- Standard Chartered has projected a weakening of the US dollar over the next six to 12 months, a development that could ease Kenya’s inflation and unlock new investment opportunities as investors seek yields outside the US. As a result, Kenya’s inflation could ease further in the second half of…
- He struggles with political correctness and can barely disguise his impatience. He easily veers off script and remains untamed through the interview to the delight of press corps. The technocrat in him is fast fading. Former Interior Cabinet minister Fred Matiang’i knows pretty much but seems…
- Secondary education is headed for collapse due to inadequate government funding, the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) has warned. Schools are experiencing a serious financial crisis that requires urgent attention, said KESSHA national chair Willie Kuria. Speaking in Murang’a,…
- The government is integrating the Inua Jamii cash transfer programme database with civil registration records to eliminate ghost beneficiaries and stop payments to deceased individuals, following revelations that funds continued being disbursed to people who died long ago. The State Department for…
- The Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration has faulted the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) for failing to provide adequate documentation to support claims of inclusive hiring within the agency. Speaking on Monday, July 14, 2025, during…
- Kenyans will, from Tuesday, July 15, 2025, pay more for fuel after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a sharp increase in the maximum pump prices for petroleum products. The hike, which runs through to August 14, 2025, comes as global fuel costs continue to climb,…
- With preparations for the CHAN tournament now in top gear and the games just around the corner, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced the official ticket prices for Kenyans who wish to attend the matches. Speaking during a joint press briefing with Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen on…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has indicated that uniformed police officers will not be allowed inside stadia during the CHAN matches in August. Responding to questions on police officers’ conduct in handling football fans in the country, Murkomen revealed that uniformed police…
- The government has issued a final warning with a one-month ultimatum to individuals and entities with incomplete business registration applications, urging them to take immediate action before August 14, 2025, or risk having their applications permanently deleted from the system. The notice was…
- Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed elaborate security measures in place ahead of the CHAN tournament set to be hosted jointly with Uganda and Tanzania from August 2, 2025. Speaking during a tour of the newly refurbished Kasarani Stadium on Monday…
- Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has welcomed former interior cabinet secretary Fred Matiang’i to Jubilee, saying that he is the most suitable to fly the party’s presidential flag. In a statement released on Monday, July 14, 2025. According to Ngunjiri, Matiang’i has a strong history with the…
- Kenya Airways is set to bring back its grounded Dreamliner in a bid to alleviate the capacity constraints that had shrunk by 20 per cent. This step will also enhance its capacity back to 85 per cent. In a statement on Monday, July 14, 2025, the national airline informed its customers that the first…
- The Senate’s Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has approved a legislative proposal seeking to amend the County Governments Act to promote inclusivity and transparency in the hiring of County Executive Committee Members (CECMs). The development took place on Monday,…
- The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has mourned the untimely passing on of Fortune Sacco FC head coach Sylvester Odero, who died in a tragic road accident. In a statement on Monday, July 14, 2025, FKF President Hussein Mohammed said Odero’s commitment to the growth of football in Kirinyaga and…
- Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has come out to confirm that he will not vie for the Kakamega gubernatorial seat under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party in 2027. While addressing supporters at his Malinya home on Monday, July 13, 2025, the outspoken senator stated that the path to becoming…
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has dismissed reports that it has exonerated the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, in the murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’. In a statement on Monday, July 14, 2025, IPOA, which has been leading investigations into the…
- The Kenyan football community is in mourning following the tragic death of Fortune Sacco FC head coach Sylvester Odero, who passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, after a fatal road accident. Odero, who held a CAF B Coaching License, had joined the Kirinyaga-based club in April 2025 after the exit…
- Lawyer and political commentator Willis Otieno has criticised the long-standing political elite, declaring that the era of legacy politicians must come to a definitive and unapologetic end. In a statement on Monday, July 14, 2025, Otieno described legacy politicians as a “dead weight” that…
- Judge Chacha Mwita has declined a bid by activist Eliud Matindi to bar or prohibit Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Kipkoech Lagat from resuming office or performing any functions of his office. Activist Eliud Matindi, based in London, moved to the High Court seeking conservatory orders to stop…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined leaders across the African continent in mourning the death of former Nigerian President General Muhammadu Buhari, praising him as a principled statesman whose legacy will resonate across generations. In a heartfelt condolence message issued on Monday, July…
- The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced a vacancy for the position of Team Manager for the Kenya Sevens national team. The new hire will play a key role in managing team logistics, administration, and operations as the squad prepares for major international assignments. According to KRU, the Team…
- Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has provided a perspective of his style of leadership, stressing that he is a results-oriented leader. Speaking during a live interview, the former Interior CS opined that his insistence on performance and results has always been misconstrued as being harsh…
- The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has backed a proposal to raise the legal drinking age in Kenya from 18 to 21, saying the move is rooted in research and international best practices. “The proposal to raise the legal drinking age to 21 is a well-…
- Former Interior CS Fred Matiangi has spoken out on his decision to seek political office, repudiating assertions that the field is a muddled one. Speaking during a live interview with Kameme TV on Monday, July 14, 2025, the former CS, whose service to the nation as the Interior PS and other key…
- Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has distanced himself from the proposed national conclave, warning that such a dialogue risks becoming hollow if it does not genuinely address the concerns of Kenya’s youth. Matiang’i’s comments come at a crucial moment for the country, as public…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has expressed confidence that President William Ruto will be re-elected in the 2027 general election. Speaking at a local TV station on Sunday night, July 14, 2025, the CS cited President Ruto’s…
