Stakeholders call for faster EAC integration to unlock trade and investment

Business leaders and investment experts have called for urgent reforms to remove barriers to trade and investment in East Africa.

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Music, faith and culture take centre stage as Kenya's finest showcase creativity

The Kenya Music Festival Winners’ Concert in Bungoma showcased young talent while promoting cultural and social values through music and dance.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Universities battle for the crown as Kenya Music Festival reaches a crescendo

The battle for supremacy among Kenya’s universities has intensified at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

What the passage of Public Participation Bill means to Kenyans

MPs have approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, paving the way for the enactment of the Law deemed crucial for better citizen engagement in public governance.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Learners confront moral decay with sacred music and Taarab

Learners have turned to gospel music, sacred folk songs and Taarab to confront moral decay in society, using the festival stage to remind Kenyans of the values of faith, humility.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Five suspects in custody as DCI intensifies probe into Wasama killing

The number of suspects in custody over the killing of former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Masai Wasama has risen to five.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Starehe Boys take on 1,100 Km ride to raise Sh10 Million for education

Thirteen Starehe Boys Centre students have embarked on the final leg of a gruelling 1,100-kilometre charity bikeathon from Nairobi to Mombasa to raise fees.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

IPOA chair nominee pledges tougher police oversight

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairperson nominee Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu has pledged to defend the rights of Kenyans.

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

NCPWD begins nationwide vetting for PWD tax exemption

National Council for Persons with Disabilities has begun a nationwide verification exercise to establish the eligibility of persons with disabilities seeking tax exemption

By Mike Kihaki 1 day ago

Why Kenyan students risk deeper debt under new university funding model

Kenyan students face renewed uncertainty over how they will finance their education as the government moves toward a new higher education funding system.

By Mike Kihaki 2 days ago

Ruto: Broad-based government has accelerated delivery of development plans

President Ruto says Kenya’s development agenda has accelerated over the past two years since the formation of the broad-based government.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Ruto: Kenya's future must come before political differences

President Ruto urges leaders to rise above political differences and put Kenya first, protect citizens’ wellbeing to secure the nation’s future.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Ruto defends Broad-based coalition, calls for unity ahead of 2027

President William Ruto has defended the broad-based government coalition, urging leaders from the different political formations to embrace unity and tolerance.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Kalonzo: Opposition must unite, ignore polls and focus on defeating Ruto

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenya’s United Opposition to remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

KNH clarifies bullet recovered from 16-year-old shooting victim

KNH say a bullet recovered during the treatment of a patient injured in a shooting incident in Pipeline, Nairobi, was handed over to detectives for further investigation.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

University students challenged to drive social change, embrace innovation

Learners in higher learning institutions have been challenged to move beyond academic achievement and become drivers of social transformation, ethical leadership.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

IEBC gazettes new campaign financing rules

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted new regulations governing campaign financing ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Godhana endorsed to lead FPK as Coast political realignment shape

Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast delegates to take over as party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya (FPK).

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Mudavadi: Winning presidency is not a walk in the park

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned opposition leaders seeking to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Kindiki urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politics

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Mt Kenya region to remain united despite growing political differences ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Mike Kihaki 4 days ago

Munya terms Gachagua a bully as opposition unity row deepens

Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya has escalated a growing political dispute with Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Kakamega School's Green Commandos reclaim the KSSSA throne

The Green Commandos of Kakamega School have lifted the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Boys’ Football title.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Learners showcase leadership, culture and creativity at the National Kenya Music Festival

Leadership skills came to the fore on day one at the 2026 National Kenya Music Festival, as young learners demonstrated that music, dance can also shape future leaders

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Special Needs learners call for inclusive learning at Kenya Music Festival

Learners with disabilities have used the 98th Kenya Music Festival national edition to champion inclusive education.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Green Commandos, St. Mary's Yala Set for 'School Mashemeji Derby' in KSSSA National football final

A classic western Kenya football rivalry will take centre stage on Thursday when Kakamega High School and St. Mary’s School Yala clash.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Kindiki calls for long-term vision to drive Africa's economic transformation

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged African nations to adopt long-term development strategies that will transform the continent into a globally competitive economy.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

MPs pushing funding, governance overhaul

Parliament Departmental Committee on Education has begun a consultative review of four key education reform Bills aimed at restructuring student funding.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Government moves to secure schools' land to curb grabbing

The government has intensified efforts to protect public schools from land grabbing by accelerating the issuance of title deeds and undertaking fresh surveys.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

MPs raise concerns over rising ethnic profiling

Members of Parliament have raised concern over increasing cases of ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Caleb Amisi: Kenyans want economic change, not legacy leaders to fight Ruto

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has warned opposition leaders seeking to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election against recycling what he termed as "legacy politicians."

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

KNEC to clear all 2025 exam dues by August 6

KNEC CEO David Njengere says 2025 national examination invigilators, supervisors and support personnel will be paid by Thursday.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Ruto says village elders to get Sh3,000 monthly stipend

Village elders to start receiving Sh3,000 stipend begining this month and special training on administrative duties, President Ruto says.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Learners showcase leadership, culture and creativity at music festival

Leadership skills took centre stage on the first day of the 2026 Kenya National Music Festival, as learners demonstrated that music and dance can play a vital role in shaping future leaders.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Oparanya dismisses speculation over DP position

Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya dismisses claims of talks over the Deputy President position, says his focus is helping President Ruto secure re-election.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Ruto calls for national dialogue to anchor development blueprint in the law

President William Ruto has called for a national dialogue to develop a long-term development blueprint anchored in the Constitution.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Peace has economic value, Mudavadi tells Church

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised the Church for its historic role in promoting peace and urged Kenyans to safeguard national unity.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

UASU warns new retirement policy could cripple UoN

The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), University of Nairobi Chapter, has strongly opposed a new Public Service Commission (PSC) retirement policy.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Learners cultivate confidence and culture in Music Festival

Day one of the 2026 National KMF has set stage for learners to showcase artistic excellence, leadership, confidence and teamwork through music and dance.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Kindiki challenges opposition to offer alternative Vision 2060 plan

DP Kithure Kindiki has challenged the opposition to present its own long-term development blueprint instead of dismissing the government's proposed Vision 2060 agenda.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

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Koskei in a spot over top official appointment despite court ruling

Koskei's office advised on the appointment of the second-ranked candidate despite TVETA recommending the top-scoring applicant following a competitive recruitment process.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago