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 21 hrs 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 21 hrs 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 2 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 5 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 5 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 7 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 days ago

Saudi-backed programme trains thousands of Somali troops

Saudi Arabia is backing a programme to train 5,107 Somali soldiers at two camps in Gorisil in Somalia's Galgaduud region, according to Somali media outlet Caasimada.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

State unveils Bill to restore Kenya's degraded land

Kenya has drafted a new law to reclaim degraded land nationwide, targeting improved food and water security alongside stronger climate resilience.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

West Pokot schools tap solar water to fight hunger, slash food costs

 A government irrigation project at Kapkoi Primary School in West Pokot County is supplying water to two schools and supporting year-round food production through greenhouse farming.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Lower Sabor project ends rain dependence for 700 households

A Sh288.6 million irrigation project has freed more than 700 Uasin Gishu households from relying on rainfall for their livelihoods.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Turkish cargo flights near Sudan border draw attention amid conflict

Reports that Turkish cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt near the Sudan border have sparked discussion about Ankara's role in the Sudan conflict.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

US lawmaker urges Nyeri girls to lead climate action

A US lawmaker has challenged girls in Nyeri County to take the lead in climate action and environmental conservation.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

PS Omollo: New law to safeguard Kenya's resource wealth

Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo says the recently enacted Sovereign Wealth Fund Act will secure Kenya's natural resource wealth for current and future generations.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Irish website reports alleged Sudan transition proposal

A leaked document claims Sudan's military leaders are considering a five-year military-led transition before elections, keeping the armed forces at the centre of government after the war.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

KNEC clears examiners' pay after strikes, boycott threats

KNEC disburses Sh1.5b to clear marking allowances for all 2025 KJSEA and KCSE examiners, Education CS Julius Ogamba says.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Kimotho: Gwa Kiongo dam project to transform Nyandarua farming

Govt renews commitment to expand irrigation infrastructure in Nyandarua County to boost food security and rural incomes, Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho has said.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Activists petition Parliament to investigate extrajudicial killings, abductions

A coalition of human rights groups and civil society organisations has petitioned Parliament to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and torture.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

SACCO savings top Sh1 trillion as government pushes reforms

SACCOs now hold more than Sh1 trillion in member savings as the government steps up reforms to strengthen governance, financial resilience and technology across the cooperative movement.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

PS Kimotho: Kenya to add one million irrigated acres by 2035

Govt aims to expand irrigated land by one million acres over the next decade under a new investment plan, as it seeks to close a gap between the country's irrigation potential and current coverage.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

IEBC proposes Sh4.4 billion presidential campaign spending cap

IEBC proposes a Sh4.4 billion campaign spending cap for presidential candidates, alongside new limits for parties and other elective seats.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Kenya researchers push African ownership of Chinese AI models

Kenyan researchers want African governments to use Chinese open-source AI models as a foundation for homegrown systems, rather than simply importing technology built elsewhere.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Saudi Arabia paid RSF commanders to defect, report says

Saudi Arabia funnelled millions of dollars to two Rapid Support Forces commanders to defect to the Sudanese army, Africa Intelligence reported, as part of an effort to curb Islamist influence.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

DCI probes Westlands restaurant robbery caught on CCTV

Detectives launch investigations after four armed robbers riding two motorcycles stormed a restaurant in Nairobi's Westlands area, robbed customers of their valuables.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Kenya to host dental congress amid accreditation scrutiny

Kenya will host the World Dental Federation Regional Dental Congress in Mombasa from October 21-23 as scrutiny grows over the accreditation of the country's two public dental schools.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

'Peaceful, orderly and unarmed': activists plan Saba Saba march

Human rights activists are set to march to Parliament on Tuesday to petition lawmakers over extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago