Teargas, arrests greet Gen Z anniversary as police seal off Nairobi

Police sealed off Nairobi, lobbed teargas and arrested protesters on Thursday as Kenyans marked the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z demonstrations that left more than 120 people dead.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

African universities face governance pressure from AI, funding strain

African universities are under pressure to overhaul governance systems as artificial intelligence, shrinking budgets and rising accountability demands reshape higher education across the continent.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

IEBC sets August 10, 2027 as General Election date

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set Tuesday, August 10, 2027 as Kenya's next General Election date, with campaigns running from May 29 to August 7.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

'System shields killers': Kalonzo indicts police watchdog over Gen Z protest deaths

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the police watchdog of sabotaging justice for Gen Z protest victims by burying evidence in the killing of Rex Masai.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Why African projects miss deadlines-report

Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa are more likely to miss delivery deadlines than those elsewhere in the world as organisations struggle to manage growing complexity, new research shows.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Kenya among six African nations picked for global tech initiative

Kenya among nine African organisations selected for a global technology accelerator supporting social enterprises that use cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Mwaura: Security forces on high alert ahead of Gen Z protest anniversary

The government has warned it will deploy security forces against anyone who turns violent during planned demonstrations this week to mark the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

95 arrested as pharmacy board raids fake chemists in Nairobi slums

Pharmacy and Poisons Board arrests 95 people and shut down 48 unlicensed pharmaceutical premises following a week-long crackdown in Nairobi's informal settlements and parts of Kajiado County.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

'They snatched my phones': Karua recounts Uganda deportation ordeal

People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after Uganda deported her from Entebbe, citing unspecified "security reasons."

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

How unchecked breeding is driving Kenya's stray animal surge

Kenya is grappling with an estimated 7.46 million free-roaming dogs, a scale that animal welfare groups say is overwhelming shelters and exposing gaps in long-term population control.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Sudanese parties accuse Egypt of deadly airstrikes on gold mines

Dozens of artisanal gold miners were killed and wounded after airstrikes hit mining sites in eastern Sudan, eyewitnesses have claimed.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

No bed, no shelter: How timely intervention is saving stranded referral patients in Bomet

Patients travelling to major referral hospitals are sleeping outside facility grounds or crowding into makeshift shelters, unable to afford long stays during treatment.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Political inaction blocks fight against global illegal fishing

Illegal fishing drains up to $50 billion (Sh6.47 trillion) from the world economy every year, yet the tools needed to stop it cost governments nothing to deploy.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Mbui pushes Ruto tax exemption pledge for low earners

Kathiani MP Robert Mbui moves to legislate President William Ruto’s pledge to exempt workers earning below Sh30,000 from income tax, setting up a parliamentary push affecting 1.5 million workers.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Mugaa: Bad politics poisoning water reforms

Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa has blamed political interference and weak institutions for persistently undermining the country's water governance reforms.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Engage Africa as a trade partner, not a hurdle, Ruto tells G7 leaders

President Ruto uses key forum to root for continent’s economic prospects. He says Africa should also be involved in crafting rules for AI and emerging tech.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

MPs to vote on Finance Bill, 2026 today

National Assembly to vote on Finance Bill, 2026 this afternoon amid sharp divisions between MPs over new tax measures.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

New research push targets weak school leadership evidence across Africa

A continent-wide push to fix gaps in school leadership evidence is translating research into action through 39 new grants reshaping how African education systems train and support school leaders.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

AI adoption lifts finance but opens door to faster cyberattacks-experts

 Industry leaders meeting in Nairobi warn that cybercriminals are weaponising AI faster than financial institutions can respond.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Kenya joins G7 in renewed pledge against migrant smuggling

Kenya has joined leaders of the Group of Seven nations and South Korea in a declaration pledging tougher action against organised networks behind migrant smuggling and human trafficking.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

G7 backs Iran deal as Hormuz reopens to shipping

G7 countries welcome agreement between the United States and Iran that clears the way for ships to return to the Strait of Hormuz, the corridor through which a fifth of the world's oil passes.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

G7 leaders launch ports network to curb global drug trafficking

G7 leaders agree to launch a new international ports network and joint action plans to combat global drug trafficking networks that threaten national security and economic stability.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

US investors push Sh258bn African investment drive

American investors pursue deals worth about $2 billion across Africa after a four-country tour yielded agreements to fund five renewable energy projects.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Church members end divisions after reconciliation talks

PCEA Nyaragumu in Muguga, Kiambu County, have resolved a dispute that divided the congregation following a successful reconciliation meeting.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Maraga: Borrowing is how political elites steal from the public

Former CJ David Maraga has accused political leadership of using public borrowing to drain public resources, claiming the country's debt has risen from Sh1.77 trillion in 2013 to nearly Sh13 trillion.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

'Africa is not a problem to resolve,' Ruto tells G7 leaders

 President William Ruto has told Group of Seven (G7) leaders that Africa must be treated as an equal partner in the new global order, not a recipient of aid.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Tech firms launch country first sovereign cloud to protect sensitive data

 For decades, African governments and businesses have had little choice but to send their most sensitive data to servers thousands of kilometres away. Kenya has now changed that.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Ruto heads to France as Kenya pushes Africa's agenda at G7

President Ruto departs for the G7 Summit in France to represent Africa, push for financial reforms, and market Kenya as a digital hub, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed says.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Govt allocates Sh55m for bridges as 720 Bura families get land cards

The government has allocated Sh55 million to build two bridges at the Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River County and issued land ownership cards to 720 farming families.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Israel reverses course on Ebola travel ban, removes Kenya, Rwanda

Israel has removed Kenya and Rwanda from a list of countries under temporary Ebola-related travel restrictions.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Tech firms expand beyond smartphones as consumer ecosystems grow

Technology firms are expanding beyond smartphones and basic accessories as they compete for consumer spending, moving into home appliances, personal care devices and household products.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Garissa governor's Sh1,000 gesture puts SHA under spotlight

A viral video of Garissa Governor Nathif Jama handing a sick woman Sh1,000 has reignited a public row over the Social Health Authority (SHA)'s reach in the county.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

New autism centre targets gap in specialised care, education

A new integrated learning and therapy centre for children with autism and other special needs is being developed in Nairobi to expand access to specialised education.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

New Makueni public buildings to shun firewood, charcoal

Makueni County will bar biomass energy in new and renovated public institutions, under a policy directive from Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Education takes lion's share of Sh4.8 trillion budget

National Treasury has proposed Sh784.5 billion for education in the 2026/27 budget, making it the largest single-sector allocation in the financial year.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Budget: Treasury bets Sh261bn on transport to unlock Kenya's economic arteries

Treasury proposes Sh261bn for transport in FY2026/27 budget; Sh220.4bn for roads, Sh38.4bn for railways, Sh582m for Nairobi Bus Rapid Transport Project

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

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Why Mbadi wants you to file nil tax returns five months earlier under new rules

Kenyans who declare zero income to the taxman must file returns by January 31 from next year, five months earlier than the current deadline.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Ogamba: Ministry to restructure school calendar amid wave of unrest

 Education Ministry will restructure the school calendar from next year to address learner fatigue blamed for fuelling unrest in 204 boarding schools, Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said.  

By David Njaaga 18 days ago

Global forum targets skills gap between classrooms and workplaces

A new global forum linking universities and industry has launched as employers warn widening skills shortages are leaving graduates unprepared for jobs in an AI-driven economy.

By David Njaaga 19 days ago

No show: Gachagua skips landmark court ruling on impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua skipped his own landmark court ruling on Monday, watching from his Karen home alongside opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago