- The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has told political, religious, civic and community-based leaders not to incite young people for political gain even as it made it clear that it is ready to spearhead talks between the government and youths to resolve the current differences…
- As the dust begins to settle over Monday’s bloody Saba Saba day protests, the damage left behind became clear with the Mt Kenya region having borne the brunt of the skirmishes even as its leaders blamed each other for the chaos. The demonstrations, which left more than 10 people dead, mainly hit…
- As efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) gain momentum across Migori County and other parts of Kenya, schools are emerging as powerful platforms for change. Traditionally seen as centres of learning, schools are now becoming safe spaces where harmful cultural practices like FGM are…
- A dramatic political shift is unfolding as the traditionally conservative Mt Kenya region becomes the new epicentre of street demonstrations, overshadowing the long-standing protest strongholds of Nyanza and Western counties. The protests have devastated local businesses, with major retail chains…
- The families of those who died during the Saba Saba protests yesterday gathered at the City Mortuary to identify the bodies of their loved ones and demanded justice following the killing of their loved ones. Among those killed is 25-year-old man Elvis Musavi, and Peter, 37, who were allegedly shot…
- Apprehension has gripped the sleepy village of Kapchepkokel in Saimo Soi Ward, Baringo County, yesterday morning after a Kenya Forest Service (KFS) officer allegedly shot a teenage boy in the chest under unclear circumstances. The bullet pierced through his lower chest and exited through the back…
- In the heart of Kenya’s Central Highlands, where the slopes of Mount Kenya cradle the counties of Kirinyaga, Meru, Tharaka Nithi and Nyeri, the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP2) is transforming lives – one community at a time. Beyond the rolling hills and vibrant farmlands,…
- Health services in all the counties affected by Monday’s Saba Saba protests are set to suffer after two unions withdrew their members from work following the attack and disruption of operations at the Kitengela sub-county hospital in Kajiado. Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) and Kenya…
- Kenya has a golden opportunity to tap into the booming global creative economy and reduce its heavy reliance on traditional exports like tea, coffee, and horticulture. A new United Nations report shows that the global demand for creative goods and services is rising fast—and Kenya has the raw…
- Tears and despair gripped families in Kiambu after six people, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed by police during “Saba Saba Day” protests. The victims’ families are demanding justice, compensation and an independent investigation into the use of live bullets by police. Lucy Ngugi whose…
- People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has declared that Kenyans have the constitutional power to directly appoint commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), especially in moments when state institutions appear to be failing the people. Speaking during…
- People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has declared that Kenyans have the constitutional power to directly appoint commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), especially in moments when state institutions appear to be failing the people. Speaking during…
- The recent wave of unrest in Mount Kenya has sparked national debate, raising questions about the region’s shifting political dynamics, economic frustrations, and deep-seated historical grievances. Governance and political expert Prof Fred Ogola argues that the growing dissent in the region stems…
- After a celebratory June, which saw the S&P 500 reach record highs, July is off to a gloomy start. The threat of tariffs looms once again for investors, as President Trump insists he will stand by a new negotiation deadline of August 1 for the bruising campaign of levies that he announced in…
- People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has gone bare-knuckle at President William Ruto, accusing him of deliberately engineering a leadership crisis at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to delay the 2027 General Elections. Speaking during a local TV interview…
- The International Justice Mission (IJM) has strongly condemned the deadly crackdown on protesters during the Saba Saba demonstrations held on Sunday, July 7, 2025, terming the violence a gross violation of constitutional rights. In a hard-hitting statement released on Tuesday, July 8, the rights…
- Isiolo County Governor Abdi Guyo has survived an impeachment attempt after the Senate ruled the process undertaken by the Isiolo County Assembly was invalid. In a session on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, marked by sharp legal scrutiny, senators upheld preliminary objections raised by the governor’s legal…
- Senior advisor in the Council of Economic Advisors, Moses Kuria, has officially announced his resignation from government, bringing an end to his tenure in President William Ruto’s administration, where he served in multiple high-profile roles. In a post shared on his verified X account on Tuesday…
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has requested the court to grant them more days to complete the probe over a claim that Nairobi Central Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Talaam’s phone, which is under investigation, was used to solicit money from his lawyer and family.…
- The government has imposed a 4 per cent Sugar Development Levy on all domestically produced and imported sugar, effective from July 1, 2025. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, through a public notice by the State Department for Agriculture, sparking mixed reactions across the…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, held a closed-door meeting with Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli. The meeting, which took place at Mudavadi’s office, focused on key national issues, including economic empowerment, social…
- Kenya Simbas overcame a determined Uganda Rugby Cranes side with a 32-24 victory in the Rugby Africa Cup quarterfinals, booking their spot in the semifinals of the continental tournament. The fierce East African derby lived up to expectations as both teams displayed grit, power, and tactical…
- Kenya’s athletics queens, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, have each received Ksh5 million from the government after their historic world record-breaking performances at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, through Cabinet…
- Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has continued his criticism of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, this time questioning his silence on the jailing of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu. In a statement shared on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Wambugu questioned why Gachagua has remained…
- Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has urged the current generation to break away from tribal politics, saying it is a practice rooted in the past and has no place in modern leadership. In a statement posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Amisi emphasised that Kenya’s youth must focus on building a united nation…
