- A Senate committee has challenged Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok for prioritising secondary school bursaries over feeding early childhood education (ECDE) learners, despite bursaries being a national government function. The Education Committee had learned that Bomet County spends nearly Sh200…
- Dr Twahir Otieno, a bright young budding doctor, stepped into the crowded corridor of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) with a sense of quiet determination. As the world outside thrummed with the fast-paced energy of a city moving forward, Otieno and countless other doctors at Kenya’s largest…
- A global trade war touched off by U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs escalated further on Monday, as Trump threatened to increase duties on China and the European Union proposed counter-tariffs of its own. Financial markets across the globe posted a third day of losses as investors…
- Local golfer Japheth Momanyi maintained excellent form at the weekend to secure a decisive victory in the Kenya Railway Golf Club’s Chairman Jonathan Marucha prize. The tournament received sponsorship from CPF Group, Madison Insurance, Capex Life Assurance, Absa, Laser Insurance Brokers and Friends…
- The case where a Police Constable killed his three children before taking his own life has brought to fore the challenges married officers face, especially when they are posted far away from their young families. The situation is further exacerbated by senior officers who are either unable to…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Responses to Gachagua’s interview Various political leaders are expected to give their responses to claims made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday night, April 7, 2025. In a tell-it-all interview, Gachagua…
- Nairobi City Thunder (NCT) has added a Congolese player from the NBA Academy Africa to their roster for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season 5 championship, as the team also signed five imports, including USA-based Ghanaian professional Nana Appiah. In an exclusive interview with People Sports…
- Someone once said that Kenya is always in a perpetual election mode, even just days after the results of the preceding election have been declared. This perception persists today, with memories of the 2022 General Election intrigues dominating a political landscape replete with the same old…
- Last week, former Attorney General Justin Muturi made bold claims regarding corruption in the government that have sent ripples through the political landscape. According to Muturi, who was recently sacked by President William Ruto from his position as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Ruto…
- Title-chasing Kenya Police FC and Tusker FC faltered yet again in the FKF-Premier League, both settling for draws on Sunday as the race for domestic supremacy tightened – with Shabana FC stealing the spotlight with a commanding 3-1 win over Bandari to storm into the top four. There were no major…
- Kenyan national women’s football team, Harambee Starlets, will be back on the pitch this evening against Ivory Coast at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. Today’s match venue is familiar to Kenya, following their 2-0 loss in the first friendly played on Friday, April 4. Grace Ndri…
- A man has been charged with assault for allegedly slapping Jack Grealish at Old Trafford at the end of the goalless derby between Manchester United and Manchester City on Sunday. Grealish, who entered as a 74th-minute replacement, is thought to have been near the tunnel at the Stretford End when…
- Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made explosive claims that President William Ruto is not fully in control of his government. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, April 7, 2025, Gachagua asserted that Ruto’s trusted aide Farouk Kibet and Head of Presidential Special…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that at some point he had to record President William Ruto urging him to resign before his impeachment. Speaking to a local TV station on Monday, April 7, 2025, Gachagua claimed that the president sent an emissary to him to convince him t resign…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has denied President William Ruto’s claims that he demanded Ksh10 billion to help him calm and change the tide in the Mt. Kenya region. Speaking during a televised tell-all interview on Monday April 7, 2025, Gachagua argued that Ruto raised the Ksh10 billion…
- National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has launched Kenya’s e-Government Procurement (e-GP) system, in a bid to deliver 80 per cent of public services online. In a statement after the launch on Monday, April 7, 2025, Mbadi termed the reform a key pillar in enhancing efficiency,…
- Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has warned that President William Ruto is facing a difficult political future in both Western and Central Kenya as the country moves closer to the 2027 general elections. In a statement shared via his X account on Monday, April 7, 2025, Amisi said that the president is quickly…
- Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has officially been dropped as the party leader of the Ubuntu People’s Forum (UPF). Through a Kenya gazette notice, CS Lee Kinyajui has been replaced by Samuel Kinya Rukahu. The latest changes were confirmed by the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu,…
- United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party Secretary General Hassan Omar on Monday, April 7, 2025, held a meeting with the new China Embassy counsellor to Kenya Sun Yinan. The ruling party in a statement shared via social media stated that Yinan had paid a courtesy call on Senator Omar at the party…
- Two ODM delegates died in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a lorry at Arujo Bridge along the Homa Bay-Rongo road in Homa Bay Town Constituency on Monday, April 7, 2025. The two were on their way to participate in the ongoing ODM grassroots elections at Kabunde Multi-Purpose Hall, where…
- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has now asked the youth to stop concentrating on online and street activism alone, and instead aim to capture power by joining competitive politics. Maraga, who is eying the top seat in 2027, says the young people can bring the change they want in the country if…
- Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised concerns over the increasing corruption claims within some court stations. Speaking on Monday, April 7, 2025, the head of the apex court acknowledged the issue of graft was popping up in various discourses and maintained that the judiciary could not ignore the…
- Poor countries have accused the rich world of “backsliding” and betrayal of their climate commitments as they desperately tried to keep alive a long-awaited deal to cut carbon from shipping. Nations from 175 countries have gathered in London this week at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO…
- A Bill introduced to Parliament by Kenya’s National Treasury is drawing significant attention from freelancers, digital workers, musicians, drivers, and other self-employed Kenyans. The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 proposes sweeping changes to how employment is defined and taxed, effectively…
- A senior Directorate of Criminal Investigations officer has been arrested for shooting and injuring a boda boda rider in a road rage incident in Imenti South Sub-county. Chief Inspector David Kipkoech Somme, the Imenti South Sub-county DCI boss, had on Wednesday last week shot and seriously injured…
