Why Kenya Should Care About the Houthis’ Control of Bab el-Mandeb
The article examines why the Houthis’ expanding presence along Yemen’s western coast and around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait matters to Kenya, focusing on maritime…
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Turkana targets to surpass 30pc AGPO quota for women, youth and PWDs
Turkana County Government is seeking to surpass the 30 per cent AGPO procurement threshold for women, youth and persons with disabilities, with officials and p…
Kenya steps up Elnino preparedness as emergency funding takes shape
Kenya steps up Elnino preparedness as emergency funding takes shape.
Tata Chemicals and Kenya: Why President Ruto Ordered the Company to Leave
Why the president Ordered operations of Tata chemicals to stop.
The Economics of How Africa Hates Its Poor as Ruto Scapegoats Refugees and Foreigners
Ruto gave foreign hawkers five days to leave Kenya's streets. Tanzania did the same to Kenyans in 2025, and Kenya called it illegal. This is the pattern repeat…
African Cross-Border Trade Needs One Certificate that the Market Actually Trusts
Africa has harmonized 2,100+ trade standards, so why does a Machakos processor still need two certificates to sell the same jar in two neighboring countries? T…
County, Plan International and ApAD roll out parenting program in Kakuma
In Kakuma Refugee Camp, Plan International Kenya, APAD and the Turkana County Government have rolled out a joint program - Parenting Under Pressure (PUP) - tar…
Turkana can rake in the highest own source revenue in Kenya, leaders believe
A mother in Kalemnyang pays Ksh 50 for a solar light, a boda boda rider pays up to Ksh 300 for his motorbike and thousands more pay between Ksh 60 and 250 for …
900 million Turkanas' 'Ekalees' stadium moves from presidential pledge to construction
“We are here under the directive of H.E. the President, who came here last year and promised that Lodwar will have a stadium,” Mariru said. “The Ministry of De…
KKCF businesses urged to scale up, attract investment and create jobs in Kakuma
Over the last seven years, more than 120 businesses across all sectors of the economy received funding of $11.9 million from KKCF, an International Finance Cor…
The Money Was Already Coming Home Yet Africa Keeps Overlooking the Financing Potential of Diaspora Capital
Diaspora remittances to Africa hit $104.8 billion in 2024, more than aid and FDI combined, yet most governments still treat it as pocket money, not capital. Ke…
CS Murkomen Launches Multi-Biometric System Cutting Police Clearance to 24 Hours and Hands Over ANAB Accreditation to Boost Kenya’s Forensic Capacity
Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday launched a new Multi-Biometric Identification System at Huduma Centres nationwide, slashing police clearance c…
Edwin Sifuna Alleges Safaricom Blocked Linda Mwananchi Paybill as Movement Faces Digital Frustrations
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has alleged that Safaricom blocked the Linda Mwananchi movement’s attempts to set up a paybill number for public contributions, cl…
President Ruto Hosts Over 5,000 Nairobi Artisans at State House, Rolling Out Tools and Empowerment Programmes for Grassroots Businesses
President William Ruto hosted more than 5,000 artisans from Nairobi County at State House on Thursday in an economic empowerment drive aimed at uplifting grass…
President Ruto Launches Government-Funded Artisan Certification Programme to Link Skilled Workers to Affordable Housing Jobs
President William Ruto has launched a government-funded artisan certification programme aimed at formally recognizing skilled workers and connecting them to em…
Ruto Says Kenya’s Next Development Chapter Will Be Shaped by Shared Effort as Nation Prepares Beyond Vision 2030
President William Ruto has signaled that Kenya’s next phase of development will demand collective responsibility, not just government action, as the country pr…
President Ruto Says Government Committed to Creating Employment for Young People
The government is committed to creating employment opportunities for young people. President Ruto has rolled out development programmes aimed at supporting th…
Linda Mwananchi and Fred Matiang'i Meet in Karen for Governance Talks Ahead of 2027
Senior officials from the civic movement Linda Mwananchi met with former Cabinet Secretary and presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i at a private residence in K…
Ruto Congratulates UK’s New PM Andy Burnham, Calls for Deeper Kenya-UK Ties
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has congratulated The Right Honourable Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, calling th…
New leadership era begins at Kibabii University as Prof. Julius Maiyo takes over as vice chancellor
Kibabii University has entered a new phase of institutional leadership following the announcement of Prof. Julius Maiyo as the university’s second Vice-C…
Kipsigis delegation visits Gachagua's Wamunyoro home as 2027 political consultation gain momentum
A convoy of fully packed 14-seater matatus from the Kipsigis community arrived at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Wamunyoro residence on Wednesday, …
Senator calls for ban on crb checks in job recruitment citing unfair barrier for Kenyan youth
Senator Sifuna’s central concern is straightforward: a person’s credit record should not determine their suitability for a job. He contends that many young gra…
Kalonzo Musyoka warns Kenya is at dangerous crossroads over rising political intolerance
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned that Kenya is at a “dangerous crossroads” as political intolerance resurfaces, citing disruptions in Kisumu and N…
IEBC Chairperson warns against unaccredited persons at Ol Kalou polling stations
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has warned that only accredited individuals will be allowed near polling stations during the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by…
EPRA holds fuel prices steady for July-August 2026 cycle
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for the July 15 to August 14, 2026 period. In Nairobi, Super…
Nairobi set to roll out new community led metropolitan policing framework
Nairobi is set to roll out a new community-led Metropolitan Policing Framework in the coming days, aimed at placing residents and local leaders at the center o…
Ruto meets North Rift leaders to plan co-hosted mashujaa day celebrations in Eldoret
President William Ruto on Monday met leaders from Elgeyo-Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, and Nandi counties to plan this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, set to be co-…
DCP mobilises Ol Kalou diaspora ahead of crucial parliamentary by-election
The Democracy for the Citizens Party has called on all registered voters from Ol Kalou Constituency who are working or living outside the area to return home f…
Outrage in Kericho as residents reject alleged SGR route changes
Tension is rising in Kericho County after residents marched to protest alleged changes to the SGR extension route that would bypass Chebilat Terminal. Locals s…
General Douglas Kanja warns criminal gangs
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has warned criminal gangs and hired goons across Kenya that they will be dealt with "in accordance with the law" and …