Kenya Meteorological Department Stories

Chilly nights, hot afternoons and strong winds forecast over coming week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Intermittent cloudiness and cool weather will also affect parts of the Central Highlands, South-eastern Lowlands, Western Kenya, and the Rift Valley,...

Mbadi urges State agencies to prioritise PPPs in project planning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi highlighted that Kenya’s limited fiscal space requires a shift from fully government-funded projects to innovati...

Explainer: Why Sonko’s petition to overturn Kenya's CHAN loss against Madagascar is unlikely to succeed
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

In his petition, Sonko claims match officials acted unlawfully and exhibited bias, calling for the nullification of disallowed goals, annulment of the...

Former Governor Mike Sonko challenges Harambee Stars’ CHAN loss to Madagascar in court
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 25, 2025

Sonko wants the CAF Disciplinary Board Chair to halt the progression of the tournament pending a hearing and determination of the suit.

Wynton Marsalis to headline inaugural BC Jazz Lounge in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Marsalis, a global figure in jazz, serves as Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Centre, Director of Jazz Studies at The Juilliard Schoo...

Tundu Lissu on death of Ngugi wa Thiong'o: A prisoner's eulogy from Ukonga prison in Dar es Salaam
Tundu Lissu  |  Aug 24, 2025

He started his long literary career as James Ngugi, but soon dropped the ‘James’, becoming the Ngugi wa Thiong’o known to the world, and in keeping wi...

Kenya becomes second African nation to conduct rare heart procedure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

The procedure was conducted on a 68-year-old man who had suffered a heart attack three weeks earlier.

AI-powered imaging technology can now detect deadly food toxins, study finds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Researchers from Australia, Canada, and India tested the system on cereal grains and nuts, two of the most widely consumed foods that are particularly...

If AI takes most of our jobs, money as we know, it will be over. What then?
The Conversation  |  Aug 23, 2025

It is not only technology, though, that causes unemployment. A relatively unique feature of market economies is their ability to produce mass want, th...

Coach Rakotondrabe reveals how Madagascar outfoxed Harambee Stars
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Coach Romuald Rakotondrabe said the team focused on countering Kenya’s key threats while remaining flexible throughout the match.

Kenya, Tanzania trade barbs online following CHAN 2024 exit
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 23, 2025

For many Kenyans, the pain of their own heartbreak was swiftly numbed by the sight of their neighbours also packing their bags, and the banter began.

CJ Martha Koome pushes back against criticism over parliamentary interference
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the courts have consistently exercised restraint in interfering with parliamentary business but will not shy away from...

Student numbers triple at TTCs as government eases admission criteria
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Statistics show enrolment at TTCs has risen from 10,000 students in 2021 to more than 27,000 currently following the reforms.

Frequent court injunctions threaten to stall Parliament’s work, Wetang’ula warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Wetang’ula urged the Judiciary to centralise all cases filed against Parliament in Nairobi, where the institution is based, arguing this would reduce...

Kenya vs Madagascar: End of road for Harambee Stars after a 4-3 loss during penalties
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 22, 2025

With nothing to separate the sides after 120 minutes, the game went to penalties. Kenya scored through Siraj Mohammed, Daniel Sakari, and Sylvester Ow...

Court declines to hear nomination of Harold Kipchumba as Mbadi's replacement
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

The judge emphasised that disputes relating to elections, whether through universal suffrage or party list nomination, must be determined by an Electi...

How Tanzania’s ex-envoy is turning into President Samia’s firebrand critic
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 22, 2025

Polepole, who relinquished his Havana posting that also covered Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and Central America, says he has gone into hiding, citing...

Supreme Court rules Chief Registrar has no powers to discipline, fire judges or magistrates
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

In a ruling by a five-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, the Supreme Court said the powers lie exclusively with the Judicial Service Commi...

CJ Koome roots for AJS to resolve long running land disputes in Mombasa
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

Koome urged Mombasa residents to utilise AJS, through elders, religious leaders, chiefs, civil society actors or court-annexed mechanisms, to resolve...

Six fan zones set up in Mombasa ahead of Harambee Stars' clash with Madagascar
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said the fan zones are located at Changamwe Grounds in Changamwe, Uwanja wa Mbuzi in Nyali, Mama Ngina Waterfront...

Motorists advised to brace for traffic disruptions ahead of Kenya vs Madagascar CHAN quarterfinal clash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The temporary measures are expected to significantly affect motorists using Thika Road, Kiambu Road and the Northern Bypass, among other key routes.

Tanzania dismisses claims Kenyans bought all CHAN tickets for Morocco clash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

Tanzania Government Spokesperson Gerson Musigwa urged fans not to worry, saying there are plenty of seats at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium for anyone eager t...

Kenya’s public schools on the brink amid illegal fees, funding shortfalls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The Elimu Bora Working Group called for President William Ruto to release the report and recommendations of the presidential working party on educatio...

Boost for Harambee Stars as CAF increases Kasarani capacity to 80 per cent for CHAN clash against Madagascar
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 21, 2025

CAF has now agreed to the increased capacity, paving the way for what is expected to be a charged atmosphere as Kenya enters the knockout stage of a m...

Ex-Bafana defender Mark Fish: Harambee Stars’ greatest test against Madagascar is handling pressure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

Kenya, inspired by an unbeaten run and a charged home crowd, will be seeking to extend their fairytale journey in the tournament when it battles Madag...

Live blog: Suspected goons stone Rigathi Gachagua's convoy on Mombasa Road
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

On Tuesday, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen downplayed Gachagua's arrival but warned that security agencies are adequately prepared to deal with any in...

Harambee Stars fired up ahead of crucial showdown with Madagascar
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 21, 2025

Kenya heads into the tie unbeaten, having topped Group A with three wins and one draw, while Madagascar secured second place in Group B after late res...

Sudan government relocates ministries from war-ravaged Khartoum to safer cities
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 20, 2025

The relocation order covers the Council of Ministers, key ministries—including finance, minerals, and information—and the central bank, but makes no m...

CAF yet to lift sanctions, limits Kasarani Stadium capacity to 27,000 fans for Kenya-Madagascar CHAN quarter-final clash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

CAF limited the number of spectators to 27,000 (60 per cent) of the stadium’s capacity, due to repeated and serious security lapses at recent CHAN 202...

Tanzania's Football Director hails Harambee Stars Coach Benni McCarthy's tactical brilliance at CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 20, 2025

Mirambo lauded McCarthy’s tactical adaptability and game management, especially in helping Kenya top Group A in what was dubbed the “group of death.”

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