- Discussions about end-of-life care are deeply personal and grounded in cultural and religious values. Advance care planning is giving instructions on your medical care when you are unable to speak for yourself. The Conversation spoke to Dr John Weru about Kenya’s work towards holding this sensitive…
- One of the key drivers of biodiversity loss identified by scientists again during last week’s International Day for Biological Diversity is invasive alien species (IAS). The focus of this year’s biodiversity day was on the linkages between the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs…
- “I don’t know why, but I hate my newborn baby. They make me sick,” that confession from a new mother is telling. And it is a common silent pain, especially among first-time young mothers. Although motherhood is often painted as a time of boundless happiness, the truth is that many young women…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Prayer breakfast One of the important events to look out for today is the National Prayer Breakfast, which will take place at the Safari Park Hotel. Held under the auspices of the Speakers of the National Assembly and the…
- African Games men’s 400m champion Chidi Anthony Okezie has told fans to expect something very fast, faster than lightning, at the sixth edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic, set for Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi this Saturday. The 31-year-old Nigerian speed ace has pledged to dominate the men’s…
- The public service is bleeding, and the wound is self-inflicted. For too long, the government has allowed a festering scandal to undermine the integrity of its institutions: public servants wielding fake academic and professional certificates. This is not a minor administrative oversight; it is a…
- Police Bullets are still in a celebratory mood. Understandably, they seem not to get enough of it. They fired their way into history once again, clinching back-to-back Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League titles after a dominant season that saw them collect 46 points from 20 matches,…
- Players in the ride-hailing industry have faulted the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for the challenges they face while filing invoices on the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (ETIMS). Most of the service providers process numerous invoices on a daily basis, hence becoming a challenge for…
- In any functioning democratic system, law enforcers are entrusted with the duty of protecting citizens, upholding justice, and ensuring that no individual falls victim to the shadows of impunity. Yet apparently, a disturbing pattern is becoming deeply rooted: the unwillingness or outright refusal…
- Kenya’s economic recovery is losing steam, with the World Bank expecting gross domestic product (GDP) growth to slow to 4.5 per cent in 2025 from an earlier forecast of about 5 per cent, citing higher debt risks and declining private sector credit. The subdued performance comes amid mounting fiscal…
- Albert Odero delivered a stellar performance, dropping a game-high 23 points to inspire Nairobi City Thunder (NCT) to their first-ever win at the Basketball Africa League (BAL), as they stunned South Africa’s Made By Basketball (MBB) 85-76 at the BK Arena in Kigali. His clinical display, alongside…
- Many Kenyans were asking, “When will Fred Matiang’i return to Kenya and declare his political stand?” He came and went straight to where his life began, where he would be told the truth. He landed in Kisii and Nyamira counties to mammoth crowds, changing the political chessboard for 2027. For many…
- A Senate committee has ordered Machakos County Assembly Speaker and members to convene a Special Sitting and have plenary sessions, operations and other programs within seven days. The directive comes after the County Assembly Speaker Anne Kiusya suspended the business of the House indefinitely on…
- The East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited (EADAK), a local smartphone manufacturer, is proposing the exemption of imports of inputs for locally assembled mobile phones from value-added tax (VAT) to enable the continuous supply of affordable smartphones in the country. Finance Bill 2025/26,…
- In 2018, Kenya took a significant step in education reform by introducing the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS). The system was designed to digitise education data management by centralising records, improving learner tracking, guiding policy formulation, and enhancing…
- Confederation of African Football (CAF) Secretary General Véron Mosengo-Omba has reiterated that Kenya will host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), despite acknowledging delays in infrastructure and logistical preparations. Speaking during an inspection tour of key CHAN venues in Nairobi…
- Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is set to host key opposition figures at his Tseikuru home in Kitui County tomorrow, May 29, 2025, as they aim to present a united front to select a single presidential candidate to challenge William Ruto in the 2027 elections. In what organisers say is a meeting to…
- The rise in cases of sickle cell disease in Kisii County is placing a significant burden on families and the health sector, County Health Executive Ronald Nyakweba has disclosed. Consequently, the CEC has urged parents and guardians to take their children to health facilities for early screening to…
- More than a decade after its launch, Kenya’s eCitizen platform faces mounting challenges that raise serious questions about its efficiency and transparency in revenue collection. A new Public Finance Review by the World Bank Group highlights significant irregularities and inconsistencies plaguing…
- The National Police Service (NPS) has suffered a major blow after lawmakers rejected the online recruitment of 10,000 officers, saying Kenya is not ready for such a drastic change. The MPs who met senior police officers led by Inspector General Douglas Kanja, on May 27, 2025, cited poor network…
- Police have poked holes in the reported abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, stating that the location where the legislator claimed he was abandoned does not match the scene shown in an amateur video. During a press briefing on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja…
- Kenya’s poverty crisis has intensified over the past five years, with the number of poor citizens rising from 15.8 million in 2019 to 19.1 million in 2022, according to a new World Bank report. This troubling trend reflects the government’s struggle with fiscal policy challenges amid a growing…
- For the past eight years, Joyce Mumbi has dedicated her life to taking care of elderly persons who have been neglected by their families and are living in solitude. Despite her busy schedule as a social worker attached to the Murang’a hospital, Mumbi always spares time to visit and take care of the…
- The World Bank is advocating for stronger anti-money laundering laws and counter-terrorism financing provisions to combat corruption and improve Kenya’s international standing. In its report, “Beyond the Budget: Fiscal Policy for Growth and Jobs,” released in Nairobi on May 27, 2025, the…
- A storm is brewing in Mt Kenya’s vibrant music scene, as dozens of celebrated musicians, both gospel and secular, grapple with an unprecedented backlash from their fans as the battle for control of the region hots up. Accusations of betrayal, threats of boycotts, and widespread condemnation have…
