- President William Ruto has announced that he will win the 2027 general elections by a landslide against the opposition. Speaking in Kisumu Town ahead of the launch of the LV Point Affordable Housing precinct within LV Marina on Thursday, May 29, 2025, Ruto stated that the opposition has no plan or…
- The Attorney General (AG), Dorcas Oduor, has clarified that the Public Seal is under her custody, contradicting earlier media reports suggesting otherwise. The seal is used to stamp critical documents to represent the government, to show they are authentic and official. While addressing the press…
- Former Deputy President and Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday, May 29, 2025, landed in Tseikuru, Kitui County, to attend Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s homecoming, further fueling speculation about a potential opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 general…
- Politicians have clashed over President William Ruto’s national apology to Gen Z following their brush with authorities at the climax of anti-government protests in 2024. On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the President asked the youth to forgive him, signalling a conciliatory approach ahead of the 2027…
- President William Ruto has announced that sugarcane farmers in Kisumu County will start receiving bonuses every year. Speaking in Kisumu Town ahead of the launch of the LV Point Affordable Housing precinct within LV Marina on Thursday, May 29, 2025, he stated that the bonuses will stimulate the…
- Former Senate Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio has called for unity, urging Kenya’s leadership to admit to collective failures. Speaking during an interview on a local TV station, Poghisio stressed the importance of truthful repentance, noting that progress cannot occur without leaders acknowledging…
- China has successfully launched a spacecraft as part of its first-ever mission to retrieve pristine asteroid samples, in what researchers have described as a “significant step” in Beijing’s ambitions for interplanetary exploration. China’s Long March 3B rocket lifted off at about 1.31am on Thursday…
- The Trump administration has cancelled a contract awarded to Moderna for the late-stage development of its bird flu vaccine for humans, as well as the right to purchase shots, the drugmaker announced on May 28, 2025. Moderna in January was awarded Ksh76.7 billion by the Biden administration to…
- Ruto begins his 3-day tour ahead of Madaraka Celebrations President William Ruto is set to begin a three-day tour of the Nyanza region today ahead of the Madaraka Day celebrations on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Homa Bay County. According to the official itinerary, the Head of State will start in…
- President William Ruto has paid tribute to celebrated Kenyan author and scholar Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, describing him as a fearless patriot whose voice shaped generations. In a statement released on Thursday, May 29, 2025, President Ruto said Ngũgĩ’s work made a lasting impact on Kenya’s struggle…
- Former nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Wilson Sossion has stated that Uganda President Yoweri Museveni’s apology to his country demonstrates good leadership. Speaking at a local TV station on Thursday, May 29, 2025, Sossion stated that leaders need to be open and frank with the people they lead…
- Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has issued a strong appeal to Kenyan citizens to actively participate in curbing the increasing cases of abductions in the country. Speaking during an interview on a local TV station on May 29, 2025, Maanzo called on the public to identify and apprehend suspected…
- Nandi Senator Kiprotich Arap Cherargei has emphasised the importance of leaders demonstrating courage by seeking forgiveness to foster reconciliation. Speaking on a local radio station on Thursday, May 29, 2025, Cherargei lauded President William Ruto’s recent apology to Generation Z, Tanzanians,…
- In a landmark achievement for Kenyan sports, 12 coaches graduated from the House of Coaches project in Miramas, France, a great step in international sports collaboration. The graduation ceremony, attended by Kenya’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya, and Miramas…
- In a landmark achievement for Kenyan sports, 12 coaches graduated from the House of Coaches project in Miramas, France, a great step in international sports collaboration. The graduation ceremony, attended by Kenya’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya, and Miramas…
- In Kenya, where there are more churches per square kilometre than factories and schools, pocketing millions every week, churches must be treated as industries. There must be order in religion. Do we have a sane church in Kenya, or are they money-making schemes? ‘Giving unto Caesar’ should not be…
- Kenya’s economy could be facing an unseen productivity crisis as a new global report reveals that the country’s internet users spend significantly more time on social media than users in most other countries. According to the latest findings from audience research firm GlobalWebIndex, Kenyans now…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Finance Bill 2025 One key event to watch today is the Kenyan Senate’s plenary session, set to resume on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The sitting will feature a packed agenda focused on critical financial and…
- Eldoret Women’s Basketball League (EWBL) defending champions Storm Troopers were unable to raise a team to face opponents Calvary Ladies during a scheduled league game, due to a player exodus led by the team’s league MVP and overall three-time gold medallist, Sylvia Masese, earning their opponents…
- As the global economy contends with increasing uncertainty, from geopolitical tensions to the rise of protectionist policies, China’s recent economic performance provides a timely and important lesson for developing countries like Kenya. Resilience is not only achievable but vital. Recent data from…
- Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes it will do his players good to leave Kuala Lumpur with the sound of boos ringing in their ears after a 1-0 loss to ASEAN All-Stars. After ending a desperate Premier League campaign with a victory over Aston Villa on Sunday, the club flew 6,600…
- With just six months before the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP30), host Brazil is on a mission to secure, through diplomacy, agreements on two issues that were left unresolved at COP29. The tense negotiations at the climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, failed to agree on a just…
- A federal trade court on Wednesday blocked Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law. The ruling from a three-judge panel at the New York-based court of international trade came after several lawsuits arguing Trump has exceeded his authority, left US trade…
- The government’s ambitious move to put up affordable houses will be hit hard if a proposed scrapping of tax incentives to developers and construction inputs in the current Finance Bill gets passed. A proposal in the Finance Bill 2025/26 seeks to remove the 15 per cent tax refund available to a…
- President William Ruto on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, gave a half-hearted apology to young brave Kenyans who feel alienated by his administration. The deadly Gen Z protests nearly led to the collapse of his government last year, with some young people storming Parliament. The youths, carrying the flag…
