- 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,…
- Foreign Affairs and State House are among 16 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that requested additional funding of Ksh48.8 billion for campaigns for Opposition chief Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson bid, as well as for President William Ruto’s local visits. The…
- The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has revealed how counties and MCAs spent billions of shillings on sitting allowances and travel. In her report, Nyakang’o has also exposed counties for wrongful use of resources as millions of shillings have been spent on non-priority items such as…
- Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has been reinstated as the Democratic Party of Kenya (DP) leader months after exiting the government. In a statement on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Muturi revealed that the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) had unanimously agreed to…
- President William Samoei Ruto has officially appointed Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The appointment, which was formally documented under Gazette Notice No. 7724 and published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated…
- Football Kenya Federation has issued a new directive on the organisation of local tournaments in the country. The FA now wants organisers of such competitions to notify them first for proper registration and authorisation. “The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) wishes to remind all stakeholders of…
- Global economic growth is on track for its weakest decade since the 1960s, according to a new analysis by the World Bank, which cites President Donald Trump’s trade war as a major factor weighing on economies worldwide. The World Bank expects Trump’s barrage of new tariffs on America’s trading…
- Chelsea have had an offer worth more than Ksh5.8 billion for English winger Jamie Gittens rejected by Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old already has a seven-year contract on the table and is thought to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. But the two clubs are struggling to meet in the middle on…
- Siaya County Senator Oburu Odinga has raised concerns over the continued silence and inaction surrounding a senior police officer who was mentioned in the controversial death of Albert Ojwang. Speaking in the Senate on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Oburu questioned why the senior police boss has not been…
- Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei has called for the resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, accusing him of gross incompetence and claiming he is sabotaging President William Ruto’s administration. While addressing the Senate on Tuesday, June 10, Cherargei cited the…
- President William Ruto has firmly defended his administration’s economic decisions, saying he can account for every single day since assuming office. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, where he had hosted leaders from the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi has issued a scathing condemnation of the UDA-led government, warning that the recent killing of Albert Ojwang could mark a breaking point in the political truce between the two parties. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, June 10,…
- Suba North Member of Parliament (MP) Millie Odhiambo has shed light on the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Bill that she is sponsoring. The bill, if passed and assented to by the President, will address the challenges faced by individuals struggling with fertility issues in Kenya by…
- Forensic pathologist Bernard Midia has stated that the injuries sustained by Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody, were not self-inflicted, contradicting the initial police narrative. Speaking on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, after conducting an autopsy at Nairobi Funeral Home, Midia, while…
- Former Bahati Member of Parliament (MP) Kimani Ngunjiri has warned Kenyans against hastily blaming Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat for the death of Albert Ojwang. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Ngunjiri urged the public to refrain from accusing Lagat of being…
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) is set to enhance tobacco regulations in the country to reinforce regulatory oversight and protect public health. This follows a bilateral meeting between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and the WHO delegation led by Abdourahmane Diallo, its country…
- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has condemned the death of Albert Ojwang, who died hours after being arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers. In a statement on June 10, 2025, Odinga stated that his demise erodes the credibility of the police service. Raila indicated…
- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has defended his team amid their winless streak. In an interview featured on a local TV station on June 10, 2025, McCarthy urged supporters to understand the process of building a competitive side. The former Manchester United first team coach also called…
- Kenya has held a meeting with the government of Somalia on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to deepen bilateral engagement between the two countries. In a statement on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora…
- Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege has called for a comprehensive reevaluation of the criteria used to recruit police officers. Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on June 10, 2025, she noted with concern the need for higher educational standards among those tasked with…
- Political analyst Barrack Muluka has raised concerns about President William Ruto’s leadership, accusing him of steering Kenya towards an oligarchy. Speaking on a local radio station on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the former Amani National Congress (ANC) secretary-general warned that Ruto’s actions…
- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have terminated the services of highly-rated Technical Director Michael Amenga, in their latest purge of staffers who had been employed by the previous regime that left office after the December 7, 2024, elections. Other staffers affected by the June 9, 2025, move…
- Political campaigns have intensified countrywide following Parliament’s approval on June 4, 2025, of the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson and commissioners. Although the High Court has halted the commissioners’ swearing-in, it is a foregone conclusion that the…
- National Treasury has been put on the spot over the use of public funds to guarantee a Sh58 billion loan for Kenya Airways, yet the government is a minority shareholder. A Parliamentary committee on public debt and privatisation now wants Treasury to explain the logic behind this, as the…
- Kitale’s finest rose to the occasion on Saturday as home duo Evans Kirui and Josephine Chesang delivered commanding performances to win the gross titles in the 2025 NCBA Golf Series, teeing up their return to the national grand finale stage. Kirui, playing off handicap 11, fired a steady round of…
