- The widespread use of Ozempic for weight loss has sparked serious concerns due to its side effects, including nausea, pancreatitis, vision changes, and low blood sugar levels. Originally a semaglutide medication approved for type 2 diabetes management, Ozempic has become a controversial weight loss…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth League stalwart Kasmuel McOure has blasted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he is not an option for Kenya’s future leadership. The comments, made during a wide-ranging discussion on 2027 succession politics and youth involvement on Friday, May 23…
- Kimilili Member of Parliament (MP) Didmus Barasa has called on the Ministry of Interior and the National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to push for swift action following the tragic killing of Father Alois Cheruiyot Bett in Elgeyo Marakwet. In a heartfelt message shared on his…
- The construction of the Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi has reached a significant milestone, with the 60,000-seater venue now 45% complete. The ambitious project, inspected by Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on May 22, 2025, is poised to play a key role as one of the key venues for the 2027 Africa…
- We were told the new world order would be about equality, innovation, and shared progress. A world where climate action would unite nations, not divide them. Yet here we are, in the heart of Kenya, watching our most fertile lands being fenced off in the name of carbon credits — a new frontier of…
- The UAE rugby team has arrived in Kenya, setting the stage for a highly anticipated test match against the Kenya Simbas on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. This match is a key part of the Simbas’ preparation for the Rugby Africa Cup 2025, which qualifies teams for the 2027…
- President William Ruto is to return to Mt Kenya in June to officially open the Murang’a Investment Conference despite murmurs in the vote-rich region over his fall-out with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Governor Irung’u Kang’ata said his county was ready to host the Head of State at the…
- Activist Agatha Atuhaire has been found dumped at the Tanzania-Uganda border on Thursday night, May 22, 2025, after three days of detention by the Tanzanian authorities. In a statement on X on Friday, May 23, 2025, VOCAL Africa Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hussein Khalid revealed that Agatha was…
- Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has clashed with his predecessor Jackson Mandago over stalled projects which cost millions of tax payers money with little or no work done. Bii yesterday sought to exonerate himself from blame over the ghost projects which have been flagged off by the Senate Public…
- US President Donald Trump has been issued a stern warning from the Supreme Court that there is one official who is immune to his wrath and cannot be fired. In a ruling over a separate court battle about Trump’s decision to fire two federal labour board members, SCOTUS reminded the president that…
- As the political temperature gradually rises ahead of the 2027 general elections, Kasmuel McOure, a vocal figure within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth League, has sounded a warning: money will play a decisive role in shaping how young Kenyans vote. Speaking during an interview on a…
- In the run-up to the 2022 general election, the “Hustler” narrative gripped Kenya’s political class and the common mwananchi. Championing a bottom-up economic model, William Ruto positioned himself as the voice of the ordinary Kenyan. The hustler movement sought to shift the conversation from elite…
- Momentum is building to November’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, with two key events this week and next month focused on global climate action. Recognising the evolving needs and new challenges for the climate agenda, the UN Framework Convention on Climate…
- In a significant move aimed at elevating the global competitiveness of Kenyan seafarers, Cabinet Secretary for Maritime Hassan Joho held strategic talks with Singapore’s Evergreen Marine Corporation to create opportunities for maritime cadets to gain essential sea-time experience. The initiative is…
- In the May 9 edition of People Daily, Prof Levi Obonyo published an opinion piece titled “Media coverage of the dead needs new rules”, focusing on the recent murder of Kasipul MP Charles Were and the media’s handling of the story. While I agree with Prof Obonyo that media coverage of the dead…
- Real Madrid captain Luka Modric has revealed he will leave the Spanish giants after the end of their FIFA Club World Cup campaign this summer. The 39-year-old Croatia midfielder, the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner, will play his last match at Real’s Bernabeu home when they welcome Real Sociedad on…
- Days after its unveiling by party leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP) is now set to be officially launched on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Kasarani Stadium Gymnasium, an event that is expected to begin at 8:00 am and end at 5:00 pm. The party’s…
- In 2024, Kenya celebrated a financial inclusion rate of 84.8 percent, a leap from 26.7 percent in 2006. Yet beneath the progress lies a sobering truth: 9.9 percent of Kenyan adults remain excluded from both formal and informal financial services. Rural youth are hit hardest, making up 45.5 percent…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for urgent reforms to global and local food systems, urging stakeholders to prioritize inclusive, evidence-based solutions in the face of rising food insecurity. Speaking at the 2nd Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Food Security, the Fight Against…
- Raphinha says his “dream is to be at Barcelona until the end of my career” after signing a new deal that will keep him at the La Liga club until 2028. The Brazil winger has scored 34 goals and registered 25 assists in 56 appearances this season as Hansi Flick’s side completed a domestic treble […]
- For nearly 11 months now, the Kenyan shilling has exchanged at a consistent rate of Sh129 to the US dollar. On paper, this is a dramatic strengthening from over Sh170 in January of the previous year — a move that has raised eyebrows across economic and diplomatic circles. However, the currency’s…
- The detention of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi in Tanzania has ignited widespread condemnation, with Kenyan Senator Okiya Omtatah leading the charge. Mwangi, a prominent human rights defender, was arrested on Monday, May 19, in Dar es Salaam while attending the treason trial of Tanzanian…
- Majority of smallholder farmers in Kenya spend up to 40 per cent of their income on inputs, without a guarantee of fair prices at harvest, a situation the government blames on lack of receptive agriculture financing products. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora…
- Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings. Reactions to Raila’s Senate address Reactions are expected after ODM Party leader Raila Odinga addressed the Senate, in what analysts say is a return of the powerful Prime Minister in the broad-based government. Receiving…
- The National Treasury has revised downwards the total revenue projections for the financial year 2025/26 by Sh67 billion to stand at Sh3.317 trillion from Sh3.383 trillion in the Budget Policy Statement (BPS). This two per cent change is in a bid to try and match with the current fiscal realities…
- The Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll students delivering a sharp punishment to the elite institution for refusing to bow to the administration’s policy demands. “Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students and existing foreign students must transfer…
- What a week it has been for Kenya-Tanzania relations. The two neighbours risk weakening the bonds that hold them together due to Gen Z-related activities. Tanzania’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, believed in the common bond that united the region to the extent that his country delayed…
- Teachers Service Commission (TSC), once envisioned as the cornerstone of equitable teacher management, is increasingly being viewed as a stumbling block to the very profession it is mandated to nurture. Since Kenya Kwanza came to power in September 2022, a growing chorus of discontent from teachers…
- The National Assembly wants the court to dismiss a petition seeking to stop the vetting of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) nominees set for next week. In its objection to a petition before the High Court, the House argued the suit is premature, as it seeks to stop an…
- Here in Bilbao, Ange Postecoglou backed it all up. Tottenham are Europa League champions. Their 17-year trophy drought is over. Their Champions League status reinstated. But, for Postecoglou, the euphoria of his team’s historic win against Manchester United means far more. It means he can puff out…
- Human Rights activist Boniface Mwangi has spoken out about the harrowing experience he endured during his recent detention in Tanzania, describing four days of severe torture that left him barely able to walk. Speaking after his release on the evening of Thursday, May 22, 2025, Mwangi revealed the…
- Human Rights activist Boniface Mwangi has spoken out about the harrowing experience he endured during his recent detention in Tanzania, describing four days of severe torture that left him barely able to walk. Speaking after his release on the evening of Thursday, May 22, 2025, Mwangi revealed the…
- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has raised concerns over the continued silence from police leadership and the Ministry of Interior regarding the recent killings at Ang’ata Barikoi, in Narok County, despite passionate appeals from the local community. Speaking during the Senate proceedings on Thursday…
- Homa Bay is undergoing major transformation as the nation plans to celebrate Madaraka Day on June 1, 2025, in the county. Speaking about the infrastructural developments on Thursday, May 22, 2025, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga revealed that the county has seen transformation that has never been…
- Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has put his future at the club in doubt by questioning Ruben Amorim’s decision to play him for “20 minutes” in the Europa League final defeat by Tottenham. Brennan Johnson’s first-half goal ended Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought and with it ensured United…
- Nike is set to raise prices on some trainers and clothing in the US from early June, weeks after rival Adidas warned it would have to hike the cost of products due to tariffs. The sportswear giant did not name US tariffs explicitly as a reason for the increase, saying it regularly made “price…
- Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi, on the afternoon of Thursday, May 22, 2025, reunited with his wife Njeri Mwangi in Ukunda, Kwale County, just moments after his deportation from Tanzania following hours of mounting pressure on the Tanzanian government to disclose his whereabouts. His successful…
- Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on the national government to devolve the Universal Healthcare (UHC) allocation. Speaking on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Machakos, the governor stated that the county is unable to absorb the UHC staff without funds. “If you want to devolve, devolve…
- Activist Boniface Mwangi has been deported to Kenya after being detained by the Tanzanian authorities for three days. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, confirmed his release. “We have been engaging through…
- Nairobi City Thunder will be fighting to keep their Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoff hopes alive when they face Al Ahly Tripoli in a crucial rematch at BK Arena on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 6:00 pm EAT. Still chasing their first win in the tournament, Thunder will be seeking redemption…
- Harambee Stars and Stade Reims’ defender Joseph Okumu are faced with a battle of retaining their French Ligue One status after settling to a 1-1 draw in the promotion-relegation play-off match staged on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in France. A tough outing in the 2024/25 campaign that ended with Reims…
- In a significant political development, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has called for a reimagining of the Kenyan Senate’s role, advocating for a structure that mirrors the power and influence of the United States’ Senate. Speaking ahead of his special seating with the…
- Nairobi, Kenya CNN — Many South Africans are praising President Cyril Ramaphosa’s calm demeanour as President Donald Trump’s multimedia ambush unfolded in front of the world’s press. He pushed back gently whenever he could, but he didn’t raise his voice or show anger, displaying his decades of…
- London, May 22 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell 1% on Thursday after a report that OPEC+ is discussing a production increase for July, stoking concerns that global supply could exceed demand growth. Brent futures fell by approximately Ksh83, or 1%, to Ksh8,355 per barrel by 0800 GMT. U.S. West Texas…
- Opposition leader Raila Odinga arrives at Parliament Buildings on Thursday, May 22, 2025, ahead of a crucial session with the Senate Finance and Budget Committee, as debate intensifies over the proposed Fourth Basis Revenue Sharing Formula. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader walked into…
- Opposition leader Raila Odinga arrives at Parliament Buildings on Thursday, May 22, 2025, ahead of a crucial session with the Senate Finance and Budget Committee, as debate intensifies over the proposed Fourth Basis Revenue Sharing Formula. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader walked into…
- Virtual assets are reshaping Kenya’s financial landscape at a pace few anticipated, with the appetite for digital currencies growing significantly, transforming how money is stored, sent, and spent. Once the preserve of fringe tech enthusiasts, cryptocurrency (crypto) is becoming a mainstream…
- The Public Service Commission (PSC) has directed all government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to submit their annual recruitment plans by July 1, 2025, in a bid to streamline staffing and enhance accountability in the public sector. Speaking on Thursday, May 22, 2025, PSC Chairperson…
- The body of a 60-year-old woman has been found in flood waters on the NSW mid-north coast, bringing the death toll to three, with authorities still holding grave fears for another person who is still missing. The region is battling flooding which has “smashed through” communities on the mid-north…
- Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has begun his UEFA B Diploma coaching course offered by the Northern Ireland Football Federation. The diploma is the first step towards coaching professional teams and allows him to coach younger players. Former Southampton teammate and retired Dutch…
