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Kenya’s Malkia Strikers end World Championship campaign on a high with a straight-sets win over Vietnam
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2025

The 10-time African champions bounced back from earlier defeats to Poland (3-1) and Germany (3-0) in Group G to post a landmark 25-23, 25-22, 25-18 wi...

Mbadi urges State agencies to prioritise PPPs in project planning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi highlighted that Kenya’s limited fiscal space requires a shift from fully government-funded projects to innovati...

Ngetich dominates 5,000m as Yavi smashes mile steeplechase world record in Brussels
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 23, 2025

Ngetich, running solo for much of the race, stormed to 14:24.99, six seconds clear of Ethiopians Likina Amebaw (14:31.51) and Aleshign Baweke (14:31.8...

Kenya’s Malkia Strikers cry out over unpaid allowances ahead of World Championships
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 22, 2025

The Malkia Strikers, who have consistently brought pride to Kenya with strong performances on the international stage, say their only wish now is to b...

Ship agents oppose KEPHIS pest inspection charges on shipping lines
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 21, 2025

In a statement, KSAA reiterated its strong support for KEPHIS in fulfilling its mandate of safeguarding Kenya’s agricultural exports and protecting th...

Universities directed to update student portals amid frustration over HELB delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

This comes even as most students reported that they have not received Helb funds released by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, leaving many strugg...

Kenya's retail and hospitality sectors slow as consumers cut spending in 2025
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 20, 2025

The latest Kenya Market Update report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank shows that the hospitality industry, which had been buoyed by post-pande...

HELB loans awarded to 136,000 first-time university students as government caps fees
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 15, 2025

Semester fees for students will now range from a minimum contribution of Sh5,814 to a maximum of Sh75,000, depending on the student’s level of need an...

Rwanda gears up to host historic 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 13, 2025

All schools within Kigali will be closed during the championship week, while public servants have been encouraged to work remotely.

'Public funds not enough': Treasury CS Mbadi rallies support for public-private partnerships to close infrastructure gap
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 11, 2025

Mbadi explained that the government requires an estimated Sh560 billion annually to develop and maintain our infrastructure. Despite this need, it cur...

Kenya to host 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 06, 2025

The winner of the tournament will represent the CECAFA region at the CAF Women’s Champions League 2025.

Health ministry revokes internship placements for 348 nursing students over graduation issues
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 04, 2025

According to the Health ministry, the internship policy guidelines stipulate that only students who have formally graduated and received clearance fro...

KUPPET proposes overhaul of funding, abolition of bursaries in fresh push for fully free public education system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

At the top of KUPPET’s demands is the immediate release of the entire capitation for the 2025 academic year, well before the third and final term begi...

HELB disbursements to begin August 15 after Sh5 billion funding boost
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the move is aimed at ensuring that all eligible students receive financial support and that no on...

Ministry of Health revokes 306 nursing internships, cites ineligibility
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

The Ministry also revealed that its investigation had uncovered a separate group of 316 pre-interns who met the eligibility criteria but had been inad...

Kenya aims for 2026 World Rafting Championships hosting rights after African gold sweep
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 28, 2025

Rafting is a high-adrenaline sport where teams of four to six paddlers navigate whitewater rapids in inflatable boats across race formats like sprint,...

Susan Ejore eyes podium finish in Tokyo after securing world championships spot
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 25, 2025

Susan Ejore is set to represent Kenya at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after finishing second in the women’s 1500 metres final at the nat...

Athletics Kenya unveils team for Tokyo Worlds amid rising doping Cases
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 23, 2025

Kenya has named a 58-member squad for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, even as a fresh wave of doping cases threatens to overshado...

Kipyegon, Chebet lead Kenya's charge as 58 athletes named for World Championships in Tokyo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

Tuwei announced that the team would immediately begin residential training at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, as Nairobi prepares to host the A...

Safaricom’s Ndoto Zetu initiative elevates maternal health in Kamukunji's Eastleigh with bed donation
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 22, 2025

This upgrade at the Eastleigh Health Centre—from fewer than eight outdated beds—represents a major improvement in both comfort and care for expectant...

Janeth Chepng'etich crowned 10,000m national champion, secures World Athletics spot
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 22, 2025

Chepng'etich clocked an impressive 30:27.02 to finish ahead of world 5,000m and 10,000m record holder Agnes Ng'etich, who posted 30:27.38, and double...

Eliud Kipchoge to skip 2025 World Athletics Championships, backs younger runners
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 21, 2025

Kipchoge made his World Championships debut in 2003 in Paris, stunning the world with a gold medal in the 5,000m at just 18 years old.

Harambee Stars withdraws from CECAFA tournament over poor conditions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

FKF confirmed that the team will return to Kenya immediately to resume preparations for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which K...

HELB turmoil deepens as Chairperson Ekwee Ethuro, CEO Geoffrey Monari clash over Sh12.9 billion shortfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

In an interview on Thursday, Ethuro claimed HELB is financially healthy, dismissing reports of a funding crisis. But in a separate appearance before M...

HELB writes off Sh347 million after identifying over 2,600 deceased loan defaulters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The recovery follows a joint effort with Civil Registration Services, which enabled more efficient verification of death records.

National Treasury scraps Sh337 billion High Grand Falls dam project, citing failed evaluation report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

The Treasury said the decision was based on a critical review of the project development report, which failed to meet key regulatory requirements.

HELB tightens portal rules, orders minor applicants to update national ID details
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

HELB said applicants who registered using their KCSE index number must now revise their account details by adding their national ID number and first n...

Economic hardships, not just high interest rates, driving digital loan defaults among Kenyan youth
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 10, 2025

Despite their current challenges, most respondents said they do not intend to default permanently, expressing fear of being blacklisted by the Credit...

Kipyegon, Chebet hail historic feats after smashing world records
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 08, 2025

Kipyegon, 31, shattered her own women's 1,500m world record with a time of 3:48.68, while Chebet, 25, became the first woman in history to run the 5,0...

HELB opens loan and scholarship applications for university, TVET students until August 31
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

In the notice, HELB emphasised inclusivity by reiterating the urgency and commitment to supporting students from all backgrounds.

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