- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has extended the deadline for Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) to register under the new regulatory framework by one year, giving them until May 13, 2026, to comply with provisions of the Public Benefits Organisation Act, 2013. In a Gazette Notice…
- Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has said he does not regret joining President William Ruto’s broad-based government despite opposition leaders calling them out for what they term betrayal. Speaking during a funeral ceremony in Luo-Nyanza on Friday, May 16, 2025, Oburu noted that the same people who had…
- As the world’s forests continue to come under threat from the climate crisis and human-induced deforestation, experts say the next decade will be crucial to save them before it is too late. Ahead of this year’s United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP30), in November, collective global…
- Former Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Board Chairman Irungu Nyakera has broken his silence after a billboard he put up in Nairobi to congratulate former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on the launch of his political party was vandalised. Taking to his official X account on…
- Each day, Mercy logs in from a windowless cubicle in Nairobi. Her task is to watch. For hours, she reviews gruesome images, listens to hate-filled audio, and flags content that AI systems cannot yet comprehend. She is not a tech executive or engineer. She is a data worker, paid just over $1 an hour…
- Kenya’s education landscape is undergoing a bold transformation, driven by a powerful mission—to nurture every learner’s potential. At the heart of this shift is the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, an approach designed to develop engaged, empowered, and ethical citizens who are not only…
- When the two world economic superpowers, China and the United States of America, announced that they would have a discussion on the economy and trade between the two nations, it came as a relief to many countries that also have bilateral trade with the two nations. The two nations must recognize…
- Roy Keane believes the days of everyone wanting to join Manchester United have ended after the club suffered an 18th defeat of the season at Chelsea, which he felt proved they “aren’t really good at anything”. United lost 1-0 thanks to Marc Cucurella’s second-half winner to leave them on 39 points…
- Bodaboda operators in Kenya have long been painted in a negative light, often associated with lawlessness, indiscipline, and now, crime. In recent times, they have been branded as accomplices in phone and handbag snatching incidents, most of which occur with the perpetrators riding boda bodas.…
- Police are looking for a gang of four suspected robbers posing as passengers and operating along Mombasa road that has committed at least five robberies in the last three days. Authorities have also warned hitch-hikers and motorists who offer lifts to strangers to be wary of the dangers they are…
- President William Ruto has praised Kenya’s athletics team for their outstanding performance at the 2025 Doha Diamond League, where the country’s runners delivered a series of impressive victories on the international stage. In a message shared on his official X account on Saturday, May 17, Ruto…
- The government has unveiled a robust initiative to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict in Taita Taveta County, a region identified as one of Kenya’s hardest hit by the crisis. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced the measures during a visit to Mwatate yesterday pledging…
- Recently I visited my local bank to resolve an issue with my account. I didn’t expect to spend more than an hour waiting. But the line moved at a snail’s pace. As the minutes ticked by, I needed to use the restroom urgently but to my dismay, the bank had no facilities for customers. Faced […]
- Illicit alcohol now makes up 60 per cent of total alcohol consumption and sales in the Kenyan market, posing a serious threat not only to the country’s economy, but also to the health and safety of millions of consumers. According to a new report commissioned by the Alcoholic Beverages Association…
- Members of Parliament have warned that significant budget cuts to the State Department for Labour and Skills Development could derail crucial employment initiatives and frustrate efforts to address the country’s rising youth unemployment. In a statement posted on the National Assembly’s social…
- Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has revealed the details of his meeting with Danish Minister of Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs Morten Bodskov. Taking to his official X account on Saturday, May 17, 2025, Joho stated that he had been hosted by…
- Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed has revealed that Kenya and Brazil will partner on matters of soccer development. Mohammed was part of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s delegation to Brazil, and he said important agendas were agreed on, including sports development. “I…
- This is the fourth time since February last year that I am sticking my neck out for former Vice-President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka as the most suitable person for the Opposition to present as a presidential candidate against incumbent William Ruto. When I last pronounced myself on the subject, I…
- Many years ago, Kenyan politicians who were always defending the government, party leader, or the president at public events were said to be suffering from foot and mouth disease. This was not just because they could not remain in one place and keep silent, but also because they always put their…
- KCB FC head coach Patrick Odhiambo has criticised his players following a recent run of poor results in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League. The latest defeat for the Bankers came against Kariobangi Sharks, who defeated them 1-0 in a league contest staged at Dandora Stadium on Thursday,…
- The humanitarian crisis and security in Haiti has reached critical levels amid reports of challenges in terms of funding, institutional articulation and coordination with local authorities. Though the Kenya Police-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti has been on the ground for…
- I have written extensively on Kenyan politics through a historical lens, drawing connections between past political strategies and present developments. As a political historian, this week I delve into Wamunyoro—the emerging political sanctuary for impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Like…
- Olympic bronze medallist Faith Cherotich produced a thrilling finish to win and defend the 3000m steeplechase Diamond League title on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Doha, Qatar. Cherotich won the women’s 3000m steeplechase in a world-leading 9:05.08. World and Olympic champion Winfred Yavi was in control…
- In a case reminiscent of human trafficking, several Kenyan girls are being exposed to danger as they work in drones’ manufacturing factories in Russia. An investigation by a global body that fights transnational organized crime indicates that Kenyans are among hundreds of mostly African girls aged…
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson David Oginde has issued a scathing indictment of professional sectors in Kenya, accusing them of being key enablers of corruption and calling for a transformation led by a few committed individuals rather than mass movements. Speaking during…
