- 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…
- Travelling along the winding Iten-Kabarnet road, one is treated to breathtaking scenery, especially the Tugen Hills, which run across the vast Kerio Valley. However, concerns are now due to rampant cases of accidents along the route, which have claimed many lives. More than 20 people have lost…
- The third United Nations Ocean Conference opened in Nice, France, on June 9, 2025, amid rising pressure for nations to turn decades of promises into tangible protection for the seas. Ahead of the conference on Sunday, June 8, 2025, dozens of research and exploration vessels from around the world…
- Rugby league legend Billy Boston is set to receive a knighthood at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, ending the sport’s 130-year wait for such an honour. The sport’s first knighthood is being awarded before the King’s birthday honours are officially announced later this week, because of…
- The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) will convene its 2025 Annual Policy Conference in Nairobi to tackle financing and inclusivity for green energy transition in the Global South at a time when available resources remain insufficient and shifting geopolitical dynamics threaten further progress…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Postmortem for Albert Ojwang’ A postmortem examination for Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Government and other independent bodies are…
- In a bold shake-up that has stunned fans and sparked national debate, new Malkia Strikers coach Geoffrey Omondi has axed several senior players, including captain Mercy Moim and libero Agripina Kundu, from the squad heading to the 2025 FIVB Women’s World Championships slated to serve off on August…
- In an era defined by strategic rivalry, fractured alliances, and mounting global economic uncertainty, the recent phone call between former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping offers a rare and valuable glimpse of diplomatic pragmatism. Even more promising is what has…
- The tragic killing of blogger Albert Ojwang at Nairobi’s Central Police Station cells is not just a gruesome reminder of the deep rot within Kenya’s law enforcement system, but also a damning indictment of the leadership of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. The fact that this incident…
- In Kenya, where mobile money dominates daily transactions, many rely on M-Pesa as their de facto bank accounts. But one question remains unaddressed until tragedy strikes: What happens to your M-Pesa account when you die? According to Safaricom, death does not automatically transfer your mobile…
- The Ministry of Education has launched the selection of pathways and subject combinations by Grade Nine learners, in preparation for their transition to Grade 10 next year. This exercise marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE), and will be…
- Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has said the government will appeal the High Court ruling that declared Section 6 of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) Act unconstitutional as it excluded counties from getting their fair share of the kitty. The move could open a new battle line…
- Kenyans are likely to feel a financial pinch as the government pushes to raise Ksh3.3 trillion in domestic revenue to support its Ksh4.2 trillion budget in the upcoming fiscal year. While the National Treasury has pledged not to introduce new direct taxes, citizens will still pay more for everyday…
- Second-time Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has left many guessing his next political move after his fallout with President William Ruto and his removal from the helm of the powerful Budget and Appropriations Committee. Nyoro, who is a former key UDA pointman in Murang’a County has focused his efforts in…
- More Chinese are travelling to Kenya for tourism, business and professional opportunities with the upgrading of China-Kenya relations, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan has said. This is even as Kenya and China launched the 2025 China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season, an initiative designed to…
- Japan has built a long tradition through which an outstanding artist and cultural icon, such as Ngugi wa Thiong’o, can be declared a “Ningen Kokuho” or “living national treasure.” Such an artist is then funded by the government for life, assured of a pension and facilitated to mentor disciples and…
- Senators have threatened to summon the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) top officials to explain why corruption charges against governors take so long to conclude. This is after the Senate County Public Accounts Committee raised concerns over the arrests of various governors taken to…
- President William Ruto confronts a formidable challenge as he works to win over the restive Western region ahead of the 2027 elections. Western Kenya, with over two million voters, is crucial to Ruto’s second-term bid, particularly as his popularity in Mt Kenya has dwindled following his fallout…
- Kenyans are increasingly learning foreign languages to secure overseas employment, with German becoming particularly popular following a Kenya-Germany labour migration agreement signed in September 2024. Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay County hosts a German language programme that prepares young…
- Residents neighbouring Matulo airstrip in Webuye West constituency have agreed to relocate, in order to clear the way for the long-awaited expansion of the facility. The project had initially faced resistance from a segment of the community who demanded that compensation be paid before their land…
- Kenya’s creative economy got a boost when Hollywood and Broadway came looking for talent, hoping to work with Kenyan creatives and open up opportunities in the hugely lucrative US entertainment market. The US-Kenya Creative Economy Conference identified gaps and investment opportunities for a…
