- 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…
- Coffee farmers are seeking a one-year extension on the implementation of the direct payment system to enable them skill up so as to effectively access digital payment solutions. Through a letter directed to the Ministry of Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Opposition’s meeting Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka is convening an urgent meeting with opposition leaders to address the recent abduction and release of Juja MP George Koimburi. The meeting aims to assess the state of…
- For thousands of years, bees have benefited humanity, providing wax, royal jelly, propolis (resin), and the golden honey loved and valued around the world for its nutritional benefits. Last week, humanity celebrated World Bee Day on 20 May. Bees also play a vital role in keeping people and the…
- MPs have summoned National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and his Tourism and Wildlife counterpart, Rebecca Miano, over the Ksh4.5 billion required for the renovation of Bomas of Kenya. The MPs want the duo to appear and shed light on the renovations after the two disagreed over the…
- One of the reasons brave young Kenyans poured into the streets in protest last year is what they saw as an insensitive display of opulence by the political elite. Politicians dished out millions at harambees and rejected demands for transparency on the source of the money. Semi-literate…
- The Nairobi county government is locked in a bitter standoff with residents following a sweeping crackdown on rent defaulters. Even as the crackdown continues, affected tenants have raised serious concerns, accusing hired gangs of vandalising homes and looting property under the guise of…
- Kenya Netball Federation (KNF) has kicked off a four-week intensive training camp for the national women’s netball team at the Ulinzi Sports Complex Indoor Arena, in preparation for the inaugural United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup scheduled to take place from June 15-21 at Al Nasr Sports Hall,…
- A Senate committee has directed the Turkana County government to take possession of a multimillion-shilling headquarters that has been in the hands of the contractors since 2014. This is after Landmark Contractors, which was awarded the tender to construct the county headquarters at a contract sum…
- The construction of the Green Park underpass at the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Avenue is nearing completion, promising to revolutionise pedestrian access and streamline traffic flow into Nairobi’s central business district. Now 85 per cent complete, the underpass,…
- The High Court has declined to set aside a judgment that found Japhet Koome personally liable for the acts and omissions of police officers under his command during his tenure as the Inspector General of Police. Lady Justice R.E. Aburili, in her ruling, dismissed Koome’s application, noting that…
- The Opposition is banking on support from key regional voting blocs to make William Ruto a one-term president. People Daily has learnt that the main opposition grouping and its stalwarts are strategising on keeping their areas under lock and key as they try to penetrate key Ruto and ODM leader…
- Advocacy groups have opposed the creation of an authority to regulate the wildlife sector as proposed in a Bill whose public participation came to a close yesterday. The Wildlife Conservation and Management Bill 2025 has provided for the establishment of the Kenya Wildlife Regulatory Authority (…
- Efforts to avoid pitfalls that have characterised the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) journey got a boost yesterday when the Ministry of Health inaugurated a 15-member Benefits Package and Tariff Advisory Panel (BPTAP) to drive the programme. The panel, chaired by Prof Walter Jaoko, will provide…
- In a rapidly shifting global order, diplomacy demands more than protocol – it requires principle, precision, and prudence. The recent reports from Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi that a group of our MPs considered visiting Taiwan at the time President William Ruto was heading to China…
- The Auditor General has identified serious asset management deficiencies across 26 government ministries, departments, and agencies, with inaccurate and incomplete fixed asset registers totalling Ksh413.2 billion. In her 2023/2024 financial year report, Auditor General Gathungu highlighted…
- Kenya said on Monday it supports Morocco’s plan to give the disputed region of Western Sahara autonomy under the North African kingdom’s sovereignty, joining a growing number of African, Arab and Western countries that have tilted towards backing Rabat in the five-decade conflict. The long-frozen…
- The Labour Relations Court in Mombasa has indefinitely halted the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) recruitment process for its next Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, following a petition challenging the legality and constitutionality of the process. Presiding over the matter on May 26, 2025…
- Plans by the National Treasury to flog some of its shares in Safaricom do not sound like a very good idea, given that every year, the telco pays the government Sh7.7 billion in dividends. In the last three years, during which dividend payments have remained unchanged, the government has earned…
- Former Chief Justice David Maraga (pictured) has criticised the government over the transfer of the public seal from the Office of the Attorney General to the Head of Public Service. Maraga termed the move unconstitutional and a gateway to corruption. The public seal is a constitutional symbol…
- The government is pushing significant changes to Kenya’s VAT system through the Finance Bill 2025, aiming to clamp down on tax avoidance by targeting the misuse of exempt and zero-rated goods and services. A new clause, Section 66A, is set to be introduced into the VAT Act, giving the Kenya…
- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League champions Gor Mahia have qualified for the final of the FKF Cup after seeing off a stubborn Murang’a Seal on penalties at Dandora Stadium on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The entertaining semi-final clash had to be decided on penalties after the two sides…
- People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has said that she will inject fresh leadership into Kenya’s governance if she wins the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during a morning talk show on Kameme TV on May 26, 2025, Karua outlined her party’s mission to liberate the country from…
- Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah has expressed his confidence in winning the 2027 presidency by over 50 per cent. Speaking on the night of Monday, May 26, 2025, during an interview with one of the local TV stations, Omtatah said that he is expecting around 70 per cent of the 2027 vote to unseat…
- An uproar occurred on Monday, May 26, 2025, following the abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, who was later found abandoned in a bush along the Ruiru-Githunguri road in Kiambu County. The incident has sparked widespread questions, with police suggesting that the MP may have staged his own…
- On April 30, 2025, the Finance Bill 2025 was received by the National Assembly, ready for public participation before being discussed by legislators and later passed into law. The Finance Bill 2025, which received approval from the cabinet, contains revenue-raising measures for the next financial…
- Volvo Cars , will cut 3,000 mostly white-collar jobs as part of a restructuring announced last month as it grapples with high costs, a slowdown in electric vehicle demand and trade uncertainty, it said on Monday. The layoffs come as the Swedish automaker tries to resurrect its rock-bottom share…
- Oil prices steadied on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a deadline for trade talks with the European Union, easing concerns about U.S. tariffs on the bloc that could hit fuel demand. Brent crude futures were down 17 cents at Ksh80K a barrel at 8:35 ET, while U.S. West Texas…
- Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) have cautioned the government against the re-introduction of taxes on the importation of aircraft and aircraft spare parts, noting that such a move would have ripple effects not only on the aviation sector but also on other related industries. During a…
- Global markets climbed on Monday, May 26 2025, and the euro rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump kicked his threat to slap 50% tariffs on European Union goods into July, marking another temporary trade policy reprieve. MSCI’s broadest index of world shares (.MIWD00000PUS), opens a new tab rose…
- A proposed amendment to the Income Tax Act (ITA) is seeking to repeal a long-standing tax exemption that benefits certain non-citizen employees working in the country potentially undermining the country’s position as a regional hub. If enacted, the proposed changes in Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025…
- Matheus Cunha’s transfer to Manchester United is at an advanced stage as the Wolves forward nears a Ksh10.9 billion move to Old Trafford. BBC Sport understands United will be required to pay the full fee for the Brazil attacker in three instalments during a two-year period. The two parties are…
- Xabi Alonso declared the start of a new era during his official unveiling as the new manager of Real Madrid. Alonso, 43, was appointed manager of his former club on a three-year deal on Sunday, May 25, 2025, replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who will take charge of the Brazil men’s national team. Madrid…
- The Kenyan government has dismissed recent rumours questioning the country’s readiness to host the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), confirming that preparations are on track ahead of the August tournament. Concerns had been raised over Kenya’s ability to co-host the event, following…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has condemned what he termed as the politically motivated abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, stating that the growing “one-term presidency” movement cannot be silenced through fear or intimidation. Speaking on Monday, May 26, 2025, during a visit to Karen…
- President William Ruto has praised his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, as someone who understands government and is helping him to move the country forward. Speaking at Meru National Park during the Human-Wildlife Conflict Compensation funds launch on Monday, May 26, 2025, Ruto revealed that Kindiki…
- Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu has officially welcomed Mount Kenya gospel artiste Ngaruiya Junior to the Jubilee Party. Through his social media platforms, Wambugu extended an open invitation not only to Ngaruiya but also to other musicians and aspiring leaders who intend…
