- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has launched a fierce rebuke of President William Ruto’s leadership, accusing him of evading responsibility over the brutal murder of Albert Ojwang and fostering a culture of impunity within Kenya’s security services. In a strongly worded press statement issued on…
- David Maraga has launched a scathing attack on Kenya’s key law enforcement bodies, accusing the National Police Service (NPS), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) of losing the trust of the Kenyan people. In a bold press statement…
- The People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has slammed President William Ruto over his recent remarks suggesting he would not hand over power if he loses the 2027 general election, saying the Constitution is clear that transfer of power is a mandatory democratic process, not a favour. In a…
- Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has launched the annual Ksh4 billion National Sugar Sector Support Plan. According to Kagwe, the investment plan funded through the Sugar Development Levy (SDL) is intended to support sustainable growth across the entire…
- Roots Party leader and 2022 presidential contender George Luchiri Wajackoyah has lifted the lid on his rocky experience with the Azimio la Umoja coalition, saying he was treated as an outsider during his time with the alliance. “When I was with the Azimio Coalition, they did not want to listen to…
- The Former United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General and presidential aspirant, Mukhisa Kituyi, has delivered a stinging critique of President William Ruto’s handling of police brutality and tribal bias in the justice system, warning against empty rhetorics. In…
- As the FKF PL 2024/25 season kicked off in earnest back in the middle of 2024, Police FC’s start was one with nothing much to write home about. Five games into the new season, the team only passed for a midtable mediocrity, with a start only good enough to place them among the early contenders […]
- For five years, Lilian Moraa, 35, endured the pain of isolation, shame, and an unseen wound. A difficult childbirth in 2019 left her with a severe medical condition known as obstetric fistula, causing uncontrollable leakage of urine. On top of her physical suffering, she faced the heartbreak of…
- Hours after the United Nations Ocean Conference concluded in Nice, France, climate change negotiators arrived in Bonn, Germany, for their annual mid-year talks to lay the groundwork for the climate summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. For 10 days starting today, government delegates and stakeholders…
- Former Senate Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio has come out strongly against President William Ruto, accusing his administration of ignoring the powerful message sent by Gen Z protesters last year. In a sharp critique of the government’s continued failure to address youth grievances, Poghisio warned…
- Debutant Amos Kiprotich and surprise winner Evalyne Chirchir stole the show at the second edition of the Lake Ol Bolosat Half Marathon in Nyandarua County at the weekend after storming to victory in the men’s and women’s 21km races respectively. Their dramatic finish stunned even seasoned…
- The Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has launched a scathing attack on the government’s handling of the death of university student Albert Ojwang, calling for international sanctions against Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. Wajackoyah urged the British government, the European…
- We often think of healthcare as something we turn to when we are unwell. A service we access, a system we rely on. Yet for many Kenyan households, healthcare is something far more precarious: a financial cliff. A single illness, an unexpected accident, or a hospital bill that exceeds a household’s…
- The kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste, balancing fluids, and regulating blood pressure. However, poor diet, dehydration, and chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension can impair kidney function. Incorporating kidney-friendly foods into a daily diet can enhance filtration, reduce…
- Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) President Charles Nyaberi has convened a meeting today to sort out the issue of the person to represent the body in this week’s National Olympic Committee elections set for Thursday, June 19, 202,5 in Nairobi. This comes on the backdrop of last week’s Sports…
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are gaining traction in Kenya as businesses look for strategic ways to navigate financial pressures and unlock growth opportunities. M&A activity in Kenya has seen a notable upsurge over the past two years, marking a strong rebound from the slowdown caused…
- Belgium’s Lukas Mzewski delivered a commanding performance to win the elite men’s 120-kilometre race at the UCI-accredited Naivasha leg of the 2025 LOOP Safari Gravel Series, clocking an impressive time of 3:45:03. He was closely followed by Uganda’s Charles Kagimu (3:45:04) and Germany’s Lukas…
- George Russell celebrated Mercedes’ first win of the Formula One season in Canada on Sunday while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri went 22 points clear in the championship after teammate Lando Norris smashed into him and retired. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who had hoped to win for a record fourth year in a…
- Persistent failure by East African Community (EAC) partner states to honour their financial obligations has plunged the regional bloc into a deep hole of financial crisis. The cash crunch is threatening the operations of key institutions and the implementation of critical programmes. The grim…
- Kenya’s current wave of anger, particularly among Gen Z and civic voices, reflects a complex intersection of unresolved grievances, State overreach, and symbolic political moments. Recent weeks have revealed a sharp escalation in public outrage through several key indicators. The return of online…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Gachagua Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to appear on Kameme FM and Kameme TV, where he is expected to discuss Kenya’s nationhood and address recent tensions, including the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in…
- APS Bomet FC have secured promotion to the FKF-Premier League after being awarded a 2-0 victory over Kibera Black Stars following the chaos that led to the abandonment of their decisive match at Nairobi’s Jamhuri Grounds. Points from the match have technically earned the Bomet-based football team a…
- President Donald Trump on Sunday, June 15, 2025, directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities, a move that comes after large Protests erupted in Los Angeles and other major cities against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Trump in a…
- When it heavily rains in Nairobi and major cities across Kenya, lives get submerged in water. Commuters wade through knee-deep flooded roads to catch buses to the next destination, and homeowners in various urban settlements assess the damage to their properties. The situation deteriorates…
- A bank executive’s Ksh475 million annual compensation package as CEO struck us as an eye-bulging illustration of excess. It exposes a crack in Kenya’s social contract that we must address as a society. While ordinary Kenyans struggle with the rising cost of living, banking executives are earning…
