Learners showcase leadership, culture and creativity at music festival

Leadership skills took centre stage on the first day of the 2026 Kenya National Music Festival, as learners demonstrated that music and dance can play a vital role in shaping future leaders.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Oparanya dismisses speculation over DP position

Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya dismisses claims of talks over the Deputy President position, says his focus is helping President Ruto secure re-election.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Ruto calls for national dialogue to anchor development blueprint in the law

President William Ruto has called for a national dialogue to develop a long-term development blueprint anchored in the Constitution.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Peace has economic value, Mudavadi tells Church

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised the Church for its historic role in promoting peace and urged Kenyans to safeguard national unity.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

UASU warns new retirement policy could cripple UoN

The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), University of Nairobi Chapter, has strongly opposed a new Public Service Commission (PSC) retirement policy.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Learners cultivate confidence and culture in Music Festival

Day one of the 2026 National KMF has set stage for learners to showcase artistic excellence, leadership, confidence and teamwork through music and dance.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Kindiki challenges opposition to offer alternative Vision 2060 plan

DP Kithure Kindiki has challenged the opposition to present its own long-term development blueprint instead of dismissing the government's proposed Vision 2060 agenda.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

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Koskei in a spot over top official appointment despite court ruling

Koskei's office advised on the appointment of the second-ranked candidate despite TVETA recommending the top-scoring applicant following a competitive recruitment process.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Ruto promises relief for farmers after crop failure

President William Ruto has assured farmers that the government will roll out interventions to cushion them from the effects of crop failure caused by poor rainfall.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Ruto calls for national unity to drive development agenda

President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to unite in developing a new long-term national development blueprint to succeed Vision 2030.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Murkomen warns politicians against politicising national security

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to politicians against using Kenya's security matters for political gain.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Gachagua tears in vision 2060 urges government to solve immediate challenges

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his criticism of President William Ruto's proposed Vision 2060 development framework.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Kalonzo urges government to bring down cost of living

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged President William Ruto to prioritize implementing the Constitution and addressing the country's economic challenges.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Mutuse tells Uhuru to retire gracefully

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for what he described as efforts to rally opposition against President William Ruto.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Kenya focusing on athletics than football, Asamoah Gyan says

Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has blamed Kenya's emphasis on athletics for the country's slow progress in football.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Ruku accuses Uhuru, Gachagua of portraying Mt Kenya as dishonest over Ruto

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former DP Rigathi Gachagua of portraying the region as which cannot honour political commitments.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Mudavadi to lead 5,000 Quaker faithful to State House

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will on Monday lead about 5,000 members of the Friends (Quakers) Church to State House, Nairobi.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Government roots Kenya's AI ambitions in industry-led digital skills

The government has identified industry-led digital skills training as a critical pillar in the successful implementation of Kenya's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Dr Vijoo Rattansi: UoN mourns towering figure in education

Dr Vijoo Rattansi's decade-long leadership and lifelong commitment to education, philanthropy and social service transformed the lives of thousands of students across Kenya.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Calls for businesses to build regional value chains

East African businesses have been urged to strengthen regional value chains and invest in value addition to fully capitalize on opportunities presented AfCFTA.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Matatu operators reject plans to empower NTSA to regulate fares

Matatu operators have rejected plans by Parliament to empower National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to set minimum and maximum public transport fares.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Parents challenged to take up their role in national development

Presidential Advisor on Women's Rights Harriette Chiggai has urged parents to take up their role in raising up their children in responsible citizens.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Ruto nominees face parliamentary vetting

Speaker Moses Wetang'ula forwards President Ruto's nominees to TSC, PSC and IPOA chairperson to National Assembly committees for vetting. 

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Starlets seek redemption against Senegal

Harambee Starlets will be fighting to keep their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign alive when they face Senegal in a crucial Group A encounter.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Uhuru, scholars mourn former UoN Chancellor Rattansi

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned former University of Nairobi Chancellor Dr. Vijoo Rattansi.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

DPP Approves graft charges against Nakuru County officials

DPP approves graft charges against nine Nakuru County officials and three firms over alleged procurement fraud, conflict of interest and money laundering.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Ruto TSC Commissioner nominee Antonina Lentoijoni

President Ruto's nomination of Antonina Lentoijoni to serve as a member of the TSC has brought into focus a career spanning more than 26 years

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Dwindling fortunes of Harambee Starlets' WAFCON

Harambee Starlets suffer a second straight defeat at the WAFCON after losing 1-0 to Senegal's Lionesses of Teranga in Morocco, faces tough battle to keep knockout hopes alive.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Kenya's World Woodball highlights growing talent and global partnerships

Kenya's impressive performance at the 10th World Woodball Championship in Perlis, Malaysia, has proved the country's growing stature in the sport.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

MPs back Sh72 B County funding plan

The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Ogamba pushes for education-led Kenya-UK health partnership

Education CS Julius Ogamba has called for education, research and skills development to become the cornerstone of the Kenya-United Kingdom health partnership.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Turning farm waste into wealth: Counties bet on agricultural recycling

The growing push by county governments to transform agricultural waste into valuable economic resources has been hailed as a major step towards strengthening Kenya's agricultural sector

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Universities urged to deepen industry ties to drive development

Universities across the region have been challenged to with industry and transform academic research into practical solutions.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Kenya, U.S. lawmakers seek stronger trade, education and parliamentary ties

MPs and senior officials from the US Congress have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation and expanding bilateral relations.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

TSC advertises 34,016 teacher promotion vacancies

Govt to employ 20,000 intern teachers on permanent and pensionable terms as TSC advertises vacancies in JSS to support CBE implementation.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Nairobi allocates Sh20 million for Raila Odinga monument

Nairobi County Assembly allocates Sh20 million in the 2026-2027 budget for the construction of a monument and statue honoring the late former PM Raila Odinga.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

BATUK training resumes as Kenya hails UK defence partnership

Kenya has welcomed the resumption of joint military exercises at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Mudavadi in Ethiopia to advance Kenya's agenda at AU meeting

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Kenya suffer 4-0 humiliation to Morocco in WAFCON opener

Kenya's 2026 WAFCON campaign got off to a disappointing start after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their Group A opening match.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Prof John Okumu appointed KU Vice-Chancellor

Prof John Okumu appointed as Kenyatta University substantive VC with immediate effect after emerging top candidate in a PSC recruitment process.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago