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IGAD rallies region to tackle deepening displacement crisis amid funding cuts, conflict
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

Technical experts are currently deliberating on specific gaps in protection, education and livelihoods, with their recommendations set to be endorsed...

We inherited Sh118 billion in pending bills, Nairobi Governor Sakaja tells Senate
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Sakaja tells Senate how Nairobi is tackling massive inherited debt while hitting record revenue and fast-tracking development projects across...

Curtain falls on Arsenal deal as Rwanda eyes US tourism market
New Times  |  Nov 20, 2025

The "Visit Rwanda" sleeve patch put the country in front of millions of Premier League viewers each week, as part of the efforts to reposition as a pr...

National Assembly probes tea bonus disparities after farmer complaints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

On Tuesday, two separate teams visited factories in both the western and eastern Rift to gather first-hand data and compare practices, focusing on fac...

Nairobi academies under FKF probe over backdated, fake licenses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

FKF Football Development Director Francis Kimanzi said the federation has received reports of suspicious documents and has launched investigations to...

MPs pledge support for Naivasha fishing community amid pollution, oversight concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

According to a statement shared by Parliament, the community will receive two designated fish landing sites, a cold storage unit, market stalls, and a...

Grade 10 textbook supply at risk as Sh11 billion debt stalls printing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

According to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), the sector is grappling with an unpaid Sh11 billion owed for printing and publishing Grade...

NYOTA warns youth against fake app ahead of development skills training in 25 counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

The Lower Eastern counties scheduled for training are Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni. In North Rift, the sessions will be held in Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzo...

Kenya’s development agenda gets lift with UBA’s Sh19.4 billion infrastructure investment
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 12, 2025

With a Sh19.4 billion pledge, UBA aims to modernise Kenya’s transport, energy, and infrastructure sectors while fostering regional trade and supportin...

Africa lags in ID cards coverage as experts urge inclusive access
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 12, 2025

According to the lender, this disparity highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring that millions across the continent can prove who they are, a fundame...

Cabinet unveils new pricing framework to curb infrastructure costs
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 11, 2025

The Cabinet approved the dualling of the 23.5km Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road, expanding the existing two-lane highway into a dual carriageway complet...

Ignored warnings, deadly consequences: How UK failed Sudan's El Fasher civilians
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 09, 2025

Internal UK documents reveal officials chose minimal action despite warnings of mass killings and sexual violence in El Fasher.

Climate crisis is a daily reality for many African communities: How to try and protect them
The Conversation  |  Nov 03, 2025

Africa is home to some of the world’s most innovative community-led and nature-based climate adaptation strategies, yet they remain underfunded. South...

IGAD reaffirms support for Somali-led peace efforts at Arta Peace Conference 25th anniversary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The 2000 Arta Peace Conference brought together more than 2,000 delegates and produced the first post-war Somali constitution, marking the rebirth of...

Kenya, France partner to upgrade Nairobi’s ageing water pipelines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The new upgrades will help stabilize water pressure, improve flow across the network, and curb losses caused by illegal connections and leaks.

MPs push for faster delivery of affordable housing, economic stimulus projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

Committee members expressed concern over the adequacy of essential facilities such as schools, hospitals, and other social services for the new housin...

Mombasa MCAs raise alarm over severe teacher shortage in ECDE, Vocational Training Centres
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

MCAs said the shortage of ECDE teachers had become a major concern, arguing that the situation was compromising children’s learning experience at the...

Taita Taveta hosts first-ever ECDE Teacher of the Year awards
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

The event, held in Mwatate Sub-county, recognised outstanding ECDE teachers for their commitment to nurturing young learners, honoured retirees for th...

KTDA suspends staff travel, training in cost-cutting drive amid outcry over farmers' bonus cuts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

KTDA management said the move aligns with the group’s ongoing priorities on governance, compliance and cost management.

African languages for AI: The project that’s gathering a huge new dataset
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

The challenge now is integration: making these pieces work together so that African languages are not just represented in isolated demos, but in real-...

AfDB approves Sh9.4 billion to boost science, technology among Kenyan youth
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 25, 2025

The HEST II project is expected to benefit over 20,000 students, including 8,000 young women, and generate about 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in the...

Blame game as Kilifi County, Coast Water Works Agency clash over water shortage
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2025

CWWDA Chairman, Dr Daniel Mwaringa, said the disruption in water supply to Kilifi and other counties was a result of the suspension of services to cou...

Isiolo leaders rally behind early childhood development to secure county's future
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2025

The workshop marks a critical step forward in aligning policy, research, and community needs to ensure that every child in Isiolo gets a strong start...

MPs demand fresh audit of Sh11.6 billion KICD textbook pending bill over distribution discrepancies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The MPs raised concerns that some schools receive excess books while others have none, questioning the Institute’s handling of its Sh1.18 billion budg...

Agriculture Ministry blames external factors for drop in 2024/25 KTDA tea payments
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Farmers have voiced strong concerns about price disparities between the East and West Tea Blocks, questionable expenditures, excessive sitting allowan...

MPs demand probe into KTDA over corruption, mismanagement and unfair tea bonuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The legislators said more than 700,000 farmers have been short-changed despite their hard work in producing world-class tea.

Kenya steps up sovereign credit reforms with plans to create rating committee
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 07, 2025

The proposed committee will institutionalise a coordinated national approach to credit ratings, fostering structured, proactive engagement with credit...

African countries gear up for major push on climate innovation, climate financing and climate change laws
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Climate finance should ensure fairness by empowering the most affected communities to adapt, receive compensation for losses, and benefit from strong...

National Assembly approves Bill unlocking Sh67.7 billion for counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

Under the new law, counties will receive Sh9.98 billion in conditional allocations from the national government and Sh57.7 billion from development pa...

Africa’s 2030 electrification mission surges, connecting 30 million in first year
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 30, 2025

The World Bank committed to providing electricity access to 250 million people, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) aiming to reach an additional...

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