2027 election Stories

Why little progress in Kenya's preparedness for 2027 polls worries observer missions
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 22, 2025

Also in limbo due to the budget cuts are voter education, delimitation of boundaries, medical insurance of IEBC staff, construction of offices and fue...

Wasteful Harambee Starlets held to goalless draw by Tunisia in WAFCON qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets were left frustrated after a wasteful display saw them settle for a goalless draw against Tunisia in their WAFCON 2026 qualifier at...

National Treasury officials fail to explain Sh73 billion budget gap
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 21, 2025

One document puts the total budget at Sh4.263 trillion, while another states it as Sh4.336 trillion, creating a Sh73 billion gap that officials failed...

Veteran Kenyan basketballer Griffins Ligare on longevity, AfroBasket 2025 and future plans
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 20, 2025

eteran Kenyan basketballer Griffins Ligare continues to defy age, leading both Nairobi City Thunder and Kenya Morans with remarkable longevity. As he...

Police push for change in law to bar demonstrators from being noisy during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Speaking before the committee chaired by Narok North MP Gabriel Tongoyo, NPSC legal director James Nduna emphasised the need to separate noise from de...

Treasury mulls using existing tax rates for 2025-2026 budget after deadly protests in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

With revenue collection falling short of expectations, Treasury's decision to review its budget projections for the 2025-2026 fiscal year reflects the...

Rising Stars U20 draw defending champions Senegal, debutants Sierra Leone, and Zambia in 2025 AFCON U20
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 13, 2025

Harambee Stars U20 face a tough challenge in the 2025 AFCON U20, as they are drawn in a group with defending champions Senegal, debutants Sierra Leone...

Most Kenyans prefer digital banking as they seek better service and lower costs, KBA report shows
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 13, 2025

Financial exclusion continues to be a pressing issue, with 10.63 per cent of customers requiring special accommodations such as braille or screen read...

Financial stress deepens as 78 per cent of Kenyans earn less than before Covid-19 period - Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 13, 2025

Despite the economic challenges, the report states that many Kenyans remain hopeful, with 63 per cent expecting their financial situation to improve i...

Motorists to pay more taxes as government seeks to reintroduce levies shelved after protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

In addition to the insurance tax, the congestion levy is expected to target major urban areas such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru.

Faith-based lobby calls for cancellation of unjust debt to boost funding to critical sectors
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 12, 2025

Delegates at the launch reiterated calls for the cancellation of unjust debts, which they argue undermine human dignity and hinder sustainable develop...

CAF sets date for U20 AFCON 2025 draw in Côte d'Ivoire
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 12, 2025

CAF has confirmed the final draw date for the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be held in Côte d'Ivoire. The draw will take pla...

Duale cautions KFS to ensure only registered saw millers access forest plantations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

CS Duale warned against the harassment of KFS officials, urging them to focus on sustainable forest management.

Odemba confident as Starlets begin camp ahead of WAFCON qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 10, 2025

Harambee Starlets have begun their preparations for the upcoming WAFCON qualifiers against Tunisia, with 21 players already in camp. Coach Beldine Ode...

Trump halts aid to South Africa over land reforms, Israel ICJ case, and Iran ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 08, 2025

The executive order lists several grievances, accusing Pretoria of policies that Washington deems harmful to US interests.

South Africa pushes back against Washington as US snubs G20 Summit
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 06, 2025

While Rubio's remarks focused on land reform, the reality is that US-South Africa relations have been deteriorating for years due to Pretoria's increa...

Treasury CS Mbadi takes budget consultations to the ground to avoid repeat of Finance Bill protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

Mbadi said the meetings are part of the government’s effort to reconnect with ordinary citizens and seek their views on what should or should not be i...

Young Chepng’etich smashes national triple jump record in the USA
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

Winny Chepng’etich Bii has once again raised the bar for Kenyan triple jump. The 21-year-old shattered her own national record with a leap of 13.92 me...

KNBS faces major hurdle in conducting repeat census after court ruling
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

The 2019 census was the sixth such exercise since Kenya's independence and involved a complex process that took years of preparation.

State to appeal court ruling blocking July KCSE exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

CS Ogamba assured the public that the government is committed to addressing concerns raised by partners, ensuring fairness in the upcoming exams.

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