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  • - Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City this summer, bringing an end to his decade-long stay at the Etihad. De Bruyne’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season, and the Belgian midfielder has confirmed he will not be signing a new deal.  Revealing his decision in an…
  • - The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has raised concerns following President Donald Trump’s decision to slap the country with a 10 per cent reciprocal tariff. Through a statement on Friday, April 4, 2025, manufacturers raised fears that the tariff could have a long-lasting impact on Kenya’s…
  • - A three-judge High Court bench on Friday, April 4, 2025, scheduled a contempt of court case against National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula—regarding majority leadership in the House—for a hearing on July 17, 2025. Justices Jairus Ngaah, John Chigiti, and Lawrence Mugambi set the hearing date on…
  • - President Ruto has defended Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja after the officer faced sharp criticism for attending his rally in Nyeri on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Kanja’s presence sparked backlash, with legal bodies and politicians raising concerns about the neutrality of the police force…
  • - President William Ruto has assured the public that work on the Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi County would be completed by 2027. Speaking on Friday, April 4, 2025, during his Mt Kenya tour at Chuka Town, the head of state noted that road agencies had been given a proposal costing Ksh5 billion. With…
  • - Kenya Lionesses coach Dennis Mwanja has named his team for duty for the Rugby Seven Challengers series in Krakow, Poland. The Lady’s rugby side shifts gear to the third leg series in Poland, slated for Friday, April 11, 2025, to Saturday. Mwanja has retained her usual starting squad, with Grace…
  • - Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has warned the Kenya Kwanza administration over plans to rig the 2027 presidential elections. Speaking in Kisii County on Friday, April 4, 2025, Kioni cautioned President William Ruto, claiming that his recent sentiments point to a scheme to manipulate the…
  • - Everton have condemned death threats made towards James Tarkowski and his family following the defender’s tackle in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield. Tarkowski was booked for a late challenge on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, but the Premier League’s refereeing body later said he…
  • - Kenyan banks continue to flex their financial muscle, showing defiance against the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) directive to lower lending rates, defeating attempts to make credit more affordable for the private sector. Tier-one banks, in particular, have only marginally reduced their rates despite…
  • - Picture this. You are a Kenyan manufacturer, producing high-quality products for export.  After months of sourcing raw materials, investing in machinery, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, your first shipment is finally ready.  The buyer, whether in Europe, Asia, America, or even…
  • - In a scathing criticism of President William Ruto, former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has said the Head of State is an irredeemably corrupt figure. Muturi made the comment during a morning talk show with a local TV station, where he said Ruto cannot speak about graft because he…
  • - Kenyans, especially the youth, have been urged to be more vigilant when buying products, whether online or in physical stores, and when seeking financial services, to avoid falling victim to exploitation. With the rise of digital platforms, many consumers are buying products without fully…
  • - Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has claimed that President William Ruto used National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula to coerce him into accepting the Attorney General position after he had turned down the offer. Speaking on Friday, April 4, 2025, during an interview with…
  • - Highly anticipated Ruiru Open will tee off today at the Ruiru Sports Club, drawing top lady golfers from across the region in a battle for supremacy. The three-day tournament which has been organised by the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) marks the first time the club is hosting the prestigious 54-…
  • - Women MPs are concerned about Kenya’s failure to offset Sh1.6 billion ($12,485,880) vaccine co-payment obligation under the Global Vaccine Alliance, Gavi Agreement. The legislators who were hosted by the non-governmental organisations in the health sector, also gave a raft of demands they want the…
  • - A candidate for electoral agency commissioner has expressed misgivings about President William Ruto having the final say on who will be selected. Eliud Wanjau doubted whether the President would be neutral in appointing  members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from the…
  • - Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has disclosed that President William Ruto personally requested him to give his party ticket to Mbeere North Member of Parliament (MP) Geoffrey Ruku during the 2022 general election. Speaking during an interview on Friday, April 4, 2025, Muturi,…
  • - In a rare and surprising move, Wiper Party vice-chairman Victor Ogeto Swanya has asked his party boss Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka to shelve his presidential ambition and throw his weight behind a candidate from Kisii. Swanya asserted that this time around, a member of the Kisii community should be in…
  • - Lawmakers are investigating a land ownership dispute involving a police agency and a women’s group. The 26.8ha land, in Nairobi’s South C area, is the site of police houses and other structures. The National Assembly’s Lands Committee, chaired by North Mugirango MP Joash Nyamoko, said the probe…
  • - Amid the hustle and bustle that characterises the concrete jungle that is our capital city, places where you can relax and unwind dot the landscape. Unlike other cities worldwide, Nairobi is famous for its nature, wildlife and parks. One such place is the serene and picturesque Uhuru Park, located…
  • - Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has disclosed that President William Ruto, while serving as the country’s second in command, sought his intervention when his relationship with the then president, Uhuru Kenyatta, started going south. Speaking on Friday, April 4, 2025, during an…
  • - Kenya produces over 50,000 university graduates annually, yet many struggle to find jobs. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reported that the country’s unemployment rate stood at 5.68 percent in 2023, with young people bearing the brunt of joblessness. Meanwhile, industries such as…
  • - Former Zesco United midfielder Anthony Akumu has revealed why he cried following Harambee Stars failure to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. Kenya failed to get a ticket to Morocco after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe in a 2024 qualifying game in Polokwane, South…
  • - George Oduor, often referred to simply as “FBI” by those who knew him, was a name that resonated in the corridors of power, politics and across most parts of the country. His humble yet significant role as the long-serving personal aide to former Prime Minister and ODM party leader Raila Odinga was…
  • - The two Houses of Parliament are headed on a collision course over the amounts of monies the counties should get as shareable revenue. While the Senate Finance and Budget committee proposed the sharable revenue be Sh465 billion, the Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) of the National Assembly…