- As the world seeks to end poverty, ensure zero hunger, and revitalise local climate action through initiatives such as smart villages, it is imperative to seek innovative ways of accelerating rural and national development in emerging economies. Such commitment is the force behind the push for…
- The nation that the Trump administration slapped with the heftiest tariff this week is a small, rural, landlocked country in southern Africa that is among the world’s poorest. Lesotho, which makes denim that goes into American-branded jeans, was hit with a 50% tariff. It was among several lower-…
- Despite the general concern that the country’s business environment is hostile and unfriendly, foreign direct investments and expansions abound, revving up growth in various sectors. British United Provident Association (BUPA), for instance, has sunk Ksh9.2 billion in Kenya, complementing the…
- All indicators are that Kenya’s premier university, the University of Nairobi (UoN), is careening to the cliff edge and will plunge into the abyss. The crisis at the institution is so pervasive that only an urgent, all encompassing, government-backed rescue effort can stem the tide. The problems…
- A big population of children is sick but sadly not aware of it, Dr Christine Wambugu, the Head Division of Adolescent and School Health at the Ministry of Health, said, referring to prevailing statistics from diverse sources. A cocktail of challenges facing youngsters aged between 10 to 19 years…
- A group of 10 golfers from the East Africa region, including Kenya’s top pros and Rwanda’s rising star Celestin Nsanzuwera, are set to battle for Sunshine Tour cards at the final Qualifying School (Q-School) tournament, scheduled for tomorrow through Friday at the Heron Banks Golf Course in…
- Youth Affairs, Sports, and Creative Economy Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya (inset) has been challenged to institute the election of the National Youth Council (NYC) after months of delays. NYC interim member Julius Ganerah regretted that despite there being a directive by his predecessor, Kipchumba…
- The government has mooted a new law that, if enacted, would transfer powers of the Public Service Commission (PSC) to the head of Public Service. The bill that has elicited opposition from PSC would grant the head of public service and chief of staff, Felix Koskei, sweeping powers in the hiring of…
- The United States has issued an alert over arms smuggling to the Republic of Sudan through the Port of Mombasa. The alert follows intelligence reports that a consignment of arms is on the high seas, destined for Sudan through the port. Sources told the People Daily that the consignment belonging to…
- A rip-roaring show is set for the National Secondary Schools Athletics Championships in Mombasa, as Nyanza’s Brian Okoth, with a 10.34-second regional win, faces Western’s Anthony Wesonga, who aims to break the 10-second mark. Both coaches are confident in their athletes’ chances, promising an…
- Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has strongly criticized political leaders attempting to connect President William Ruto to the disruption that unfolded during a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nairobi’s Kasarani Constituency on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The…
- Teachers have expressed concern over the move to allow MPs to distribute employment letters to teachers, a responsibility that traditionally falls under the purview of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). There is a potential threat to the integrity of the hiring process, raising fears of…
- One woman has died, and her husband escaped death by a whisker after their house was hit by a landslide in Mung’aria village, Kandara, Murang’a County. The incident which occurred Saturday evening was reportedly caused by the heavy rains which have been pounding the area. The man managed to escape…
- A Senate watchdog committee wants all County Assembly officers who may have taken part in the misappropriation of funds or any other breach of law prosecuted in accordance with the law. This, even as the committee directed a special audit of Migori and Homa Bay County Assemblies, which have adverse…
- President William Ruto’s recent tour of the Mt Kenya region served as a litmus test following his falling-out with key regional leaders, particularly after the ouster of his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, last year. Gachagua’s removal sparked outrage among residents who felt betrayed, causing…
- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is to start its grassroots elections today. Party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna said the grassroots elections are designed to inspire active community involvement, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among citizens regarding their governance. “The…
- Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has once again questioned how several constituencies spent bursaries amounting to millions of shillings that are not accounted for. In a report for the year ending June 2024, Gathungu said the constituencies had failed to provide crucial documents to support payments…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Murkomen’s security tour of Coast region Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is set to commence a week-long tour of the Coast region today to assess security operations and disaster…
- Though deep down the regime and Mt Kenya region MPs have had a feel of the slippery mountain, and the ones who are going home have seen firsthand their fate, we can also say President William Ruto’s visit the region has been a win-win to a large extent. The president probably knows who among his […]
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is expected to start his weeklong tour of the coastal region to assess security. The CS is expected to assess ongoing security operations targeting gangs, including Panga Boys and Al Shabaab operatives. Murkomen will also gauge the level of disaster…
- The late Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee was a force of good and a fine gentleman. He was a consummate lawyer, a role model, teacher and mentor to many lawyers who populate the courtrooms today. His contribution to jurisprudence, integrity, commitment, and sacrifices to democracy, constitutionalism…
- The Water and Sanitation Providers Association (WASPA) has embarked on creating innovative financing solutions to facilitate sustainable and equitable water and sanitation services across the country. By incorporating private, public, and philanthropic capital, WASPA seeks to unlock new…
- One of the most important international meetings this year, seeking innovative scientific solutions to the greatest challenges facing humanity, begins in Nairobi today. Major global challenges currently include climate change, land and ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss, food insecurity as…
- Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malalah has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, questioning the kind of legacy he will leave behind if he continues to launch what he described as minor and meaningless projects. Speaking during a church service on…
- The Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF PL) match between Gor Mahia and KCB has been called off due to an unplayable surface at Kenyatta Stadium. The record league champions were scheduled to play KCB on Sunday, April 6, but the game could not kick off due to poor surface, according to…