- Lawmakers want impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrested over his remarks that Kenya could plunge into potential violence after the 2027 General Election. The MPs who suspended House business on May 27, 2025, to discuss Gachagua said he ought to be in jail as his remarks are not…
- Kenya is targeting a 27 per cent growth in Ugandan tourist arrivals, aiming to welcome 300,000 visitors from its western neighbour by the end of this year. The plan hinges on improved access, deeper cultural and regional ties, and joint marketing under the East African Community (EAC) tourism…
- NPR sued President Donald Trump on Tuesday over his executive order that aims to end federal funding for NPR and PBS. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington by NPR and other public radio organizations, including Colorado Public Radio and Aspen Public Radio, said Trump’s order violated…
- Kenya’s public expenditure has been declining, driven by cuts in development spending that have directly affected the health sector. A new World Bank report on public finance and the provision of public services underscores the urgent need for efficient and equitable health spending amid a…
- The Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has raised serious concerns about the persistent delays in Exchequer fund releases and insufficient budget allocations to government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as County Governments. She emphasized that these delays are undermining the…
- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a provisional squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Chad, scheduled for June 7 and June 10, 2025, in Morocco. The squad, which was released on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, features the surprise return of former captain Victor Wanyama.…
- Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has fiercely accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of acting above the law and warned that the government is failing to act against serious threats that could destabilize the country ahead of the 2027 elections. He said Gachagua’s refusal to appear before…
- Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Ali Hassan Joho has pledged unwavering support for President William Ruto’s leadership ,not only through the 2027 General Election but also looking ahead to 2032. Speaking during a historic meeting with coastal leaders at State House…
- Kenya, Italy, and the United Nations Development Programme are expected to launch an AI Hub for sustainable development. This will be done in collaboration with African nations who have co-designed the Artificial Intelligence Hub for Sustainable Development, set to be inaugurated in Rome on June 20…
- Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated he could leave Al Nassr after declaring that a “chapter is over” hours after the Saudi Pro League finished. “This chapter is over,” Ronaldo cryptically wrote on social media late on Monday, with a photo of him in an Al Nassr shirt. “The story? Still being written.…
- Beatrice Chebet is confident that she will one day break the world record after becoming the second-fastest women’s 3000m runner at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Rabat on Sunday. The Olympic 5000m and 10,000m champion won a race against the pace lights set for 8:15.00, kicking on the final…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reassured Kenyans living in Morocco that the government remains stable, focused, and committed to delivering on its development promises, despite increasing political rhetoric back home. Speaking to Kenyans in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Kenitra,…
- Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, urged Kenyan legislators to cease the growing confrontations with Tanzanian MPs. He has urged that the public exchanges only serve to embarrass Kenya and erode the country’s diplomatic standing in the region. Speaking in…
- Gor Mahia interim head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno is confident that the club will clinch a season double. Gor Mahia are among the Football Kenya Federation Premier League title contenders and are also in the final of the FKF Cup after beating Murang’a Seal 5-4 in post-match penalties. “Our…
- The most vulnerable nations on Earth are facing a “tidal wave” of debt repayments as a Chinese lending boom starts to be called in, a new report has warned. The analysis published on Tuesday by Australian foreign policy thinktank the Lowy Institute, said that in 2025 the poorest 75 countries were…
- Opposition leaders led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka have now accused the government of orchestrating hooliganism and harming innocent Kenyans, instead of safeguarding them. Issuing a statement on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the opposition leaders decried the increasing trends of what they…
- Education expert Janet Ouko has warned that the government’s plan to discontinue the waiver on national examination fees for learners in public schools threatens to reverse significant progress made in the education sector, particularly in access and equity. Speaking on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in a…
- Kenya’s fiscal policy could be optimised to boost job creation, enhance public services, strengthen citizen trust, and drive inclusive economic growth, according to the latest Kenya Public Finance Review (PFR) – Beyond the Budget: Fiscal Policy for Growth and Jobs. The report highlights the need…
- Busia Senator and renowned activist Okiya Omtatah has officially launched his long-awaited political outfit dubbed REKE. Issuing a statement via his official X account on Monday, May 26, 2025, Omtatah declared that his slogan; REKE which stands for Restore Kenya, Rejesha Kenya and Reset Kenya- is a…
- Manyatta Member of Parliament (MP) Gitonga Mukunji has strongly condemned the ongoing incidents of police torture and cruelty in Kenya, emphasizing the need for the police force to uphold human rights and adhere to the rule of law. Speaking in an interview at a local TV station on May 27, 2025, the…
- Tanzania’s deportation of Kenya’s former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and former Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Martha Karua has dealt a severe blow to democracy in the East African Community (EAC). Mutunga, Karua and several Kenyan lawyers and human rights activists, including Boniface…
- Former Mwingi Central MP Joe Mutambu has declared that President William Ruto’s political future hinges entirely on the continued support of the Nyanza region. Speaking on a morning TV talk show, Mutambu, a seasoned political analyst, emphasised the critical role played by the region’s political…
- Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has reignited the debate surrounding the legality and sustainability of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), asserting that the fund is unconstitutional and should either be overhauled or scrapped entirely. Speaking during an interview with a…
- Sarah Omega, a fistula survivor who battled the condition for 12 years, says that she has turned to schools to spread awareness. Speaking in Mt Elgon during the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, Sarah revealed that together with schools and other stakeholders, she has reached out to…
- The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has withdrawn teachers from schools in Kerio Valley over security concerns. Addressing the press after the KNUT Teso Teachers Burial and Benevolent Scheme 21st Annual General Meeting held at Amagoro Hall on Saturday, May 24, 2025, the national second vice…
