvi. Clinton Aluvi made history on Thursday by becoming…
- The government is once again under scrutiny over questionable acquisition and distribution of books after it emerged that about Sh540.62 million spent by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) may have been lost. A special audit report tabled before MPs by Justus Okumu of the Office…
- Marketers, billboard owners, and event organisers hold significant influence in our communication-driven world. Yet their traditional practices of printing single-use banners, brochures, and collaterals generate massive waste and environmental damage. Large conferences alone produce mountains of…
- The Kenyan government, through the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), has once again unleashed a vicious assault on its citizens by hiking fuel prices, deepening the economic misery of an already overburdened taxpayer. In its latest act of betrayal, EPRA has increased petrol prices…
- Kenyan long-distance runners light up the world stage year after year. From Berlin to Boston and from Olympic tracks to the big marathons, Kenyan long-distance runners have their share of triumph. At the 2025 Wanda Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet went on to…
- On July 15, I was in Nakuru at the invitation of civil society counterparts and old friends “to brainstorm on the current state of affairs”. As a veteran activist, the significance and potential impact of the impending discussions with my contemporaries was not lost on me, coming as they did within…
- In Kenya’s current political climate, it has become all too predictable that every policy move, every reform, every decision by President William Ruto is immediately met with a wall of criticism. Alright its your democratic discretion. Some of it is fair—robust democracies thrive on scrutiny—but…
- Transparency International’s latest report on bribery in Kenya makes for sobering reading: corruption has become an unofficial tax system that ordinary Kenyans must bear in what should be a painless process of seeking government services. As we report elsewhere in today’s edition, under President…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen pitched camp in Turkana and West Pokot counties, where he engaged residents and local leaders on the region’s persistent security challenges during a forum dubbed Jukwaa la Usalama. Murkomen, who was flanked by senior security officials, said the visit…
- If estimations by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that only a fraction—about 10 per cent of about 400,000 tonnes of plastic waste produced in Kenya annually – is recycled are anything to go by, then urgent measures are required to save the environment from choking with plastic.…
- African countries must harness digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and early warning systems to drive environmental sustainability and build climate resilience. This call to action was made during the official opening of the 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (…
- Kenya’s most trusted banks may also be the most expensive. Are customers paying more for the brand than the loan? A new analysis of personal unsecured loan data from commercial banks in Kenya reveals significant disparities in the total cost of credit charged to borrowers. Despite offering the same…
- In Kenya’s boardrooms, insurance is rarely seen as a game-changer. More often, it is viewed as a necessary but frustrating obligation, a budget line item to be renewed annually with minimal scrutiny. This mindset, while understandable given the sector’s history of delayed claims and poor customer…
- Kisumu County has achieved a major milestone in its transformative vision to reposition the city as a vibrant lake-facing urban centre, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) granting $750,000 (about Sh96.9 million) to support a comprehensive feasibility study for lakefront development projects.…
- The implementation of a fully cashless revenue collection system in Homa Bay County has begun to pay substantial dividends with own- source revenue surging to Sh1.73 billion for the financial year ending June 30, 2025. Introduced as a strategic reform to strengthen accountability, curb corruption,…
- Kenya’s education and roads budgets are likely to face significant scrutiny and rationalisation in the coming months following the imminent release of a high-stakes IMF Governance and Anti-Corruption Diagnostic report. The report, expected in October, is part of broader efforts to strengthen public…
- Uchumi Supermarket is waging what could be its final battle for survival. A company that once defined modern retail in Kenya is today navigating a fragile comeback strategy, anchored in a combination of property redevelopment, court appeals, and strategic leasing. Central to this effort is the…
- President Donald Trump wants the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. Firing Jerome Powell, the Fed chair, could have precisely the opposite effect, pushing up costs for homebuyers, businesses and other borrowers. Trump in recent days has intensified his long-running attacks on Powell, whom he…
- Despite a challenging global trade environment and a weakened domestic currency, the Kenya Revenue Authority’s Customs and Border Control Department emerged as a key pillar of national revenue, collecting Sh879.33 billion in the 2024/25 financial year. This accounted for nearly half of KRA’s total…
- Defending champion Adel Balala headlines a star-studded field this weekend as the NCBA Kabete Open tees off from today through Sunday at Vet Lab Sports Club, launching this year’s eagerly awaited Kenya Swing Tournaments. Balala is eyeing a record fourth title after wins in 2021, 2022 and 2024 and…
- Uganda surged ahead of the pack to claim victory in the opening downriver contest of Africa’s first-ever water rafting championship, currently underway in Murang’a. The event drew competitors from eleven nations and is set to put Kenya firmly on the continental water sports map. The Ugandan…
- Kitale National Polytechnic will host the 2025 Kenya National Youth and Cadets Chess Championship from August 1-5, it has now been confirmed by Chess Kenya. Via a press statement, the chess national governing body emphasised that it was in the spirit of promoting national awareness and chess…
- Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) risk losing a generation of untapped talent unless they are granted full independence in sports management, a teacher from Bomet County has warned and called for urgent reforms to free the learners from the shadow of primary school competition. Speaking to People…
