- Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja was, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, taken to task over the specific incidents surrounding the controversial death of Albert Ojwang. Speaking while appearing in the Senate on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Kanja laboured to respond to a raft of questions put to…
- Federation Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) will hold a consultation about expanding the Club World Cup to 48 teams in 2029 if this summer’s edition is successful, after lobbying from clubs who failed to qualify for the new Ksh130 billion tournament. The 32-Team competition kicks off in…
- The United States Embassy in Nairobi has expressed its condolences to the family and friends of Albert Ojwang, while lending its voice to growing calls for a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, dismissed the calls for his resignation while detailing the steps taken by the government to curb the unending cases of police brutality and abductions in the country. Speaking while updating the Senate on the circumstances…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to international health partnerships by holding a high-level bilateral meeting with the Cuban Ambassador to Kenya, Inés Fors Fernández, aimed at strengthening collaboration in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The…
- The Kenya women’s national team, Harambee Starlets, On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, held their first preparations for the CECAFA Women’s Senior Challenge Cup, set to kick off on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The team was taken through its first session in Tanzania, a day after reporting to camp on the…
- Opposition leaders have said that the late Albert Ojwang’ was brought into the Central Police Station when he had already been assaulted elsewhere. In a joint statement on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the leaders indicated that the police version of the story from arrest in Homa Bay to the transfer of…
- Siaya Governor James Orengo appears to be reaping the benefits of his recent political ‘handshake’ with President William Ruto, unveiling a series of major development projects secured from the national government just days after meeting the Head of State. In an update posted on X on Wednesday,…
- The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has exposed the influence of powerful pesticide cartels sabotaging Kenya’s food safety and agricultural reforms. In a hard-hitting address at the opening of the 2025 CABI Africa Regional Consultation, on Wednesday, June…
- Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has gone full throttle at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of promoting tribal politics that could damage the unity needed to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. In a statement shared on X on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Amisi…
- President William Ruto has expressed deep sorrow and called for urgent action following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. The Head of State’s remarks come amid growing scrutiny of police practices in the country, with human rights organisations frequently raising alarms…
- Musk posted a series of tweets on X last week in a fiery exchange between the pair, including accusing the president of appearing in files relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Elon Musk has said he “regrets” some of his posts about Donald Trump, saying they “went too far”. Musk posted a series of tweets on…
- In a startling admission during a Senate session on June 11, 2025, Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen explicitly shifted blame from his ministry to investigative departments over Albert Ojwang’s death. Murkomen said the law is clear on who should shoulder such blame. He noted…
- The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has revealed the details of the social media post that led to the arrest of the deceased, Albert Ojwang. Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Kanja stated that Ojwang tweeted on X, stating that Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud…
- Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Vice Chairperson Ann Wanjiku has disclosed the names of officers involved in the arrest of teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang. Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Wanjiku detailed the events leading up to Ojwang’s…
- Cabinet Secretary for Interior Kipchumba Murkomen has pledged unwavering government support to ensure justice for the late Albert Ojwang’. Speaking during a live Senate session on June 11, 2025, Murkomen addressed the family of Ojwang’ directly, vowing, “I promise the family of Albert Ojwang’, the…
- Businessman Zedekiah Bundotich Kiprop, famously known as Buzeki, has accused President William Ruto’s government of betraying ordinary Kenyans it promised to uplift during the 2022 electioneering period. In a statement on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Buzeki decried a shift in the government’s…
- Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has vowed to reject any attempts by President William Ruto’s administration to restrict political campaigns, calling a proposed law an attack on Kenya’s democratic foundation. In a statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Salasya warned…
- Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has blamed former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka for the slow pace of development in the Ukambani region, accusing him of deliberately holding back progress as a means of maintaining political control. In a statement issued on June 11, 2025, CS Mutua compared…
- As President William Ruto marks 1,000 days in office, Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has launched a stinging critique, accusing the Head of State of betraying loyal allies. Nyutu also accused the president of failing to deliver on promises and consolidating power at the expense of trust. Speaking in an…
- Kitui Central Member of Parliament (MP) Makali Mulu has strongly criticised the 2025/26 budget, describing it as one geared toward reelection but not favouring citizens’ welfare. Mulu made the remarks during an interview with a local TV station on June 11, 2025, pointing to what he sees as…
- Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat over the death of teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang. Havi believes that taking action against Lagat, who was revealed as a complainant…
- Kitui Central Member of Parliament (MP) Makali Mulu has come out strongly against President William Ruto’s administration for broken promises amid police brutality and abductions. Mulu, in his sentiments during an interview with a local TV station on June 11, 2025, accused the current…
- John Lejirma has surged ahead with a flawless 3-under par 69 to take a commanding five-shot lead after day two of the Sunshine Development Tour at Ruiru Sports Club, setting the stage for a gripping final round chase teeing off on June 11, 2025. He extended his fine form in the second round of […]
- Africa remains shackled in “energy poverty”, with 600 million people on the continent deprived of access to electricity and exposed to its associated climate risks. In January, during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, African leaders committed to drastically cutting…
