- Police in Eldoret have arrested a middle-aged man over alleged involvement in a child trafficking syndicate in Uasin Gishu County. According to police investigations, the mastermind of the alleged syndicate is said to be working in cahoots with a secondary school dropout. Turbo Sub-county Police…
- Manchester City fought back from behind courtesy of an excellent second-half performance to beat Bournemouth 2-1 and set up an FA Cup semi-final with Nottingham Forest. Andoni Iraola’s team started brightly on the south coast and opened the scoring when Matheus Nunes’ horror-pass across the pitch…
- Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has criticized President William Ruto for using national resources for political mobilization, warning that such actions could hinder the country’s development efforts. Through a statement shared on his X account on Sunday, March 30, 2025, Amisi cautioned the…
- Gor Mahia and their traditional rivals AFC Leopards have shared points following a 0-0 Mashemeji Derby draw at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, March 30, 2025. K’Ogalo will head home disappointed given the number of chances wasted, while Ingwe will feel proud for avoiding another defeat at the hands of…
- The Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC) board chairperson, Irungu Nyakera has announced that he will not be attending President William Ruto’s highly anticipated tour of the Mount Kenya region. In a statement shared via his X account on Sunday, March 30, 2025, Nyakera, who is currently…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has ruled out the possibility of defeating President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Speaking at Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Malindi on Sunday, March 30, 2025, Mudavadi affirmed that Ruto will be re-elected for a second term. “I have been in…
- Dunfermline Athletic coach Neil Lennon has defended Victor Wanyama after the former Harambee Stars midfielder was red carded on his debut. Wanyama featured for his new club in a Scottish second-tier match against Ayr United on Saturday but ended up getting red-carded in the 19th minute. He was sent…
- Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has rubbished reports that he could support President William Ruto reclaim his seat in the 2027 general elections. This follows media reports that he had promised to throw his weight behind Ruto if he performs well between now and 2026. According to the reports,…
- Gor Mahia fullback Rooney Onyango has bade farewell to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) club as he is set to join Norwegian side Sogndal FC. Sogndal is expected to announce Onyango’s arrival any time soon, but the defender’s message is a confirmation that he has all but left K’…
- President Donald Trump said Saturday he doesn’t care if automakers hike prices because of his tariffs. In fact, he encouraged them to. Asked by NBC News’ Kristen Welker in a phone interview about whether he pressured automakers to avoid raising prices after his 25% tariffs on imported cars and…
- Myanmar’s neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday as international aid gained steam after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the poor Southeast Asian nation. At least 1,600 people have been killed and 3,400 injured by Friday’s 7.7-magnitude…
- A 56-year-old man is being investigated in South Korea on suspicion of starting a deadly wildfire that killed 30 people. The man, who has not been named, was performing an ancestral rite by a family grave on a hill in Uiseong county, North Gyeongsang province, at the time. He has been booked – but…
- Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has continued to champion for the leglisation of Marijuana. In a statement shared on Sunday, March 30, 2025, Havi declared that he will file a constitutional petition to declare as unconstitutional all sections of the law criminalizing the…
- As Muslims across Kenya and the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, President William Ruto has extended a special message acknowledging the significance of the Islamic holiday. In his address, Ruto emphasized the values of peace, unity, and compassion that define the occasion while urging the Muslim…
- Raila Odinga’s former chief agent and lawyer Saitabao Ole Kanchory has weighed in on the ongoing criticism over the anger and bitterness witnessed among the youth. In a statement, Kanchory sarcastically stated that politicians asking why young Kenyans are angry proves that they do not live in the…
- President William Ruto is set to embark on a highly anticipated tour of the Mt Kenya region from April 1 to April 5, 2025, a visit that has raised political temperatures and intensified speculation about his next moves in the region. While the official narrative positions the tour as a development-…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Eid al-Fitr Muslims across the nation are today expected to come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The holiday which marks the end of Ramadhan, a month of fasting from dawn to sunset, will see muslims drawn from various…
