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 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 days ago

Twelve and unbeaten: Grade Six pupil wins Kaptagat cycling category

Meshack Kiptoo Koech, a 12-year-old Grade Six pupil, beat older riders to win his category at the 2026 Kaptagat Cycling Challenge on Saturday after completing the 80-kilometre course.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

MPs push to strip British troops' immunity in next defence pact

Parliament wants the next defence agreement with the United Kingdom to strip legal protections that have allowed British Army personnel stationed in Kenya to avoid scrutiny from Kenyan authorities.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Data theft equals property theft, PS Isaboke warns marketers

Broadcasting and Telecommunications PS Stephen Isaboke urges marketers to embrace artificial intelligence responsibly, warns consumer data has become a strategic asset whose misuse amounts to theft.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

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Eight Utumishi Girls students deny 16 murder counts, DPP opposes bail

Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy have pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of murder over a dormitory fire that killed 16 schoolmates on the night of May 28.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Palm oil boom risks repeating Asia's mistakes, industry body warns

African countries are rapidly expanding palm oil production to cut costly imports, but the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil warns the growth could come at a high environmental, social cost.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

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How WhatsApp will let users chat without sharing phone numbers

WhatsApp has begun letting its three billion users worldwide reserve unique usernames, allowing people to chat without ever revealing their phone numbers.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Construction authority cracks down on rogue developers

NCA launches fresh crackdown on developers who add unauthorised floors to approved buildings, warning that contractors found culpable risk prosecution and deregistration.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Sudan peace government accuses army of forcing El Obeid civilians to fight

The Council of Ministers of Sudan’s Peace Government has called for the protection of civilians and the establishment of safe humanitarian corridors in El Obeid.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

From Kenya to Zambia: Kenyan firm wins role in school meals overhaul

A Kenyan firm will help strengthen Zambia's national school feeding programme after securing a four-year partnership to improve systems serving millions of schoolchildren.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

'Debt before people': Report faults IMF over Kenya austerity

Kenya spends nearly three times more government revenue on external debt repayments than health, with a new report accusing the IMF of promoting austerity that limits investment in public services.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Kenyan journalist among three Africans honoured in global journalism awards

Three African journalists have won the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards for reporting on migration, women's sports and maternal health across the continent.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Police probe missing activist as five protesters claim torture

 Police are investigating the disappearance of activist Davis Lichuma after five other protesters vanished during recent demonstrations and resurfaced with torture injuries.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Kenya, Germany strike deal on smallholder irrigation expansion

Kenya has secured German support to expand smallholder irrigation projects across seven counties in western Kenya following bilateral development talks in Berlin.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

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 12 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 14 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 13 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 13 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 14 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 14 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 16 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 16 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 16 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 20 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 20 days ago