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Energy Jobs Growing Twice as Fast as Global Economy: What to Know
Mercy Asamba  |  Dec 12, 2025

Global energy employment hit 76 million in 2024, growing nearly twice as fast as the wider economy, the IEA reports, but warns severe skills shortages...

IGAD regrets Eritrea’s ‘premature’ withdrawal from regional bloc
Amina Wako  |  Dec 12, 2025

However, IGAD noted with concern that since rejoining in 2023, Eritrea has not participated in any IGAD meetings, programmes, or activities. The Secre...

KDF partners with Kiambu County to rehabilitate Thika Stadium into world-class sports facility
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The multimillion-dollar rehabilitation works that will be conducted in phases began last year and have so far seen the county finish the construction...

Ruto honours Kristina Kenyatta, Dorcas Oduor, William Kabogo with EGH awards
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2025

President Ruto highlighted that these awards honour individuals who have rendered distinguished and outstanding services to the nation across various...

Health Ministry clarifies Kenya–US health partnership respects sovereignty, data protection
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 12, 2025

The Ministry reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens’ health data while leveraging international cooperation to strengthen Kenya’s health sys...

Sifuna, Osotsi meet Luhya elders amid growing political tensions in ODM
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 12, 2025

The elders, who met in Kakamega, said there was a deliberate attempt to divide the Luhya community by self-centred individuals pursuing personal inter...

UK sanctions Sudan’s RSF commanders over atrocities amid ongoing conflict
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2025

The sanctions target Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, the RSF Deputy Leader and brother of RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, along with...

Ghana's President Mahama calls for Africa’s economic independence at Jamhuri Day fete
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2025

Mahama highlighted the enduring partnership between Nkrumah and Kenyatta, describing it as an “enduring flame that has continued to bind our two count...

Ruto raises research funding to 2 per cent of GDP in bid to expand digital economy
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 12, 2025

President Ruto framed the initiative as part of Kenya’s broader economic freedom agenda, stressing that investments in human capital and digital skill...

INTERPOL operation nets thousands of protected animals, plants and timber
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Interpol’s Operation Thunder 2025 seized thousands of protected plants, animals and timber across 134 countries, exposing global wildlife crime networ...

From Egypt to DR Congo: A look at AFCON’s most decorated teams
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 12, 2025

Mohamed Salah will lead Egypt’s charge for a record-extending eighth title, while Cameroon, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria and DR Congo will seek to...

Ministry of Lands publishes riparian reserve notice as Nairobi River cleanup intensifies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The Ministry of Lands will begin marking riparian reserves along Nairobi’s river network on 22 December 2025, a legal demarcation drive tied to a Sh50...

President Ruto pitches National Infrastructure Fund as engine for long‑term growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

President William Ruto has signed a new law overhauling Kenya’s state corporations and anchoring a National Infrastructure Fund to channel privatisati...

President Ruto presides over 'Trooping of Colour' for Kenya’s elite 20 Parachute Battalion
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2025

President William Ruto led the trooping of colour for the Kenya Army’s 20 Parachute Battalion at Nyayo Stadium, highlighting the unit’s history, airbo...

Parallel statements expose deepening rift in 'United Opposition'
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 12, 2025

United Opposition leaders issued two rival State of the Nation statements in Nairobi, exposing internal rifts. Analysts warn the disunity could weaken...

Lancet study shows planned term delivery can cut pre‑eclampsia risk by 30 per cent
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 12, 2025

A Lancet trial in two UK hospitals found that screening women at 36 weeks and offering early-term delivery to those at high risk cut term pre-eclampsi...

UN report warns of escalating violence as M23 captures key towns in eastern DRC
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2025

A new UN report to the Security Council details worsening violence in eastern DRC, with hundreds of civilians killed, mass displacement and expanding...

Uhuru Park set for food, music and culture as three-day Nairobi Festival kicks off
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The festival will run under the theme Experience the Vibe of the City, and organisers have lined up a wide list of activities meant to showcase Nairob...

Jamhuri Day’s hidden workforce: How they keep Kenya's Independence Day running
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 12, 2025

As Kenya marks 62 years of independence, informal workers in Nairobi—domestic staff, boda boda riders, cooks and cleaners—keep Jamhuri Day running, of...

Gen Z redefines freedom as Kenya marks 62 years of independence
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Dec 12, 2025

As Kenya marks 62 years of independence, many Gen Z Kenyans spend Jamhuri Day working, redefining freedom as economic stability, real choices, and rel...

Jamhuri Day fixtures: Gor Mahia and Homeboyz battle for top spot as Bandari, Bidco hunt redemption
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 12, 2025

Five FKF Premier League fixtures headline Jamhuri Day across Kenya, with Kenya Police leading, Gor Mahia chasing, and struggling sides like Bandari an...

Safaricom secures Sh17.8 billion boost for Ethiopia expansion
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 12, 2025

Standard Bank, which trades as Stanbic in Kenya, acted as the sole arranger, lender and facility agent for the deal, while also providing advisory sup...

President Ruto unveils ‘Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport’ to boost tourism
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 12, 2025

Kenya has launched the Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport and a new ‘Hapa Ni Wapi’ platform to deepen visitor engagement and spur both international and...

AfDB approves Sh9.8 billion to boost road connectivity in Somalia
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 12, 2025

The African Development Bank has approved an extra $76.37 million for Somalia’s road upgrades, targeting key corridors to Ethiopia and Djibouti to eas...

Kenya faces deepening drug shortages as delivery times hit 24 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Kenya’s public health facilities now wait an average of 24 days for essential medicines, as Kemsa’s fill rate drops to 55 per cent, leaving patients f...

Government eyes handing NTSA’s smart driving licence programme to private investor
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The shift comes as authorities try to complete the long-delayed modernisation initiative designed to bring order and reliability to Kenya’s transport...

Consumers to get more units for less as electricity tariffs decline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The reduction in power costs comes at a critical time, giving households more purchasing power during the holidays and helping businesses lower their...

NPS announces heightened security, road safety measures ahead of festive season
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the NPS acknowledges the increased movement of people, vehicles and goods during the festive period presents un...

Kenya losing Sh684 billion in untapped export earnings, KAM study shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Miriam Bomett, KAM’s head of policy and regulatory advocacy, said the country must address structural and regulatory challenges to close the export ga...

Elephant numbers soar as rare species decline, wildlife census shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

Elephants have increased to 41,952, up from 36,280 in 2021, while black rhinos have grown to 2,102, reflecting a 4 per cent population rise and signif...

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