- Sports Minister Salim Mvurya has confirmed that Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County will be ready to host the 2025 Mashujaa Day celebrations. Speaking during an inspection tour this week onWednesday Mvurya expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of construction, revealing that 15 per cent of…
- Football fans across Africa, except Somalia and Libya, will be able to enter Kenya visa-free for the 2025 African Nations Championship (Chan), as the government rolls out a historic free-entry policy and prepares to introduce VAR technology in local football for the very first time. What this means…
- The final major of 2025, this week’s British Open at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, is suddenly here. It seems like yesterday when Rory McIlroy ended his long drought in majors by winning the Masters in a playoff over Justin Rose, becoming the sixth man to attain the career Grand…
- The sun has always been regarded as a blessing in Africa, with its tropical climate offering sunshine virtually throughout the year and two rainfall seasons, which yield a unique, rich ecosystem and biodiversity. Sunshine is also seen as good in continents such as Europe, North America and the Far…
- Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, has hailed the Treasury Single Account (TSA) system after it was approved by the cabinet. Mbadi hailed the system while appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations,…
- The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Kenyan marathon world record holder Ruth Chepng’etich after she tested positive for a banned substance. The suspension follows the detection of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), a diuretic prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), in…
- Kenya is mourning the death of Phoebe Muga Asiyo, the trailblazing former Member of Parliament for Karachuonyo, who passed away on July 17, 2025. Her passing has triggered an outpouring of grief from political leaders across the country, each acknowledging her significant role in shaping Kenya’s…
- Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has called on Kenyan lawmakers to move away from emotional and partisan-driven decision-making, urging a shift toward balanced and evidence-based legislation. Speaking during a Senate debate on the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 70 of 2023…
- Narok County Senator Ledama Olekina has launched a scathing attack on Kenya’s gambling industry, accusing betting companies of preying on the country’s most vulnerable citizens. Speaking on Thursday, July 17, 2025, during the Senate debate on the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No.…
- Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has blamed Kenya’s high fuel prices on excessive taxes and levies, rather than global market dynamics. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Nyoro pointed to regional comparisons that show Kenya’s prices are significantly higher…
- Former Karachuonyo MP and women’s rights trailblazer Phoebe Muga Asiyo has died at the age of 92. According to a statement released by her family on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Asiyo passed away peacefully in her sleep while in North Carolina, USA. “With heavy hearts, the Asiyo family shares the…
- Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei has vowed to oppose the Gambling Control Bill, citing concerns over child protection and the erosion of county powers. Speaking in the Senate on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Cherargei said he would resist the bill “with all my body organs” when it comes to a vote,…
- The candidates for the Malava and Banisa constituencies of Member of Parliament (MP) seats have joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s newly formed party, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). In a statement on Thursday, July 17, 2025, DCP Party interim deputy leader Cleophas Malala…
- The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) on Thursday, July 17, 2025, held a high-level meeting at its headquarters, underscoring its commitment to strengthening grassroots structures and people-driven representation. Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala and Secretary General Hezron Obaga led the…
- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has signed a Ksh1.19 billion grant with the Federal Republic of Germany to enhance migration in the region. According to IGAD, the funding will enhance its efforts along key migration corridors, including Moyale, Togwajale, and Nimule–Elegu,…
- Taita Taveta Woman Representative Lydia Haika Mizighi has called for stronger collaboration between government agencies and the public to ensure Gender-Based Violence (GBV) offenders are held accountable. Speaking during a sensitisation meeting held at the Werugha Multi-Purpose Hall in Wundanyi on…
- Nairobi High Court has forwarded a petition that is seeking to compel President William Ruto to dissolve Parliament for failing to implement the two-thirds gender rule to Chief Justice Martha Koome. In a ruling delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, he referred the case filed by Margaret Toili,…
- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed precautions taken for injured Police FC midfielder Mohammed Bajaber. Despite the injury, the former Nairobi City Stars midfielder has been training as Stars intensify their CHAN preparations, but Bajaber is subjected to a special regime that…
- President William Ruto has promised to double the number of youth working in the Climate Worx and affordable housing programme in the next three months. Speaking during a working tour of Soweto in Nairobi on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Ruto indicated that he would equally build a stadium and other…
- Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu has urged Kenyans to wait until the 2027 General Election if they wish to vote out President William Ruto, dismissing any calls for early removal as misguided and politically destabilising. Wambugu’s remarks come at a time when national…
- Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has acknowledged the competence and integrity of Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, while cautioning that she may be stepping beyond her constitutional mandate. Speaking during an interview on a local TV Station on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Wanga defended Nyakang…
