- Kenya’s youth, many of whom rely on the boda boda sector for income in the face of high unemployment could soon face tougher times after the Senate passed the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill. The bill, sponsored by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, now heads to the National Assembly,…
- Detectives have recovered the phone belonging to the slain female Multi-Media University student after the main suspect admitted to having taken it and donated it to a church. Philip Eric Mutinda had not only confessed to having murdered his girlfriend, Sylvia Kemunto, on March 30, 2025, but also…
- Rugby 15s defending champions All Saints from Central Region secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Brookside Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) following a hard-fought 9-3 victory over Upper Hill School from Nairobi in a tense Pool A clash at the Shimo la Tewa School…
- Defending champions and Western Region handball giants, St Luke’s Kimilili Boys, reasserted their supremacy with a commanding 37-20 victory over a determined St Albert Kamito Boys from Rift Valley Region in an electrifying Pool B showdown at the Brookside 2025 Kenya Secondary School Sports…
- Two banks have missed the Central Bank (CBK)’s deadline to submit plans for raising their core capital to Sh10 billion, instead requesting more time to comply. Governor Kamau Thugge made the disclosure during a post-Monetary Policy Committee press briefing on April 9, 2025, noting that the two…
- Nairobi County Assembly has moved to address the betting menace by introducing a raft of measures that will see owners of premises used for public gaming face a fine of up to Sh1 million or a five-year imprisonment. That is if the shops are near a school, religious institution or a residential…
- Women senators expressed outrage yesterday over escalating femicide cases, demanding swift action from investigative agencies. During a press conference led by Kenya Women Senators Association chairperson and nominated MP Veronica Maina, the lawmakers condemned the recent string of brutal…
- Athletics Kenya (AK) has unveiled the selection criteria for relay athletes eyeing a place in Team Kenya for the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, with performance at the national trials and global rankings set to play a central role. The World Athletics Relay Trials have been…
- In 2017, I participated in the Westgate Mall Talent search. I had just joined campus and was looking for spaces to refine my poetry skills. I had never performed on stage, so I was ignorant of what goes on before auditioning. The research, writing, and rehearsing. On audition day, I had massive…
- An Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) member candidate stunned the selection panel when he failed to name Kenya’s nationalists popularly known as the Kapenguria Six. James Leiro Letangule, a senior manager at the newly introduced Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), only…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Cleophas Malala’s arrest saga Reactions to the impasse involving Cleophas Malala, the former UDA Secretary General and the Police is among the top new events to look out for today. The politician was on Wednesday night…
- Kakamega Homeboyz have reinstated veteran goalkeeper Patrick Matasi, a day after the High Court temporarily lifted his 90-day suspension from all Football Kenya Federation (FKF)-sanctioned events over match-fixing allegations. The Harambee Stars custodian was provisionally banned on March 27…
- Andre Onana responded to Nemanja Matic calling him “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history” by poking fun at the Lyon midfielder’s lack of silverware at Old Trafford. Onana’s bold claim that United were “way better” than Lyon prompted the war of words with Matic ahead of…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating the University of Nairobi (UoN) over irregular use of funds. This came on the day MPs, who sit in the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, fined the acting Vice Chancellor…
- A video clip showing a fistfight between two women lawmakers went viral yesterday as Kenyans questioned how the National Assembly had degenerated into a House of disrepute. The women are seen exchanging blows, falling onto and undressing each other on the grounds of Parliament. As a result, East…
- Justice for defiled minors is at stake as its pursuit falls in the hands of illegal community structures, which are at best kangaroo courts. However, what’s baffling is the admission by a government official that the authorities’ hands are tied in apprehending perpetrators due to the influence of…
- There has been a national outcry over the management of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The major concern has been around access to services, with many patients being turned away. Arguments have also been advanced that the transition from NHIF and SHIF was shambolic. The government…
- The global lament over Donald Trump’s tariffs has become a tiresome dirge, echoing through the halls of international diplomacy like a broken record. Leaders from Brussels to Tokyo have spent years wringing their hands over US protectionism, decrying its threat to free trade while offering little…
- Emotions ran deep during the burial of six family members from Limuru in Kiambu County, who perished in a road accident 10 days ago. Various leaders among them road safety officials who spoke during the funeral service expressed concern over rising cases of road carnage and asked the government to…
- Members of Gor Mahia’s technical bench and players on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 paid a courtesy call to Kennedy Onyango, who is hospitalized after suffering a horrific injury in a rescheduled league clash against KCB on Monday, April 7. Croatian coach Sinisa Mihic and captain Philemon Otieno led the…
- The battle for the 2025 Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One National basketball games moved a notch higher on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Shimo La Tewa grounds in Mombasa. Nairobi representatives Dagoretti High proved the huge winners from the four ties played…
- Former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has labelled Andre Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers in the club’s history”. Serbian Matic, 36, was responding to Onana’s comments about United being “way better” than French club Lyon as the two sides prepare to meet in the Europa League…
- Reigning 15s champions All Saints from Embu and Vihiga School laid down their title intent with crucial wins during the second day (Wednesday, April 9) of the 2025 Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One National Games in Shimo La Tewa, Mombasa. The pair had joined…
- Canada says it has started imposing a 25% tariff on certain vehicle imports from the US, retaliating against a similar measure from its neighbour. The tariffs – or import taxes – will be paid by Canadians who buy some automobiles or their parts from the US. Confirming that the new taxes would apply…
- Kenya U20 side ramped up their preparation for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) U20 in Egypt with a 1-1 draw against Kenya Premier League side Kenya Police FC on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The clash staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex saw Salim Babu’s Young Guns maintain an unbeaten three-…
- Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has cleared the air over reports claiming that the upcoming Finance Bill 2025 contains proposals to tax trees, goats, and cows. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Wetang’ula assured the House and the public that no such bill has…
- Reigning Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar has announced that no food and drinks will be allowed into the match venue ahead of the Kenya Cup finals slated for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Moi Showground in Kakamega.. In a communique dated Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the club termed the…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has barred East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament (MP) Falhada Dekow from accessing parliament for the next 90 days. This follows after a dramatic altercation between her and nominated Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) MP Umulkher…
- President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, moved to reinstate at least six recently cancelled US foreign aid programs for emergency food assistance, six sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The quick reversal of decisions made just days ago underscored the rapid-…
- Former African champions KCB Volleyball Ladies will be eyeing a place in the semifinals of the ongoing Africa Club Championship when they take on defending champions Zamalek of Egypt on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. The Lionesses booked their spot in the last eight after a dominant 3…
- China has called for the world to unite against Trump’s tariffs as the country’s exporters reel from crippling new US levies that have risen to 104%. “Global unity can triumph over trade tyranny,” declared an editorial in the state-run newspaper China Daily, noting Beijing’s collaborations with…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has revealed the details of his meeting with Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho. In a statement issued via his official social media accounts on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Wetang’ula noted that Joho had paid him a…
- Former Manchester United star Andy Cole is confident that Benni McCarthy will succeed as Harambee Stars head coach. Cole made the comment during a coaching clinic held at Kileleshwa Primary School in Nairobi. “I’ve always had a great relationship with Benni. I think he’ll do a good job with the…
- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), through its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), has continued its trend of easing the monetary policy by lowering the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 10.00 per cent from the previous 10.75 following its April 8 meeting marking the fourth month slash in a row. This,…
- For Kenyan brands, sustainability is key to survival. As the market prioritizes conscious consumerism and global sustainability goals, they must offer more than just a product. A Mastercard survey shows 92% of Kenyans support sustainability, and 84% expect businesses to do more for the environment…
- Nyamira County residents have put police officers on the spot following high crime rate. They say murder and robbery cases are on the rise. They singled out Nyamira town where cases of murder and robbery were rampant. The residents who were led by David Ogeto accused Nyamira South OCS Patrick…
- Kenyan banks are in a standoff with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over its mandate to integrate banking systems with its tax infrastructure — a move that raises alarm over data privacy. While KRA argues that direct access to financial data is essential to combat rampant tax evasion, banks say the…
- Gor Mahia chairperson Ambrose Rachier is set to extend his tenure at the helm even as the club goes into elections. According to a statement from the club on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Gor revealed that Rachier is the only candidate going for the top seat . “This is to inform you know that Gor […]
- He may have ripped up Joe Biden’s climate and foreign policy, but US President Donald Trump is pushing forward with his predecessor’s pursuit of metals abroad – albeit with a different motive. Trump is following the minerals trail. Is the pursuit of these critical reasons for weapons, not clean…
- Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) side Shabana FC have insisted they will not move any of their home matches to Nairobi. There has been pressure for Shabana to host Gor Mahia on Sunday, May 3, in Nairobi, but the club’s secretary general, Elizaphan Kerama, has insisted that is not…
- A community in Isiolo is up in arms against what they term as encroachment on their land by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). At the same time, victims of historical land injustices in Isiolo have called on National Land Commission (NLC) to hasten hearing petitions so that they can get justice.…
- President William Ruto has disclosed a low default rate in the Hustler Fund loan products. Speaking during the opening of the World Chambers Federation Africa Summit in Nairobi on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Ruto hailed the credit facility, revealing that it had recorded a 90 per cent repayment rate…
- Dear Generation Zs, Hope this finds you well. Please hear me out. Homeland or death, we shall overcome. We will continue our struggle, keep singing the truth until we shame the thieves. To some extent, examining the truth behind the struggle for power by African leaders is beyond a common minds…
- Drug and substance abuse is increasingly becoming a national crisis in Kenya, infiltrating homes, schools, and communities. As accessibility to drugs rises, so does the number of students, teachers, and parents falling victim. The education sector, a critical pillar for national development, is…
- St Anthony’s Kitale began their Brookside 2025 Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSA) Term One national games with a commanding 3-1 victory over Nairobi Region champions Hospital Hill in an exhilarating Pool A clash at Shanzu Teachers College Grounds in Mombasa yesterday. The Rift Valley…
- Star Field Elite Academy Director Robert Muthomi has told Mohammed Bajaber to keep working hard in order to shine even more for the national team Harambee Stars. The Kenya Police star was given his debut against Gambia in a World Cup qualifier and scored a spectacular goal. Against Gabon at Nyayo…
- After 338 games in his professional career Declan Rice had never scored a free-kick. After 339 he’d scored two. He’d only taken 12 free-kicks across his entire career prior to Tuesday’s sensational 3-0 win for Arsenal over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates…
- The frequent rationalisation of budgets is to blame for the huge pending bills in the Correctional Services department, lawmakers heard yesterday. Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Muhia (left) told MPs that in the last financial year, the departments’ entire development budget was…
- Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has faulted the National Treasury for trying to increase the salaries of Members of Parliament (MPs). Speaking to a local TV station on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Onyonka claimed that the government, especially the National Treasury, has deliberately made some…
- The new Nairobi Hospital board of management has offered itself for public scrutiny barely one month following the recent leadership changes. At the same time the board dismissed various reports that have been trending recently on the social media about the hospital’s internal management as the…
