- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has praised Kenya Police midfielder Mohammed Bajaber for his outstanding performance against Gambia. The debutant scored a stunning goal as Kenya fought back to earn a point in a 3-3 draw in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, during a 2026 World Cup qualifier. McCarthy…
- Kenya’s saving culture shows a nation of ambitious, hardworking individuals, and on the other, a country where savings rates remain stubbornly low. With only 12 per cent of income being tucked away, Kenya lags behind its East African neighbours, Uganda and Tanzania, who boast savings rates above 20…
- FIA World Rally Championship crews had to face tumultuous challenges during Saturday’s first half. Deep ruts, rocky tracks, and plenty of standing water, with some sections resembling full-on mud baths, are some of the nightmares the drivers faced. Meanwhile, Elfyn Evans emerged as the Saturday…
- Against all odds, a little-known school in Narok South has risen from obscurity to become a force in high school basketball, defying resource constraints and fierce competition. Enkare Ngiro Secondary School, once overlooked in the sporting arena, has captured national attention with its remarkable…
- Bob Dewar, known as a tenacious public relations guru and one of the brains behind the annual motorsport competition show, Concours d’Elegance, has bowed out gracefully, having shaped the public communications industry and set the pace for specific car model enthusiasts’ cohesion. For those in the…
- Coconut in drinks can bring to mind hyper-creamy, often thick and sweet classics made with cream of coconut or coconut milk: painkillers, piña coladas, coquitos. But coconut water in drinks is lightly savory, nutty in flavor and rich in texture, and, as an ingredient, coconut water slips seamlessly…
- Kimilili Member of Parliament (MP) Didmus Barasa has joined the global community in mourning the death of legendary boxer George Foreman, who passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. Taking to his X account on Saturday, March 22, 2025, Barasa paid tribute to Foreman, recognizing him…
- Ten years ago, I attended the third United Nations International Financing for Development (FfD3) Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which took place at the midway stage of the then Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Ten years later, the fourth International Financing for Development (FfD4)…
- The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya aims to equip learners with practical skills suited to their career aspirations. In senior school, students select pathways in Arts & Sports, Social Sciences, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). However, a recent decision…
- The government has issued a directive requiring all dealers in precious metals and stones to register with the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) by April 11, 2025, or risk legal action. In a notice posted on X by the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs on March 22, 2025, the FRC…
- The death penalty has been a defining feature of justice systems since antiquity, a tool wielded by rulers to enforce order, punish transgressors, and send a chilling warning to potential offenders. From the Code of Hammurabi in Babylon to the gruesome executions of medieval Europe, societies have…
- The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall in parts of the larger Nyanza region, Western, and Nairobi in their latest forecast. According to the Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department, David Gikungu, areas of Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia,…
- Kenya’s historic hosting of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Elite 16 qualifiers at Kasarani was celebrated as a major milestone for the country’s sporting landscape. However, behind the glamour of the high-profile tournament lies a financial crisis, with the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) now…
- I have never hidden my appreciation for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s work ethic. I tick all the boxes. Since joining politics in 2013 as the senator for Tharaka-Nithi, the youthful law professor has conducted himself with utmost civility and handled his responsibilities with a measured…
- Presidential aspirant and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is currently on a nationwide tour aimed at gathering and consolidating the views of Kenyans to inform his political manifesto ahead of his campaign launch. This initiative underscores, chairperson of the Okiya Omtatah Presidential Exploratory…
- After months of keeping Kenyans guessing over his political arithmetic on Mt Kenya, President William Ruto is now set to visit the politically-charged region with his first stop-over in Mathira, the home turf of his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua. Ruto is expected to face the mountain and confront…
- Despite not holding a formal position in the government Azimio leader Raila Odinga has strategically positioned himself and is pulling strings that determine key appointments. The story of Raila’s influence in President Ruto’s government could be a tale of political manoeuvring, power plays and to…
- In a bold move that is likely to earn him the wrath of his party leader Raila Odinga, Westlands MP, Tim Wanyonyi, has made it clear that he would not be intimidated or discouraged from contesting for the Nairobi Governor’s seat in 2027. In a candid interview with the Wikendi, Wanyonyi expressed his…
- The journey to the 2027 General Election has taken off in earnest with commencement of the process to reconstitute the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) amid high expectations from the anticipated new team. With barely two years left, time could be essence to the team that is…
- Lewis Hamilton took his first win for Ferrari on only his second outing for the team with a dominant victory in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix. The seven-time champion fended off a challenge from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on the run to the first corner and controlled the race from there…
- The European Union (EU) has committed Sh841.9 million (€6million) over the next three years to help 15 counties in the Western, Central, and Coast regions improve their performance management systems. Through Kenya’s Integrated Performance Management Policy (KIPMP), the funds will strengthen the…
- In an effort to combat the effects of climate change on the country’s economy, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry is seeking approximately $4 billion annually for climate change adaptation and an additional UD$1.4 billion for mitigation until 2030. Speaking during the second…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. WRC Safari Rally action The 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya enters its third day with six special stages scheduled for today. The action begins at 8:35 am with the Sleeping Warrior 1 stage, followed by the live TV broadcast of…
- Tesla is recalling nearly all of its futuristic-style Cybertrucks after it found that an exterior trim panel was falling off and creating hazardous driving conditions, the company said Thursday. This is the eighth recall for the model. The recall of about 46,000 vehicles includes all models that…
- After a long search for an appropriate local governance system, the country, through a referendum and on promulgation of the Constitution of 2010, settled for a devolved two-level government mode comprising of constitutionally entrenched national and 47 counties. Before 2010, Kenya had a system of…
- About two weeks ago, the Kenyan blogosphere had a heated debate on the number of Level 4 hospitals in the six counties of what was Nyanza Province. The motive of the person whose utterances led to the debate was not clear but what anyone with primary level education could tell was that she is…
- In a worrying display of corporate defiance that threatened public safety and order, Super Metro in the past week continued to operate its passenger vehicles throughout Nairobi though its operator licence had been suspended by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). This brazen…
- The 2025 NCBA Golf Series heads to the Kenya Railway Golf Club this Saturday for its fifth leg, with some 200 golfers expected to battle for a place in the Grand Finale later this year. The prestigious nine-hole par-72 course will host the highly anticipated Stableford-format competition, where top…
- Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has refused to accept that Harambee Stars will not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA. The 47-year-old South African legend took charge of his first game as Kenya coach in a Group F qualification…
- The incoming IOC president has revealed to Sky News she is against banning countries from the Olympics over wars and will open talks on Russia’s potential return to the Games. Only Russians competing as neutrals were allowed to take part in Paris 2024 as Moscow was punished for launching the full-…
- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially opened applications for ward-level positions ahead of its grassroots elections scheduled for April 7, 2025. ODM’s National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC), in line with Article 61 of the party’s constitution, will oversee the process.…
- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has challenged leaders to prioritise developmental projects as a way of bettering the lives of their citizens. The MP made the remarks during an educational tour in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta county, where he was hosted by the area MP Dan Mwashako and several MCAs from the area…
- The Court of Appeal on Friday, March 21, 2025, declined to stay High Court orders regarding the majority coalition in the National Assembly. The National Assembly of Kenya through Speaker Moses Wetang’ula moved to Court of Appeal seeking stay orders on the three-judge bench ruling declaring Azimio…
- The newly sworn-in Meru governor Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia has nominated lawyer Linda Kiome, the former Mithika Linturi’s gubernatorial running mate, as his deputy. Speaking to People Daily Digital, the county boss said he settled on Kiome owing to her integrity and competence in service delivery. “…
- President William Ruto on Friday, March 21, 2025, attended the inauguration of Namibia’s first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in Windhoek. Taking to his official X account, Ruto stated that the event was a double celebration as the country was also marking the 35th independence…
- England head coach Thomas Tuchel has left Morgan Gibbs-White, Jarell Quansah and Aaron Ramsdale out of his matchday squad for Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Albania at Wembley. Nottingham Forest midfielder Gibbs-White was not included by Tuchel’s original squad but was called up when Chelsea’…
- Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei has hailed Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga over his choices in the most recent changes made by President William Ruto within the ranks of principal secretaries and the country’s foreign services. In a statement shared via his official…
- Harambee Stars Benni McCarthy has tipped the home support to play a crucial factor in Sunday’s World Cup qualifier clash against Gabon. The coach has been quick to shift focus to the next assignment with Gabon Panthers expected in town for Sunday, March 23 clash. In what promises to go down as a…
- Days after the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that listed 10 key issues that should be addressed, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has expressed hope about the positive developments occurring in Kenya’s…
- Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy was left impressed with Mohammed Bajaber’s goal as Kenya battled to a 3-3 draw in the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Gambia on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Speaking on the roller coaster performance during the 3-3 draw, the South African hailed the goal scored by…
- Oil and gas executives met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, seeking to influence him on issues ranging from deregulation to tariffs. Some executives in the industry, which spent more than $75 million to help elect Trump, are increasingly frustrated with his agenda.…
- Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has stepped up efforts to popularise former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s presidential bid through high-level discussions with Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo. Taking to his official X account on Friday, March 21, 2025, Kioni shared details of his…
- Thousands of motorsport fans from across East Africa have descended on Kenya for the action-packed 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally that commenced yesterday. An estimated 30,000 supporters drawn from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the larger East African Community (EAC) region are…
- A groundbreaking HIV cure trial has shown promising results in achieving antiretroviral therapy (ART)-free virus control. The trial showed that 20 percent or four participants remain off ART and are virally suppressed after one and a half years. The study tested a promising HIV treatment approach…
- Gatanga Member of Parliament (MP) Edward Muriu has cautioned President William Ruto against mentioning former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s name or his political pact with Raila Odinga during his upcoming tour of the Mount Kenya region. Taking to his official X account, Muriu penned a letter…
- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy is adamant that there is a realistic chance for Kenya to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. In a post-match reaction after a 3-3 draw against Gambia on Thursday, March 20, 2025, McCarthy said it would be a foolish idea to give up. “You will be a fool to […]
- The new university funding model has run into headwinds because of inadequate funds, failure by students to admit their vulnerability status and bribery claims. In addition, Higher Education and Research Principal Secretary, Beatrice Inyangala, said the Ministry of Education’s assumption that…
- Ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (left) is among four individuals who refused to appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to answer to questions relating to hate speech on the day the commission said it requires Sh600 million to monitor the same ahead of the…
- The High Court yesterday ruled that a decision by sacked Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Edward Kisiang’ani to monopolise government advertisements was unconstitutional. Justice Lawrence Mugambi annulled a March 2024 memo that awarded the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC…
- Police in Wajir have arrested two suspects linked to a violent robbery at Shawal Petrol Station along Mandera Road in Wajir Township. The suspects were apprehended following a swift police response to a late-night distress call from the station. According to police reports, a gang of five men,…