- The US has lost its last perfect credit rating, as influential ratings firm Moody’s expressed concern over the government’s ability to pay back its debt. In lowering the US rating from ‘AAA’ to ‘Aa1’, Moody’s noted that successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and…
- Speculations and uncertainties surround the underneath reasons as to why President William Ruto was forced to bow to ‘unfavorable political circumstances’ to put on hold his Ukambani tour for the second time in two months. The President was scheduled to start a three-day visit in Machakos, Kitui…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Reactions to Gachagua’s interview Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, on the night of Friday, May 16, 2025, had an interview with online TV, Obinna Show Live, where he made several allegations. During the interview,…
- Ernest Musonye has become the epitome of a teetotaller in his Shiswa village home, nestled at the edge of the Kakamega rainforest in Murhanda location, Kakamega East Sub-county where chang’aa brewing and consumption has for long remained the mainstay. In his quiet retirement, Musonye looks back at…
- Kenya’s top basketball league has come under fire from team managers who accuse the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) of running one of the longest and most erratic seasons in East Africa, a chaotic fixture schedule blamed for driving away sponsors, frustrating players and inflating club expenses.…
- An emotive debate has emerged over plans by the government to lease out sugar millers, with stake holders calling for a transparent and competative processes. Kisumu governor Anyang Nyong’o has been particularly vocal that the process must involve farmers, workers and county governments to ensure…
- Newly refurbished Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County is ready to host the 61st Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, marking a major milestone in the government’s commitment to regional development through sports infrastructure. Construction of the 12,000-seater stadium which began five months…
- Picturesque par-72 Limuru Golf and Country Club came alive yesterday (and continues today) as it hosts the prestigious Chairman’s Prize, organised by Kenya Golf Union (KGU) Chairman David Ndungu. The highly anticipated event in the local golfing calendar will not only treat participants to…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dramatically altered his earlier position on the state of the country’s finances at the time of transition in 2022, stepping back from his previous rhetoric that the Kenya Kwanza administration inherited completely empty coffers. Speaking during an…
- Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says the club is “concerned but positive” about Taiwo Awoniyi after the striker was put in an induced coma following a serious abdominal injury. The 27-year-old Nigerian international had emergency surgery to repair internal damage suffered during the…
- The Football Kenya Federation Premier League title-chasing trio of Gor Mahia, Kenya Police, and Tusker FC will contend with opposition from struggling outfits in the league round 32 ties set to kick off on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The match-ups come as welcome reprieves after the trio slipped in the…
- Mathare United coach John Kamau has dismissed claims of his charges growing nervous following Wednesday, May 14, 2025, loss to AFC Leopards. Speaking to the club media site on Friday, May 16, 2025, Kamau sounded confident that the team has battled its way from the lower reaches of the table to be…
- Months since former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached, he still has photos of himself with President William Ruto in his house. Speaking to YouTuber Oga Obina on Friday, May 16, 2025, Gachagua said he had decided to keep the photos, despite having bitterly fallen out with the head of…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Friday, May 16, 2025, paid a visit to Orange Democratic (ODM) leader Raila Odinga at his offices. Though the details of the meeting remain unknown, both figures confirmed the meeting via their social media pages. Taking to social media, Raila hailed…
- The measure of Manchester City’s class is that they have a chance of claiming the FA Cup in Saturday’s Wembley showpiece despite a troubled campaign featuring serial injury, an insipid title defence, Champions League playoff stage elimination by Real Madrid, and the mid-season departure of the…
- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has come out strongly to clarify misconceptions surrounding the Finance Bill 2025, urging Kenyans, particularly the youth, not to rush to conclusions that the bill introduces significant tax hikes. Speaking during a town hall meeting on Friday, May 16, 2025,…
- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has justified the financial share from the 2025 Finance Bill allocated to the country’s security sector, terming it as key to economic growth. Speaking on Friday, May 16, 2025, Mbadi dispelled the notion that the sector had been allocated huge sums, emphasising…
- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has warned that Kenya faces a significant fiscal challenge as a substantial portion of its public debt is set to mature by 2032, potentially placing the economy under severe strain. Speaking when he attended a town hall meeting focused on the Finance Bill 2025…
- The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is urging the government to ease the tax burden in the 2025/2026 budget cycle, warning that continued pressure on employers may force businesses to downsize their workforce. FKE CEO Jacqueline Mugo says they have presented a raft of proposals to the Cabinet…
- Residents of Bomet County have taken stock of the rising number of gender-based violence (GBV) incidents with concern and determination to have the barbaric practice put to an end. A section of residents from various regions who gathered at St Josephine Bakhita Skills Centre during a public forum…
- Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya continued his nationwide tour with a visit to Isiolo County, aiming to garner support for his 2027 presidential bid. On Friday, May 16, 2025, Peter Salasya took to his official social media channels to share a series of photos from his engagement…
- Kenya’s Nairobi City Thunder are gearing up for their Basketball Africa League (BAL) debut on Saturday, May 18, 2025, when they face Rwandan champions APR at the BK Arena in Kigali. Speaking on Friday after their final training session, Thunder head coach Bradley Ibs said the team was energized and…
- Senate Speaker Amason Kingi showered Kibwezi Member of Parliament (MP) Mwengi Mutuse with praises for boldly coming out and moving an impeachment motion against the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. While speaking during a fundraiser in Kibwezi West on Friday, May 16, 2025, where several…
- The civil society has applauded the government’s decision to ban 50 harmful pesticides but called for full implementation, stronger regulatory oversight and farmer-centred alternatives for a toxic-free food system. Harun Warui, Programme lead at the Route to Food Initiative (RTFI), Anne Maina, (…
- The Gambian government has announced an investigation into the sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, following widespread public concern. Some of the assets, including livestock and luxury vehicles, were sold off while a panel was still investigating the wealth Jammeh amassed…
