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Preliminary report: Investigators detail final moments of AMREF plane before crashing in Mwihoko
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 06, 2025

Eyewitnesses said the aircraft was seen emitting smoke from one side and that they heard engine noises moments before it came crashing down in a high-...

Kenyan manufacturer sues Tanzania at East Africa Court of Justice over "discriminatory" tax
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 04, 2025

Match Masters Limited, filed the case arguing that the excise duty introduced by Tanzania violates the EAC Treaty and amounts to protectionism.

Government announces sweeping reforms to transform National Police Service
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

PS Omollo emphasised that the reforms are designed to ensure that policing aligns with public expectations and community needs.

Young Kenyan footballer eyes Sh3 million prize in global athlete of the year competition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

Ethan Henry is now rallying for votes to secure the top prize, which includes $25,000 (Sh3.2 million) and a feature in the 3BRAND campaign in Sports I...

New Bill proposes Sh50 million fine for hospitals failing on patient safety
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 01, 2025

The proposed laws come amidst reports of illegal organ harvesting by certain health facilities that are facing government ban and scrutiny.

Microsoft Word now saves new documents to the cloud by default
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 30, 2025

Under the new system, when users launch Word and begin typing, the document is automatically saved to OneDrive (or a designated cloud account) without...

AfDB, AfCFTA and Africa50 sign MoU to unlock continent’s trade potential
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 30, 2025

The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to tackle the physical and digital infrastructure deficits that have long constrained trade and economi...

Government suspends social, extracurricular activities in schools ahead of national exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the directive will affect prayer sessions, social events and other non-academic gatherings, whic...

Kenya’s Malkia Strikers end World Championship campaign on a high with a straight-sets win over Vietnam
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2025

The 10-time African champions bounced back from earlier defeats to Poland (3-1) and Germany (3-0) in Group G to post a landmark 25-23, 25-22, 25-18 wi...

Tanzania's electoral body disqualifies opposition candidates, leaving President Samia Suluhu with little competition
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 27, 2025

Luhaga Mpina of ACT-Wazalendo was barred from contesting on grounds of failing to meet legal requirements, charges his party rejects as politically mo...

African governance slumps, Kenya stagnates in new global index
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 27, 2025

Kenya, once showing gradual improvement, has now plateaued, remaining stuck at position 94 in the 2025 rankings, the same spot it held in 2024.

Omanyala withdraws from 2025 Diamond League finals due to injury
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 25, 2025

Omanyala announced the decision on Monday in a statement on X, ending hopes of a much-anticipated showdown with some of the world's best sprinters, in...

Kenya to review Special Economic Zones framework to end abuse by real estate developers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Officials argue that speculative real estate projects are exploiting the SEZ programme, potentially undermining its primary purpose of fostering indus...

Malkia Strikers fall to Germany as allowances row finally settled
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 23, 2025

Despite showing flashes of resilience in the first and third sets, the Strikers were outclassed by a strong German side that capitalised on Kenya’s er...

Kenyans hail Harambee Stars for unity, resilience despite loss to Madagascar
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Former Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama lauded the players and coach Benni McCarthy, noting that their efforts had rekindled joy in the national game.

Kenyan gamers brace for higher costs as Sony raises PS5 prices
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

And if prices rise further, expect a stronger shift toward pre-owned consoles and accessories, as gamers try to avoid retail premiums.

Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif wins 2025 People’s Choice Award for education reforms
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2025

Other winners included Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, who was awarded for excellence in social welfare, alongside Fernandez Barasa (Kakamega), N...

Senators defend constitutional right to summon governors, hit back at Raila
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi cited Article 96 of the Constitution, which tasks the Senate with representing counties and protecting their interests.

Treasury reports fastest tax growth in two years amid July protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

On July 7, Nairobi’s Central Business District was effectively closed as police blocked major roads to prevent thousands of youth from gathering for t...

Governors blame past regimes as pension arrears spiral beyond Sh100 billion, ask treasury to intervene
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 17, 2025

CoG Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi said he will hold discussions with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on how to a...

MPs reject proposal to divert road maintenance funds for administrative use
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 14, 2025

MPs questioned the legality and necessity of allocating 1.5 per cent of the Fund to the State Department of Roads and retaining 10 per cent for “criti...

33 million women grow food on plots in Sub-Saharan Africa: Greener farming can boost their earnings – Study
The Conversation  |  Aug 14, 2025

Despite this, many smallholder women farmers are still seen as farmers’ wives, rather than farmers in their own right, and don’t get the support they...

Clash looms as Senate pushes for expanded powers in new Bill
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 12, 2025

According to Cheruiyot and Madzayo, the reforms are designed to strengthen devolution and ensure more effective joint roles for both Houses in lawmaki...

Guinea-Bissau president to run as an independent candidate in November election
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The move comes amid ongoing unrest sparked by his decision to postpone the vote, which has drawn criticism for extending his stay in power beyond the...

12 matches played, 15 goals scored and two red cards issued as CHAN hits crunch time
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 08, 2025

Despite being considered underdogs in Group A, Kenya currently tops the table with four points from two matches.

Ruto announces 120-day compensation framework for protest victims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

The framework aims to bring accountability and offer redress to both civilians and security officers affected during these demonstrations.

Ruto signs laws to regulate gambling, shorten tenure of roads agency bosses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2025

A key highlight of the new law is the introduction of a minimum bet threshold of Sh20. Any operator who permits bets below this amount risks a fine of...

Kenya relishes underdog status ahead of Angola CHAN showdown
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 06, 2025

With limited time for physical training, McCarthy revealed that the team has leaned heavily on video analysis to prepare for Angola, focusing their fi...

Judges’ retirement Bill dismissed as SRC cites constitutional breach, Sh15 billion fiscal burden
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

SRC said the Bill usurps its exclusive mandate to set and review State officers’ pay and warned that implementing it could trigger similar demands acr...

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