- Murang’a County Senator Joe Nyutu has launched a scathing attack on Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat and wants him out of office. Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on June 11, 2025, he accused him of showing contempt for Kenyans by attending a press conference on…
- In many Kenyan households, it is common for spouses to handle their finances separately. Culturally, there’s often an unspoken rule to hide income, expenses, and debts from one another. This, as I recently learnt, is driven by fear of control, judgment, or even cultural expectations. Let’s be…
- Former Kenyan national team Harambee Stars defender Ricky Solomon has supported the decision by coach Benni McCarthy to recall ex-captain and midfielder Victor Wanyama from retirement. The South African legend handed the former Tottenham Hotspur player a return to the national team ahead of the…
- The Public Benefits Organisations will have to demonstrate that their goals and operations serve charitable purposes, and offer direct public benefit rather than private gain if a new law is enacted. The PBO Act that is currently being operationalised will also ensure no undue advantage is…
- Women face frightening privacy and safety risks when using period tracker apps, experts have warned. The personal information collected in these apps, including exercise, diet, medication, sexual preferences, hormone levels, and contraception use, could be “sold at scale” to pose “risks and harms…
- Kenya’s national women’s 3×3 basketball team clinched a bronze medal finish as the curtains fell on the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League-Africa 1 championship in Benin, even as their male counterparts settled for a disappointing last-place finish in a tournament dominated by East African neighbours…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Appointment of IEBC officials Conversations around the appointment of IEBC commissioners are set to continue, with Parliament also expected to deliberate on the gazettment of the officials. On June 10, 2025, President…
- Mind games can sometimes be annoying and satisfying at the same time. The person with the upper hand they are always in control. But the other party with the lesser dominion struggles to find a solution, and no matter how annoying it can be for them, they must strive to turn the tables. Mind games…
- Since Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja came to office, the city has faced a series of challenges that have left many residents deeply disillusioned. His campaign promised to restore Nairobi’s lost glory – a vision that, so far, remains unrealised. That said, we must acknowledge a recent positive…
- The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Competition Commission (CCC) and the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) have agreed to jointly facilitate cross-border trade in the region. The two regional bodies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cross-…
- As Kenya eagerly awaits the Finance Bill 2025, scheduled to be tabled before Parliament on June 12, 2025, Gen Z activists have issued unmistakable ultimatums, calling for a reasonable and economically friendly budget. The Gen Z movement has declared strong opposition to the FY 2025/26 budget,…
- A fierce battle over the control of millions generated from Karura Forest is looming after the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Dr Deborah Barasa, ordered the Friends of Karura to cease collecting entrance charges, among other payments. The order was issued on April 22, 2025, at Kenya Forest…
- In the recent past, there have been many reported cases of suicide. Statistics show that someone in the world commits suicide every 40 seconds, translating to 800,000 people annually. There is one suicide for every 25 attempts. In Kenya, the rate of suicide cases has risen by 58 per cent in the…
- Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has doubled down on its efforts to lower interest rates on commercial bank loans by once again slashing its key benchmark lending rate to 9.75 per cent, marking the first single digit in two years. The country had a Central Bank Rate (CBR) of 9.5 per cent in June […]
- Kenya is pushing for a more united and coordinated regional response to track and disrupt illicit arms flows and deal with the escalating regional threat. Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo, on June 10, 2025, warned that apart from the presence of illicit arms in the region,…
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) plans to deregister 20,981 enterprises to instil compliance through reputational pressure since no business wants to be branded as fraudulent. This is as the taxman grapples with a widening gap between tax expectations and actual collections, with the underperformance…
- Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has urged the government to prioritise education and ensure adequate funding is allocated to the sector. The governor also said counties should be allowed to continue disbursing bursaries, noting that the programme supports thousands of students who benefit from…
- Kenya has taken a bold leap forward in education and skills development with the gazetting of the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) Regulations 2025. This transformative policy seeks to unify and standardise all qualifications – academic, technical, and professional – across the…
- Kenya has joined the global community in celebrating World Accreditation Day, spotlighting accreditation as a vital catalyst for unlocking international market opportunities and driving economic growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Stakeholders at the event emphasised that…
- Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has raised the alarm over the growing use of technology in facilitating financial crimes and terrorism, warning that criminals are increasingly outpacing the law. Speaking during the 23rd Commonwealth Heads of Prosecuting Agencies Conference in Mombasa, Oduor called…
- Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s passing invites reflection on how nations honour or neglect their intellectual giants. I first encountered Ngugi’s transformative literary genius in my undergraduate studies of Literature in English at the University of Nairobi. His works profoundly challenged our young…
- Questions have emerged over whether the government knows the exact number of learners in public and private schools. Lawmakers heard that the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS), which the Ministry of Education has been using to capture learners’ data, has on several occasions…
- A growing number of people are voluntarily choosing child-free lives, challenging societal expectations, a new report has shown. The 2025 State of World Population report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reveals that a significant number of young men and women do not plan to become…
- As new political realignment coalescing around communities takes shape in the country, analysts believe young voters are expected to play a key role and be kingmakers in the 2027 General Election. This is despite the political groupings, pitting the ‘Big tribes’ against the ‘Small tribes’, which is…
- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced that stadiums and training facilities earmarked for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be handed over by contractors by June 25, 2025. Speaking during an inspection tour on Tuesday, June 10,…
