- The National Assembly’s Committee on Education has raised concerns that the quality of education in the country could go down following the reduction of Ksh8.8 billion from the Ministry budget. The cuts, the committee heard, will affect critical areas such as capitation funds for secondary schools…
- A section of Western leaders led by Speaker of the National Assembly and Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetang’ula have told off leaders opposing the privatisation of Nzoia Sugar Factory, terming them enemies of development. Speaking in Bungoma, Wetang’ula assured sugarcane farmers that the leasing…
- Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has publicly recounted a harrowing tale of detention, torture, and sexual violence he says was inflicted on him by Tanzanian security agents in Dar es Salaam last week. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on June 1, 2025, Mwangi gave a detailed…
- Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has unearthed how the Higher Education Department inflated the cost of acquiring laptops and iPads by more than 200 per cent. In her report for the financial year 2023/2024, Gathungu disclosed that although the management was expected to procure a single MacBook…
- As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, the political arena is already heating up. Rival factions are positioning themselves for what promises to be another fierce battle for power, with unexpected alliances reshaping traditional political dynamics. The most striking development is the…
- A tree-culling operation at Mombasa’s iconic Uhuru Gardens has sparked outrage among environmentalists, conservationists, and civil society groups, who warn that the exercise threatens the survival of an endangered bat colony crucial to the city’s biodiversity and microclimate. One typically calm…
- A network of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has dismissed the recent announcement by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale regarding plans to suspend all licenses for nicotine-related products. Speaking during the World No Tobacco Day celebrations in Eldoret on May 31, 2025, Duale gave importers…
- Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) top officials were taken to task over questionable financial dealings involving the controversial Greenfield Terminal project at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Lawmakers who sit in the Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy,…
- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has joined thousands of fans at Raila Odinga stadium for the first ever Mashemeji Derby played in Homa Bay County. Known for his deep passion for football and long-standing support for Gor Mahia, Odinga took to social media to commend the event. “It’s been a…
- An Atlas of Civil Society report warns that democracy and human rights are under attack globally. Just 40 countries representing 3.5 percent of the world’s population respect all civil liberties, a new study has found, warning that “democracy and human rights are under attack worldwide in a way we…
- The tragic death of Father Alloys Cheruiyot has sparked widespread outrage and intense criticism from leaders, accusing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of laxity and incompetence in the investigation. During Father Cheruiyot’s solemn requiem mass held on June 2, 2025, ahead of his…
- Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has expressed pride and excitement following the successful hosting of the 97th Mashemeji Derby at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay. The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, was the first-ever edition of the derby to be held in the county…
- Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has put Rayan Ait-Nouri at the top of his list to solve his side’s problematic left-back spot. City have been operating without a specialist left-back since Benjamin Mendy left. He made his last appearance for the club in August 2021. Oleksandr Zinchenko, Joao…
- Former Bahati Member of Parliament Kimani Ngunjiri has come out all guns blazing against National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, sternly cautioning him against throwing venomous insults at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the ongoing bare-knuckle showdown between rival…
- Regular exercise after treatment cuts the risk of death in cancer patients by more than a third, a new study has found. Sports and movement could help stop the disease from coming back, as well as boost mood, energy levels and strength, researchers found in a trial which could “transform” medical…
- Gor Mahia’s hopes of defending their Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League crown suffered a major setback after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against fierce rivals AFC Leopards in the latest Mashemeji Derby. The stalemate, played at the revamped Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Monday, June 2…
- Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has weighed in on the complaints raised by Embu Governor Cecil Mbarire, who expressed frustration over being undermined by top government officials within President William Ruto’s administration. Taking to his social media pages on Monday, June 2, 2025, Khalwale…
- The Harambee Starlets, Kenya’s women’s national football team, have arrived in Morocco ahead of their international friendly match scheduled for June 4, 2025, against the Moroccan women’s team. The team, which arrived in Morocco on June 2, 2025, under the guidance of coach Beldine Odemba, who has…
- The former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, officially landed in Homa Bay County on Monday, June 2, 2025, ahead of the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby between archrivals Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. The match, set to take place at the newly named Raila Odinga Stadium, marks a historic shift as the…
- Tensions flared in Narok County as Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu publicly called out Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot for meddling in the county’s political and administrative affairs. Speaking during a public event on Monday, June 2, 2025, the governor told the senator to respect boundaries and…
- Barcelona sporting director Deco denies the club has financial problems and says they do not need to sell players – despite La Liga’s restrictive financial controls. Deco, 47, has overseen a revival of Barcelona since his appointment in 2023, culminating in a domestic treble while also reaching the…
- The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has shared an exciting schedule for the Kenya Simbas, the national men’s rugby team. “Here’s the @KenyaSimbas schedule while in South Africa as they gear up for #2027RWC,” they posted on X on Monday, June 2, 2025. They will start a key tour in South Africa tomorrow,…
- The race to be crowned the 2025 Kenyan National Volleyball champions will take centre stage this Saturday, June 6, 2025, as the four elite volleyball clubs battle it out in the playoff finals. The much-awaited final action returns to Nairobi’s Kasarani Indoor Arena after the semifinals were held in…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of silencing dissent after the arrest of Rose Njeri, a 35-year-old software developer, on Friday, 30 May 2025. Njeri was detained for creating a website that allowed Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2025 with one click. Gachagua…
- Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has extended an olive branch to those he has offended, calling for unity among Kenyans. In a statement on X on Monday, July 2, 2025, Salasya has stated that he has also forgiven those who have offended him. “In the spirit of reconciliation and…
- Nairobi United skipper Isaac Ouma has opened up on the team’s fairytale run in the 2024/25 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Shield Cup run. Speaking after Sunday, June 1, 2025, victory over Mara Sugar, Ouma hailed what was a repeat of another stunning performance characterising the team’s familiar…
- Kenya Premier League side Gor Mahia FC will be out to salvage their dwindling prospects of retaining the league as they host AFC Leopards in Homa Bay County on Monday, June 2, 2025. The highly billed 97th meeting between the two sides at the Raila Odinga Stadium, fresh from hosting the Maradaka Day…
- Gulf Air has begun direct flights to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, as it expands its network in Africa. In an announcement, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) confirmed receipt of the inaugural flight on July 2, 2025, which is set to connect Nairobi and Bahrain. “Today,…
- In an Instagram post on Sunday, June 1, 2025, Maycee Barber commented on the last-minute cancellation of her UFC Fight Night main event against Erin Blanchfield due to a medical event. Barber did not confirm in her post that she suffered a seizure, but a video showed her being wheeled out of the…
- Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) member leader Irungu Nyakera, has broken his silence on the revocation of his appointment to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) raising fresh questions about internal power struggles and loyalty politics within President Ruto’s camp. Speaking in an…
- Unfancied Pyramids of Egypt might have been crowned African champions on Sunday, June 1, 2025, but their Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurcic said they still faced a struggle to assert themselves in their own country. The club – who changed their name, moved to Cairo and won promotion to the Egyptian…
- Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has come out strongly in support of the Ksh450 billion allocation to counties, saying the funds are essential for the realisation of devolution and equitable development. Speaking on a local TV station on, Monday, June 2, 2025, Cheruiyot argued that despite…
- China has accused the United States of “provoking new economic and trade frictions” as it responded to US President Donald Trump’s claims that Beijing had violated a trade truce agreed by the two nations last month, which paused their blistering tariff war. China was “strictly implementing” the…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Reactions to Madaraka Day speeches Following the June 1, 2025, Madaraka Day speeches at Raila Odinga Stadium, political leaders and citizens are expected to react today through press conferences or posts. Raila Odinga’s call…
- The death of Ngugi wa Thiong’o on May 28, 2025, at the age of 87, marks the end of a towering literary, philosophical, and political voice from Africa. As tributes pour in from around the globe, the question that lingers—quietly yet powerfully—is this: Should Ngugi wa Thiong’o now be awarded the…
- Kenya’s headline inflation eased slightly to 3.8 per cent in May, down from the 4.1 per cent recorded in April of this year. Despite this marginal drop, Kenyans continue to feel the pinch as the prices of basic commodities used by Kenyans on a day-to-day basis continue to rise. According to the…
- A total of 717 complaints have been lodged by job seekers against various employment agencies in the country in the last two years, MPs have been told. Out of 717, in the 2023/2024 financial year, a total of 319 cases were lodged, while in the 2024/2025 financial year, 398 cases were lodged. The…
- Two people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club’s victory in the Champions League final, according to the French interior ministry. In the south-west town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest late…
- More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials. Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week.…
- Watching President William Ruto deliver his longest address to the nation ever, it came as no surprise that the oomph came from a number of dynamics, including the confidence that the Luo nation had literally camped at the stadium awaiting to be served. But, behind the face, one person reigned…
- World Under 20 champion Edmund Serem exhibited nerves of steel to win the men’s 3000m steeplechase at the Absa Kip Keino Classic at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The youngster stopped the timer at 8:27.68 to cross the finish line, holding off a last-minute challenge from…
- International Trade Union Confederation issued report showing conditions for workers’ rights across the globe have worsened. Workers rights across every continent in the world are in a “freefall”, according to the 2025 Global Rights Index released by the International Trade Union Confederation, the…
- The government is banking on the recently rolled out National System Control Centre (NSCC) project to address the nuances of power blackouts and contribute to Kenya’s sustainability efforts through renewable energy. This NSCC project, with a total budget of €82.7 million (Ksh12 billion),…
- In his studies, Dr Othieno Nyanjom has established a nexus between what he describes as the political economy of poverty, tokenism and free and fair elections in Kenya. The scholar defines tokenism as “the policy of making only a perfunctory effort or symbolic gesture toward the accomplishment of a…
- Eight members of the OPEC+ oil cartel have said that they are planning to continue their accelerated increases in production in July, the third consecutive month. The group, on Saturday, May 30, 2025, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, said in a news release that it was acting “in view of a steady…
- Kenya is using military action to dismantle terror organisations and deter future attacks, and at the same time, building relationships with local communities as a means to weaken the terrorist ideology. Apart from the hard power approaches, a programme is in place to enable violent extremists and…
- Kenya’s recent trade breakthrough with Morocco has stirred welcome excitement, and rightly so. The new bilateral agreement, anchored on a shift in Nairobi’s diplomatic position on the Western Sahara issue, signals more than a diplomatic pivot – it marks the dawn of an era where economic pragmatism…
- Abel Kipsang has rolled back the years to win the men’s 1500m at the sixth edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic World Continental Tour Gold at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The 2022 World Indoor 1500m bronze medalist showed a clean pair of heels to cross the finish line…
- Trouble is brewing between the family members of Nyamira County pioneer Governor, the late John Nyagarama, over the sharing of properties between his two widows. Sharp differences and disagreements have emerged between the children of the first widow and their stepmother over the sharing of…
- Stakeholders are calling for a review of the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Amendment Bill 2024 to reduce the fines it proposes to be imposed on offenders. The legislation proposes hefty fines of between Ksh5 million to Ksh20 million. According to them, this has been used to target people deemed…
