- Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir has revealed that the many contractors encountered financial challenges early on, resulting in protracted disputes and a stalled project. He said this when he appeared before the Senate to address widespread concerns over delayed…
- Olympic and World Champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has sealed his berth in the Wanda Diamond League finals slated for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Zurich, Switzerland. The two-day event will mark the culmination of the meeting series, with athletes who have accumulated…
- Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Murithi Mugaa has revealed that no mega dam has been completed under the current administration, despite a pledge to construct 1,000 dams across the country. The admission came during a session with the Senate on Wednesday, July 16, 2025,…
- Kenya’s Harambee Stars will kick off their Four-Nations tournament games against noisy neighbors Uganda on Monday, July 21, 2025. The regional mini-tournament to be held in Arusha, Tanzania, has been scheduled to bolster preparations of the teams set to feature in the upcoming African Nations…
- Football Kenya Federation CEO Harold Ndege has restated the Harambee Stars’ readiness for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) games. The biennial tournament will be hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania starting August 2, 2025, with the country’s football governing body official…
- The Nyayo National Stadium has officially been handed over to the 2024 CHAN’s Local Organising Committee (LOC) ahead of the competition kick-off this Saturday, August 2, 2025. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has confirmed the handing-over exercise on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. “Today, we…
- The Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Daniel Kiptoo, has firmly rejected assertions by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro that domestic policy inefficiencies are behind the recent fuel price hike. Speaking at an event on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Kiptoo clarified that…
- President William Ruto has assured the Kenya national football team, Harambee Stars, of the nation’s unequivocal support as they gear up for the historic CHAN 2024 games. Speaking during a visit to the team’s camp at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Ruto…
- Tensions in Isiolo County have escalated as a section of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) continue to defy Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo’s call for a truce, further deepening a leadership crisis fueled by a recent reshuffle in the Assembly’s top ranks. In the wake of the suspension of the ouster…
- The government has announced plans to begin the long-awaited dualling of the Rironi–Nakuru and Nakuru–Eldoret highways before the end of August 2025. Speaking when he appeared before the Senate on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed that the…
- President William Ruto has held a meeting with bishops, pastors, and evangelists from the Federation of Evangelical and Indigenous Christian Churches of Kenya at the State House in Nairobi. In a statement on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Ruto urged leaders to refrain from inciting the youths and called…
- Veteran gospel singer and activist Reuben Kigame has issued a strong rebuke to President William Ruto, urging him to direct his efforts toward fighting corruption rather than subjecting citizens to state brutality. Kigame condemned the government’s response to the recent wave of youth-led protests…
- Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced the release of the party’s two youth leaders, James KaWanjiru and Wanjiku Thiga, who were detained in connection with the June 25 protests, which were marred by violence. In a statement on July 16, 2025, Gachagua confirmed…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader, Senator Godfrey Osotsi, has led a high-level delegation of party legislators to a consultative meeting with officials of Russia’s ruling United Russia Party (URP) in Moscow. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, ODM stated that the…
- Murang’a County Senator Jue Nyutu has vehemently rejected allegations that the ongoing youth protests are orchestrated efforts aimed at toppling the government. He described such assertions as unfounded, unrealistic, and politically motivated narratives designed to undermine legitimate expressions…
- Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has demanded answers from Roads and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir regarding the use of vehicles with private number plates by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) during patrols on major highways. “CS Chirchir, why does the Kenya National…
- Westlands MP and Bungoma 2027 gubernatorial hopeful Tim Wanyonyi has opened up about his decision to delay announcing the political party he will use for his bid. Wanyonyi has stated that his current focus is on building his personal brand and engaging with voters across the county. Speaking during…
- Sofapaka Football Club Chief Executive Officer Ronald Okoth has officially stepped down from his position following the expiry of his contract. In a statement on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Okoth expressed his deep gratitude to the club’s leadership, management, players, staff, and fans for their…
- Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has dismissed any possibility of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula returning to vie for a political seat in Bungoma County, calling such a move a step backwards. Speaking on a local radio station on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Wanyonyi argued that Wetang’ula’s…
- The government has announced that farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme and surrounding outgrower areas harvested 160,270 metric tonnes of rice in 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Interior Principal Secretary (PS) Raymond Omollo stated that the production contributed to the country…
- In today’s Kenya, many young people are embracing side hustles in the pursuit of financial independence and a more secure future. From selling clothes online to running mobile money shops, the entrepreneurial spirit is vibrant. But behind the thriving social media posts and ambitious business…
- Stakeholders in the bancassurance sector are calling for urgent reforms to Kenya’s insurance regulatory framework, warning that the current system is ill-equipped to support the evolving needs of the market or the pace of innovation. The calls were made during the 3rd Annual Bancassurance…
- Westlands MP and Bungoma gubernatorial hopeful Tim Wanyonyi has dismissed claims that he is a political project of the county’s leaders. The allegations emerged following his recent meeting with elected leaders from the county. Speaking on a local Luhya radio station on Wednesday, July 16, 2025,…
- Russia’s assertive re-entry into Africa, particularly in West Africa, marks a significant evolution in its foreign policy strategy. Far from mere nostalgia for Cold War influence, Moscow’s actions reflect a pragmatic and revisionist agenda aimed at undermining Western dominance and asserting itself…
- Kenya’s paraplegic rally hero Nikhil Sachania reignited his African title hopes by winning the ARC3 class at the gruelling Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally. “It puts us in real contention for the overall ARC Championship, which is incredibly exciting,” Sachania quipped. He has since termed Rwanda’s…
