Ruto downplays rivalry over oil refinery in East Africa

President William Ruto has played down suggestions of rivalry between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania over competing refinery projects.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Kenya to start extracting and transporting Turkana oil before December

President William Ruto has said Kenya expects to begin extracting crude oil from Turkana and transporting it before December.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Ruto announces more officers and vehicles in drug trafficking war

President William Ruto has announced plans to strengthen the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit with more officers.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Ruto moves to defuse lecturers' strike threat

President William Ruto has sought to calm tensions over a threatened university lecturers’ strike, saying the government is engaging the lecturers to address their grievances.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

TSC promises better teachers welfare and promotions

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is seeking to address long-standing concerns over career progression, staffing, professional development and welfare.

By Mike Kihaki 23 hrs ago

Talanta Stadium to be ready by December 31

The Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium is expected to be ready by December 31, with construction of the 60,000-seater facility now 94 per cent complete.

By Mike Kihaki 22 hrs ago

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Court battles force TSC to restart search for substantive CEO

TSC has restarted the search for a substantive CEO after the High Court nullified the previous recruitment process over procedural violations.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Oburu backs Sh2.2tr Lamu refinery, says project honours Raila's vision

ODM leader Oburu Oginga has thrown his weight behind the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

World's icons converge for Unstoppable Africa Sports Awards 2026

Nairobi is preparing to become the beating heart of Africa’s celebration of excellence as the Unstoppable Africa Awards officially launches in Kenya on October 31, 2026.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Raila Odinga Mausoleum nears to be unveiled next week

Raila Odinga’s mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi is 95pc complete, Defence PS Patrick Mariru says preparations are underway for its unveiling next week.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Kalonzo backs the Sh2.2 Trillion Dangote refinery project

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has welcomed the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery investment in Lamu.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

TSC leads week-long Teachers' Day activities

Teachers across Kenya are taking their celebrations beyond the classroom, planting trees, recognising outstanding educators and engaging communities.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

NACADA seizes counterfeit alcohol and uncustomed cigarettes

A NACADA-led multi-agency security operation has dismantled a major illicit alcohol  and contraband cigarette network in Meru County.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Wetang'ula calls for climate justice

Africa must strengthen its response to climate change by holding environmental polluters accountable and developing home-grown financing mechanisms for climate action.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Garissa and Lamu stakeholders push for Arabic in curriculum

Education stakeholders in Garissa and Lamu counties have urged Parliament to make the reforms responsive to the realities of learners in marginalised communities.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Philemon Kimaiyo gets two-year ban after taking wife's medication

Kenyan marathoner Philemon Kiplimo Kimaiyo has been banned for two years after he admitted an anti-doping violation involving a prohibited substance.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Missed KCPE? Form Three learners face deadline to sit 2027 KCSE

Form Three learners who entered secondary school without sitting the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination have until September 30, 2026.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Kindiki orders fresh inspection of all alcohol manufacturers

DP Kindiki orders fresh inspection of all alcohol manufacturing premises nationwide as government intensifies crackdown on illicit brews and drug abuse.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Africa's medicine dependency: The race to build a homegrown pharmaceutical industry

President William Ruto has called African countries to reduce its dependence on imported medicines and strengthen local production

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

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Four years of Kenya's education sector reforms

The transition of education from the 8-4-4 system to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), exposed long outstanding challenges.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Sifuna mandated to lead the way for Linda Mwananchi brigade

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has shed light on how the Linda Mwananchi movement resolved its leadership question to settle on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Caleb Amisi dismisses claims of powerful forces funding his political campaigns

People’s Renaissance Movement (PRM) leader and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has dismissed claims that his growing political activities are being financed by powerful individuals.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

KURA extends Eldoret Road closure to December 30

Motorists and other road users on Eldoret Road in Nairobi’s Eastlands area will have to wait longer after the Kenya Urban Roads Authority.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Jubilee accuses President Ruto of hypocrisy

Jubilee Party has accused President William Ruto of hypocrisy after he appeared to respond to remarks by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta during a church service.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Pauline Sheghu: 'Women must take their place without intimidation'

Renowned Safari Rally driver Pauline Sheghu has challenged women to stand up, claim their space and take their rightful role in society without intimidation.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Ruto unveils plan to extend SGR to Tanzania

Kenya to extend the SGR into Tanzania, with Sh5 billion set aside for the project to boost trade between the two countries, President Ruto says.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

TSC pushes for teacher wellness and professional development

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has placed the physical and mental wellbeing of teachers at the centre of its nationwide Teacher Run.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Ruto urges leaders to exercise restraint at public gatherings

President William Ruto has urged political leaders to exercise discipline and restraint at public gatherings.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Miners suffocate to death in Migori

Four people have died after allegedly suffocating in a gold mining shaft at Ntunyigi in Kuria West, Migori County.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Kalonzo signals at working with Ruto if 2027 poll is free and fair

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled that the opposition could accept the outcome of the 2027 General Election and consider working with President William Ruto.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

George Aladwa defends G-to-G fuel deal

Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G-to-G) petroleum importation arrangement.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Gachagua accuses opposition allies of being 'slippery' over unity deal

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused some of his opposition colleagues of failing to commit publicly to backing a single presidential candidate ahead of the next General Election.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

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Burn or bury? When burial wishes collide with faith, tradition and kin

The cremation of Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye has reopened one of the most sensitive conversations over whether a person’s final wish should prevail when it conflicts with the traditions.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

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Charles Owino: Police reforms go beyond uniforms

Charles Owino says Kenya’s police uniform change is only one part of wider reforms covering welfare, training, accountability, technology and working conditions.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Nairobi MCAs turn up heat on Sakaja over poor services

Growing concerns over service delivery, revenue accountability and uneven development are increasingly placing Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration under scrutiny.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Borehole ends water vendor reliance for 1,900 Kajiado learners

A rehabilitated borehole at Olekasasi Primary School in Kajiado County has ended the school’s reliance on water vendors and opened the way for learners to practise irrigated agriculture.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Nairobi bids farewell to Kanini's quintuplets

Five small white caskets arrived at All Saints Cathedral on Thursday, carrying the remains of quintuplets who died immediately after birth.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Universities urged to link learning to jobs as Sh64.5bn prize targets reform

Universities have been challenged to move beyond producing graduates with academic qualifications and instead ensure that what students learn translates into jobs.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Murkomen presides over destruction of Sh8.2b meth

Interior CS Murkomen presides over destruction of Sh8.2b methamphetamine in Bamburi, Mombasa, declares war on illicit drug manufacture, trafficking.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Government pays Harambee Stars allowances

Govt clears Harambee Stars allowances, FKF processing pending payments ahead of AFCON 2027 preparations, Sports CS Salim Mvurya says.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago