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Fix supply chains to unlock manufacturing potential, stakeholders urged
Kenya must embrace Artificial Intelligence to raise productivity, expand manufacturing and position the country to compete in demanding global markets.
By Mike Kihaki 9 hrs ago
Fix supply chains to unlock manufacturing potential, stakeholders urged
Kalonzo warns of rising goonism, political pressure on churches
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over what he described as growing goonism and excessive use of force by security agencies.
By Mike Kihaki 8 hrs ago
Kalonzo warns of rising goonism, political pressure on churches
Kindiki warns politicians against using goons to fight rivals
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned politicians against using youth to fight their political battles.
By Mike Kihaki 4 hrs ago
Kindiki warns politicians against using goons to fight rivals
Kindiki warns politicians to keep off from IEBC work
Political leaders have urged politicians to stop interfering with the work of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
By Mike Kihaki 3 hrs ago
Kindiki warns  politicians to keep off from IEBC work
FKF postpones Premier League kick-off amid promotion and relegation dispute
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has postponed the opening round of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.
By Mike Kihaki 1 hr ago
FKF postpones Premier League kick-off amid promotion and relegation dispute
Malkia Strikers face Nigeria in crucial African Championship knockout clash
Kenya’s Malkia Strikers face Nigeria in a crucial Round of 16 clash at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship, aiming to maintain their unbeaten run and secure a place in the quarter-finals.
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
Malkia Strikers face Nigeria in crucial African Championship knockout clash
Malkia Strikers steamroll Nigeria, storm Championship quarters
Defending champions Kenya’s Malkia Strikers powered into the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship.
By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago
Malkia Strikers steamroll Nigeria, storm Championship quarters
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Why Edwin Sifuna should pick his friends wisely
Some politicians may be joining Sifuna’s political vehicle primarily to advance their own ambitions rather than because they genuinely support the movement’s original vision.
By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago
Why Edwin Sifuna should pick his friends wisely
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From workplace pressure to marital woes: Silent struggles behind Chemutai's death
The death of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai has illuminated the hidden pressures that can exist behind successful careers, and the danger of reducing a complex suicide to a single cause.
By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago
From workplace pressure to marital woes: Silent struggles behind Chemutai's death
Malkia Strikers storm through group stage in African Championship
Defending champions Kenya’s Malkia Strikers continued their impressive title defence on home soil after sweeping Mali 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Malkia Strikers storm through group stage in African Championship
Government pushes TVET skills for global opportunities
Kenya is stepping up efforts to transform TVET institutions into centres of practical skills, innovation, production and global employment.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
Government pushes TVET skills for global opportunities
MPs questions accuracy of learner data used for education capitation
The Public Accounts Committee has questioned the reliability of learner enrolment data used by the Government to allocate billions of shillings in education capitation.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
MPs questions accuracy of learner data used for education capitation
CAF inspection puts Kenya's AFCON 2027 preparations under spotlight
Kenya’s preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have entered another critical phase as a Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection mission assessed key stadiums.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
CAF inspection puts Kenya's AFCON 2027 preparations under spotlight
NACADA arrests three in Jericho crackdown on counterfeit alcohol
Three suspects have been arrested and hundreds of counterfeit alcoholic beverages seized following a multi-agency crackdown on an alleged illicit alcohol.
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
NACADA arrests three in Jericho crackdown on counterfeit alcohol
Gachagua: 2027 elections technology tender already given to Korean firm
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua claims IEBC has already awarded 2027 election ballot printing tender to MIRU System company; tender closes on September 1.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Gachagua: 2027 elections technology tender already given to Korean firm
Gachagua: Gas cylinders seized from traders used in Ol Kalau campaigns
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua alleges gas cylinders distributed during Ol Kalou by-election were seized from small-scale LPG traders in government raids.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Gachagua: Gas cylinders seized from traders used in Ol Kalau campaigns
Sakaja confirms ODM overtures but keeps UDA exit plans under wraps
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has confirmed that he is under pressure from officials and supporters of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to join the party.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Sakaja confirms ODM overtures but keeps UDA exit plans under wraps
Mvurya: Our eyes should focus beyond AFCON 2027 title
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has challenged FKF and the Harambee Stars technical team to develop an ambitious preparation plan capable of taking Kenya beyond hosting the 2027 AFCON
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Mvurya: Our eyes should focus beyond AFCON 2027 title
MPs tell Wetang'ula to give evidence on TSC job letters claim
Nyanza MPs deny receiving TSC job letters, say did not accompany Speaker Wetangula to State House and will await his explanation in Parliament.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
MPs tell Wetang'ula to give evidence on TSC job letters claim
CS Wandayi warns politicians against interfering with LPG crackdown
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned politicians against attacking public officers involved in enforcing regulations in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
CS Wandayi warns politicians against interfering with LPG crackdown
MPs pass Bill seeking funding for learners in informal schools
MPs pass Bill seeking funding for thousands of learners in informal schools to bring them into Kenya’s basic education framework.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
MPs pass Bill seeking funding for learners in informal schools
Gachagua says opposition will name 2027 presidential candidate after Christmas
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua says the opposition will unveil its 2027 presidential candidate by March, urges Kenyans to remain calm.
