- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya was on Wednesday, July 23, 2024, put on the spot by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during a Senate session to explain the delay in fulfilling a financial pledge made to the Nairobi Rugby Lioness team. The CS had previously issued a dummy cheque worth Ksh2 million…
- The government has announced significant increases in cash rewards for Kenyan athletes participating in international events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Youth Olympics. The move is part of a broader youth-focused strategy that also aims to tackle mental health challenges linked to…
- President William Ruto has strongly responded to former Chief Justice David Maraga’s recent remarks that described Kenya as a failed state. Speaking during the Talanta Bell-Ringing ceremony at the Nairobi Securities Exchange on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Ruto did not hold back in addressing what he…
- Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has issued a strong warning to Mount Kenya residents against embracing the rising number of small political parties being launched in the region. According to Malala, these new outfits are merely clones of the United Democratic…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, together with his spouse, Pastor Dorcas, was warmly hosted by diaspora clergy for a private dinner in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, during his ongoing visit to the United States. The event brought together a cross-section of Kenyan…
- Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has launched a scathing attack on opposition politicians, accusing them of hijacking the Gen Z-led protests to serve their own political interests without offering meaningful solutions. Speaking during a local radio interview on Wednesday, July 23, 2025,…
- Let’s be honest, if filing your taxes feels like a punishment, that’s because it is. Every June, millions of Kenyans log onto the KRA iTax portal hoping for a quick, responsible, citizen-like experience. What we get instead is a digital assault course that tests patience, network stability, and…
- On August 3, 1987, Kenya rose to the occasion, giving a remarkable and magical football show at a packed Moi Sports Centre Kasarani with a 3-3 draw against a well-oiled Cameroon. This was Kenya’s second game at the fourth edition of the All-African Games that was being staged in the East African…
- The government is on the spot over the sudden spike in fuel pump prices in the recent review despite the Government–to–Government (G2G) arrangement being in place. Established in April 2023, the arrangement was aimed at stabilising the fuel prices and the shilling as a result of the country…
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most pressing human rights issues in East Africa, affecting millions of girls and women across the region. While several East African Community countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, have criminalised the…
- Only Jesus Christ Saves (OJCS) basketball teams continue to dominate the Eldoret Women’s Basketball League (EWBL) and the men’s Eldoret Basketball League (EBL), storming to the summit of both competitions. In the women’s league, OJCS Ladies overcame defending champions Storm Baddies 32-27 in a…
- The Brazilian government has offered developing countries’ negotiators accommodation in cruise ships at November’s United Nations Climate Conference (COP30), costing no more than Ksh28,446 (US$220) a night. The Amazon city of Belém is scrambling to get ready for the UN climate summit and ensure…
- At the dawn of independence, Kenyans stood as one. We were bound not just by geography but by a shared dream — a nation united in love, cohesion, and destiny. We saw ourselves not as Kikuyus, Luos, Luhyas, Kalenjins, or Kambas, but simply as Kenyans. It is this spirit that inspired the doyen of…
- We imagine warm embraces, words of encouragement and an unbreakable circle of trust. But what happens when that very circle becomes the site of our deepest wounds? What if the people meant to guard our secrets and protect our dignity become the first to drag us to ruin? Beneath the surface of…
- Kenya may soon be forced to import even more fish as Lake Victoria, once the lifeblood of East Africa’s inland fishery economy, faces a steep ecological decline. The lake’s once-abundant tilapia and other indigenous species are vanishing under mounting pollution, threatening a billion-shilling…
- As the country inches closer to the 2027 general election, there is a growing concern about the potential for election-related violence. These fears are not unfounded, as the country has witnessed the devastating consequences of electoral conflict in the past, notably in 2007-2008, when violence…
- The National Treasury has released the latest figures showing a significant shortfall in actual revenue collections for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, revealing a Ksh328 billion gap between actual receipts and revised targets. This is critical because budgetary allocations are based on…
- A Senate committee has put on the spot the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited for mismanaging the water utility firm that has left it reeling with a Ksh5 billion debt. The lawmakers’ verdict follows a damning report by the Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, which laid bare how the water…
- The Competency-Based Education (CBE), introduced in Kenya in 2017, promised a transformative shift in the country’s education system – one that emphasises skills, critical thinking, and learner-centred approaches. However, a newly released national education report has cast doubt on the progress of…
- Cheating. It’s one thing most of us have thought about doing at some point in our lives. Some have even done it. However, men cheat a lot. At least most of them do. For decades, men have always been the culprits of infidelity. According to recent statistics by Infidelity Stats, about 20 per cent of…
- The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) is rapidly pushing for its place at the helm of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). The new PSK officeholders settled in, picking up from the previous team in agitating for more recognition of pharmacists in key decision-making positions. The new…
- In July last year, the government directed all Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) to reduce their advisory teams by half, effective immediately. In a July 8, 2024, letter, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said each CS was required to retain only one adviser, down from the previous two…
- As the newly sworn-in commissioners of Kenya’s electoral body prepare to conduct by-elections, the Attorney General has revealed a legal bottleneck that could further delay long-anticipated mini polls. AG Dorcas Oduor pointed to the possibility of court cases ensuing since the 90-day timeline for…
- A Kenyan, who had been on death row in Saudi Arabia, has officially been released. The news about Steve Abdukareem Munyakho’s release brought tears of joy to his family, who have been praying and waiting for this big day. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei confirmed the release,…
- ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has suggested that Raila Odinga could still be on the presidential ballot in 2027, and claimed that Raila would win the election if President William Ruto loses support from the Mt Kenya region. Speaking during an interview on a local TV station on Tuesday, July…
- Kenya’s urban centres are increasingly straining under the weight of rapid rural-to-urban migration as thousands move to cities in search of employment, healthcare, housing, education, and better livelihoods. This swift population surge is stretching physical infrastructure—already outdated and…
- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement is urging President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza alliance to hand over the Nairobi governorship in 2027 in exchange for their support. ODM has begun shopping for a candidate to challenge Governor Johnson Sakaja, with insiders…
- After three decades away from hosting top-tier continental football, Kenya is set to welcome Africa once again, this time as a co-host of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled to run from August 2 to 30, 2025. The tournament, which Kenya is organising jointly with Uganda and…
- Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has revealed that 529 parcels of land owned by Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) have been illegally allocated to individuals. Gathungu also flagged the corporation for failing to value the land it owns. According to her, although KRC has put in place measures to…
- For the first time in a decade, no African country is in distress territory when it comes to sovereign debt risk. This milestone, reported by Bloomberg using data from JP MorganChase, marks a historic turning point. The average risk premium on African debt has fallen below 1,000 basis points over…
- Lawmakers have challenged the continued operation of the eCitizen platform amid concerns over billions in unaccounted revenue and questioned National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo about system irregularities. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by Tindi Mwale (Butere) on July…
- As the conversation around the climate crisis intensifies, experts are busy mulling over more innovative ways of keeping the vulnerable communities informed and engaged about disasters. In Marsabit County, environmental scientist Somo Guyo and computer scientist Hassan Jattani are striving to make…
- Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has called on ODM leader Raila Odinga to desist from endorsing his preferred candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview with a vernacular TV station on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Ojienda said the move would create unnecessary tensions within…
- The atmosphere at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, was electric on September 13, 2022, as William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya’s fifth President. The stadium pulsed with energy as celebrated musicians, including Kiswahili stars Nadia Mukami and Sanaipei Tande, delivered…
- ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has said he would not hesitate to leave his position if asked to do so by the party leadership. Speaking during a local TV interview on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Sifuna said he accepted the position with a sense of duty and would be equally willing to give it up […]
- In what seems like an about-turn, a section of Kenyan youths now wants to have dialogue with the government. Through the University Student Leaders Council (USLC), represented by learners from several institutions across Kenya, the students’ representatives called for an urgent need for an inter-…
- A family living in Kiandutu slums, Thika, is calling for justice after their relative, Patrick Kinyanjui, 35, suffered serious burns while being held at Thika Level Five Hospital. Patrick was diagnosed with a stomach condition and admitted to the hospital a month ago. He later went for surgery,…
- ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has said he will not resign from his position despite openly disagreeing with the party’s ongoing cooperation with President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza government. Speaking during an interview on a local TV station on Tuesday, July 22, 2024, Sifuna said that…
- Edwin Sifuna has once again locked horns with President William Ruto over his association with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and party leadership. Speaking during an interview on a local TV station on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the ODM Secretary General dismissed claims that President Ruto is a…
- ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has declared the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between his party and President William Ruto’s UDA party dead, citing a betrayal of the agreement’s core intent. Speaking during an interview on a local media station on July 22, 2025, Sifuna disclosed that he had…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured staff from the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) that none will lose their jobs as the government transitions to the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during a visit to SHA headquarters, Duale addressed…
- Senator Catherine Mumma has taken a firm stand, highlighting the growing concern over inflammatory remarks by influential public figures and political leaders. In a statement to the Senate on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, she sought urgent intervention from the Committee on National Cohesion, Equal…
- Beatrice Chebet has revealed the strategy she and her teammates will apply during the Tokyo World Championships in Japan. Chebet, who was already guaranteed a selection at 5000m thanks to her run – and world record – at the Prefontaine Classic earlier this season, finished third in the women’s 10,…
- In a decisive move to protect the integrity of Kenyan sports, National Assembly Committee on Regional Integration Chairperson and nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Irene Mayaka is spearheading efforts to criminalise match-fixing. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Mayaka appeared before the Parliamentary…
- Athletics Kenya (AK) has unveiled a strong team of 58 athletes to represent the country at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships scheduled for September 13 to 21, 2025, in Japan. The squad was selected following intense national trials held on Tuesday, July 22, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. Over…
- Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah’s hard-hitting criticism of Kenya’s Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has sparked intense debate over the future of the country’s healthcare system. Speaking during Senate proceedings on July 22, 2025, Omtatah accused the government of weaponising healthcare…
- Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has refuted claims that Kenya relies on donations for its livestock vaccines. Addressing the media on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, Kagwe dismissed as propaganda the suggestion that the country depends on foreign tycoons to meet its…
- Drama unfolded in the Senate during a heated session when Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna furiously confronted Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei over his controversial ‘two-term’ remarks, accusing him of turning parliamentary proceedings into a platform for political theatrics. The July 22, 2025,…
- The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has faulted the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for its last-minute decision to pull the Harambee Stars out of the CECAFA Four Nations Tournament. The withdrawal, announced on July 21, 2025, came just hours before kickoff at…
- The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has raised concerns over the Graphic Health Warnings for Tobacco Products Regulations, 2025, questioning the depth of public participation and clarity on implementation. During a sitting held at Bunge Tower on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the committee,…
