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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day ago

Student leaders hit back at Uhuru over claim Raila won 2022 election

Universities and colleges student leaders have criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta over his recent claim that the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

African leaders push for greater say in global AI rules

African leaders are increasingly taking the continent’s digital transformation agenda to the United Nations.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Ruto calls for investment as Africa seeks bigger role in global economic order

President William Ruto has called for a fundamental shift in the way Africa engages the global economy.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Ruto, NBA Deputy Commissioner Tatum discuss basketball growth

President William Ruto has held talks with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum on Kenya’s partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

KMA warns of rough seas, strong winds along Kenyan coast

The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has issued a public safety warning over anticipated adverse weather and dangerous sea conditions along the Kenyan coast.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Sports CS Mvurya: Youth, creatives and athletes face financial challenges

Young people in Kenya’s creative and sports industries are confronting a range of challenges, from financial insecurity and intense public scrutiny to limited career opportunities.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Kahiga questions night-time use of county vehicle

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has raised questions over the alleged use of a county government vehicle outside official duties.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Murkomen warns police reservists against misusing firearms

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned newly trained National Police Reservists (NPRs) against misusing firearms entrusted to them.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Universities battle for students' enrolment

The growing demand for university education in Kenya is pushing institutions to expand their programmes, strengthen innovation and creativity.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Eastern Africa pushes for seamless digital integration

Eastern African countries are stepping up efforts to build a more connected regional digital economy, with governments and regional institutions.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Eastern Africa turns to cold chain and logistics to protect horticulture

Eastern Africa's horticulture industry is being urged to treat logistics, cold-chain infrastructure and trade facilitation as strategic investments.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Horticulture traders pushes for investment, value addition and sustainability

Eastern Africa's horticulture industry is shifting its focus from simply producing more flowers, fruits and vegetables to capturing a greater share of the value generated from them.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Kenya, UNODC agree on strategy to tackle cybercrime, drug trafficking

Kenya and UNODC through its Executive Director Monica Juma have agreed to establish a multi-agency team to develop a national strategy

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Dr Kalua Green calls for accountability in Kenya's tree-growing campaign

Kenyans must take time to nurture all trees they plant to maturity if the country is to achieve its ambitious target of growing 15 billion trees by 2042

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Atwoli: Edwin Sifuna must 'suffer'

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has poured cold water on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s emerging bid for the presidency

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Azimio rebrands as Ukombozi Alliance ahead of 2027 elections

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance, marking a new phase in the opposition’s efforts to reorganise ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kindiki: Put development and unity of the country first

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defend the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development record, challenge political rivals to account for their own time in government.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Universities warn of skills mismatch

Kenya’s universities are producing increasingly large numbers of graduates, but the concentration of students and graduates in education, arts and social sciences.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Universities student numbers surge against staff

Kenya’s universities are facing mounting pressure to maintain the quality of teaching and student support as enrolment grows much faster than academic staffing.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Court clash leaves football league in dilemma

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed blame the league kickoff on two conflicting court directive.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

NTSA rolls out free training for 4,000 PSV drivers and operators

More than 4,000 public service vehicle (PSV) drivers, operators, SACCO managers and supervisors are set to undergo free training by NTSA.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kilifi pending bills hit Sh10.7bn as suppliers decry payment delays

Kilifi County’s financial troubles have come under renewed scrutiny after suppliers and contractors told the Senate County Public Accounts Committee.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kenya takes its agenda to the UN Unga summit

Kenya is preparing to use the global stage of the United Nations to advance national and continental priorities.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

World observe Cleanup Day 2026

Kenya joins the world in marking World Cleanup Day by turning attention to one of the most visible consequences of modern consumption waste.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Faith leaders call for early action ahead of El Nino rains

Church leaders and faith-based organisations are calling for early and coordinated action as Kenya prepares for anticipated El Niño-related rains.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Ng'etich wins gold in Copenhagen

Agnes Ng’etich wins the women’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, sets a new women-only world record of 1:05:15

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Murkomen: We shall protect young athletes against doping

The fight against doping will take centre stage during this year’s Mashujaa Day sporting tournament, as the government seeks to protect young athletes from exploitation.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Governments urged to invest in specialist healthcare and education

Governments and development partners across Africa and Asia have been urged to invest more in specialist healthcare and education.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Government defends G-to-G fuel deal

Government defends G-to-G fuel deal, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says it eased dollar shortages, secured petroleum supplies and built forex reserves.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

Students urged to consider alternative pathways

Education stakeholders are calling for urgent action to support students who have not reported to universities and other higher learning institutions.

By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago

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Ogamba: Adequate funding and teacher deployment key to fixing education sector

The issue is not simply how much money is allocated, but how effectively those resources are distributed and whether they reach the areas of greatest need.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Youth urged to be innovative amid job scarcity

Youth have been urged to rethink their approach to employment and look beyond the traditional white-collar jobs as unemployment continues to challenge graduates.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Five arrested after robbing TJ Kajwang's team

Five suspects were subsequently arrested and, according to the police report, positively identified by the complainants.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Ida unveils committee to steer Raila's first anniversary commemoration

National steering committee led by Prof Adams Oloo to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from Oct 10-17, Ida Odinga says.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Ruto faults Uhuru for undermining his government

President William Ruto has renewed his public criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his predecessor of undermining the government.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Govt steps up El-Nino preparedness warns Kenyans over floods

Govt steps up El Nino preparedness, warns of floods, landslides and disruptions, spokesperson Charles Owino urges Kenyans in vulnerable areas to relocate.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago