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Kenyan diaspora sets new remittance record this year, sending Sh57 billion in May
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 21, 2025

The new record surpasses January’s total of $427.4 million (Sh55.2 billion), which had been the highest in the past five months.

High interest rates, collateral gaps still hindering farmers' access to credit – CBK survey
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 18, 2025

The CBK survey shows that 54 per cent of farmers said high interest rates were the main reason they couldn’t access credit, up from 38 per cent in Mar...

‘Tell us if he’s alive’: Family of missing Kenyan officer in Haiti sues government over silence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

Benedict Kabiru’s family say they have been left in distress, with no answers from officials, as fears grow that he may have been captured or killed.

No more Google Ads: YouTube unveils new features to help Kenyan creators boost global reach
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 14, 2025

Kenyan creators can now launch ad campaigns for their videos, whether full-length content or Shorts, straight from the playback screen or YouTube Stud...

Wheat traders to enjoy continued tax relief after EAC deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

Mbadi said the EAC Council of Ministers granted Kenya’s request for the duty remission last month, allowing millers to continue importing wheat at a r...

Temporary reprieve as Sudan clears stranded Kenyan tea amid ongoing trade ban
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

The East Africa Tea Trade Association confirmed that Sudan has permitted the clearance of 207 containers of tea, each carrying 400 bags, which were st...

Kenya’s forex reserves hit historic $10.59 billion, buoyed by remittances and strong shilling
XINHUA  |  Jun 07, 2025

The reserves have been on an upward trend since March, when they surpassed the 10-billion-US-dollar mark.

Gor Mahia moves to professionalise operations after Mashemeji Derby mix-up
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 06, 2025

Gor Mahia has begun implementing wide-ranging reforms after confusion at the gates marred the Mashemeji Derby in Homa Bay. The club has issued an apol...

Youth redefine ‘good jobs’ amid rising unemployment, skills gaps and AI fears
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 06, 2025

Esther Kimotho, a 28-year-old civil engineer based in Nairobi, says that for her, a good job is one where she feels respected and emotionally balanced...

Content creators give BCLB 48-hour ultimatum to suspend gambling ad ban
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

While acknowledging the need to address gambling concerns in the country, they said a total ban would not produce the intended results.

Kenyan Muslim organisations launch Sh5.4 million Udhiyah programme for Gaza amid deepening humanitarian crisis
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 04, 2025

The donation will fund the Gaza-Udhiyah programme, which involves the slaughtering of cattle in Egypt.

Gor Mahia coach admits FKF Premier League title race over after draw with AFC Leopards
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 03, 2025

Gor, who have a better goal difference than Kenya Police, can still win the league if the boys in blue lose their final matches.

Wanyama withdraws from Harambee Stars squad for Chad friendlies, Austin Odhiambo called up
Erick Kariuki  |  May 30, 2025

Initially named in the squad for the matches scheduled to take place in Morocco on 7 and 10 June, Wanyama has since been excused, citing “personal com...

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.

Kenyan leaders hit back at Tanzanian MPs over 'arrogant remarks'
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

This follows comments by Tanzanian MPs during a budget debate on Monday, where they accused Kenya of meddling with Tanzanian affairs.

Tanzanian MPs defend President Samia amid Kenyan backlash over activists' detention, deportation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

MPs said the government’s actions as necessary and said Tanzania was acting within its rights to protect its national interests.

Kenya’s Addis Ababa embassy secures highest facelift budget as Tanzania’s gets the least
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

The proposed facelift budget for Kenya’s foreign missions totals nearly Sh2.35 billion, a move that signals a partial reinstatement of a scrapped allo...

Zubeidah Kananu re-elected as Kenya Editors Guild president in hotly contested election
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 24, 2025

Kananu narrowly defeated her closest challenger, Citizen TV’s Yvonne Okwara, by securing 72 votes against Okwara’s 58.

MUHURI calls on media to expose human rights violations in Northern Kenya
Issa Hussein  |  May 24, 2025

MUHURI expressed concern on prevalent human rights abuses including Gender-Based Violence (GBV), forced disappearances, marginalisation and underdevel...

Youth reproductive health gains at risk from cultural, financial strains, lobby warns
Alfred Onyango  |  May 23, 2025

The group says youth-specific service delivery remains underdeveloped, with few facilities offering tailored environments for adolescents.

Court upholds ban on passport-only voter registration for Kenyans in diaspora
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 22, 2025

Justice Lawrence Mugambi agreed with IEBC that Section 5(3) of the Elections Act first provides for evidence of eligibility for registration as a vot...

Police reforms group demands immediate release of Mwangi and Atuhaire held in Tanzania
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 21, 2025

PRWG-K demanded their immediate release and called for an independent investigation into their arrest, citing grave concerns over the violations of th...

Kenya Fencing Federation suspends Alexandra Ndolo over misconduct claims
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 20, 2025

This follows a formal complaint filed by Ndolo on February 26, in which she raised serious concerns about the Federation's financial transparency and...

‘We do everything, but get nothing’: Kenyan nurses tell of pay gaps, exploitation and burnout
Charity Kilei  |  May 19, 2025

Pay disparities and poor treatment continue to plague healthcare workers under the UHC programme, with around 8,500 staff reportedly earning only half...

One year on: Kenyan-led Haiti Mission faces uncertain future amid logistical and funding crises
Mary Wambui  |  May 16, 2025

The report highlights that the mission is caught between political realignment in the United States and paralysis in international aid efforts, leavin...

New US Bill proposes taxing money sent by Kenyans living abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

Remittance service providers will be required to withhold the tax at the point of transfer unless the sender can prove US citizenship or legal status.

Kenya’s rich barely engage in luxury spending - report
Alfred Onyango  |  May 15, 2025

Rather than splurging on high-end goods and extravagant experiences, the country's rich are prioritising financial growth.

Moi Forces Academy Lanet becomes first national girls’ school to offer aviation technology
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 11, 2025

Over 50 learners will benefit from practical training following a fully functional training aircraft acquisition, which will serve as a hands-on learn...

Mass registration exercise offers relief to Mombasa residents seeking ID issuance
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 11, 2025

For years, residents in various informal settlements across Mombasa have been grappling with prolonged wait times, missing documents, and complicated...

Govt raises affordable housing research budget to Sh2.8bn amid credibility concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The latest budget allocation, part of a larger Sh119.6 billion for the housing department, includes both recurrent and development costs.

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