- Boda boda is the easiest, quickest and most convenient mode of transport for committing or aiding environmental crimes. From transporting charcoal, poles, timber, live wild animals, bush meat and wildlife trophies, ‘bodas’ can be a weak link in conservation efforts. Peter Gachaiya, a reformed…
- The latest UN-Habitat report warns of a global housing crisis, and in Kenya, this is already a reality, with the country facing a deficit of over 2 million units. In its 2024 annual report, the UN-Habitat cautions that if urgent measures are not taken to address the deficit, the living conditions…
- Imagine waking up one day to find that your nation owes billions for infrastructure projects that never served the people. That is the truth Senator Okiya Omtatah wants Kenyans to confront. He has gone back to court with a new petition, accusing successive governments of saddling the country with…
- ‘Hustlers’ should brace for tougher times in the coming financial year, as the government’s fiscal plan aims to raise more revenue from low-income earners through taxes to fund its expenditure. The 2025 Finance Bill, which National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi assured Kenyans would not…
- Today, June 5, 2025, is World Environment Day, and the global community is united in addressing the three greatest challenges facing humanity today – climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. The theme of this year’s event is tackling plastic pollution, which permeates every corner of the…
- Private hospitals are questioning why only 20 per cent of the accredited Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities are receiving full quarterly reimbursements, while a majority are still struggling with the heavy financial burden. The hospitals also want to know why the government does not have…
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has announced that the government will pay examination fees for Form Four candidates, ending speculation that parents and guardians will bear the burden. Kitutu Chache North MP Japhet Nyakundi, a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee,…
- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has deducted about Ksh6 million from a programme it was funding under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife after an audit flagged an ineligible expenditure. The money was spent yet it had not been budgeted for. In a letter to the Permanent Secretary,…
- Mary Moraa, Wycliffe Kinyamal, and Daniel Simiu emerged victorious in their respective races as curtains fell on the 13th edition of the National Police Service Athletics Championships held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Moraa, the reigning Commonwealth Games…
- Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor would be willing to sell his shares to his fellow owners in a cut-price deal to allow the club to play in this season’s Europa League, according to sources close to Eagle Football. UEFA’s rules forbid individuals from being involved with more than one club in the…
- The National Assembly has approved the nomination for the appointment of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson, Erastus Ethekon and six other commissioners. The Wednesday, June 4, 2025, approval comes after the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) issued a…
- The National Assembly Leader of Majority Kimani Ichung’wah has said that the prolonged delay in establishing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised serious concerns about the country’s electoral readiness and democratic integrity. He said, despite repeated calls from…
- At least 10 people have been killed in a crush outside a cricket stadium in the Indian city of Bengaluru, which was hosting a victory parade to celebrate the home team’s Indian Premier League title win. Thousands of people – young and old – lined the streets on Wednesday to welcome the Royal…
- Women MPs have renewed their push to improve reproductive health rights for women and girls across the country through the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA). In a round table meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the women legislators engaged key partners, namely; United Nations…
- Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has lambasted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of alienating himself from key national leaders. In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Kaluma criticised Gachagua for what he termed as political…
- Kibera Soccer Women’s soccer team’s quest for silverware will be up for a litmus test after drawing Kenya Police Bullets FC in the semifinal of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Women’s Cup draw revealed this Wednesday, June 4, 2026. The two teams will battle it out for the single final slot in…
- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has invited applications from qualified legal practitioners to fill 45 positions in the various courts in the country. In a gazette notice dated June 4, 2025, the JSC announced 15 vacancies for judges in the court of appeal, 20 posts for judges of the high…
- Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has issued a scathing rebuke to Tiaty Member of Parliament William Kamket, accusing him of fuelling conflict in the region. He also said that Kamket is implicating senior government officials in an illicit meat export trade that he says is impoverishing locals…
- Middlesbrough have sacked head coach Michael Carrick after two-and-a-half years in charge. The former England midfielder, 43, took over at the Championship side in October 2022 for his first role in management. He guided the team to a playoff finish in 2022-23 but they have missed out on the top…
- Rigathi Gachagua‘s Democracy for Citizens (DCP) Party has revealed details of its first National Executive Council (NEC) meeting conducted on June 3, 2025. In a statement on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, DCP’s Secretary-General Hezron Obaga indicated that since the unveiling of the Party on May 17, 2025…
- Gor Mahia attacking midfielder Alpha Onyango has expressed his delight following his return to the Kenyan national team, Harambee Stars. Speaking on Wednesday, June 6, 2025, Onyango, who made the cut in coach Benni McCarthy’s squad that set off for Morocco on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, vowed to honour…
- The council of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), led by its President Faith Odhiambo, convened a pivotal meeting with the Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS) to address the ongoing harassment and intimidation of advocates while performing their professional duties. The high-level…
- Friends School Shanderema Boys have secured passage to the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Count games after downing St. Ignatius Mukumu Boys 4-3 in post-match penalties of the Kakamega East Sub-county Term Two County games on Wednesday, June 6, 2025, at the Sigalagala National…
- Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his tours to vend his new outfit in the Mt Kenya region. Gachagua asserted his commitment to popularizing the DCP in his strongholds as he intensified efforts to consolidate his support base…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning against the proliferation of unregulated health-related courses across Kenya, while reiterating the government’s unwavering support for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) as the nation’s flagship health training institution.…
