KNEC faces Sh5 Billion deficit to administer exams this year

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is staring at a critical funding shortfall of Sh5 billion as it prepares to administer national examinations and assessments to learners this year

By Mike Kihaki 2 hrs ago

FKF challenges CECAFA over 160 Sudan win controversy

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has lodged a formal protest against the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) after the regional body overturned Kenya’s 16–0 victory.

By Mike Kihaki 2 hrs ago

Senators grill Sakaja over pending bills, procurement gaps

The Senate Committee on Finance and Budget has intensified scrutiny on county governments over rising pending bills, procurement irregularities and failure to comply with reporting requirements.

By Mike Kihaki 2 hrs ago

Top athletes battle for slots in the Commonwealth Games team.

Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Lilian Odira and race walking star Sylvia Kemboi were among the top performers as the Athletics Kenya National Championships and Commonwealth Games trials.

By Mike Kihaki 1 hr ago

G7 moves to secure critical minerals supply chains

The Group of Seven (G7) leaders have unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen and diversify global supply chains for critical minerals.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Gachoka questions court over change in Safaricom shares case

Businessman Tony Gachoka and 9 others have petitioned the Court of Appeal seeking clarification over what they term as an unusual alteration to the proposed sale of government shares in Safaricom PLC.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Treasury defends economic resilience, debt strategy and public finance reforms

The National Treasury has defended Kenya’s economic performance, debt management strategy and public finance accountability systems

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Single gunshot ended Nanyuki teen life, autopsy revealed

A postmortem examination has confirmed that 17-year-old student Sylvester Muigai died from a single gunshot wound to the head during protests in Nanyuki over proposed Ebola quarantine facility.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

KNH surgeons remove 4kg liver tumor in landmark surgery

Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully removed a massive 4-kilogram liver tumour from a patient in a complex seven-hour operation.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

MPs clash as 2026 Finance Bill passes Second Reading

Opposition MPs accused the government of using its numerical strength in Parliament to push through controversial tax proposals without giving legislators sufficient time to examine the 124-page Bill

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Ruto assents to Revenue Sharing Bill 2026, allowing counties to get Sh428b

President Ruto assents to Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, allocating Sh428B to counties for FY 2026/27, up from Sh415B in FY 2025/26 to boost devolution.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Kenya welcomes US-Iran Peace Agreement

Kenya welcomes the US-Iran peace deal, says it will ease pressure on African economies hit by soaring fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Protest victims to be compensated from next week

Compensation for protest victims begins next week, Panel of Experts on Compensation chairperson Prof Makau Mutua says verification of 1,101 victims ongoing.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Looting, vandalism victims excluded from Sh2bn compensation says KNCHR

Compensation for protest victims begins next week, Panel of Experts on Compensation chairperson Prof Makau Mutua says verification of 1,101 victims ongoing.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Oburu calls for end to political goonism

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has condemned what he termed the rising culture of political “goonism” in Kenya, warning that hired violence is undermining democracy and threatening public safety.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Ruto calls for end to cycle of violence

President William Ruto has called for an end to what he described as a recurring cycle of violence, destruction and loss of life that often follows public protests in Kenya.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Parents under scrutiny as school unrest crisis deepens

As Kenya grapples with a rising wave of school unrest, vandalism and arson attacks, a national debate has emerged over who bears responsibility for the growing crisis in learning institutions.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Rename Kibabii University to Cardinal Maurice Otunga, Wamalwa proposes

DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has suggested that Kibabii University be renamed in honour of the late Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

"I take the blame": Gachagua admits

Former Deputy President and (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has stirred political debate after publicly taking responsibility for supporting President William Ruto’s rise to power.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Ruto says foreign trips key to advancing Kenya's development agenda

President Ruto defends foreign travel, says the trips are working tours and his schedule is fully booked for the next six months.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Murkomen: Suspects in All Saints Cathedral attack arrested

Several arrested over attack at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, Interior CS Murkomen says suspects identified through CCTV will be arraigned in court.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Oburu defends 2026 budget

Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Odinga has defended the  government's budget deficit financing strategy, arguing that borrowing to bridge revenue gaps is a common practice worldwide.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

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Matatu Impunity: How Nairobi roads descended from order to anarchy

A capital city that once prided itself for an orderly public transport system, complete with uniformed crews, designated bus stops is today struggling under chaos and lawlessness.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

No restriction on Kenyan workers in Kuwait, Embassy says

Kenya has not been subjected to a fresh ban on the deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait, Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait has clarified, dismissing reports circulating in sections of the media.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

NTSA sets six-month deadline for collection of logbooks

Motorists who have not collected their vehicle log books within six months of printing risk losing the documents.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

University students targeted as country intensifies war on graft

University students have been challenged to lead in fight against corruption, anti-graft officials warning that dishonesty, academic fraud and unethical conduct are threatening the country’s progress.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Govt defends budget strategy despite rising deficit

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah says Treasury has put in place measures to bridge the budget deficit through alternative financing.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Ruto calls for reformed global governance

President William Ruto has called for urgent reforms in global governance systems, warning that the world is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancement.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Bitok hands over Basic Education docket after nearly two years reign

Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has officially handed over the leadership of the State Department for Basic Education, ending a tenure marked by the implementation of key education reforms.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Rift Valley leads in illicit alcohol seizures

Rift Valley has recorded the highest number of illicit alcoholic brews seized in Kenya over the last two and a half years.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Student unrest sparks fresh calls to abolish boarding schools

Kenyan lawmakers and education stakeholders call for reform of the country's education system following a surge in student unrest across leading schools.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

MPs flag safety concerns on 27,000 tonnes of imported raw sugar

Parliament has launched an investigation into the importation, movement and safety of a controversial consignment of 27,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar linked to Kibos Sugar Refinery Limited.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Opposition unveils 'People's Budget' ahead of 202627 fiscal plan

Proposed Sh4.8 trillion FY2026-27 budget against Sh3.6 trillion revenue could leave a Sh1.1 trillion borrowing gap, Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka says debt servicing and pensions consume Sh1.5Tn.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Kenya bets big on UN expansion as Gigiri upgrade project takes shape

Kenya has reaffirmed its ambition to position Nairobi as a premier global diplomatic hub, announcing a multi-billion-shilling investment to support the expansion of UN offices in the country.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Communities unite to end menstrual stigma, keep girls in school

Concerns have been raised on lack of access to sanitary products, inadequate menstrual health information and deeply rooted cultural stigma have contributed to absenteeism among school-going girls.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

KeNHA extends exemption permit deadline by 10 days

KeNHA has announced a 10-day extension for transporters seeking exemption permits, following a surge in applications after the restoration of its online permit system.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Rugby fraternity mourns Shujaa hero Robert 'Majei' Aringo

Kenyan rugby community continue pay their tributes on the death of former Kenya Sevens star and Impala RFC player Robert “Majei” Aringo, who passing over last weekend.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Make it in Kenya': Ruto dares Belgian firms to ditch raw material exports

President William Ruto has challenged Belgian manufacturers to set up factories in Kenya rather than extract the continent's raw materials for processing abroad.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Kenya, Norway chart new shipping routes in blue economy push

Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes linking the ports of Mombasa and Lamu to key Norwegian ports, President William Ruto said.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Ruto woos Belgian investors to Kenya

President William Ruto has challenged European investors to abandon outdated perceptions of Africa as a continent dependent on aid and instead embrace it as the world's next frontier for investment.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago