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Interior PS Raymond Omollo summoned over Sh6.5 billion IDP compensation delay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

The victims had sued the Interior Ministry and the Attorney General, seeking compensation after years of waiting in vain.

Mombasa school empowers mums with financial skills on Mother's Day
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2025

The session was described by many as a game-changer, offering guidance that had previously felt distant and inaccessible.

Kenyans invited to submit views on Finance Bill 2025 by May 27
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

Unlike last year’s proposal, the Finance Bill 2025 does not introduce new tax rates. Instead, it focuses on revenue measures, improvements to tax admi...

World Bank: Africa risks missing growth dream amid rising conflict, fragile reforms
Alfred Onyango  |  May 14, 2025

World Bank pegs the shortfall to the occurrence of political violence on the continent, which increased about eightfold between 2000 and 2023, and wit...

Kagame urges Africa to ditch aid dependence after US cuts, calls for self-reliance
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 13, 2025

Kagame emphasised that partnerships, whether between African countries or with international partners, should be based on mutual benefit, not on one s...

Wetang’ula flags Finance Bill 2025 as urgent, directs committee to fast-track review
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 13, 2025

The Bill, which seeks to introduce amendments to tax and duty laws and address matters incidental to them, was published on May 6 and has since become...

Matiang'i is qualified to lead Kenya - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Gachagua highlighted Matiang’i’s impressive track record, having held key positions in various ministries under President Uhuru Kenyatta's administrat...

State slashes digital transfer tax to 1.5 per cent to boost tech sector
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Ruto said the move is part of broader efforts to create a pro-business environment that supports start-ups, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME...

Met Gala 2025: Black elegance, bold tailoring and the rise of modest fashion
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 11, 2025

Many embraced flowy elements, whether through dresses or cover-ups, bringing an air of elegance and movement to the evening.

More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern DR Congo village of Kasaba, official says
Reuters  |  May 11, 2025

Local officials said the Kasaba area was only accessible via Lake Tanganyika and was not covered by the mobile phone network, which could delay humani...

Kenya’s 4x100m men's relay team secures spot at 2025 World Championships
Rama Mohammed  |  May 11, 2025

Kenya’s 4x100m men’s relay team has qualified for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after a strong performance in the second round of th...

Congo gold miner halts operations in tax dispute with M23 rebel administration
Reuters  |  May 11, 2025

The decision highlights tensions over resource control in Congo's mineral-rich eastern regions, where M23 rebel advances have placed strategic mining...

Samsung to launch ultra-slim Galaxy S25 edge globally on May 12: What to expect
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 10, 2025

Built with titanium frames and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, the device is as durable as it is stylish. It’s also rated IP68 for water and dust resistance,...

Rising Stars return from AFCON U20 with lessons learnt and eyes on the future
Erick Kariuki  |  May 10, 2025

Kenya’s U20 national team has returned from their debut appearance at the Africa U20 Cup of Nations with one point and plenty of lessons. Despite a gr...

Kenya moves to block weapons threat with new strategic goods control Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

The legislation will also likely boost investor confidence by ensuring that Kenya is a safe and responsible place to do business, particularly for tho...

No Stadium, No Mashemeji Derby: Gor vs AFC postponed amid CHAN venue crisis
Erick Kariuki  |  May 09, 2025

The Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards has been postponed after stadium complications linked to CHAN 2025 preparations left organisers...

Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania propose PAMOJA VISA to ease travel during CHAN 2025
Erick Kariuki  |  May 09, 2025

Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have proposed a joint ‘PAMOJA Visa’ to ease regional travel during CHAN 2025, marking a significant step toward smoother c...

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening gender-based violence against women
The Conversation  |  May 09, 2025

Civilians are caught in a devastating humanitarian crisis involving sexual and gender-based violence. This kind of violence not only contributes to fo...

Kenya’s trade deficit narrows by Sh10bn in 2024 as export growth outpaces imports
Alfred Onyango  |  May 09, 2025

Earnings from re-exports grew by 77.3 per cent to Sh180.2 billion in 2024, primarily due to increased re-exports of kerosene-type jet fuel.

Roads take lead again as state boosts budget to Sh171.9 billion in infrastructure push
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The survey reveals that most of the funds have been channelled toward improving trunk and primary roads, upgrading secondary and minor roads, and main...

We just want to survive: Small traders plead for lower taxes, fuel prices and honest governance
Alfred Onyango  |  May 09, 2025

Small-scale traders and ordinary Kenyans are calling for lower taxes, reduced fuel prices, and a more compassionate government to ease the high cost o...

Kenya’s health budget to rise by Sh14bn as govt boosts access and infrastructure
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 09, 2025

This marks a 13.5 per cent increase from the Sh107.52 billion allocated in the 2023/24 financial year.

Education spending to fall despite rising enrolment, more schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

Total funding for the education sector is expected to fall from Sh601.5 billion in 2023/24 to Sh594.2 billion in 2024/25, representing a 1.2 per cent...

Kabila's party defies government ban, resumes operations in DRC
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 08, 2025

President Felix Tshisekedi and Kabila formed an awkward power-sharing deal following Congo's disputed 2018 election. But Tshisekedi later accused his...

This is just the beginning, Wangaya says despite AFCON U20 exit
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 08, 2025

Despite Kenya’s early exit from the U20 AFCON, midfielder Kevin Wangaya Injehu remains optimistic about the team’s future, after being named Man of th...

International firms, hospitality, finance sectors lead Kenya’s top payers
Alfred Onyango  |  May 08, 2025

In the public sector, the hospitality sector, emerged as the highest-paying, with an employee earning an average annual wage of Sh2.9 million in 2024.

Somalis, South Sudanese lead in refugee population in Kenya as numbers surge to over 800,000
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

The number of refugees and asylum seekers rose by 19.1 per cent to 823,932 in 2024, highlighting the country’s growing role as a regional safe haven.

Brave Kenya exit AFCON U20 after draw with Nigeria
Erick Kariuki  |  May 07, 2025

Kenya’s U20 national team ended their AFCON campaign with a spirited 2-2 draw against Nigeria in Cairo - a result that saw them exit the tournament, b...

Kenya records more male births than female for tenth straight year
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported a sex ratio of 106 male births for every 100 female births in 2024, marking the highest male-t...

Confusion over President Ruto’s 250,000 housing jobs as sector shrinks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

According to the 2025 Economic Survey, private construction firms shed 2,900 jobs, reducing the number of people they employ from 226,300 in 2023 to 2...

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