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Kenya’s LOC issues strict ticketing rules following CAF's stadium restriction
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 12, 2025

CAF cited several security breaches during the tournament, including fans without tickets accessing the grounds and those with government-issued paper...

Iran urges extraordinary OIC meeting on Gaza humanitarian catastrophe
XINHUA  |  Aug 08, 2025

On Tuesday, multiple Israeli media outlets reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to announce plans to fully occupy Gaza.

MSF calls for immediate closure of US and Israeli-backed aid group in Gaza
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 07, 2025

On Tuesday, UN experts called for the dismantling of the foundation, saying it was being exploited for covert military operations.

Global survey finds majority back cutting arms sales to Israel over Gaza war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 07, 2025

The findings come amid growing international condemnation of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which has reportedly killed more than 60,000 Palestin...

MPs approve Bill to disburse Sh415 billion to counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2025

Nairobi will receive the largest share at Sh21.4 billion, followed by Nakuru with Sh14.4 billion, while Turkana and Kakamega are set to get Sh13.8 bil...

Why UK recognition of a Palestinian state should not be conditional on Israel’s actions
The Conversation  |  Aug 05, 2025

Conditional recognition subject to action by Israel – a third state – represents an unwelcome and arguably dangerous departure from international prac...

58 ex-EU ambassadors accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, warn bloc risks complicity in war crimes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 05, 2025

While reaffirming their condemnation of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, the ambassadors said the scale and persistence of Israel's response...

No Palestine 'left to recognise' without two-state solution pathway, Australian FM warns
XINHUA  |  Aug 05, 2025

FM Penny Wong reiterated previous comments from Treasurer Jim Chalmers that it is a matter of "when, not if" Australia will move to formally recognise...

Italy to evacuate sick Palestinian children for medical treatment
DW News  |  Aug 02, 2025

Rome plans to evacuate Palestinian children in need of medical treatment from the Gaza Strip.

UN Women says 1 million women, girls starving in Gaza
XINHUA  |  Jul 29, 2025

Women-led organisations inside Gaza describe how women are boiling discarded food scraps to feed their children, and risking being killed when searchi...

Comesa watchdog probes airlines for withholding refunds on cancelled flights during Covid-19 pandemic
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

The Comesa Competition Commission (CCC) has invited affected passengers to file complaints, saying some airlines may have violated consumer rights by...

Wetang’ula backs direct support for grassroots clubs, calls for Sports Act review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

Wetang’ula noted that while the Sports Fund is well-resourced—drawing revenue from betting taxes and lotteries—most of the money is channelled toward...

Kenya's oversight bodies crippled by underfunding, government disregard, report reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

The Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee, in a report tabled in the National Assembly, noted that the Controller of Budget, Auditor Gener...

Pressure mounts on Israel to allow aid access in Gaza
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 25, 2025

On Friday morning, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called on Israel to comply with its obligations under International law, including allow...

Senators demand audit of Safaricom, Airtel over claims of data sharing with security agencies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The legislators are calling for a comprehensive audit of all data access requests made to Safaricom and Airtel Kenya since 2020, including details on...

Over 100 NGOs call for urgent access routes for aid into Gaza
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The 109 NGOs, including CARE, Amnesty International, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and ActionAid, are reiterating that the UN-led humanita...

Details of newly launched Kenya Digital Token which seeks to bring millions into digital economy
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 22, 2025

Although privately developed, the token is closely aligned with the government’s digital strategy and bottom-up economic transformation agenda.

Kenya endorses two-state solution amid Gaza crisis talks
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 18, 2025

While reaffirming Kenya's limited leverage in military affairs, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musali Mudavadi emphasised its commitment to diploma...

Israeli army using Chinese drones to bomb civilians in Gaza - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

The drones are being manually operated by soldiers on the ground to drop grenades on civilians, including children, either to force them from their ho...

KRA surpasses revenue target, collects Sh2.57 trillion in FY 2024/25
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

This figure surpasses the set target of Sh2.55 trillion, representing a 6.8 per cent growth from the previous year’s collection of Sh2.40 trillion.

Judiciary sets record straight on police barricades during protests
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 10, 2025

On Wednesday, news agencies reported that the court had outlawed police barricades during protests.

Ruto clashes with courts over roadblocks ban, accuses Judiciary of undermining security
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

The President argued that it is unreasonable to deny the police the tools necessary to maintain order, especially when those challenging such measures...

Ruto assents to Revenue Bill allocating Sh415 billion to counties for FY 2025/26
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The Equalisation Fund has also been allocated Sh9.6 billion, bringing additional support to 34 marginalised counties.

Saba Saba: Raila Odinga skips Kamukunji rally, blames police blockades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

Raila Odinga, who addressed the media from Serena Hotel in Nairobi on Monday, said the extensive security barricades had made it impossible to access...

Saba Saba legacy faces new test as police lock down Nairobi against Gen Z protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

As early as 5 a.m., police sealed off all roads leading to Nairobi’s city centre, erecting barricades and roadblocks that disrupted public transport a...

World’s thinnest foldable phone? Honor’s Magic V5 turning heads
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

The Magic V5 measures just 8.8mm thick when folded shut, shaving off a fraction of a millimeter from rival Oppo’s Find N5.

Local authorities fund faces Senate scrutiny over staff ethnic makeup, disability inclusion gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The fund, which has 137 staff members, was praised for having 54.1 per cent women but criticised for employing only 1.46 per cent persons with disabil...

Wake-up call as homegrown African firms slump to record low in 2025 brand rankings
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 28, 2025

In Kenya, Safaricom retained its position as Kenya’s most admired made-in-Kenya brand and most admired NSE-listed brand.

Kenya shares lessons on devolution, gender rule as Nigeria begins reform talks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula shared the difficult path Kenya took to secure a new constitutional order, beginning with the Inter-Parties Parliamentary Gro...

MPs approve new revenue sharing formula, warn counties on misuse of billions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

Adopting the Fourth Basis for Revenue Sharing, MPs said they were dissatisfied with how counties have handled previous allocations, noting that develo...

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