Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Stories

Kenya inflation slows to 3.8% year-on-year in May
Reuters  |  May 30, 2025

In month-on-month terms, inflation was 0.5 per cent in May from 0.3 per cent a month earlier, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics said in a statem...

Okoa Uchumi slams Ruto’s apology, demands justice for violence, graft, economic injustice
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2025

Okoa Uchumi said Ruto’s remarks amounted to a performative gesture that failed to acknowledge the government’s role in the deaths of over 60 young peo...

KUSU blames government funding cuts for deepening crisis in public universities
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 29, 2025

KUSU Secretary-General Charles Mukhwaya said the funding cuts have steadily worsened over time, leaving universities struggling to operate effectively...

Mining CS Hassan Joho urges police to stop arbitrary arrests of fishermen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

Joho stressed that arresting fishermen should not be the routine way to enforce the law.

PEG-MGF Peptide: Exploring its potential in research and beyond
Husnain Ali  |  May 29, 2025

One of the primary areas where PEG-MGF might hold promise is tissue repair and cellular proliferation.

Real estate industry raises red flags over Finance Bill, 2025 tax proposals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

Among the contested proposals is the reintroduction of a 16 per cent VAT on construction materials that were previously exempt or zero-rated.

Task force uncovers widespread GBV, home abuse, police lapses, and FGM by medics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

Chairperson Nancy Barasa highlighted that many of these crimes happen inside homes, where vulnerable victims are betrayed by their own relatives.

World Bank flags wasteful spending on public servants’ travel allowances
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

When travelling abroad, especially to the United States, civil servants receive about $513 (Sh66,317) daily, a figure the World Bank says needs urgent...

Catholic Bishops call for justice after "foul" killings of two priests
Mary Wambui  |  May 29, 2025

The bishops termed the killings as veiled with malicious intent and mystery.

Mombasa activists demand private entities vacate Kenya Railways land for MGR expansion
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 29, 2025

The activists condemned what they termed a long-standing illegal occupation of state land by powerful individuals.

Foreign aid cuts imperil millions in East Africa as hunger crisis deepens, World Vision warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

The region is also battling the effects of conflict, as seen in Sudan, where 38.73 per cent of the population is severely hungry and 52.12 per cent mo...

Auditor General flags risks in Kenya’s Sh4.24 trillion budget, warns of rising debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

The Auditor General pointed out that this shortfall stems from tax evasion, poor enforcement, and inaccurate forecasting.

Haiti turns to mercenaries as Kenyan-led mission wanes
Mwangi Maina  |  May 29, 2025

The Haitian government has inked a deal with Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater—a company long associated with shadowy operations and alleged war...

Employers raise alarm over Kenya’s shrinking investment appeal, job losses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

Official statistics from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show formal job creation fell to 75,500 in 2024, down sharply from 123,000 in 2023.

Accountants push for tax reforms to spur industrial growth, boost household incomes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

According to ICPAK’s submission to the National Assembly, a lower corporate tax rate would “enhance Kenya’s strategic position as an investment hub.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: A legacy of literary greatness and unfulfilled Nobel Prize dream
Barack Oduor  |  May 29, 2025

The constant bated breath to see Ngugi win the Nobel Prize literally triggered anxiety. It even evoked sharp debate on the place of literary prizes an...

National Assembly rejects withdrawal of boda boda regulation Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

The Bill, which aims to regulate motorcycle taxis at the county level, will now proceed to a second reading after the National Assembly voted against...

Gachagua defends election chaos remarks, blames Ruto allies for "misinterpretation"
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Gachagua says his statements were taken out of context, insisting he only meant that President William Ruto would lose the election regardless of who...

Sub-Saharan Africa tops global list with 827 million people lacking adequate social protection
Alfred Onyango  |  May 29, 2025

Cash transfers are among the most commonly used social protection tools designed to enhance nutritional outcomes for poor and vulnerable households.

Engineers sound alarm over substandard cement amid rising building collapses in Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 28, 2025

IEK is demanding thorough audits of manufacturers, strict enforcement of weight verification, and prompt prosecution of those responsible for undermin...

Cancer patients left in limbo as KNH radiotherapy machine breaks down
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

KNH Acting CEO William Sigilai said the hospital has fast-tracked the procurement of a new machine.

Kenyans warned of rent hikes, stalled housing if Finance Bill 2025 taxes pass unchanged
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

RESA called on Parliament to urgently amend or suspend these measures, warning that their combined effect represents a policy shock to the property ma...

Kenya-Tanzania rift over activist’s deportation sparks regional reckoning on free expression
Mwangi Maina  |  May 28, 2025

Kenyans, particularly on social media, reacted not with silence but with satire: memes, parodies, and comedic impersonations of Tanzanian President Sa...

Africa chiefs of defence forces conference begins, urges stronger collaboration on security challenges
Mary Wambui  |  May 28, 2025

Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, noted that this year's meeting convenes at such a time when the regional and global securit...

Ruto’s government faces backlash as most Kenyans say they’re worse off than in 2022
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

The poll, released on Wednesday, paints a grim picture of the national mood, showing that across all nine of Kenya’s regions, overwhelming majorities...

Why Kenya risks losing billions if it ignores World Bank public sector reform recommendations
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

The World Bank indicated that inefficiencies in payroll management, excessive allowances and unchecked staff expansion, particularly at the county lev...

Kenya ratifies IGAD treaty, boosting regional integration and collective action in Horn of Africa
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 28, 2025

Workneh commended the ratification, describing it as a clear demonstration of the country’s strong commitment to regional integration and multilateral...

'Gen Z is the now': US preacher Rickey Bolden urges Kenyan leaders to listen to youth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

He directly addressed the government’s response to youth protests, warning that heavy-handed actions such as arrests and internet shutdowns only deepe...

Kenya’s GDP to grow 5 per cent in 2025, driven by agriculture and fintech, says AfDB
Alfred Onyango  |  May 28, 2025

The lender credits the upgrade to robust growth in agriculture and vital service sectors, particularly fintech and mobile money.

Health CS Duale says he will unveil list of fraudulent health facilities on June 14
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The CS on Wednesday said the planned public release of a “list of shame” is part of the Ministry’s effort to clean up the sector and rebuild public tr...

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