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
Gachagua says opposition will name 2027 presidential candidate after Christmas
NCIC, clergy join forces to guard against election violence
NCIC, religious leaders and civil societies have joined forces to promote peaceful coexistence and prevent political violence ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election
By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago
NCIC, clergy join forces to guard against election violence
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Government under pressure as over 150,000 first-years apply for scholarships
More than 150,000 first-year university students have applied for scholarships under Kenya’s Student-Centred Funding Model for the 2026/2027 academic year.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Government under pressure as over 150,000 first-years apply for scholarships
I paid the Sh50m, Tuju says as Karen mansion auction looms
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has rejected plans to auction his 20-acre property in Karen, saying the matter remains before several courts and tribunals.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
I paid the Sh50m, Tuju says as Karen mansion auction looms
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan quits Jubilee for Gachagua's DCP
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan defects from Jubilee Party to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan quits Jubilee for Gachagua's DCP
'It is survival for the fittest': Gachagua rejects opposition zoning plan
Former Deputy President Gachagua rejects zoning in 2027 elections, says DCP welcomes constructive competition among other united opposition partners.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
'It is survival for the fittest': Gachagua rejects opposition zoning plan
CBE sound on paper but undermined by inequality, says expert
Kenya's Competency-Based Education (CBE) system risks being undermined by deep inequalities in schools, weak foundational learning and poor teacher preparation.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
CBE sound on paper but undermined by inequality, says expert
Parliament approves Sossion, Lentoijoni's nomination to TSC
Former KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion and TSC Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni are set to join the Commission after MPs approved their nomination.
By Mike Kihaki 5 days ago
Parliament approves Sossion, Lentoijoni's nomination to TSC
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Back to School: The headache for parents and learners
Schools across the country reopen on Monday, August 24, for a nine-week third term that promises to be one of the most demanding periods in the 2026 academic calendar.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Back to School: The headache for parents and learners
Government steps up fight on fraud in money transfer
The Government has intensified efforts to combat cyber-enabled fraud after a new analysis revealed that mobile money featured in half of the computer fraud cases.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Government steps up fight on fraud in money transfer
Mudavadi rejects ICC calls as political violence rises
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has rejected calls for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene in Kenya amid growing concerns over political violence.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Mudavadi rejects ICC calls as political violence rises
Ruto's Maize input directive takes effect
President William Ruto’s directive to cut the cost of maize production is set to take effect in September, with the government announcing a 50 per cent reduction in the price.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Ruto's Maize input directive takes effect
Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua rallies in Kirinyaga
Super Metro has denied allegations that its buses were used to ferry political goons to Kirinyaga to disrupt meetings associated with former DP Rigathi Gachagua.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua rallies in Kirinyaga
Relief for schools as government releases Sh18.5b capitation
Government releases Sh18.5b capitation, primary education to get Sh1.4b, Junior Schools Sh6.1b and Senior Schools Sh10.9b, Education CS Ogamba says.
By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago
Relief for schools as government releases Sh18.5b capitation
Ruto cuts fertiliser Price to Sh2,000 in new relief for farmers
President William Ruto has announced a fresh reduction in the price of subsidised fertiliser, cutting the cost of a 50-kilogramme bag from Sh2,500 to Sh2,000.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Ruto cuts fertiliser Price to Sh2,000 in new relief for farmers
Gachagua to Uhuru: We will deal with the government
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to stay away from the affairs of the current government.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Gachagua to Uhuru: We will deal with the government
Scrap smuggling pushes local manufacturers towards shutdown
Kenya’s battery manufacturing industry is warning of an impending production crisis as rampant smuggling of scrap lead-acid batteries to neighbouring countries.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Scrap smuggling pushes local manufacturers towards shutdown
Kenya unveil team for World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen
Athletics Kenya has named a 16-member team to represent the country at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.
By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago
Kenya unveil team for World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen
Boarding schools are no longer sustainable
The Children Act banned corporal punishment. We cannot casually bring back the cane. The law gives children rights, just as it gives adults rights.
By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago
Boarding schools are no longer sustainable
Vihiga's fight to save mothers gets boost
Health & Science
By Brian Kisanji
1 hr ago
Linda Mwananchi Storm Meru
National
By Phares Mutembei
1 hr ago
Uncertain as schools confront a low enrollment crisis
National
By Mike Kihaki
1 hr ago
Another cop linked to murder of Dr Mutiso seized in Uganda
National
By Hudson Gumbihi
1 hr ago