  • - Women have made significant strides in the field of journalism, yet media ownership remains largely in the hands of men. I’m neither a misandrist nor a feminist but I advocate for gender equality. I believe that women should have the same rights, opportunities and freedoms as men in all sectors…
  • - Former Attorney General Justin Muturi, who was recently sacked by President William Ruto as the Public Service Cabinet Secretary, has accused the head of state of trying to divert him from pursuing the case of abductions and extrajudicial killings in the country. Speaking on Friday, April 4, 2025,…
  • - When Kenya Kwanza rolled out the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), it was marketed as a groundbreaking model that would uplift the so-called hustlers – ordinary Kenyans struggling to make ends meet. It promised a radical departure from traditional trickle-down economics, vowing to…
  • - Last Sunday was a fantastic day in Kenya’s football playbook, and so will the coming Sunday. Kenya’s two great football clubs, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, met last Sunday and will meet again at Nyayo National Stadium. Last Sunday, AFC Leopards hosted their perennial rivals Gor Mahia for their first…
  • - The sight of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja addressing a political rally during President William Ruto’s tour of the Mt Kenya region is not just a breach of protocol — it’s a slap in the face to Kenya’s hard-won democratic principles. This is not a mere misstep; it’s a calculated assault…
  • - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to ensure that they submit their national climate plans by the new deadline of September this year. The UN chief said the national climate plans, also called nationally determined contributions (NDCs) should be strong enough to…
  • - In the past 100 years, our correctional institutions have adapted to a changing role in a rapidly evolving society. The type of prisoner who would have been confined 50 years ago in a maximum security prison may now be found in any one of several kinds of minimum or medium security institutions. We…
  • - People Daily, Kenya’s pioneering fully digital newspaper, is proud to announce a collaboration with The New York Times, one of the world’s most prestigious news organizations. This collaboration will enable People Daily to enhance its offering with content from the New York Times. Delivering deeper…
  • - Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Ruto’s Mt Kenya tour President William Ruto will continue with his development tour of the Mt Kenya region. The Head of State is on Friday, April 4, 2025, expected in Tharaka Nithi and Embu counties. Ruto will commission…
  • - Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence (pictured) has been urged to consider playing for Kenya’s  national football team , with former Harambee Stars striker Taiwo Atieno making a passionate case for the 24-year-old to lead a new era in Kenyan football. Spence, who is eligible to represent Kenya (…
  • - Sunshine Tour are pleased with the impact created by its maiden Q-School in Kenya this week, citing the life-changing journey envisioned to catapult Kenyan pros to the apex of global golf.  This means that professionals in the country can now earn World Ranking points and play at the highest level…
  • - Lately, Kenyans have been treated to shocking scenes in which commanders of the disciplined forces have been making political statements. The disturbing pattern started when both National Intelligence Service Director Noordin Haji and Chief of Defence Forces Charles Kahariri warned citizens,…
  • - Kenya’s exporters are bracing for the impact of a new 10 per cent tariff imposed by the United States (U.S.) under President Donald Trump’s sweeping protectionist agenda. The levy, part of Trump’s “Freedom Day” trade overhaul, raises the cost of Kenyan goods entering the U.S. market, posing a fresh…
  • - East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has tightened its grip on Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) by increasing its stake to 98.32 per cent. This move marks a significant milestone in EABL’s continued expansion and consolidation across the East African market, reinforcing its competitive position in…
  • - Maragua Member of Parliament Mary Wamaua has publicly distanced herself from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and declared her unwavering support for President William Ruto. Speaking during President Ruto’s development tour in Murang’a County on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Wamaua made a…
  • - Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has held talks with the European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber. In a statement on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Odinga revealed that during the meeting, they discussed recent developments in South Sudan and exchanged views on…
  • - Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei has voiced his disappointment with the selection panel tasked with recruiting nominees for appointment as the chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).   Speaking in the Senate on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Cherargei…
  • - No one expected penguins to bear the brunt of Liberation Day. But among the barrage of tariffs set out by Donald Trump, the US also took aim at uninhabited islands, talked up American beef and turned its nose up at plastic eggs. At first glance, newly imposed tariffs on countries such as China, the…
  • - Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition party defunct, attributing its demise to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga’s recent agreement with the ruling UDA party. Speaking on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Kalonzo stated that the coalition…
  • - The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticised the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja for attending President William Ruto’s rally in Nyeri on Wednesday, March 2, 2024. The LSK says the presence of Kanja in the meeting raises institutional concerns, as the police must be seen to be impartial…
  • - The Member of Parliament (MP) for Saboti, Caleb Amisi, has raised questions about the heckling of National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa in Nyandarua, even though he is not an aspirant in the area. Puzzled by the hostile reception, Amisi took to his official X account on Thursday, April…
  • - The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led government said, and humanitarian aid groups scrambled to provide survivors medical care and shelter.  In a short statement, the…
  • - The Premier League‘s first black referee, Uriah Rennie, has opened up on his battle to walk again after being diagnosed with a rare condition that left him paralysed from the waist down. Rennie, 65, refereed over 300 top flight matches between 1997 and 2008, and was once branded the ‘fittest’…
  • - Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala offered his apologies to the Luhya community over his role in supporting William Ruto in the 2022 elections. The former senator for Kakamega made the apology while appearing on a live TV interview on Thursday, April 3, 2025.…
  • - World stocks, the dollar and oil all tumbled on Thursday as Donald Trump’s drastic new U.S. trade tariffs drove widespread fears of a global recession and left investors seeking safe-haven bonds and the yen. A new baseline 10% tariff on imported goods plus some eye-watering additional ‘reciprocal’…