- The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has raised alarming concerns about Kenya’s future, warning that the country could face significant instability by 2027 if current trends continue unchecked. NCIC Commissioner Danvas Makori, in an interview with a local TV station on June 4,…
- The National Treasury has announced that Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi will unveil the budget statement for the financial year 2025/26 on Thursday, June 12, 2025. In a public notice seen on June 4, 2025, the budget statement will be delivered by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and…
- Siaya County Governor James Orengo, who in recent times has been critical of the government, particularly his party’s entry into the broad-based government, held a meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. Orengo took to social media to state that the meeting…
- Nyeri Member of Parliament (MP) Duncan Mathenge has voiced strong criticism against the Ministry of Interior over police resource shortages amid rising insecurities. Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on June 4, 2025, he noted with concern that the ministry, as a docket, has…
- Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has stated that the Orange Democratic Party (ODM) will be in the opposition benches after the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Amisi stated that the plan involves fronting multiple presidential candidates in 2027 to…
- The government has officially declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a public holiday to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Adha, according to a special issue of the Kenya Gazette released on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The announcement, published under Gazette Notice No. 7317, was made by the Cabinet…
- The Principal Secretary for Internal Security, Raymond Omollo, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, held a high-level consultative meeting with the leadership of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC). The focus of the meeting was placed on the country’s preparedness for the 2027 general…
- Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has come out strongly to defend former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his recent remarks labelling Mount Kenya Members of Parliament (MPs) as fools, saying that the former DP was taken out of context. According to the Murang’a senator Gachagua is the most…
- Murang’a County Senator Joe Nyutu has come out to react to the prosecution of software developer Rose Njeri, warning that it could be part of a wider government strategy to justify switching off the internet ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a morning show on a local TV station…
- Inter Milan and manager Simone Inzaghi have parted company by mutual agreement, three days after their Champions League final thrashing by Paris St-Germain. The 49-year-old, who was appointed by the Serie A club in 2021, has been heavily linked with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. “The time has come…
- A foot scanner that uses AI to recognise the warning signs of heart failure could be used at home to keep people out of hospital, researchers have said. The device takes and analyses almost 2,000 pictures a minute, in a similar manner to facial recognition, to calculate the level of fluid in the…
- Kenya’s anti-doping efforts have intensified ahead of the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, with 125 athletes successfully completing the first round of mandatory testing required by World Athletics before the national trials scheduled for July 11-12, 2025, at Nyayo National Stadium. The…
- Ferdinand Omanyala’s coach, Geoffrey Kimani, has an uphill task to restore the sprint mojo of Kenya’s fastest man in 100 metres and help him break the sub-10.00-second barrier again, as rivals continue to emerge, an Athletics Kenya (AK) official has said. In an exclusive interview with People…
- Due to increasing numbers and wasteful practices, the ocean continues to be vulnerable to harm by human activities, as any other environmental realm, likely more influenced by the severity and scale of several threats. Unfortunately, the health of the ocean and marine life is so often taken for…
- Going too far with a diet might have serious impacts on your mental health. Cutting your calories down too far could be linked with worse depression symptoms, new research suggests. A study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health looked at data from more than 28,000…
- The Institute of Public Finance (IPF) wants the government to rationalise the tax expenditures in the coming fiscal year to support the set fiscal strategy. IPF observes that the country has been recording a growth in tax expenditures, with amounts increasing to about Ksh511 billion in 2023, up…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Finance Bill 2025 The most important thing today, as the Finance Bill 2025 heads to the floor of the National Assembly, conversations around its implications are already stirring significant public interest and political…
- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named the final squad that will take on Chad in two friendlies in June. Kenya will face Chad on June 7 and June 10 in Marrakech, Morocco, during this month’s international break. The named squad left for North Africa on Tuesday ahead of the two matches…
- Kenya Aquatics successfully wrapped up its three-day Long Course National Swimming Championship on Sunday at the Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani. The high-stakes gala drew 445 swimmers from 69 teams across six African nations. Uganda’s Gators Swim Club emerged as overall champions,…
- Kiharu MP and former Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Ndindi Nyoro has questioned Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo over the government’s financial strategy, the effectiveness of recent tax measures, and the prudence of key financial policies. Speaking on June 3, 2025, at a…
- Kenya is on the brink of a self-inflicted fiscal crisis, and the warning signs couldn’t be clearer. In its latest report, the World Bank issues a sobering verdict, warning that years of poorly thought-out tax cuts and weak fiscal governance have put the country on a dangerous path toward chronic…
- Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the establishment of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Sacko was elected Judge of the African Court in February 2021 for a six-year term. He was elected as Vice President of the Court in July 2023 for a two-year term.…
- Senators and Members of the National Assembly are headed for mediation after the latter rejected an amendment to the Division of Revenue Bill, which would have increased the allocation to counties from Ksh405 billion to Ksh465 billion. The MPs rejected the Senate amendments on the grounds that the…
- Delays to the Senate’s tobacco control amendment bill are stoking regulatory uncertainty around smokeless nicotine products and are fuelling misinformation about their ability to reduce tobacco-related harm as the world marked World Vape Day on May 30, 2025. The 2024 Tobacco Control (Amendment)…
- Kenya is renewing its push to establish Nairobi as a premier financial hub in Africa, unveiling a bold, multi-pronged strategy that positions the financial services sector as a central engine of economic transformation. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, speaking at a high-level roundtable on…
