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Hustler Fund faces scrutiny as MPs demand answers on missing Sh14 billion, beneficiary records
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

MPs slam Hustler Fund for failing to account for Sh14 billion, demanding missing beneficiary records and full transparency.

MPs shocked as Treasury issues billions in loans to Kenya Airways without signed agreements
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Disclosures by the Auditor General showed that Sh10 billion was given to the airline in 2022/2023 as an on-lent loan, taking its total loan exposure t...

Police granted 20 days to probe murder of 17-year-old orphan in Garissa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Investigating officer Jefferson Mwiti told the court that the first suspect allegedly defiled and strangled Safiya while she slept.

Government owes private universities Sh48.8 billion in unpaid student funding, MPs told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Kenya Association of Private Universities (KAPU) told the legislators that despite submitting detailed claims to the Treasury and Ministry of Educ...

Hope rises in Thika’s Kiandutu slum as long-neglected community sees historic transformation
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

From its beginnings in the 1960s as a makeshift settlement for migrant laborers, Kiandutu is now transforming into a thriving community with land titl...

Somalia takes over leadership of EAC Speakers Bureau from Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Burundi, next in line under the rotational leadership plan, had indicated it was not ready due to internal constraints.

Domestic capital gains momentum as sub-Saharan Africa accelerates energy transition financing
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 18, 2025

IRENA maintains that strengthening domestic financial markets is essential to ensuring sufficient funding for energy transition projects.

Diamond Trust Bank lands in Garissa, ignites push for financial inclusion in northern Kenya
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 18, 2025

As the bank expands its services, it is expected to positively impact the local economy by providing much-needed financial services to individuals and...

Why employers who fail to remit statutory deductions could face criminal charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Mbadi said he has submitted amendments to the Retirement Benefits Act that will criminalise non-remittance, aiming to safeguard workers’ pension right...

Quad initiative seeks immediate humanitarian truce, political process to rescue Sudan from collapse
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Quad initiative, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to first launch a three-month humanitarian truce to allow rapid delivery of aid to civilian...

Nairobi academies under FKF probe over backdated, fake licenses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

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

Cloudflare outage sparks global internet chaos as major websites affected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Millions of users worldwide face service disruptions as the major Cloudflare outage leaves websites and online platforms offline for hours.

New KIPPRA report exposes the hidden weaknesses crippling Kenya’s forest industry
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 18, 2025

According to the study, the forest sector remains a cornerstone of Kenya’s economy and livelihoods, yet persistent structural weaknesses are holding b...

Communications Authority dismisses claims of mandatory biometric data for SIM registration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Reports indicated that subscribers might be asked to provide DNA, fingerprints, or retinal scans when registering new lines, raising concerns about pr...

Ferdinand Waititu secures Sh53 million bank guarantee, eyes possible release from Kamiti
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

The guarantee, once deposited, would pave the way for Ferdinand Waititu's freedom, however, the bond terms issued earlier in the hate-speech case stil...

EU plans increased funding to support Somalia’s security transition
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 18, 2025

The EU’s ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Mouro, said that the bloc is preparing for a conference that will focus on accelerating these plans.

Alleged KDF impostor arraigned over fraudulent recruitment operation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

Joshua Mutui Muimi was arrested on Monday after police allegedly found him dressed in full Kenya Air Force uniform, complete with a name tag, while is...

Nubian Rights Forum launches sensitisation drive to end marginalisation of minority groups
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 18, 2025

According to Project Manager Yasah Musa, marginalised communities such as the Nubians have borne the brunt of discrimination when seeking national ide...

AFA to digitise all fibre import permits by January 2026
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 18, 2025

The move comes after the government, through Gazette notice number 14820 of November 15, 2024, classified jute as a scheduled crop to be developed, re...

ONLF accuses Ethiopia of breaching 2018 peace deal as Somali Region tensions rise
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 18, 2025

The plan seeks to ensure Somalis "are not passive victims of Ethiopia's unfolding political crisis but active participants in protecting their nationa...

DCI arrests suspected fake KDF officer accused of defrauding job seekers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

According to DCI in a statement on Tuesday, Muimi had been collecting money from hopeful youth by issuing fake admission letters and claiming he had t...

Meta unveils new tool to protect Reels creators from content theft
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 18, 2025

The new system builds on Meta’s existing media-matching technology, but it places control directly into the hands of individual creators, especially t...

Born too soon: The hidden burden of preterm birth, fight for survival
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 18, 2025

There are several factors that can increase the likelihood of delivering prematurely. These include lifestyle choices, substance or drug abuse, climat...

Goma airport can only be reopened by AFC/M23, say rebels
New Times  |  Nov 18, 2025

Goma International Airport was closed in January at the height of renewed fighting in eastern DR Congo. At the time, M23 declared the facility unsafe.

Africa has a debt crisis: momentum from G20 in South Africa can help find solutions
The Conversation  |  Nov 18, 2025

The importance of debt, development finance and climate to Africa’s future is clear. Over half of African countries are either in debt distress or at...

US launches FIFA PASS to expedite World Cup 2026 visa interviews
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

With FIFA PASS, organisers and US authorities aim to provide a smoother travel experience for fans, ensuring that the 2026 World Cup is accessible, sa...

Ministry warns Kenyans on escalating antibiotic resistance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

In a statement released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the ministry stressed that antimicrobials remain a cornerstone in fighting infections in people...

Francophonie leaders meet in Kigali to advance women’s leadership
New Times  |  Nov 18, 2025

This year’s gathering will highlight the progress made, the persistent challenges, and the crucial importance of women's leadership in governance, cul...

African activists rally and challenge COP30 agenda
DW News  |  Nov 18, 2025

While COP30 negotiators refined official climate goals, the People's Summit exposed injustices and demanded reparations, with hundreds of organisation...

Sh73.2 billion raised for Affordable Housing in 2025, only 1,795 units delivered
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Employers and employees contributed 1.5 per cent of salaries, and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh73.2 billion, exceeding the projected...

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