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…
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Pastoralists push for regional framework on water and pasture Sharing
Pastoralists from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and South Sudan want governments to move beyond ad-hoc cross-border arrangements and establish a regional system for …
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…
Kenya's Obucuun Border FC wins second edition of Ateker Cup of Nations
The victory puts Kenya at par with Uganda at one title apiece after Uganda's Ngora FC won the inaugural tournament held in Lodwar, Turkana in Kenya in 2025. Te…
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 …
Redesign training programs or risk irrelevance, Turkana Deputy Governor tells Vocational institutions
County owned Technical and Vocational Training institutions should tailor programs around the dominant economic activities in their localities or risk producin…
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…
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…
Babu Owino ditches ODM to launch a new Linda Mwananchi party ahead of 2027, naming James Orengo as patron and eyeing the Nairobi governor’s seat.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced plans to leave the Orange Democratic Movement and contest the 2027 elections under a new Linda Mwananchi party, citin…
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…
21st AMECEA Plenary Opens in Nairobi with Focus on Youth and Church-State Partnership
The 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa opened on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Catholic University of E…
President urges western residents to register as voters, flags 1.5 Million ID holders missing from electoral register
On July 15, 2026, President William Ruto urged residents of the western region to register as voters, revealing that about 1.5 million people there hold nation…
Ol Kalou by-election sparks jubilation as DCP's Sammy Ngotho gains momentum
The Ol Kalou by-election turned into a late-night celebration as supporters of DCP’s Sammy Ngotho took to the streets, chanting and waving party colors while e…
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…
Ol Kalou heads to the polls as by-election voting gets underway
Residents of Ol Kalou turned out early on Thursday , July 16th, for a closely watched by-election to fill a vacant seat in Nyandarua County. Polling stations o…
High court dismisses rastafarian petition seeking legal use of cannabis for religious purposes
On July 15, 2026, the High Court at Milimani dismissed a petition by Kenya’s Rastafarian community seeking an exemption to use cannabis for religious purposes,…
Governor Lusaka warns against use of hired disruptors at public gatherings, calls for respect in democratic spaces
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has urged politicians to abandon the use of hired disruptors at public gatherings, warning that the practice threatens national…
Gideon Moi raises concerns over state of leadership
KANU Chairman Gideon Moi has voiced concern over the current state of leadership, contrasting it with his father’s era of governance. In a statement on Mond…
Gakuya urges opposition to rally behind senator Edwin Sifuna for 2027 presidency
Embakasi North MP James Gakuya has urged opposition leaders to put aside personal ambitions and rally behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as their presidential…
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…
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…
Wamalwa warns against proliferation of political parties in western Kenya, cites risk of deepening Luhya divisions
Former CS Eugene Wamalwa has warned that forming more political parties in Western Kenya will only deepen divisions within the Luhya community. Speaking on Jul…
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…
Edwin Sifuna teases Major Political announcement for July 27, calls it an earthquake
Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has announced he will reveal his "next move" on 27th July 2026, calling it "an earthquake" that will sha…
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 …