- One of the hallmarks of a successful relationship and marriage in particular is being considerate of each other. Our human nature just naturally demands that we think about ourselves first. We are, in short, selfish by nature. We are only concerned about our agenda and are not considerate of our…
- We tell girls to keep their legs closed to avoid teen pregnancy, but never tell the men to keep their hands off children. While the burden of pregnancy falls on girls, who protects them? The constitution clearly states, “Any sexual act with a child under 18 is defilement.” When you justify a…
- Children were once seen as a measure of legacy, but today, many women are challenging that idea in pursuit of freedom, ambition, and self-defined happiness. Drew Miranda never pictured herself with children of her own, and at 52 years old, she remains proudly childfree by choice. One major reason…
- Rich nations have been accused of delaying the loss and damage fund with slow payments, undermining its plans to deliver US$250 million in aid next year to climate-vulnerable countries hit by extreme weather. Representatives of developed countries in the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (…
- Some 42,868 students out of the 244,563 who qualified for admission to universities after sitting the 2024 KCSE did not apply for placement through the placement agency (KUCCPS). This represents about 17 per cent of the candidates who attained the minimum university entry grade of C+. Education…
- Africa must urgently mobilise funding and rethink its approach to infrastructure development if it is to bridge a staggering annual financing gap of up to $108 billion (Ksh13.9 trillion), experts have warned ahead of a high-level continental summit. It is estimated that the continent’s…
- Dozens of young pre-cadet judokas in Kenya have joined hands to plant trees as they champion environment conservation, thanks to the Kenya Judo Federation’s (KJF) new Green Judo Initiative led by federation president Shadrack Maluki. The tree planting exercise, held at the Prisons Staff Training…
- Garbage collection remains a major challenge in Nairobi. While many assume it’s an issue limited to the central business district, the problem has spread to satellite settlements – areas where hardworking Kenyans have invested in land and built their homes. Recently, residents of Kamulu, a…
- As the current financial year kicks off, business leaders are diverting their attention to high-impact projects for mutual benefits. Organisers of the 2025 Business Ecosystems Summit (BES), an investment forum uniting business, investors, and policymakers, are advocating for investors to channel…
- Rampant age cheating, poaching of mature players and bribery continue to dog Kenya’s secondary school ball games, with coaches and games masters accused of fuelling the vice for bragging rights and quick promotions, even as Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) rolls out a data system…
- The Kenyan government’s long-standing ambition to merge State corporations is quietly unfolding – not through public declarations or major structural shifts, but through a calculated administrative freeze. Government agencies earmarked for consolidation are being systematically weakened through…
- The government will issue a policy directive to the Inspector General of Police on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officers following the raging debate and national concerns on the use of force by officers. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said he will issue the…
- Kenya is witnessing a significant shift in the employment sector as the majority of the population seeks to become entrepreneurs and business owners, abandoning the traditional jobholder title. The lack of formal jobs and the ever-increasing cost of living place Kenyan citizens in a conundrum.…
- Kenya is again facing a dangerous moment. What began as legitimate citizen protests against the high cost of living has now morphed into a worrying wave of violence, looting, and destruction of property. The country has witnessed the burning of supermarkets, the stoning of businesses, the…
- Residents of Pesi in Aberdare sub-county of Nyandarua want the government to put up a decent police post to boost the morale of officers serving in the current one. The police post located at the Pesi trading centre is housed in an old colonial settler timber house since it was established to…
- Kenya’s HIV prevention programmes face severe strain following US government funding cuts. Critical community-led initiatives serving adolescents and key populations have shuttered, while HIV testing services have been redirected to routine healthcare facilities, often ill-equipped to serve high-…
- Just like many of my peers, I feel this deep in my bones. We’re not asking for luxury. We’re not out here looking for handouts or shortcuts. We just want the basics that any human being deserves. We wake up every morning, hustle hard, face a million challenges and still, somehow, we’re expected to…
- The taxpayer is set to pay a hefty price of over Ksh2.4 billion for the recent protests that reached a climax on Saba Saba Day anniversary. It is estimated that Kenya suffered an economic loss of about Ksh1.1 billion during the protests that claimed the lives of 38 people and left over 500…
- The government, through the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), has proposed strict measures to control gambling in the country that will henceforth require an individual who wants to register as a gambler to take photos of themselves carrying their Identity cards to prove that they are of…
- For decades, Maasai Market has been a visual reminder of Kenya’s rich cultural heritage, a place where handmade crafts, beadwork, baskets, and fibre products tell stories of African traditions and artistry. Today, behind the brightly-coloured and polished wood carvings, traders are quietly battling…
- Cabinet Secretary for ICT William Kabogo is looking to stir the political waters in the Mt Kenya region, this time as a self-declared successor to the influence of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. A seasoned political firebrand, Kabogo, who was Kiambu’s inaugural governor, has never shied…
- Helen, a city resident commuting on Ngong’ Road on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, was among thousands of public transport users going through a cloud of fumes, seated in a bus she boarded at the Kencom area in Nairobi, just as the three-day global Clean-Air Forum kicked off about 3 kilometres away. The…
- President William Ruto’s political trajectory has been defined by ambition, resilience, and strategic defiance. From his early days in the controversial Youth for Kanu ‘92 to his current seat at State House, Ruto has never disguised his intentions—he is a political tactician driven by calculation…
- Nicholas Lea once said, “Everything has an end.” This saying has become particularly poignant when people reflect on the cyclical nature of existence, and it came to life on Monday, July 14, 2025, when sensational Kenyan comedian, content creator, and satirist KK Mwenyewe breathed his last. Born…
- The government has commenced the process of reviewing regulations to streamline the Public Benefits Organisations (PBOs) operations in the country. The Chief Executive Officer of the Public Benefits Organisations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) – formerly the NGOs Co-ordination Board – Dr Laxmana…