- Three nominees for the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) have faced intense questioning from the National Assembly’s Committee on Administration and Internal Security. Prof Collette Suda and retired officers Peris Kimani and Benjamin Juma were on June 9, 2025, pressed to explain how they…
- The death of Albert Ojwang in police custody has elicited scrutiny of Kenya’s law enforcement practices, with officials and civil society groups demanding accountability for what many view as part of a disturbing pattern of State violence. Ojwang died on Sunday, June 8, 2025, while detained at…
- Jebichii Bundotich* (not her real name), just 11 years old, writhes on a maternity bed at Baringo County Referral Hospital. Her face is contorted in pain, her small body convulsing with each wave of labour. Around her, nine adult women—also expectant—watch in disbelief and pity. Jebichii is not…
- Senators have raised concerns over the shortage of essential vaccines in hospitals across the country. The lawmakers said babies’ lives were at risk, adding that the shortage undermines the National Immunisation Programme and threatens to reverse decades of progress in disease prevention. Kajiado…
- A mosquito species capable of transmitting malaria in urban areas has spread rapidly, raising concerns about an increase in malaria risk throughout East Africa, according to researchers. The Asian malaria mosquito Anopheles stephensis has been confirmed in seven counties since its initial detection…
- Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has on June 9, 2025, called for the immediate suspension and arrest of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat following the death of Albert Ojwang in police custody. Wajackoyah, in an interview with a local TV station, argued that Lagat’s continued presence…
- he Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has expressed serious concern following the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang’ while in custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. In a statement released on Monday, 9 June 2025, KNCHR strongly condemned what it described as a “premature police…
- The three-judge bench appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome to hear and determine the petition filed by two activists, challenging the nominees of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), will kick off on June 23, 2025. The bench, consisting of Lady Justice Roselyne Aburili as…
- National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has commended Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja for moving swiftly in addressing the circumstances surrounding the controversial death of Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. While speaking in…
- Inter Milan appointed Cristian Chivu as coach on Monday in place of Simone Inzaghi who left following the Italian side’s 5-0 Champions League final loss to Paris St Germain, with their former player signing a two-year deal. Romanian Chivu, who left Parma after less than four months in charge,…
- Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has called on President William Ruto to resign if he is weary of leading the country, sparking a fresh wave of debate over the presidency’s accountability and governance challenges. Speaking on June 9, 2025, during a constituency event in Embu County, Mukunji said Ruto…
- Syn-Coll, a synthetic tripeptide known as Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, has emerged as a molecule of interest in the scientific community due to its potential impacts on collagen synthesis and extracellular matrix (ECM) regulation. This peptide, designed to mimic endogenous sequences found in collagen,…
- Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has demanded the immediate sacking of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, accusing him of failing to address the growing insecurity in the country. Addressing the media on Monday, June 9, 2025, Cherargei decried the rising cases of lawlessness and criminal…
- The Kenya Simbas were handed a tough reality check on Monday, June 9, 2025, afternoon after falling 42-24 to South Africa U20 (Junior Boks) in their ongoing tour of South Africa. The match, played in Stellenbosch, saw the Simbas surrender a commanding halftime lead, conceding five converted tries…
- Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has castigated former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his recent efforts to court the Kamba community, using what he calls the cousin narrative. In a lengthy statement posted on his X account on Monday, June 9, 2025, Kaluma questioned the sudden closeness…
- Uriah Rennie, the first Black Premier League referee, has died at the age of 65. Tributes have described the Jamaica-born official, who grew up in Sheffield, as “trailblazing” and an inspirational figure who “broke down barriers”. He started refereeing in non-league football at the end of the 1970s…
- Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, are bracing for a critical international friendly clash against Chad on June 10, 2025, in Morocco. Harambee Stars assistant coach Anthony Kimani has been upbeat about the team’s progress. Speaking on June 9, 2025, just before the match, he noted that…
- Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has come out to speak on Governor George Natembeya’s mistake, which he believes could cost him the opportunity to be seen as presidential material. Amisi says Natembeya’s desire to become president may remain a dream. While speaking on a local radio station on Monday, June 9,…
- Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has urged Kenyans to reject divisive language and embrace national unity, emphasising that all citizens are united as one family. Speaking at a media briefing held at the Mombasa County Commissioner’s office on Monday, 9 June 2025. Mwaura condemned the use of…
