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Kenya's economy grows 5 per cent in second quarter of 2025- KNBS
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 01, 2025

The statistics body attributes the growth largely to robust performances in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which recorded a 4.4 per cent growth, t...

Senate launches probe into Sh14.5 billion currency printing deal over irregularities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

The inquiry seeks to establish whether the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) bypassed procurement laws and approved direct sourcing of German firm Giesecke+...

Government to enrol all prisoners in SHA by December to combat disease outbreaks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Beacco said the plan is aimed at curbing the spread of disease in prisons while ensuring inmates have...

Court declines to release Somali teens accused of desecrating Kenyan flag pending inquiry
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 26, 2025

The minors, who also face charges of being in Kenya illegally, damaging a national symbol, and causing disturbance, did not take a plea.

Two Mogadishu City Club fans caught desecrating Kenyan flag arrested
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Haidar Yusuf, was among two individuals caught on camera desecrating the flag in an incident that has sparked natio...

Somalia’s envoy condemns Mogadishu City Club fans for disrespecting Kenyan flag at CAF clash
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 24, 2025

Though the incident cast a shadow over an otherwise competitive first-leg encounter, officials from both countries emphasised the need to refocus on t...

Murkomen vows action against those disrespecting national symbols after flag incident
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has since confirmed that the National Police Service (NPS) has taken the matter seriously and investigations...

Mogadishu City Club apologises over desecration of Kenyan flag, backs action against those involved
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 24, 2025

The two sides are set to meet again in the return leg this Sunday, also at Nyayo National Stadium, with all eyes now on both the pitch and the terrace...

Explainer: What the law says about desecration of Kenyan flag
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

Few Kenyans realise that strict rules under the National Flag, Emblems and Names Act govern how the flag can be flown, displayed, or worn.

Deaf Kenyans still locked out of education, healthcare despite sign language recognition- NGEC
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 23, 2025

The Commission is urging government agencies, schools, employers, healthcare providers, and media outlets to integrate KSL interpretation into classro...

Mogadishu FC fans under fire for disrespecting Kenyan flag during match against Kenya Police FC
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Sep 23, 2025

In one case, a youth, believed to be a Mogadishu City Club fan, placed the flag on a chair and stepped on it repeatedly while being recorded.

Family of Kenyan officer in Haiti sues state for information on his disappearance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

Kabiru went missing in March when a Kenyan convoy under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission was ambushed by armed gangs.

Kenyan medalists to fly business class after outcry over Peres Jepchirchir’s economy ticket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The decision comes after long-distance star Peres Jepchirchir, who won gold in the women’s marathon, returned home on an economy ticket, sparking crit...

State to finally honour Senior Chief Haji Galma Dido, hero killed in 1963
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 18, 2025

11 years ago, Haji’s two surviving daughters, Deka Galma and her stepsister Hadija Galma, moved to court seeking compensation from the British and Ken...

Nearly half of Kenyan adults work full-time amid 17 per cent unemployment challenge
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 14, 2025

Part-time work accounts for 15 per cent of adults, while 10 per cent identify as students and 6 per cent as homemakers or family caregivers.

Kenya's passport falls to 70th position in 2025 global ranking
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

The latest ranking places Kenya alongside The Gambia, though it remains the strongest passport in East Africa, ahead of Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

Government leaves investors exposed as securitised projects lack guarantees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

Mbadi said the arrangements fall outside the budget financing framework and therefore cannot be classified as public debt.

MPs demand answers over Sh1.8 billion left unspent in Kenyan embassies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2025

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s report highlighted that Sh1,885,098,283 had accumulated over several years because missions failed to return unused a...

MPs push for clean energy in prisons to reduce health risks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) raised concerns that prison facilities have continued to rely heavily on firewood, exposi...

MPs call for activation of Sh4 billion Revolving Prison Enterprise Fund to improve operations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The fund, once operational, is expected to finance training programmes for inmates, purchase modern equipment and machinery and promote goods produced...

COTU demands withdrawal of Business Laws Bill, citing threat to workers’ rights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

The union expressed support for the concerns already raised by digital workers, saying the new law leaves them excluded and unfairly targeted.

Kenyan fencer Alexandra Ndolo sues federation over unpaid dues, demands audited financial statements
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2025

According to Ndolo, the federation has consistently failed to account for funds received from the government and international bodies, leaving her to...

Kenyan workers dying abroad are being buried without their families' consent, rights lobby warns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 01, 2025

According to the International Centre for Policy and Strategy, many workers in the Gulf face exploitation by rogue recruitment agents as well as inact...

Kenyan defender Clarke Oduor joins Grimsby Town on loan
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 27, 2025

Oduor made his debut for Grimsby Town on Wednesday evening, when he was introduced in the 73rd minute against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup sec...

Treasury extends public sector hiring freeze for three more years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

The restriction, which began in 2021, has now been prolonged, shutting the door on new entrants into state employment.

Why Sifuna, Wamuchomba’s Kenya Moja outfit could seek the presidency
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 22, 2025

The caucus also includes leaders such as Caleb Hamisi (Saboti), Jack Wamboka (Bumula), Oscar Nabulindo (Matungu) and Babu Owino (Embakasi East), who h...

Kenyan gamers brace for higher costs as Sony raises PS5 prices
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

And if prices rise further, expect a stronger shift toward pre-owned consoles and accessories, as gamers try to avoid retail premiums.

Shock as Nairobi City Stars disband following relegation
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 14, 2025

Team coordinator Samson Otieno confirmed that club owner Jonathan Jackson shut down the team after it was relegated from the top tier, citing a lack o...

Kenyan seafarers to get globally standardised ID within three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 12, 2025

The move comes amid mounting concerns over job losses linked to noncompliance with international maritime regulations.

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