- 2027 presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has positioned himself as the man to fix the ills plaguing the country’s leadership and politics while offering his personal perspective on the status of governance in Kenya. Speaking during a live interview with Kameme TV on Monday, July 14, 2025, Matiang’i…
- Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has criticised what he called the “circus of lies” that marks Kenya’s election seasons, accusing some politicians of using religion to fool voters instead of presenting credible policies and leadership. Speaking during a live interview on Kameme TV…
- For long, glass bottles have been considered a safer alternative to plastics. However, a new study has revealed that they actually release up to fifty times more microplastics into drinks. The study conducted by France’s food safety agency ANSES reveals that though microplastics are present in all…
- Mary Mboya was just 29 when she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2006 after months of unexplained illness. She was thrust into a new reality; one that would require lifelong management, discipline, and resilience. For nearly two decades, Mary, now 47, had to endure the pain, stigma and…
- Kenya’s sporting fortunes are set for a historic turnaround as the country readies world-class stadiums to host next month’s African Nations Championship (CHAN). This, according to football chief Nicholas Musonye, is an ambitious facelift that will outlive the continental showpiece and leave a…
- The government will have to consider tax base, profits made by businesses and the tax rate, if at all, it wants a successful reinstatement of the minimum tax in the country. This is even as the country now shifts its focus to robust revenue collection strategies to finance its Ksh4.2 trillion…
- The past few weeks have witnessed important United Nations meetings on climate change and sustainable development ahead of the new deadline for countries to submit their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Only a handful of countries had published the NDCs – updated plans to cut greenhouse…
- Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Deputy President Paul Bitok has congratulated his former team, Kenya Commercial Bank, after they emerged the winners of the inaugural Kenya Cup on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Nairobi. Japheth Munala’s team mounted a spirited display to silence archrivals Kenya…
- As the world prepares to commemorate World Skills Day on July 15, 2025, themed “Youth Empowerment through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Skills”, it is important to reflect on some statistics that reveal the enormity of challenges we face locally, nationally and globally. According to…
- Kenya’s youth, particularly Gen Z, since its awakening, the political class has been panicking. Raila Odinga’s recent call for a national youth conclave may sound like a gesture of goodwill, an olive branch to young people who have taken to the streets in unprecedented numbers. But peel back the…
- Naomi Angela Wafula from Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort in Kilifi makes history in Kenya’s golf history after fighting for her place in the big boys category by becoming the first female member of the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK). Her consistency in the game has been solid proven by her top…
- Kwale County has intensified efforts to combat drug and substance abuse, with more than 1,500 youth undergoing methadone treatment as part of a wider initiative to rescue and rehabilitate addicts across the region. Speaking during a public awareness forum held at Kombani grounds in Matuga sub-…
- Few Kenyan politicians can be described as role models. Good people hardly get elected. Politicians of dubious character splurge money on voters to win seats. Politics is never about service to the people. It is rather a means to either amass wealth or cover up the proceeds of crime through…
- St Joseph’s Boys High School retained their Rift Valley Region football title after edging out St Francis Boys High School, Kimuron of Elgeyo Marakwet County, with a 1-0 win in a thrilling final held at the Hill School grounds in Eldoret. The Friday, July 11, 2025, winning goal came in the 87th…
- With two years still to go before the general election, Kisumu County has emerged as an early battleground for the 2027 governor’s seat, with active aspirations already reshaping local politics. Each weekend, aspirants’ fundraising events, community engagement forums, and politically charged…
- This past weekend, I had a candid and refreshing conversation with Anthony Kibagendi, my brother, best friend and a serving MP in Kenya’s 13th Parliament. Our discussions, rooted in shared history and a mutual fascination with Kenya’s political evolution, turned to the nation’s current turbulence…
- Health authorities in Mombasa have confirmed two deaths linked to the Mpox virus, raising fresh concerns over the outbreak spreading in the coastal county. The virus, previously confined to parts of Central Africa, is now spreading locally with a notable surge in cases during June and July, said…
- Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves continue to be on the upward trajectory despite geopolitical tensions, showing optimism since the second quarter of 2025, further cushioning the shilling against fluctuations. During the week ending July 10, 2025, Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a…
- In his thought-provoking piece, ‘AI aiding cheating in higher education’ (PD Wikendi, Saturday, July 12, 2025), Dr Wycliffe Osabwa raises a critical alarm about the misuse of artificial intelligence by students who pass off AI-generated work as their own. As a lecturer at Alupe University, he’s…
- Days after the official gazetting of the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) team, youth leaders have called on the agency to uphold impartiality, transparency, and fairness as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election. The youth expressed concerns about growing public…
- Government agencies and churches are on the spot over their key roles in facilitating illicit financial flows (IFFs) by lending their expertise and credibility to criminals. Financial crime risk management experts say Kenya will have to up its game in the efforts to combat IFFs if it is to realise…
- Finally, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been reconstituted after a protracted process. The last hurdle was cleared by the courts last week when they dismissed a petition that challenged the selection and nomination of commissioners. The government wasted no time in…
- ODM leader Raila Odinga’s call for a national dialogue continues to spark fierce backlash, particularly among young Kenyans who accuse him of betraying their struggle. The veteran Opposition leader, long seen as a symbol of resistance, is now facing one of the most dramatic generational pushbacks…
- In recent years, Nairobi’s real estate landscape has seen a significant shift, with developers increasingly choosing to invest in the city’s outskirts rather than the traditional urban core. Metropolitan towns such as Thika, Kitengela, Joska, Juja and Ngong have become hotspots for gated…