- Athletics Kenya (AK) Nyanza North region Under-18 and Under-20 athletes failed to meet the qualifying times for the upcoming Africa Junior Athletics Championships (AJAC) in Nigeria, with the exception of 100m sprint sensation Lawrence Oburu, as Joshua Mamba clinched the senior category title. Out…
- The government is targeting to increase trading volumes on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) by allowing margin trading and takeovers, among other licences. In his 2025/26 Budget Statement, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced sweeping reforms aimed at revitalising the stock…
- The Muumandu Forest block has a size of 139.2 hectares, which is approximately 344 acres and is an important water tower in Machakos County. Before 1980, a canopy of various indigenous trees, wildlife, among other biodiversity covered the forest. But after 1980, unscrupulous loggers cleared all…
- In Kenya today, human life has lost its value – a tragedy our Constitution did not foresee despite Chapter Four’s Bill of Rights. Kenyan lives have become like livestock, their fate decided by owners for convenient disposal, much like cattle slaughtered at the Dagoretti abattoirs or chickens…
- Some Isiolo residents from various ethnic groups have slammed the move by Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo without proper consultation. The residents have called for the withdrawal of the notice of motion for impeachment to…
- Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakan’go has fingered various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) over the slow progress in the completion of projects worth billions of shillings. MDAs in question include Parliament, the State Department for Basic Education, the State Department for Higher…
- The Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) is an initiative supported by the World Bank and other development partners, implemented by the government of Kenya through the National Treasury in collaboration with counties and civil society organisations. The programme seeks to enable the…
- President William Ruto and his allies have reportedly heightened the bid to rope in Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka into their camp as they ramp up the 2027 re-election bid. Though Kalonzo, his allies and close aides dismissed claims he could be warming up to Ruto’s camp, sources intimated that the…
- President Ruto has vouched for national unity, inclusive governance and economic transformation, stating that the broad-based government has brought people together by breaking tribal boundaries. Speaking at Friends Comprehensive School Kivaywa, Kakamega County, during a service attended by Nairobi…
- The past week has thrown up harrowing tales of how badly suspects are treated in police custody. The biggest case was that of Albert Ojwang, picked up by police from his home in Homa Bay, driven to Nairobi’s Central Police Station, and beaten to death. The case sparked widespread outrage. Several…
- Governors have threatened to boycott future negotiations on the Division of Revenue Bill, claiming the process has been reduced to a mere formality with predetermined outcomes. The threat comes after the National Assembly rejected the Senate’s proposal to allocate at least Ksh465 billion to the 47…
- Gideon Muriuki, the Chief Executive Officer of Co-operative Bank of Kenya, earned a staggering Ksh475 million compensation package last year, cementing his position as Kenya’s highest-paid CEO. The substantial package included a base salary of Ksh172.5 million and performance bonuses totalling…
- Bungoma County Government has partnered with a health organisation to combat rising cases of bilharzia. County Sanitation Officer, Micah Nyairo, says the collaboration has led to a decrease in bilharzia infections in the villages following free distribution of deworming drugs to schools and the…
- President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, has clashed again with Turbo MP Janet Sitienei over development project implementation in the President’s home constituency. Farouk, a close ally of the President who is reportedly plotting to unseat Sitienei in 2027, has been traversing the constituency…
- The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) faces a potential shutdown after the government failed to allocate any funding for medical research in the 2025/2026 financial year, threatening nearly 1,000 jobs and Kenya’s critical health research capacity. Speaking at the KEMRI Kilifi Centre, acting…
- Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Martha Koome, has issued a stern warning to magistrates and court users over involvement in corrupt practices. Koome said that the Judiciary is committed to uprooting all forms of misconduct that fuel corruption, in a bid to uphold…
- Fifteen Kenyans who were deported from the United States arrived safely in the country on Saturday, June 14, 2025, police have said. The deportees, a woman and 14 men, are said to have violated USA Immigration rules and arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday at 7.49…
- Senators have drafted a constitutional amendment bill that, if passed, will secure an enhanced legislative authority. This is after they rejected the constitutional amendment initiative spearheaded by members of the National Assembly and decided to push for a parallel proposal to alter the country’…
- Kenyan athlete Emmanuel Wanyonyi became the first man to record an under 1:42.00, following an impressive 1:41.95 run in the 800m at the 2025 Diamond League in Stockholm on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The budding track star recorded what is officially the fastest time in the world this year in the race…
- Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has reiterated calls for politicians from the western region to close ranks and forge a common political path. Speaking in an economic empowerment forum that drew politicians from the opposition and pro-government legislators in Bumula…
- Italy have appointed former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as their manager. The AC Milan legend replaces Luciano Spalletti, who announced his own sacking at a news conference last week. Gattuso, 47, made 73 appearances for Italy and was a member of their 2006 World Cup-winning squad, and will now lead…
- New Manchester City signing Rayan Cherki is relishing the chance to punish rivals Manchester United as revenge for his Europa League pain. The Frenchman and former club Lyon suffered a dramatic quarter-final exit at Old Trafford in April after losing a 4-2 lead in extra time. In a dramatic finish…
- In a show of unity and political muscle, former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, alongside Devolution Empowerment Party chair Lenny Kivuti, officially unveiled the Democratic Party’s (DP) candidate for the upcoming Mbeere North by-election. In a statement posted on his official X…
- The Harambee Starlets kicked off their 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship campaign in style with a 3-0 victory over Burundi on Sunday evening, June 15, 2025, in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Kenya looked sharp from the start and took control of the game early. Just two minutes in, Martha Amunyolet…
- Top officials from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration have come out to congratulate Kenya Police FC for clinching the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League title for the 2024/25 season. The law enforcers achieved the feat on Sunday, June 15, 2025, with a 1-0 victory over…
