Kenyan tea exports to South Africa set to rise after trade barrier removal

Kenyan tea exports to South Africa are expected to increase significantly following an agreement between the two countries to remove trade barriers that had hindered market access.

By Mike Kihaki 5 hrs ago

NTSA summons PSV saccos after deadly car crashes

NTSA has summoned officials from Risen Sacco and Royal Swift Express Limited following two separate road crashes that occurred on Thursday along Nairobi’s Enterprise Road.

By Mike Kihaki 4 hrs ago

Standard scribe headlines SportPesa Premier League Gala Awards

Standard Group sports journalist Washington Onyango has been named the winner of the prestigious Golden Pen Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sports journalism.

By Mike Kihaki 6 hrs ago

Uhuru presents AU Ethiopia's election findings

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has presented the  findings and recommendations of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) following Ethiopia’s June 1, 2026 General Elections.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

EACC arrests Nyamira Assembly Clerk over Sh30m office block tender scandal

EACC arrests Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Onyari over alleged Sh30.2 million tender fraud in office block project.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Kenya courts South Korean investors in push for jobs

Kenya is seeking deeper economic and technological ties with South Korea as part of its broader strategy to accelerate industrialization, create jobs, and equip its workforce with skills.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Senators raise concerns over rising student unrest cases

Growing cases of student strikes and unrest in secondary schools across Embu County have sparked concern, with Senator Alexander Mundigi calling for urgent investigations and interventions.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

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Madrassa, Duksi to be integrated into formal system

President Ruto has ordered the formal integration of Madrassa, Duksi and pastoral instruction programmes into Kenya’s education system.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

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Violation of safety rules putting students lives at risk, experts say

Education stakeholders have warned that widespread disregard for school safety regulations is putting learners at risk.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Wajir lights up for historic 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations

Long before sunrise, Wajir Stadium had already begun receiving guests both local and visitors some clad in national colour, song as thousands of Kenyans gathered for the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

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Clerics call for swift probe, safety reforms after Utumishi Girls fire

Church leaders have called for a swift investigation and urgent school safety reforms following the Utumishi Girls Academy fire that claimed 16 students' lives.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Thousands flock new Wajir Stadium for historic Madaraka Day celebrations

Kenyans troop to Wajir Stadium for the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations to be presided over by President William Ruto.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Kindiki hails reforms on ID access, equity and inclusion in Northern Kenya

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has praised government efforts to dismantle historical barriers and promote equity, inclusion and national cohesion, particularly in Northern Kenya.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Madrassa and Duksi to be integrated into the education system

President Ruto orders formal integration of Madrassa and Duksi into the national education system, to ensure a clear pathway for learning opportunities.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Government plans Diaspora Welfare Fund to support Kenyans abroad

The government is developing a legal framework to establish a welfare fund for Kenyans living abroad, aimed at providing social protection, emergency assistance and repatriation support.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Reprieve for over 200 students as Judge quashes on oral health programme

More than 225 Mount Kenya University (MKU) students can now breathe a sigh of relief after the High Court nullified a directive by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Leaders condemn rising GBV cases as Vihiga girl laid to rest

Leaders have expressed concern over the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in the country, urging the government to intensify efforts to combat the vice and protect children from abuse.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Wajir County ready to host 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations

Wajir County is in its final stages of preparation to host the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, marking a historic first for Kenya’s North Eastern region.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Opposition leaders fault govt over school safety failures

Opposition leaders have accused the government of neglecting critical education infrastructure and failing to protect learners, arguing that this expose students to preventable tragedies.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Utumishi Girls fire: Eight students arrested over suspected arson attack

Detectives arrest eight Utumishi Girls Academy students over suspected arson attack on a dormitory that left 16 dead; investigations continue.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Government dissolves Utumishi Girls Board, TSC moves against principal

Utumishi Girls fire: Education CS Ogamba dissolves Board of Management over failure to ensure compliance with safety protocols; TSC to begin disciplinary action against principal.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

PPB warns of falsified Cancer drug batch circulating in the market

Pharmacy and Poisons Board halts the distribution and use of mestatic breast cancer drug, phesgo- batch No. C5290S20 over health concerns and quality.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Teachers union blames system failure on the Utumishi tragedy

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has raised hard questions about accountability and systemic failure in school safety oversight.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

KMPDU rejects proposed US-Kenya Ebola quarantine facility

KMPDU rejects planned US-Kenya Ebola quarantine centre, SG Devji Atellah warns of nationwide strike if government fails to make deal public within 48 hours.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Education sector mourns learners killed in Utumishi Girls Academy fire

President William Ruto led the nation in mourning the 16 learners who perished in a morning inferno at Utumishi Girls Academy, Gilgil.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Women MPs calls for moral renewal and ethical leadership

Women MPs have called for a national conversation on character, ethical leadership and patriotism, saying Kenya’s future depends not only on constitutional reforms.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Father, son among three dead inside septic tank at Makindu Boys High School

A father and his son are among three casual labourers who died after drowning inside a septic tank during a cleaning operation at Makindu Boys High School in Makueni County.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Students protest over poor diet, punishment and pressure in growing wave of school unrest

A wave of student unrest in the country is leaving a trail of destruction and disrupting learning as education authorities struggle to contain what is fast becoming a national crisis.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Kenya preparedness amid global Ebola threat

Kenya confirms talks with US to strengthen Ebola preparedness, Health CS Duale says any international cooperation proposal to be guided by Kenyan laws and public health regulations.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

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Payslip to payslip: How debts, mental distress are pushing teachers into despair

Many teachers say their salaries can no longer keep up with the cost of living, pushing them into a cycle of borrowing.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Uganda shuts DRC border over Ebola outbreak

Uganda temporarily closes its border with DRC amid Ebola surge and orders travellers from DR Congo to self-isolate for 21 days; the country has seven confirmed cases and one death.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Why FIFA has rejected Husssein Mohammed's suspension from FKF

World football governing body FIFA has thrown out attempts by a section of the FKF National Executive Committee to force top federation officials to step aside.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Kindiki to critics: You are no angels either

About 12 per cent of teachers are at risk of suicide due to burnout, financial strain and mental health challenges, KNUT report reveals, calls for urgent intervention.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Executive under fire over delayed implementation of PWD Act

Persons living with Disabilities have faulted the Executive for failing to operationalise the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, one year after President William Ruto passed it into law.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

'Stop misleading Kenyans on Finance Bill 2026,' Mbadi tells opposition leaders

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has accused some opposition politicians of spreading propaganda and misleading Kenyans over the Finance Bill 2026.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Mbadi: Finance Bill 2026 measures aim to simplify taxes

Treasury CS John Mbadi has defended the Finance Bill 2026, saying the government has deliberately avoided introducing punitive taxes and instead focused on simplifying tax administration.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Kindiki hails education reforms, promises 50,000 teacher promotions

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended sweeping education reforms implemented since 2022, saying the government is steadily transforming access, quality, and equity in learning.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Universities to launch East Africa's first EU academic corridor

Five leading Kenyan universities expected to sign agreements establishing structured pathways to European Union-accredited degrees.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

NCIC warns against political intolerance

NCIC warns against political incitement and intolerance, says monitoring political discourse across all platforms and will act on hate speech, incitement or ethnicity.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Joho warns teachers against crushing learners' dreams

Mining CS Hassan Joho appeal to teachers across the country to stop practices that deny vulnerable children access to education through suspensions, expulsions and constant fee-related exclusions.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago