- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has called for increased investment in women as a key strategy for building stronger families, vibrant communities, and a more prosperous nation. Speaking at the Posta Grounds in Kanduyi Constituency, Bungoma County, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, Wetangula…
- Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has launched a strong attack on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his recent statements directed at the government. Speaking during a function in Kanduyi on Saturday, July 26, 2025, Cheruiyot thanked residents for rejecting Sifuna during the 2017 elections when he…
- 22 head of cattle and 18 goats believed to have been stolen during an attack at a livestock market near Sarmach Junction in Kainuk, Turkana were recovered by a multi-agency security patrol team on Friday, July 25, 2025. According to a statement by the National Police Service (NPS) released on…
- Peter Mbogo’s nomination as the new Member of County Assembly (MCA), replacing Wainaina Gicheru, has drawn praise from Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, who described the win as a reflection of commitment and hard work. Mbogo’s nomination under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) banner and…
- It is exactly one week before the kick-off of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) football bonanza being co-hosted by Kenya and its East African neighbours of Uganda and Tanzania. From all angles, this is a major sports convention as it is the first time that a soccer tournament of continental…
- The raging debate between chemical and mineral sunscreens has intensified in recent years, driven by growing concerns over skin health, environmental impact, and potential toxicity. More people have become conscious of what they apply to their skin and how it affects the planet. Amid concerns…
- In a remarkable shift within Kenya’s political landscape, the once formidable opposition force—the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)—seems to be drifting toward political obscurity. Its once-boisterous grassroots machinery is weakening, internal leadership appears disoriented, and the party’s…
- A crackdown on age cheating in Kenya’s secondary school sports has kicked off in earnest, after the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) unveiled a new Player Information System (PIS) portal aimed at ending decades of manipulation and restoring credibility to school competitions. In…
- Scientists have established that soils are vital for supporting food security and other ecosystem services, and that climate change can affect soil functions both directly and indirectly. The direct effects of climate change on soil health include changes in temperature, precipitation, and moisture…
- Education tourism is where students travel across borders to pursue academic opportunities. It has become a global phenomenon, driven by the pursuit of quality education, cultural exposure, and career advancement. In recent years, Kenya has emerged as a promising destination for education tourism,…
- Many people underestimate the power of a toothbrush until it’s too late. Skipping daily brushing may seem harmless, especially after a long day or a rushed morning, but the effects add up fast. What starts as plaque — a sticky layer of bacteria on your teeth — can spiral into painful infections…
- Institutions of higher learning in the country have been advised to invest heavily in academic programs which attract local and international learners. Commission for University Education (CUE) Chief Executive Officer Mike Kuria says that it’s unfortunate to see thousands of local learners…
- The late President Mwai Kibaki left an indelible mark on the education landscape, probably more than any leader in Kenya’s history. By a stroke of a pen, President Kibaki decreed that Kenya would offer free primary education, and in one instance, an additional one million learners turned up in…
- I am into simple yet tasty meals. Think sandwiches, think wraps. Low-effort meals that bring maximum nutrition and vibes. For me, food should be an adventure, something you enjoy making and eating with minimal dishes to do afterwards. I am not into glorifying the kitchen struggle. But the way…
- Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has issued a stern warning to dissenting ODM leaders, reaffirming the party’s alliance with President William Ruto’s administration. He stated that all ODM members are expected to support the Kenya Kwanza government until 2032, when Ruto is set…
- We, the Tunza Mtoto Coalition, together with education stakeholders, parents, and civil society allies, express our deep concern and firm opposition to the recent announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury regarding the unilateral reduction of capitation grants for secondary school…
- Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has raised serious concerns over the continued existence and operations of the Huduma Kenya Secretariat, citing a lack of legal and policy framework more than a decade after its establishment. In her 2023/2024 financial year audit report, Gathungu noted that since its…
- China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with Kenya through continued investment and collaboration between the two countries’ public and private sectors. Speaking during a visit to Tatu City in Ruiru, Kiambu County, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan emphasised the…
- My tutor on socio-linguistics once told me to always contemplate the intended consumer of anything I propose or write, since the public will always gauge my solemnity or triviality through the interpretation of the words I conjure. I wish the consultant who coined the words in the Office of the…
- Kenya’s unemployment rate is increasing, and for the youth who graduate every year, hoping for greener pastures, only 33 per cent make it to employment. The remaining, a staggering 67 per cent of them, are always trapped in limbo – education certificates in hand, but nothing to show for it. This…
- Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has cast doubt on the future sustainability of the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK), citing severe financial distress and governance failures in her audit report for the financial year ending June 30, 2024. According to the report, the corporation is operating with…
- Three things worth mentioning happened on Kenya’s sports scene this week. Only three things? Isn’t everything that happens in Kenya’s sports circles worth a mention? Nah. For a country that has won more Olympic medals than the world’s economic powerhouses and considers itself a regional power in…
- Nairobi hawkers and their customers operating in non-designated zones will be arrested and prosecuted. “We are stepping up enforcement efforts to ensure compliance. Going forward, we will not only target hawkers operating in undesignated areas but also individuals buying from them, as they are…
- The national government is sending devolution to its deathbed over shortfalls in the allocation of shareable revenue and constant interferences with the operations of counties. Council of Governors (CoG) argued that the Ksh415 billion to be disbursed to the counties as shareable revenue for the…
- The national government is sending devolution to its deathbed over shortfalls in the allocation of shareable revenue and constant interferences with the operations of counties. Council of Governors (CoG) argued that the Ksh415 billion to be disbursed to the counties as shareable revenue for the…
- If you’ve spent any time in Nairobi, you know a matatu isn’t just a way to get around. It’s a full experience. For years, Kenya’s matatus have defined what it means to mix transport with music, fashion, art, and youth energy. With the arrival of Mood —the latest nganya in town— the matatu culture…
- Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has issued a stern warning that it will disrupt learning in schools across the country if the negotiated benefits under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) are not reflected in teachers’ July payslips. The union, led by its Secretary-General…
- The National Police Service (NPS) is facing a deepening internal crisis as several senior officers remain stationed at police headquarters without formal duties, clear assignments, or even designated offices. The unusual situation has not only placed Inspector General Douglas Kanja, his three…
- President William Ruto’s government is a crime scene. That is what Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has been saying. With the 2027 elections not far from sight, government offices — like supermarkets during protests — have become a looting spree as bureaucrats scramble for state coffers. Irregular…
- In the heart of Kenya’s arid north, where the soil cracks under a relentless sun and livelihoods are tested by heat and hunger, an ancient tree is quietly rewriting the survival story. They call it “the tree of strength” and for good reason. Acacia, Africa’s indigenous and largely underexploited…
- Thirty-four governors and their executives spent more than Ksh500 million on foreign benchmarking and training trips in the first nine months of the 2024/2025 financial year, even as some counties adopted austerity measures and recorded zero spending on such travel. According to the latest report…
- National Super League outfit Kibera Black Stars has lost mainstay Costah Anjeo Nzuva to top-flight side Kariobangi Sharks. The defender’s acquisition has been confirmed by the Kenya Premier League outfit, adding to the new players linking up with the former FKF Cup champions ahead of the new season…
- Nine players have been demoted from the Kenya women’s volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, as the team continues its preparation for the upcoming FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship in Thailand. The competition will run from Friday, August 22, 2025, to Monday, September 7, 2025. According to a…
- Mombasa Governor and ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Nassir has hailed the party for its all-inclusive stance, hailing its willingness to welcome dissenting voices. In a statement shared via his X page after the party’s Delegate Conference in Kakamega County on Friday, July 25, 2025, Nassir…
- Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has allayed fears that the government is planning to scrap the free primary and secondary education programme due to budgetary constraints. Speaking at St. Thomas Girls Secondary School in Kilifi County on Friday, July 25, 2025, Bitok said that the…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has hailed Raila Odinga and President William Ruto for putting national interest first and the unity of Kenya after the hotly contested 2022 elections. Speaking during an empowerment forum in Muhoroni on Friday, July 25, 2025, Kindiki specifically cited Raila’s…
- ODM leader Raila Odinga today issued a stern admonition to the national government over delayed education financing, urging immediate release of capitation funds ahead of school reopening and underscoring that we cannot joke with education. In a public address in Kakamega County on Friday, July 25…
- Chema Volleyball Club has unveiled seven new players in a major revamp as the club eyes its place in the top flight of the Kenyan volleyball league. The fast-rising volleyball outfit has raided reigning KVF champions, GSU, for Libero Hudson Kipchumba and Mathias Kemboi among the marquee signings.…
- ODM leader Raila Odinga has signalled the need for a review of the party’s cooperation agreement with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), amid growing disquiet from within the party’s ranks. His comments come amid escalating internal criticism of the pact. ODM Secretary-…
- Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has come out strongly to defend the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) position on the controversial broad-based government agreement, cautioning ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna against speaking out of turn. Wanga’s remarks come amid growing unease within the ODM…
- Butere MP Tindi Mwale has issued a strong appeal to ODM leader Raila Odinga, urging him to use his political influence to press the government into resolving the ongoing school capitation crisis. Mwale’s call comes just a day after the government announced that free education is unsustainable. …
- In a powerful mix of dialogue and development, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen returned to his political backyard on Friday, July 25, 2025, not just to talk security but to prove that promises can be reignited, quite literally from the ground up. Murkomen was in Elgeyo Marakwet for…
- Police Bullets attacker Mercy Masika has expressed her gratitude to the Kenya Police Bullets fraternity as she exits the club after a two-year stint with the reigning Kenya Women’s Premier League champions. The former Moving The Goal (MTG) player was specifically thankful to coach Beldine Odemba…
- Kisumu is set for a major transformation in water and sanitation infrastructure, following a landmark Ksh10.6 billion investment under the Lake Victoria West Water and Sanitation (LVWATSAN) program. But even as the county gears up for change, community resistance in Otonglo threatens to derail key…
- AFC Leopards Chairman Boniface Ambani has revealed that the club’s management is working around the clock to see that the 1998 Kenyan Premier League champions win their 13th title in a short time. Speaking to People Sport ahead of the team’s 2025 Gala Awards scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025,…
- Nzoia Sugar FC Chairman Evans Kadenge has lauded the team’s playing unit for exercising patience and resilience when the National Super League side recorded tough economic days throughout last season. The Sugar Millers were relegated to the NSL the previous campaign owing to grave financial…
- Tusker FC have officially confirmed the return of striker Erick Kapaito, a move that is expected to significantly strengthen their attacking force ahead of the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season. Kapaito, a two-time FKF Premier League Golden Boot winner, has rejoined the Brewers on a one-year deal…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is not just speaking out of anger. He knows exactly what he is doing. He is using the same tricks that President William Ruto used when he was Deputy President under Uhuru Kenyatta. Gachagua has studied Ruto closely, and now he is using the same style to…
- Twinkle Hockey Club has taken the Kenya Hockey Women’s Premier League by storm, setting records both on and off the pitch in their first season playing at the top of the country’s game. The team, majorly comprising young girls aged between 17 and 25 years, is giving hockey big guns in the country a…
- Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has called on Kenyans and media outlets to shift their focus from political bickering to economic transformation, urging that the next 16 months be dedicated to implementing development projects. In a statement posted on social media, Olekina proposed delaying political…
