- 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…
- We are living, some might say surviving, in an age where our minds are louder than our hearts. We scroll more than we sleep and multitask rather than meditate. In this way, we confuse activity with purpose and motion with progress. Yet, as we remain tethered to our screens, rushing from one…
- In a move that was both bold and symbolic, seven West African countries – Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Conakry, Cape Verde, and The Gambia – surged ahead in implementing the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). The announcement came on May 22, 2025, in Abuja, at the close…
- Senators want President William Ruto’s government to form a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the rampant killings of Catholic priests in the country. This is even as they accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of going silent over the murder of Father Allois Bett by suspected bandits. Senate…
- It started with an innocent gesture of activism. “I wrote a simple programme that lets you reject the Finance Bill 2025 with just one click. Click below to send your objection,” Rose Njeri Tunguru wrote in a tweet. That statement was enough to get her arrested and detained for three days before…
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to receive Ksh600 million in the Financial Year 2025/26 to modernise its tax administration systems using artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and machine learning. This is part of government efforts to tighten tax compliance and expand the country’s…
- Kenya has joined the global community in commemorating World Clubfoot Day. On June 3, 2025, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) celebrated the event with a walk aimed at raising awareness about the importance of early treatment for this condition. Statistics show that one out of 10 children is born…
- Banks and mortgage institutions will soon be required to meet a core capital threshold of Ksh1 billion, gradually rising to Ksh10 billion by 2027, if a proposed law is passed as is. The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024—currently before the Senate—seeks to revise nine Acts of Parliament to…
- The latest audit by the Office of the Auditor-General has exposed staggering financial mismanagement at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), revealing a web of questionable investments, procurement violations, and a lack of internal controls that put billions of shillings at risk. Covering the…
- Lawmakers have approved President William Ruto’s nominees for the position of chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The MPs serving on the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, chaired by Tharaka MP George Murugara, approved the nominees and…
- Two days ago, the United Kingdom made history by considering the Autonomy Plan after the country signed a crucial diplomatic document with Morocco to recognise the latter’s Territorial Integrity and sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara. Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development…
- Dr Mercy Mwangangi has officially assumed the role of CEO at the Social Health Authority (SHA) following her appointment in April, 2025. Mwangangi, a former Chief Administrative Secretary for Health, on June 3, 2025, outlined her strategy, which is based on a five-priority agenda. She announced…
- Two police officers have been killed in an accident involving their vehicle and a fuel tanker in the Matisi area on the Webuye-Bungoma road. The two, a police driver and a sergeant, died on the spot. The officers were attached to the Railways unit in Bungoma County. Regional police command Issa…
- More than 200 victims of a job scam caused drama in Eldoret city when they demanded an immediate refund of their money, amounting to Ksh300 million, from a company that promised them jobs in Canada. The enraged job seekers, who include former employees in the public and private sector, and college…
- The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has broken its silence after a failed launch that was scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Kasarani Sports Centre. In a statement after a meeting of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, DCP Secretary General Hezron…
- A study which followed almost 50,000 women over a 32-year period found that those who drank caffeinated coffee in midlife were more likely to stay sharp, strong and mentally well as they aged. For many, a cup of coffee or two is necessary to get through the morning, but research suggests the…
- Global economic growth is set to be slower this year largely because of Donald Trump’s US tariffs, according to a leading international policy group. Worldwide growth is now expected to slow to a “modest” 2.9%, down from a previous forecast of 3.1%, said the Organisation for Economic Co-operation…
- Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, chaired the party’s inaugural National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the party’s headquarters. The meeting was co-chaired by the party’s interim deputy party leader, Cleophas…
- An explosion killed two suspected rebels including a female suicide bomber near a Roman Catholic shrine in Uganda’s capital Kampala on Tuesday morning, but no other people were reported hurt, authorities said. The Daily Monitor and New Vision newspapers reported that the blast near the Munyonyo…
- The Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide exercise to register eligible secondary school students for National Identity Cards within their schools, marking a significant step in improving access to essential government documentation for learners. In a circular dated May 29, 2025, the…
- Bruno Fernandes has rejected a huge offer from Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal. Fernandes has spent the past few days seriously considering the deal which would have more than doubled his salary at Manchester United, where he is one of the biggest earners. However, after discussing the matter with…
- Borussia Dortmund are confident of completing the signing of Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham. The 19-year-old has been the subject of major interest across Europe having helped Sunderland return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017. However, the German club believe they are now…
- A Milimani Court has released web developer Rose Njeri Tunguru on a personal bond of Ksh100,000. Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo has directed that the ruling on the submissions of whether to charge her or not will be made on June 20, 2025. “Considering submissions made by both sides, I…
- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has explained why he overlooked Rising Stars for the Harambee Stars’ next assignment The South African did not include a single player from the junior side for the upcoming friendly game against Chad and has now explained what influenced his decision. “The…
- Nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Sabina Chege has criticised the government for arresting activist and software developer Rose Njeri. Speaking at a local TV station on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Chege stated that the government is sabotaging itself, as the blogger had created the website to educate…
- Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege has firmly stated that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is not a co-president in the current government. In an interview with a local TV station on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, she emphasised that while Odinga collaborates with President William Ruto, he does…
- The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has welcomed the government’s decision to restore its funding for the 2024–2025 financial year. “This critical funding decision by the Government of Kenya marks a major step forward in the country’s efforts to uphold the integrity of sport and reinforces the…
- Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has appeared at the Milimani Law Courts looking calm and composed for a case mention filed against him by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). Natembeya, who was accompanied by DAP-Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa, lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, and Nuru…
- Activist Boniface Mwangi wants his medical reports made public for Kenyans to confirm the torture he was subjected to while in detention in the neighbouring country of Tanzania. Speaking to a local radio station by phone on Tuesday, July 3, 2025, he stated that he had asked the Ministry of Foreign…
- The UK government has threatened to sue former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich to make sure the money from the club’s sale goes to Ukraine. The Ksh327 billion in proceeds has been frozen in a UK bank account since the sale, with Abramovich sanctioned after Russia’s full-scale invasion…
- Mongolian prime minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has resigned after losing a confidence vote in parliament. The vote followed days of mass protests over corruption allegations – fuelled by social media posts about his son’s lavish birthday party and engagement. Oyun-Erdene, who took office in…
- The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) stands as a cornerstone of the nation’s healthcare system, tasked with the critical responsibility of procuring, storing, and distributing essential medicines and medical supplies to public health facilities across the country. However, persistent…
- Kenya’s national women’s netball team, the Divas, has intensified preparations for the inaugural UAE Netball Cup scheduled for June 15-21 in Dubai. The invitational tournament, which will act as a 2026 Commonwealth Games qualifier, has attracted six nations ranked between 18th and 30th in the world…
- Agricultural experts and scientists have identified the vital link between climate change and food security, however, there is also an increasing realisation that food supply also depends on geopolitics. Major turns in world affairs over the past 10 years have led to this development that has…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Father Alois Bett’s burial The nation gathers to bid farewell to Father Alois Cheruiyot Bett, whose burial takes place today, June 3, 2025, in Nandi County. The body of the slain Catholic priest was moved to the Holy Family…
- It is worrying that the police – and by extension the Kenya Kwanza administration – are reversing the freedom of press gains that Kenya had made, and the result is that the country’s ranking on the press freedom scale has been in a downward spiral. The government should be chastised to know that…