- Kenya National Amputee men’s football team has named a provisional squad of 13 players that will embark on intensive training ahead of the upcoming Confederation of East and Central African Amputee Football (CECAAF) tournament in August 2025, in Bujumbura. Speaking on Tuesday afternoon from Homa…
- Kenya’s largest hydroelectric reservoir, Masinga Dam, has defied mounting climate pressures to maintain stable water levels this week, offering relief to cushion Kenyans from unpredictable rainfall patterns. The high levels of water are a welcome development at a time when climate change continues…
- Learning has been paralysed in the banditry-prone Kerio Valley following the killing of a Catholic priest, Alois Bett Cheruiyot. The late Cheruiyot will be laid to rest on June 3, 2025, at the Holy Family Parish, Ol’lessos, Nandi Pastoral region, according to Eldoret Auxiliary Bishop John K. Arap…
- In East Africa’s rapidly growing cities, the signs of progress are unmistakable — expanding skylines, busy roads, and a vibrant, youthful population. But beneath this energy lies a more sobering truth: our development has come at the cost of air quality, public health, and environmental…
- After weeks of uncertainty over a suitable venue to host a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital is now set to welcome top international and local track and field stars on Saturday, May 31, 2025. First held in 2020, the Continental Tour Gold is an annual…
- Kenyan lawmakers set a new record when they impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024. Senators voted 54–13 to oust him. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced that he would cease to hold office. Gachagua’s exit was historic – the first Kenyan DP to be removed by impeachment.…
- The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya has cautioned the government against scrapping the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions granted to equipment used in the development and generation of renewable energy solutions. In the coming Finance Bill- 2025/26, currently at the public…
- On the south-eastern slopes of Africa’s highest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro, lies the Loitokitok Forest, a highland shelter that not only provides scenic beauty but also plays a vital ecological and conservation role on Kenya’s side of the iconic mountain. Located in Kajiado South Constituency within…
- Kenya’s social institutions, culture and justice systems have been accused of contributing to the rise of gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking during a public forum in Kibra, Nairobi on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Chairperson of the Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence Nancy Barasa,…
- Victims of the oil spillage at Thange River in Makueni County continue to suffer its consequences more than 10 years later without a tangible solution, a Senate committee has disclosed. Senate’s Energy Committee now wants Kenya Pipeline Company, National Environment Management Authority and Makueni…
- Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has defended the waiving of the standard three-year requirement for promotions, citing a shortage of qualified candidates for administrative posts. In a status report dated May 22, 2025, and presented to the Departmental Committee on Education, the commission said…
- A family in Turiru village, Gatundu North, is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old son, who died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Igegania Level Four Hospital amid an ongoing doctors’ strike in Kiambu County. The tragic incident has brought to light the severe human cost of the countywide…
- Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has cautioned law enforcers against the arrests of fishermen accused of violating marine laws. Speaking at the Blue Economy conference in Homa Bay on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Joho directed the officials mandated to protect the lake…
- President William Ruto is set to begin another development tour in opposition Chief Raila Odinga’s backyard of Nyanza region. Ruto, who will be leading Madaraka Day celebrations at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Sunday, June 1, 2025, has planned to launch several projects in Kisumu and…
- It took the intervention of an American preacher for President William Ruto to offer a half-hearted apology to young, brave Kenyans who protested last year against bad governance, with some paying the ultimate price. During the National Prayer Breakfast on May 28, 2025, guest speaker Rickey Bolden…
- Details have emerged of how the government has been splashing billions of taxpayers’ money on per diem for public servants as the economy struggled. The uncontrolled expenditure comes at a time when Kenya’s fiscal status is wanting and the risk of debt distress is high. Statistics show that when…
- Chelsea have won the UEFA Conference League with a 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the final. Their win over the Spanish side in the Polish city of Wroclaw on Wednesday came thanks to goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho, and Moises Caicedo. It means a trophy in his first season…
- The World Bank wants public sector employment frozen for two years to curb the ballooning wage bill, which poses a threat to economic stability. This drastic measure aims at lowering public expenditures and redirecting limited resources toward critical development priorities such as infrastructure…
- The Kenya Lionesses squad that will be tasked with duty for the upcoming Rugby Africa Women’s Cup has been unveiled. The competition will be staged in Madagascar from Thursday, June 5, 2025, running through to Monday, June 16, 2025. Kenya’s 15s team will square off against hosts Madagascar,…
- Ngugi wa Thiong’o, one of Africa’s most revered literary figures, has passed on. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, confirmed his death through a brief message published on her Facebook page on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. According to the daughter, his last wishes were that people should celebrate his…
- Former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has said Victor Wanyama‘s return is not good for the national side. The former Southampton midfielder returned to the fold after head coach Benni McCarthy named his squad for the upcoming friendly game against Chad. Mulee says Wanyama should…
- Football Kenya Federation Premier League lead scorer and Kakamega Homeboyz ace Moses Shumah believes earning a steady run of games has been crucial to his goal-scoring streak in the 2024/25 season. The Homeboyz’ goal poacher, who sits atop the league scoring charts with 17 goals with only a couple…
- Covid19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the rise is primarily in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions. Airport screening in the United States has detected the new…
- The world is facing a new form of climate denial – not the dismissal of climate science, but a concerted attack on the idea that the economy can be reorganised to fight the crisis, the president of global climate talks has warned. André Corrêa do Lago the veteran Brazilian diplomat who will direct…
- Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has raised a red flag over the government’s move to write off Ksh6 billion loans taken by Kenyans from the Hustler fund. Appearing before the Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC), which is receiving submissions relating to the 2025/2026 budget estimates, Gathungu…