- Kenya’s special envoy to South Sudan, Raila Odinga, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, provided an update on his first visit to the East African countries in a bid to de-escalate the political situation. However, Raila suffered a setback in his debut mission in South Sudan, revealing that he was denied a…
- Days after Kenya made headlines for recognising Kosovo as an independent state, Somaliland is knocking on President William Ruto’s door for a similar action. In a statement shared by the Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, March 28, 2025, the entity implored Kenya to recognise its…
- The newly appointed Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has constituted a committee to help scrutinise and determine the legitimacy of pending bills owed to hospitals by the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Through a special gazette notice, CS Duale confirmed the formation of…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday, March 29, 2025, delved deeper into the planned President William Ruto’s tour to the Mt. Kenya region. Speaking in Naivasha, where he attended the consecration and installation ceremony for the Reverend Harrison Munyua at Redeemed Church, the…
- Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has opposed the proposed salary hikes for civil servants set to begin in April, condemning the move as inconsiderate during a time of economic hardship for Kenyans. In a statement shared on his X account on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Onyonka dismissed the increment as…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday, March 29, 2025, responded to Chief Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri’s warning against ‘Ruto Must Go’ chants. Speaking in Naivasha, where he attended the consecration and installation ceremony for the Reverend Harrison Munyua at…
- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has raised concerns over President William Ruto’s appointment of Aden Duale to the Ministry of Health, arguing that the position requires a technocrat rather than a politician. In a media interview on March 28, 20205, KMPDU…
- Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP) Gathoni Wamuchomba has stated that the ‘Ruto must go’ chants by a section of Kenyans are valid concerns that President William Ruto cannot ignore. In a statement on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Wamuchomba, who is an ally of the former Deputy President Rigathi…
- The road is no longer a playground for men. The female folk have taken their place behind the wheel, choosing cars that match their personalities, careers, and aspirations. The roar of engines, the flash of stylish light emitting diode (LED) headlights, and the confident hum of powerful machines…
- Brazil have sacked head coach Dorival Junior after the five-time world champions’ embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Argentina, according to reports from South America. Wednesday’s defeat in Buenos Aires left Brazil fourth in South America’s World Cup qualification table, a huge 10 points behind…
- With the interviews for the next chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over, focus has now shifted to the hiring of commissioners. For many Kenyans, an independent IEBC is not just about ensuring free elections, but also about safeguarding democracy. Kenyans have…
- The third edition of the Lukenya University 10 Million Trees Half Marathon will be held tomorrow, Saturday, March 29th, at the University’s campus in Mtito Andei, with a prize pool of up to Sh 1.5 million. This year’s event is set to be bigger and better, with leading gaming company joining as a…
- African Union Commission Chairman (AUC) Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has condemned the attacks staged by the rebel group Boko Haram against the Cameroonian soldiers. Cameroonian troops are commonly stationed across the border in Nigeria as part of an anti-jihadist mission around Wulgo. The rebels, who…
- More than 2,000 development finance professionals recently met in Cape Town, South Africa, for the Finance in Common (FiC) Summit, with two things on their minds – the dismantling of US foreign aid, and climate finance. Other than drastic cuts to foreign aid and the disbandment of US’s 64-year-old…
- Somalia is prepared to offer the United States exclusive control of strategic air bases and ports, its president said in a letter to President Donald Trump seen by Reuters on Friday, March 28, 2025. In the March 16 letter, authenticated by a regional diplomat with knowledge of the matter, President…
- Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) party leader Eugene Wamalwa has added his voice to the raging debate on warnings by top security officials about the ‘Ruto must go’ chants. Both National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Noordin Haji and the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Charles Kahariri…
- A few months after the United States-based firm OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, the mood in Kenya’s media fraternity and sorority could only be described as panicky, since we all thought that we would be made obsolete by Artificial Intelligence-powered tools. Such fears were, and are not…
- The humiliating ordeal of a young woman at the burial of her husband in Nyamira county continues to draw condemnation countrywide from political and religious quarters. On March 21, a viral video of Mellen Mogaka, emerged showing her being assaulted and humiliated during her husband Wilfred Osoro’s…
- The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League return to action after the FIFA international break with focus on the eagerly-awaited Mashemeji derby between rivals AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday. The top-flight took a break for two weeks to pave the way for national team…
- A field of over 50 golfers is expected to take to the course on Monday coming week when the East Africa Swing of the Sunshine Development Tour tees off at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort with a Qualifying School (Q-School) event. The Q-School will be a four-day event with a Sh 1 […]
- I was not surprised that in the changes he made on Wednesday, President William Ruto retained Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen as the Cabinet Secretary for the ultra-sensitive Interior docket, otherwise better known as Internal Security. So because, as I said last week, the President values his friends a…
- Ukambani region has long been synonymous with the finest mangoes. In Kenya, mangoes are often categorised into two groups: the ordinary ones and those from Ukambani. The latter hold a special place in the hearts of many, celebrated for their rich flavour, juiciness, and fleshy texture mangoes have…
- Elon Musk’s xAI artificial intelligence firm has acquired Musk’s X, the social media outfit formerly known as Twitter for Ksh4 trillion ($33 billion), marking the latest twist in the billionaire’s rapid consolidation of power. The all-stock deal announced on Friday combines two of Musk’s multiple…
- Making sound financial decisions is a critical skill, whether you’re a young entrepreneur looking to build wealth or a corporate professional striving for financial independence. Strategic financial planning and leveraging the right financial tools determine your long-term success and stability.…
- When Jerusah Angulu, delivered her lastborn daughter – now aged two years- her life changed. The child was born with cerebral palsy. The mother of three and a resident of Mwakirunge in Mombasa County, narrates to PD Weekendi the experience of raising a child with cerebral palsy. “When the doctor…
- Research plays a critical role in national development, driving innovation, informing policy decisions, and providing solutions to scientific, technological, economic, social, and environmental challenges. In Kenya, research institutions are at the heart of advancements in healthcare, agriculture,…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Kenya Cup semi-finals The Kenya Cup rugby semi-finals are scheduled for today with defending champions Kabras Sugar RFC hosting Nondescripts RFC at the Kakamega Showground, while KCB RFC will face Menengai Oilers at 4:00pm…
- The Council of Governors (CoG) wants the shareable revenue increased by Sh131.82 billion from Sh405.1 billion to Sh536.88 billion. In a presentation on the Division of Revenue Bill 2025 currently undergoing public participation before the Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) chaired by Alego…
- Over the last eight months, President William Ruto, once a charismatic leader on the rise, has found himself at the centre of unprecedented intense public backlash and ridicule. His popularity, which had soared as he ascended to the presidency in 2022, has plummeted, with chants of “Ruto Must Go”…
- The government has established a new police command to conduct security operations in Samburu, Laikipia, Isiolo and parts of Meru counties. Dubbed ‘Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) Two’, the Command Centre will be located at Kirimon in Laikipia county and will be tackling emerging crimes in the…
- The 47 devolved units are staring at a loss of Sh50.5 billion meant for the implementation of donor-funded projects as senators and MPs clash over a crucial Bill. This is after the two Houses of Parliament—Senate and National Assembly—passed own versions of the County Governments Additional…
- Kenya’s banking sector has seen unprecedented profits in recent years. The record pre-tax profits of Sh262.3 billion in 2024 represented extraordinary financial achievement. With this remarkable economic success, what’s their ethical responsibility? Banks are more than just profit-generating…
- National intelligence agencies globally primarily focus on protecting national security by identifying and mitigating threats, gathering and analysing intelligence and advising policymakers, with structures and roles varying by country. Article 242 of the Constitution established the National…
