- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has revealed when he plans to unveil a political party with which he is to run for the presidency in the 2027 polls. Speaking during a live TV interview on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Maraga indicated that his team was in the process of working on the constitution of…
- Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has criticised Parliament for failing to hold President William Ruto accountable, saying it has been compromised and can no longer perform its oversight role effectively. Speaking during a local TV interview on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Maraga said many Kenyans have…
- The government has ruled out any disease outbreak following the reported deaths of four people in Migadini village, Mombasa County. In a statement published on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, via Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale’s official X account, the Ministry of Health clarified that all four…
- The High Court has set Thursday, July 17, 2025, to give directions on an application filed seeking an order to have the state produce the missing Wajir Assistant County Commissioner Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed dead or alive. Justice Chacha Mwita on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, also directed pleadings to…
- A Milimani Commercial Court has ordered the former United Democratic Alliance nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba to pay Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyengenye Ksh10.5 million for defaming him through social media platforms. Magistrate Ruguru Ngotho issued the order after he found the former legislator guilty…
- Nominated Senator James Murango has strongly condemned the recent killings linked to protests across Kenya, urging leaders to exercise restraint and avoid inflammatory rhetoric that fuels further violence. Speaking during a Senate session on July 15, 2025, Murango laid bare the sequence of events…
- Gor Mahia midfielder Alpha Onyango has revealed what Harambee Stars must do in order to succeed in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Onyango said success can only be realised if players listen and implement what head coach Benni McCarthy will instruct them. “We need to follow the coach’…
- Makueni County Senator Daniel Maanzo has called for a leadership overhaul in 2027, saying Kenya’s protest crisis stems from systemic governance failures. Speaking during a Senate session on July 15, 2025, Maanzo said the ongoing clashes between protesters and police are a direct result of the…
- Makueni County Senator Daniel Maanzo has called for a leadership overhaul in 2027, saying Kenya’s protest crisis stems from systemic governance failures. Speaking during a Senate session on July 15, 2025, Maanzo said the ongoing clashes between protesters and police are a direct result of the…
- Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma has raised the alarm over what she describes as a worrying erosion of protest rights in Kenya. Her concerns come in the wake of recent protests that have been marred by violent confrontations between police and demonstrators, putting the country’s democratic…
- Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma has raised the alarm over what she describes as a worrying erosion of protest rights in Kenya. Her concerns come in the wake of recent protests that have been marred by violent confrontations between police and demonstrators, putting the country’s democratic…
- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has taken fresh steps to strengthen its grassroots base and prepare for the 2027 general elections, following resolutions made during a Central Committee meeting chaired by party leader Raila Odinga. In a statement issued Tuesday, July 15, 2025, ODM said the…
- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of misleading Kenyans over the recent fuel price hikes, claiming the real problem is not global oil prices but excessive taxation and secretive borrowing. In a statement on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Nyoro dismissed the Ministry of Energy’s explanation…
- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of misleading Kenyans over the recent fuel price hikes, claiming the real problem is not global oil prices but excessive taxation and secretive borrowing. In a statement on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Nyoro dismissed the Ministry of Energy’s explanation…
- A group of foreign envoys in Kenya has welcomed the appointment of new commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and called on them to uphold impartiality and transparency in fulfilling their mandate. In a joint statement released on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, and…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that close to 1,500 individuals have been arrested in connection with the violent chaos that engulfed parts of Kenya on June 25 and July 7, 2025. These arrests follow widespread destruction, looting, and attacks on both private businesses…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has painted a bold vision for Kenya’s future, calling for peaceful demonstrators to be escorted—not attacked—by police officers during public protests. Speaking during a public address on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, he noted with concern that Kenya should…
- Chief Justice Martha Koome has issued a powerful call to action urging the preservation of the rule of law, respect for human rights, and national unity, as tensions continue to simmer across the country. Speaking in her capacity as the Chairperson of the National Council on the Administration of…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to investigating all alleged cases of police brutality and unlawful killings, saying no law excuses any officer, uniformed or not, from accountability. Speaking during a public address on Tuesday, July 15, 2025…
- Kenya Railways will refund passengers affected by the suspension of the 10:00 pm Madaraka Express train from Mombasa to Nairobi on the night of Saturday, July 6, 2025, hours before the nationwide Saba Saba protests. In an update posted Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Authority confirmed that refunds…
- Westlands Member of Parliament (MP) Tim Wanyonyi has dismissed claims that external forces are driving his bid for the Bungoma gubernatorial seat in 2027. Speaking at a local TV station on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Wanyonyi firmly stated that he is not and has never been anyone’s political project…
- Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi has accused the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party of betraying him during the 2022 general election after he was denied the opportunity to run for the Nairobi governorship under the Azimio la Umoja coalition. Speaking at a local TV station, Wanyonyi…
- The World Bank has provided Kenya with over Ksh3.24 trillion in loans, grants, and credits since the country joined the global financial institution in 1964, according to Country Director Qimiao Fan. Speaking during a local TV interview on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Fan said the World Bank’s financial…
- Lawyer and political commentator Willis Otieno has raised concerns over the Social Health Authority (SHA), criticising its contribution model as lacking transparency and failing to adhere to the basic principles of risk pooling that define legitimate insurance systems. In a statement on Tuesday,…
- The race to succeed late Baringo Senator William Cheptumo has intensified with the youth giving the old guard a run for their money in the battle to clinch the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket. At least eight youthful aspirants are eyeing the UDA ticket. They are Daniel Kiptoo, Wycliffe…