- Kibera High Court has denied Sarah Wairimu, accused of killing her late husband Tob Cohen, whose body was found in a septic tank at his Kitisuru home in July 2019, bail for the third time. Wairimu was arraigned in court in February 2025, where she pleaded not guilty to murdering her late husband…
- Senator Alexander Mundigi of Embu was sharply cut short during the Senate plenary session on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, after veering off-topic while making remarks in the ongoing impeachment hearing against Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. The senator, while raising concerns over the integrity of…
- As former Chief Justice David Maraga’s 2027 presidential bid gains traction, lawyer Nelson Havi has once again come out in strong support of his leadership. Speaking on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Havi praised Maraga’s tenure at the helm of the Judiciary, describing his record on accountability and…
- Tusker FC have bolstered their midfield with the signing of Vincent Otieno from Nairobi City Stars. The club confirmed the news on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, through their official social media platforms, posting a graphic of the new recruit with the caption. “We are delighted to announce the signing…
- The government has dismissed reports suggesting that a ban on fresh avocado exports was being considered, terming the claims as misleading and unfounded. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) clarified that while a meeting with avocado oil…
- The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the latest wave of deadly violence in Kenya following Saba Saba protests, urging the government to immediately investigate the killings and other violations linked to the nationwide unrest. In a statement released from Geneva on Tuesday, July 8, 2025…
- Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has asked the Senate to throw out the impeachment case against him, insisting that the documents provided by the County Assembly are flawed and inauthentic. During a preliminary objection on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Guyo’s legal team, Eric Theuri, Elisha Ongoya, and Elias…
- President William Ruto has assented to the proposed Division of Revenue Bill 2025 into law at State House, Nairobi. State House Chief of Staff Josephat Nanok invited President Ruto to assent to the bill on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, after the National Assembly and the Senate passed it. “Your Excellency…
- President William Ruto has conferred Kenya’s highest state honour on former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in recognition of his outstanding service to humanity and global diplomacy. Ruto conferred the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH) honour to Ban Ki-moon on July 8, 2025…
- Businessman and former Uasin Gishu gubernatorial aspirant Zedekiah Bundotich Buzeki has stirred the political waters with a bold declaration on social media, calling for a total reset of the current political leadership and economic model. His statement reflects growing frustration across the…
- On July 1, 2025, Kenya fully deployed its Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, ending manual tendering and mandating online procurement across all national and county entities. The platform, backed by the National Treasury, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF)-linked…
- City Hall is targeting to collect an additional Ksh5 billion from land rates after the County Assembly passed the Nairobi City County Regularisation of Unauthorized Development Bill, 2025. The bill, which is awaiting signing into law by Governor Johnson Sakaja, will help the county include more…
- Kenya’s Gen Z movement has captured the attention of the nation, neighbouring countries, and the globe. This gallant generation of young Kenyans – graduates from middle-level colleges and universities – has emerged as an inexorable and formidable wave whose agitation for accountability and good…
- Home stars Sandeep Matharu and Zipporah Gichigi stole the spotlight at Sigona Golf Club at the weekend emerging as top performers in the 16th leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series. Matharu, playing off handicap 2, carded an impressive 72 gross to secure the Overall Gross Winner (Men) title, while…
- Last week’s Fourth Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) in Sevilla, Spain, was the most important United Nations summit to address the critical issue of increased development capital flows to the developed world. While the outcome was not so successful, at least in the eyes of African and…
- As the BRICS Summit wrapped up yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, international attention once again shifted to this influential alliance of emerging economies. What initially began as an informal coalition has evolved into a structured and influential platform for international collaboration,…
- Kenya national team Harambee Stars defender Vincent Harper has completed a move to English League Two side Walsall FC on a two-year contract. “We are pleased to announce the signing of defender Vincent Harper on a two-year deal, with the club option of a further year,” read a statement on Walsall’s…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Saba Saba aftermath Saba Saba Day was marred with cases of violence, deaths, and destruction of property in various parts of the country on Monday, July 7, 2025. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, various bodies and agencies are…
- Kenya’s pension market is the third largest in Africa but remains an untapped source of capital for the nation’s long-term development projects, according to insights from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). By late 2023, Kenya’s pension assets had reached an impressive over Ksh2.2 trillion,…
- Constant amendments to the independence Constitution to make Kenya a one-party State stifled political competition. President Daniel Moi, who survived an attempted coup in 1982, became increasingly ruthless against perceived opponents. While others were detained without trial and tortured, others…
- Stacy Awuor (not her real name) whispers lullabies as she swings her two-year-old baby gently, and smiles slowly as the baby begins to slowly close her eyes to take the afternoon nap. Moments later, Awuor lays her daughter to sleep on a small, tiny mattress before slowly slipping through a bundle…
- Red-hot Daniel Nduva fired four late birdies to clinch the inaugural PGK Equator Tour opener at 18-under-par, sending a clear message to rivals and fans alike as the Nyali star eyes more glory in the upcoming Limuru leg. The Nyali Golf and Country Club’s ace wrapped up with an 18-under-par 274 (66…
- Grumbling over the composition and operations of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised concerns and anxiety over the fate of the 2027 General Election. Worries about delays in the commission’s preparations for the election, now just about two years away, have…
- The busy streets of Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) remained deserted on Monday as economic activities stalled following the planned Saba Saba peaceful protests. Drawing lessons from the June 25 protests, most traders on July 6, 2025, were seen enhancing security for their establishments by…
- More than 35 youths aged between 17 and 30 were arrested by riot police while allegedly attempting to engage in criminal activities at Huruma trading centre along the Eldoret-Webuye highway as Kenya marked Saba Saba day on July 7, 2025. Police officers in several vehicles seized the youths and…
