- He said the empowerment initiatives are designed to increase the assets and opportunities available to small traders, women and youth groups, mama mboga, and boda boda operators. He stressed that micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are critical drivers of economic transformation from the grassroots…
- The Speaker highlighted Austria’s role as a hub for advanced research, environmental governance, and modern technological exchange—opportunities he said align closely with Kenya’s development agenda.
- Speaking in Kisumu on Thursday at the start of his tour ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay on Sunday, Ruto said Lake Victoria holds immense potential to improve the country’s economy and address food insecurity through sustainable fishing.
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 29– Detectives have arrested Murang’a Kanyenyaini MCA Grace Nduta, popularly known as “City,” in connection with the staged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, in what police have described as a politically motivated plot. She was arrested a day after the Directorate of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya,May 29— The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has opposed the release on bond of Erick Mutinda Philip, a university student charged with the murder of 20-year-old Sylvia Kemunto Ayaye, a first-year student at Multimedia University of Kenya. Appearing before the…
- Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the orders on Thursday following a petition filed by activists Boniface Mwangi and Kelvin Roy, who raised constitutional concerns over the selection process.
- Gachagua, accompanied by his wife Dorcas, arrived at the Tseikuru compound by helicopter shortly after 11 a.m., joined by a delegation of allies from the Mt Kenya region. His attendance is seen as part of a wider push to build political bridges beyond his home base.
- Once approved, each case will be fully covered up to Sh700,000, which includes the surgery and necessary post-operative care as per SHA’s national care package.
- HOMA Bay, Kenya May 29– President William Ruto has kicked off his tour of Homa Bay County to launch and inspect key development projects in the lead-up to the Madaraka Day celebrations. This year’s national celebrations will be held on Sunday at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. The President is…
- According to the 2022 Tobacco and Drug Abuse Survey (TADSAS), tobacco use among adults aged 15 to 65 has declined to 8.5 per cent, down from 11.6 per cent in 2014.
- The initiative, by the Senator who was kicked out from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, is aimed at raising awareness and support efforts toward a world where menstruation is not a barrier to education, health, or women's empowerment.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that the Ministry is fast-tracking the procurement of a replacement for the hospital's Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Elekta machine, which recently suffered an unexpected technical failure.
- While Ngũgĩ never received the Nobel Prize in Literature—a recognition many Kenyans believed he deserved—Ruto said the writer would always remain “the champion of literary emancipation and innovation in our hearts and minds.”
- BUNGOMA, Kenya May 29 – A family dispute turned deadly in Cheptais, Bungoma County, after a 15-year-old boy hacked his 19-year-old brother to death during an argument over a memory card. Police said the two brothers—one in Form Three and the other in Grade Eight—were at their home on May 27 when a…
- Ngũgĩ died on Wednesday night, in the United States after a long illness. He was 87. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, confirmed the news on a Facebook post, saying her father “lived a full life and fought a good fight.”
- Relations between Beijing and Washington have plummeted in recent months as a tit-for-tat trade war erupted between the two superpowers sparked by Trump's tariffs.
- He was the founder and editor of the Gikuyu-language journal Mũtĩiri, and his short story The Upright Revolution: Or Why Humans Walk Upright has been translated into over 100 languages.
- Ichung’wah insisted that if Koimburi’s claims turn out to be untrue, it would not only tarnish the integrity of Parliament but also undermine public trust in the institution.
- The President said closer ties between African defence institutions will help support peace operations and prepare the continent for the emerging threats of the 21st Century.
- One of the key considerations for traders and fund managers when selecting a trading platform is the availability of robust multi-account management tools.
- Kingi had written to his National Assembly counterpart Moses Wetangula, informing the house of the withdrawal of the bill following widespread concerns raised by stakeholders
- Merz took office earlier this month, promising to beef up German support for Ukraine, and said this week that there were "no longer" any range restrictions on weapons supplied by Kyiv's Western allies.
- US Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard stated that “when African nations are more secure, the region is more stable — and the world, including the United States, is safer and more prosperous.”
- The training, held from May 20 to 21, 2025, at the College of Insurance in South C, targeted 150 officers drawn from all police services within the Nairobi region.
- General Langley emphasized the importance of maximizing collective capabilities to address a wide range of challenges — from terrorism and armed conflict to humanitarian crises and regional instability.
- The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs confirmed it had not authorized the event by the region that has been seeking international recognition as an independent state, despite President Abdullahi's arrival for what his office described as a “strategic diplomatic visit.”
- General Kahariri emphasized the urgency of harmonizing efforts in intelligence sharing, standardization of military operations, and resource mobilization to effectively secure Africa’s future.
- CS Kagwe on said the government has factored in key tax incentives in the 2025/2026 Finance Bill, including the removal of excise duty on tea packaging materials.
- Victoria Keen accuses Justice Lenaola of gross misconduct and breaching the judicial code of conduct, claiming his actions compromised the impartiality and integrity expected of a judge of the superior courts.
- Twenty-nine-year-old Khadija is a nurse at Tudor Sub-county Hospital in Mombasa and the founder of RedSplash, an initiative that is revolutionizing blood donation in Kenya through a Smart Donor Search algorithm that connects donors to patients in real time.
- The poll also noted that confidence in electoral integrity is highly polarized, with trust being highest, at 38 per cent, among pro-government respondents and only 13 per cent among those opposing the Broad-Based Government (BBG) alliance of President William Ruto an opposition leader Raila…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged the clergy to be at the forefront in advocating for peace within the country. Speaking during the 22nd Prayer Breakfast Meeting attended by President William Ruto on Wednesday Wetangula pointed out that religious…
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 28 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of deliberately attempting to derail the official launch of his political outfit, Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), after the abrupt cancellation of their booking at Kasarani Indoor Arena. In a…
- The raid, conducted by NACADA's Compliance and Enforcement team alongside Public Health officials, exposed a facility operating far below acceptable health and safety standards.
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 28 – Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Cyrus Kieru Muhia, a close ally of Juja MP George Koimburi, over alleged involvement in the MP’s alleged abduction. Muhia, who is said to own the silver Subaru Forester captured in CCTV footage…
- The debate was triggered by an adjournment motion moved by Minority Whip Junet Mohamed, citing threats made by Gachagua that he claimed could plunge the country back into ethnic conflict.
- Saku lawmaker argued that the digital model would further divide the country along technological and economic lines, warning that many communities still lack basic internet access.
- Manuel Weber, who led the survey and subsequent research, described the species as "on the very brink", according to a statement from the Upemba National Park.