- Former Roots Party presidential running mate Justina Wamae has dismissed calls by a section of the youth who have been claiming they will march to State House and remove President William Ruto from office. Speaking during a morning show on K24 TV on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Wamae maintained that…
- Teachers’ unions are at it again. They have warned that unless their employer, the Teachers Service Commission, joins them at the negotiating table to hammer out a deal on their 2025-29 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) cycle, they will be calling a strike by month-end. Whereas such threats…
- Nairobi hood clubs Paradiso from Marurui and Kasarani’s City Panthers kicked off their first leg of the national Kabaddi league on Saturday on a high note, scoring important points ahead of the four-legged weekend league. City Panthers, who beat Prisons Kabaddi Club 45-31 in game one, had their…
- Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a raft of new collective investment schemes and sub-funds, signalling renewed momentum in the capital markets and growing investor appetite for diversified, currency-hedged products. In a move designed to expand both product depth and access, the…
- Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has revealed that the current Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen was among those who opposed certain clauses in the controversial Finance Bill 2024, which eventually triggered the Gen Z-led protests across the country. Speaking during…
- The Finance Act, 2025 – gazette on June 27, 2025 – introduced Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in Kenya, for the first time in Kenya’s history, to enhance cross-border tax certainty. Cross-border transactions between related parties—such as parent companies and subsidiaries or entities with…
- Agai Mixed Secondary School stunned hosts Kisumu Boys with a spirited 2-0 victory inspired by pre-match sauna sessions, clinching the Nyanza Region football crown and booking their place at the national stage set to be held in Mumias. The Agai football team players arrived at Moi Stadium in Kisumu…
- Mount Elgon, the majestic 24 million-year-old extinct volcano mountain that straddles the Kenya-Uganda border, is home to an ecosystem that hosts a vast, rich agricultural area and a unique wildlife reserve. The volcano’s higher reaches are protected as a national park, but its lower slopes…
- Since its launch over a decade ago, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become one of the most ambitious development strategies in modern history. Initially centred on physical infrastructure – railways, ports, highways, and energy pipelines – BRI has now entered a new phase. The focus is no…
- Frustrated by delays at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium, Principal Secretaries from the Ministries of Sports and Defence have warned the contractor to speed up renovations of the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, vowing to deploy military oversight and 24-hour shifts to ensure the Ksh1 billion project…
- Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga has attacked his own political party, Ford Kenya, accusing it of plotting his downfall come 2027. Speaking during a women’s empowerment forum held in his Kabuchai constituency on Sunday, July 13, 2025, the outspoken MP claimed that top party officials led by National…
- In classrooms across Kenya, girls are supposed to be accorded the best environment to pursue knowledge, the only medium that enables them to unlock their talents to be resourceful citizens in their future. However, some teachers have turned out to be a source of trauma rather than agents of…
- Enock Ogembo led his four-ball team of Eleanor Wambui, John Kibet and MM Macharia to victory after returning a combined 114 points to win the KCB East Africa Golf Tour event held at the par-73 Nakuru Golf Club on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The triumphant team edged out the quartet of Stephen…
- The Maa community, known for their unique warriors and renowned for their vibrant culture, have for long been one of Kenya’s most visible cultural icons. This distinct communal tribe have long stood as a symbol of traditional resilience in East Africa, attracting tourists who come to witness their…
- Despite progress in anti-FGM advocacy across Kenya, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues to thrive, particularly through medicalised forms that are harder to detect and prosecute. In the Gusii community, notably in Kisii and Nyamira counties, medicalised FGM has become alarmingly common. But…
- Kenya Simbas’ quest for a historic Rugby World Cup 15s debut was dashed by a crushing 29-23 loss to Zimbabwe, after surrendering an 18-13 halftime lead through costly second-half errors that left fans questioning when the team will finally break the World Cup barrier. The Africa Cup defending…
- The electoral commission, whose members were sworn into office on Friday, July 11, 2025, has its in-tray full after the Auditor-General listed issues it has to address. Just days after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials took oath of office, Auditor General Nancy…
- Despite mounting criticism and political opposition, President William Ruto’s government has in recent months demonstrated an active and deliberate shift in its economic approach. Recognising the distressing state of the economy upon taking office, Ruto has not merely sat back. Instead, he has…
- The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers has demanded that the government and the Teachers Service Commission honour the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement as originally negotiated. This firm stance emerged from a consultative meeting in Kisumu, bringing together KUPPET executive…
- Ruiru Secondary School stunned defending champions Kinale 3-2 in a dramatic girls’ soccer final, while Kirangari High School retained the boys’ crown, as Central Region secondary schools wrapped up the Term Two games at Nyahururu. Ruiru girls, coached by Peter Gathura, took the lead in the 20th…
- President William Ruto’s order to the police to shoot and “break the legs” of those found looting or damaging property during protests is an affront to human rights, posing a serious threat to law and order. Besides violating the Constitution, the order appears to signal the sanitisation of police…
- The Nairobi Rivers Commission is spearheading change through projects that are revitalising the basin. A spot check by People Daily showed that efforts to clean up the waters are bearing fruit, with the infrastructure around the river undergoing transformation. A key example is the ongoing…
- Healthcare services at 129 health facilities across Nairobi have been severely affected as clinical officers enter their 84th day of industrial action, according to a survey by the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO). The striking medical professionals have threatened to stage daily protests…
- Supermarkets, food joints, and retail outlets suffered significant losses following the recent wave of nationwide protests. This has led the retail sector to now be grappling with the aftermath of disrupted supply chains, reduced consumer traffic, and heightened operational uncertainty that were…
- A Senate committee has recommended an amendment to the County Government Act to provide for the recall of nominated Members of County Assemblies (MCAs). The Senate Justice and Legal Affairs Committee further wants the amendments to clearly outline the grounds for recall, the procedure for…
