Kenya esports team books Africa Cup finals slot

Kenya's Up Against Hell qualifies for the Carry1st Africa Cup 2026 Grand Finals after winning the East Africa title, moving within one victory of the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Solar power takes centre stage as 250 exhibitors meet in Nairobi

More than 250 exhibitors from 27 countries will gather in Nairobi from Wednesday as Kenya's expanding solar sector drives demand for new energy technologies and investment.

By David Njaaga 22 hrs ago

Kirinyaga tops new county performance survey

Kirinyaga County has emerged as the best-performing county in Kenya, according to a new survey.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Matiang'i warns of armed goons as 2027 campaigns loom

Matiang'i accuses govt-aligned leaders of fuelling ethnic divisions and warned that armed groups threaten peace as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

New strategy puts communities at heart of mangrove conservation

Kenya shifts its mangrove conservation strategy to put coastal communities at the centre of protection efforts against illegal logging, pollution and climate change.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

State to turn failed maize crop into animal feed to cushion farmers

The government plans to convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recoup losses from depressed rainfall, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Revealed: How much 2025 National Prayer Breakfast cost taxpayers

Parliament has disclosed it spent Sh26,328,500 on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast, ending a year-long standoff with a lawyer who sought the figure through a freedom of information request.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

'Immoral and illegal': Atwoli slams KCAA over NYS plan

COTU opposes plan by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to deploy National Youth Service personnel in airport security roles, warns against replacing permanent workers with insecure labour.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Illicit alcohol makes up 60pc of Kenya's consumption, says industry lobby

About 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in Kenya is illicit, Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya says, warn illegal trade remains a major challenge despite ongoing government crackdowns.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Tana River targets livestock feed hub with new farming project

Tana River County could gain more than 1,300 jobs and higher household incomes under a $35 million agricultural project that aims to turn its arid land into a commercial livestock feed production hub.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Illegal dental clinics put patients at risk despite laws, dental federation warns

Illegal dental practice is putting patients at risk worldwide despite most countries having laws regulating dentistry, the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has warned.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Sh582 a day: Healthy eating slips out of reach for 44m Kenyans, UN report shows

Over 43.9 million Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet, a rise of 9.6 million since 2017, a new UN Food and Agriculture Organisation report shows.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Kenya, Dubai launch business council to unlock trade, investment

Kenya and Dubai have launched the Kenya Business Council to boost trade and investment as both countries deepen economic ties.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

TikTok removes more than 884,000 videos in Kenya over guideline violations

Over 884,591 videos deleted in Kenya over guideline violations in Q1 2026, TikTok says some 48,000 underage accounts deactivated.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Why UK moved BATUK training to Tanzania

The United Kingdom has relocated a planned military training exercise from Kenya after the licences required to hold the drills in Laikipia later this year were not approved.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Doctors threaten nationwide strike over delayed salary adjustments

KMPDU threatens nationwide strike over delayed salary adjustments, saying counties have no justification for further delays.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Malala: I'll only talk to Ruto after graft, killings end

DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala says he will only engage President William Ruto after he addresses extrajudicial killings, corruption and unfulfilled campaign promises.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Kangema Magistrate suspended after bribery arrest by EACC

The Judiciary has relieved Martin Mutegi, Senior Principal Magistrate at Kangema Law Courts, of judicial duties following his arrest over bribery allegations.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Kenya steps up Ebola preparedness amid Laikipia quarantine row

Kenya has received five tonnes of medical supplies from India as the government raises Ebola preparedness amid a court dispute over the controversial Laikipia quarantine facility.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

How poor planning costs Africa 80pc of its infrastructure projects

Nearly 80 per cent of Africa's infrastructure projects fail during planning, preventing most from reaching financial close despite growing investment, project management experts have said.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Kamariny Stadium reaches halfway mark after years of delays

Construction of Kamariny Stadium has reached 50 per cent completion after years of delays, with contractors now working around the clock to meet the December completion target.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

'Let investigators do their work,' Mwaura says on Ol Kalou rape claims

Govt Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has demanded that anyone with evidence supporting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's rape allegations in Ol Kalou submit it to the police for investigation.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Ruto says public university students to get full government funding

President Ruto announces plans for the government to fully fund every student admitted to a public university or college, doing away with the income-based model..

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Ruto urges leaders to unite behind first-world Kenya vision

President Ruto urges leaders to unite behind a shared vision of transforming Kenya into a first-world nation, saying the country's future should take priority over political competition.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

'Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope,' Vatican cardinal urges youth

Vatican Cardinal Michael Czerny has called on young people to build "bridges of hope" through faith and action rather than succumb to global despair.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Ruto: No defence for goons, criminality during protests

President William Ruto has defended police action against violent protests, saying there can be no justification for what he described as goons and criminal acts during demonstrations.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Doctors save six-day-old infant in historic surgical procedure

A six-day-old baby is home and feeding normally after surgeons at AGC Tenwek Hospital repaired a rare defect in her food pipe using keyhole surgery, a procedure the hospital called a first for Kenya.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

President Ruto's official website down in second suspected hack within a year

President William Ruto's official website, president.go.ke, was down on Saturday after hackers allegedly took control of the homepage and replaced it with a ransom message.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Kabogo: No sensitive data accessed after President's website hack

The government has confirmed hackers took over the President's official website on Saturday, defacing its homepage and demanding a Sh41.3 million ransom.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Kilifi opens first safe house for GBV survivors

Women and children fleeing gender-based violence in Kilifi will no longer spend nights in police stations or return to abusive homes after the county opened its first safe house.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

DCP's Kamau Waweru wins violence marred Ol Kalou by-election

DCP's Douglas Kamau Waweru wins Ol Kalou by-election with 35,440 votes, beating UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah by nearly 30,000 votes, in a poll marred by teargas and armed men attacking residents.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Ruto breaks silence over DCP Ol Kalou landslide

 President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to resist using elections as a tool for division, saying political contests come and go but national unity must remain.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Insurers bundle investments with cover as uptake stalls

Kenya's insurers are increasingly combining investment products with health and life cover to boost insurance uptake, which remains among the lowest globally.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

'I am ready for the outcome': Muchina on Ol Kalou vote

UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah casts his vote at Huruma Primary School in Ol Kalou, expresses confidence of victory, pledges to accept by-election outcome.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

'Niko Kadi' mobiliser Allans Ademba arrested in Ol Kalou

Police have detained 'Niko Kadi', mobiliser Allans Ademba, in Ol Kalou, the activist said, as residents voted Thursday in a fiercely contested parliamentary by-election.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Conservationist lands global role protecting 90 antelope species

A captive breeding programme for critically endangered Mountain Bongo antelopes has grown into the largest population of the subspecies anywhere in the world, now numbering more than 100 individuals.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

'No police officer is driving an unmarked car': Nkanatha

Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha dismisses claims of unmarked security vehicles in the Ol Kalou by-election, saying any car without number plates is operating illegally.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

New programme mentors students into healthcare technology careers

Students seeking careers in healthcare technology will access mentorship, internships, and graduate training through a new programme linking academia and industry across Africa.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Ombam: Kenya cannot grow exports without marketers

 Trade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam has called for closer ties between government and marketers, saying stronger collaboration is key to boosting exports and attracting investment.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, Karugu says

Nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, most while engaged in illegal fishing, EAC Affairs PS Caroline Karugu says.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago