- The government will have to be prudent and strategic to steer the country out of the current troubling economic situation in the coming financial year 2025/26. As it stands, the current stock of public debt is valued at Ksh11.5 trillion, up from the Ksh11.2 trillion in January this year. …
- Victims of human-wildlife conflict (HWC) have been paid over Ksh2.8 billion as compensation, Conservation Secretary, State Department for Wildlife, John Chumo has said. Chumo explained that the drive has seen the pending bills reduce from Ksh4.1 billion inherited two years ago to about Ksh2.3…
- COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli is embroiled in a very unseemly spat with Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga over the government’s supposed intention to expand the use of the housing levy beyond affordable housing. The first thing that one wonders is why such high-profile figures, who…
- President William Ruto has dismissed his critics, maintaining that no amount of opposition, name-calling or intimidation will derail his mission to transform Kenya. Speaking on Sunday, June 8, 2025, when he attended a church service at the Church of Christ in Africa, Ruto said that he is focused…
- The reverberating “one term” chants directed at President William Ruto are growing louder across Kenya, echoing through political rallies and capturing national attention. What began as political jabs has evolved into an organised Opposition movement threatening to make Ruto a one-term President.…
- Landowners and developers in Kiambu County have been hit with a sweeping overhaul of their land policies affecting all developments. The county, through a notice, announced stringent new restrictions under updated spatial planning rules that will govern every application for land development. The…
- The Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS) Douglas Kanja has interdicted several police officers following the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang’ while in custody. In a statement on Monday, June 9, 2025, NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga revealed that the interdictions would pave the…
- A section of stakeholders is calling on the national government to formally recognise seaweed as a cash crop and unlock its full economic potential for coastal communities. According to Alfred Rono, the Seaweed Project Coordinator at Plan International, the marine plant is currently categorised and…
- Senators are demanding the publication of the findings of the aerial geophysical survey of Kenya’s mineral resources undertaken between 2019 and 2022. The survey was conducted to establish which minerals are available, their commercial value and where natural minerals are deposited across the…
- The Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme (KRSRBS) is grappling with liquidity challenges, despite holding an asset base estimated at more than Ksh32 billion. Speaking on the sidelines of the fourth Annual International Conference of the Association of the Pension Trustees and…
- There was joy when a 13-year-old girl abducted by bandits was rescued in Baringo County on June 8, 2025. The Kenya Red Cross Society said the Grade Seven pupil who was abducted in Yatia village, Baringo North, was in Silale downhills, over 100km from her home. “After two days of intense search,…
- Trade in counterfeit goods in Kenya is on the rise, making it one of the fastest-growing illicit industries globally. A new Consumer-Level Report by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has revealed that 20 per cent of products in Kenya are counterfeit, leading to an annual loss of Ksh800 billion.…
- Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has firmly rejected the statement issued by the National Police Service regarding the cause of death of Albert Ojwang. Speaking to a section of the media on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Central Police Station, Odhiambo demanded answers surrounding the…
- Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by President William Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet, have sharply criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for calling the Kamba and the Coast communities cousins to the Mt Kenya region during his recent tour. “Yule mkabila sasa ameanzisha jina ingine anajiita cousin…
- The General Service Unit (GSU) men’s volleyball team are the 2024/25 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League champions. “They’ve always come close, but this time, they finished on top,” said the Kenya Volleyball account on X. After falling short in recent seasons, GSU finally got their…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned the opposition leaders against fuelling divisive political campaigns aimed at stirring anger and tribal animosity among voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement shared on his official social media channels after speaking on…
- The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a press statement addressing the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang. The statement, released on Sunday, June 8, 2025, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, confirmed that Albert Omondi Ojwang was lawfully arrested by DCI detectives for false publication and placed…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out to appreciate the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, for speaking out on the diversion of the affordable housing levy to the construction of other non-housing amenities. Speaking during a church…
- Meshack Ojwang Opiyo, the father of the late X influencer Albert Ojwang, has broken his silence over the tragic death of his son in police custody just hours after being picked up by officers in Homa Bay County and driven to Nairobi County. Speaking to the press outside Central Police Station in…
- Opposition leaders Cleophas Malala and Senator John Methu have stood to oppose a proposed nuclear power plant in Kilifi County. Their speeches, delivered in Swahili at a rally in Malindi on Sunday, June 8, 2025, raised questions about the project’s impact. “Nimeambiwa kwamba hapa Malindi wanataka…
- Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has agreed a deal to sign for Mexican side Club Universidad Nacional – known as Pumas UNAM. The former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder would become the first high-profile British player to play in the Mexican league should the formalities of the move be completed. Ramsey…
- The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are set to pocket a lion’s share of the Political Party Funding (PPF) in the revised allocation. Despite the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, informing parties that the budget has been slashed for the 2024/25…
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) coach Patrick Sang was a man of mixed emotions following his team’s run in the 2025 Kenya Volleyball Federation. Sang, whose rookie team lost the finals to Kenya Pipeline in the playoffs on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Kasarani, maintained that they gave…
- Mauricio Pochettino pushed back against suggestions he is a candidate to take over the newly-vacant Tottenham Hotspur managerial position, telling reporters on Saturday that it was “not realistic” for him to leave his current role as US men’s national team manager. Pochettino had been considered a…
- Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has called on President William Ruto to urgently address the growing issue of pending bills in Nairobi County. She has warned that the delay in payments is affecting livelihoods and stalling development efforts, particularly for the youth. Speaking on Sunday, June 8,…
- Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has launched a fierce criticism of the proposed Finance Bill 2025, accusing the government of pushing policies that stifle economic growth. Apart from the economic growth concern, Salasya said the bill marginalises communities in the periphery,…
- Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Alfred Mutua has taken a swipe at Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accusing him of diminishing his political stature by aligning with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking during a public event on Sunday, June 8, 2025, Mutua…
- Kenya Pipeline coach Geoffrey Omondi has spoken about his side’s rallying display to reclaim the Kenya Volleyball Federation championship. Speaking after the Oilers triumphed over DCI to win the best-of-three series 2-0 on Saturday, June 7, 2025, Omondi admitted that facing it was hard from a team…
- Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has launched a scathing attack on Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, accusing him of political arrogance and misdirected priorities. This follows Mudavadi’s remarks suggesting that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies will not succeed in the 2027…
- Kenya Pipeline skipper Gladys Ekaru was named among the most standout players as the Kenya Volleyball Federation 2024/25 season came to an end on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Nairobi. The Malkia Strikers’ middle blocker led the former champions to the KVF title following the Oilers’ win over the…
- Businesses across Kenya are facing renewed economic strain as rising prices erode consumer spending power, triggering a slowdown in private sector activity and undercutting job creation prospects. This is according to the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which fell to 49.…
- Awareness of counterfeit goods among Kenyan firms has surged significantly, with 71 per cent of businesses in key sectors reporting exposure to fake products in their markets. This is according to the latest Firm-Level Survey Report 2025, released by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), marking a…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Kindiki in Thika Town Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is expected to lead a delegation of politicians to an economic empowerment drive at Thika Town this Sunday. The event at the MKU Pavilion Square, the latest of the…
- President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops over the governor’s objections to Los Angeles where protests Saturday led to clashes between immigration authorities and demonstrators. The White House said in a statement Saturday that Trump was deploying the Guardsmen to “…
- Thomas Tuchel criticised England’s “attitude” and felt they “played with fire” in a narrow 1-0 World Cup qualifying win away to Andorra. The Three Lions laboured against the world’s 173rd-ranked side in Barcelona, squeezing out a third successive win through captain Harry Kane’s 50th-minute strike…
- Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the country has withdrawn its membership from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). In a démarche issued late on Saturday, June 7, 2025, Rwanda indicated that the decision to pull out of the forum came after the outcome of…
- Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has added her voice to the ongoing debate on whether the women representative position should be scrapped. In a statement on Sunday, June 8, 2025, Wamuchomba differed with those calling for its abolishment. The vocal MP argued that the elective…
- Following the conclusion of the public participation exercise on the Finance Bill 2025, the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning organised a session with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials over some contentious proposals. In the Saturday, June 7, 2025, session, KRA Deputy…
- Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has castigated President William Ruto, claiming that he is shifting his development agenda from the Western region to Nyanza. Speaking on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at a funeral, the Senate Majority Whip accused the head of state of neglecting those who supported him in…
- Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga has clarified the Central Organisation of Trade Unions’ (COTU) role in drafting the regulations that manage the Affordable Housing scheme. In a statement on Saturday, June 7, 2025, PS Hinga revealed that COTU was represented…
- The government has disbursed Ksh3.5 billion to cover the Inua Jamii Program for the May 2025 cycle. In a statement on Saturday, June 7, 2025, the State Department for Social Protection and Citizen Affairs Principal Secretary Joseph Motari stated that each beneficiary will receive Ksh2,000. “The …
- The Kenya Lionesses kicked off the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup with a brilliant 28-5 victory against Madagascar on Saturday, June 7, 2025. “1st W in the bag… onto the next one,” Kenya Rugby Union posted on their X account on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This win is a major step towards their goal and…
- Kenya Pipeline are the 2025 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) League women’s champions after edging a hard-fighting DCI Kenya 3-2 in a thrilling match played at the Kasarani Indoor Arena this Saturday, June 7, 2025. Pipeline, boasting the versatile stars Gladys Ekaru, Loice Simiyu, and Triza Atuka…
- Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi has clinched her biggest title yet, the W50 doubles championship. The victory, which she shared on her X account on Saturday, June 7, 2025, came alongside her partner, Rasheeda McAdoo, an American tennis player, whom she thanked for making the week unforgettable.…
- Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi has clinched her biggest title yet, the W50 doubles championship. The victory, which she shared on her X account on Saturday, June 7, 2025, came alongside her partner, Rasheeda McAdoo, an American tennis player, whom she thanked for making the week unforgettable.…
- Deputy President Kindiki has come out breathing fire at opposition politicians, challenging them to brace for a showdown when the time for campaigns comes. Speaking on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in a people empowerment drive in Kangundo Constituency, Kindiki noted that they have elected to shun…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has justified the union with Wiper Democratic Movement Leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, terming it a coming together of the victims of political manipulations and deceit from the principals in the broad-based government. Speaking during the opposition tour in…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have vowed to select a fresh face from their opposition coalition to run for Mombasa’s governor in the 2027 elections, accusing ODM’s Raila Odinga of exploiting coastal voters for his own gain. Speaking at a lively rally in…
- Kylian Mbappe has stated that he is not bitter over Paris St-Germain’s Champions League victory less than a year after leaving the club for Real Madrid. The forward left PSG as the club’s record goalscorer but was unable to win European football’s premier club competition in seven seasons with the…
- The Kenya Volleyball Federation reigning champions, KCB Volleyball Club, have clinched the third-place spot of the 2025 KVF Finals following a 3-1 set win over rivals Kenya Prisons Queens on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The bankers silenced the wardens’ team by outclassing them in a four-set thriller…
