Police launch probe after gospel artiste set ablaze in Mwiki

Police have launched a probe after a woman was doused with petrol and set ablaze in Mwiki, Kasarani on Friday evening.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Activist files petition to block fuel price hike, seeks conservatory orders

A consumer rights activist has moved to the High Court seeking to suspend fuel prices announced for May and June, argues increases unconstitutional, economically harmful.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

NLP leader Muli says Ukambani votes must be tied to development pledges

NLP leader, Augustus Muli, has said the Kamba community's votes must be tied to clear development commitments ahead of the 2027 elections.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

TIFA survey: Sifuna goes from zero to Luhya kingpin in 12 months

A year ago, Edwin Sifuna did not register a single percentage point in Kenya's presidential preference polls.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Crypto users face tougher rules as state moves to tighten oversight

More than six million Kenyans using digital assets now face formal regulation for the first time, as the government rewrites its approach to a fast-growing sector.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Why ODM, UDA are losing their grip on Kenyan voters

The two parties that have dominated Kenyan politics since 2022 are haemorrhaging support ahead of 2027, with a third force closing in fast, a new poll shows.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

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TIFA survey: How UDA-ODM pact lost Kenyans in six months

More than half of Kenyans now oppose the Broad-Based Government, with support for the ODM and UDA coalition arrangement crumbling to its lowest level in a year, a new poll shows.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Karugu: One-stop border posts leading fight against EAC trade barriers

Kenya has activated its border offices at One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) as the frontline against non-tariff barriers choking regional trade within the East African Community (EAC).

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Kalonzo-Matiang'i ticket emerges as opposition's best shot at defeating Ruto

31 per cent of opposition supporters favour a Kalonzo-Matiang'i combination, narrowly ahead of a Kalonzo-Edwin Sifuna pairing at 28 per cent.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Survey: Why Ruto's 24pc lead in 2027 race is more a warning than a comfort

If elections were held today, President William Ruto would win with just 24 per cent support, a new poll shows, as a divided opposition fails to consolidate behind a single challenger.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

French firms target Kenya housing sector after Africa summit

French firms turn to Kenya's housing market after Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron backed a shift from aid-driven ties to private investment deals.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Budget crisis leaves six million learners without state funding

Kenya's basic education budget for 2026/27 carries a Sh71.77 billion shortfall severe enough to leave more than six million learners without government capitation.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Irrigation policy review targets food security gaps

Nine years after Kenya adopted a national irrigation policy, the government has acknowledged the framework failed to keep pace with changes in the sector it was meant to govern.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Africa's skills crisis blocking development capital, PMI warns ahead of summit

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a 75 per cent surge in demand for project professionals by 2035, as a skills shortage locks the continent out of development capital, the Project Management Institute warns.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Rights groups move to Supreme Court over cyber law surveillance powers

Four civil society groups have petitioned the Supreme Court to strike out sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act that govern surveillance, citing privacy violations.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Summit billions, little relief: economist questions Africa Forward gains

Kenya may leave the Africa Forward Summit with political gains for its leaders but little relief for struggling households, economist XN Iraki has warned.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Insurance penetration slips as firms target underserved groups

Kenya's private insurance market continues to shrink as a share of the economy even as providers expand into segments long considered difficult to underwrite.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Karugu calls for urgent regional action on deforestation

East African Community (EAC) Principal Secretary Dr Caroline Karugu has called for urgent and united action to tackle deforestation and climate change across the region.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Doctors issue June strike notices to Meru, Isiolo counties

KMPDU) issues 21-day strike notices to the Meru and Isiolo county governments over salary delays, stalled promotions and staffing shortages.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Gachagua to Macron, Guterres: 'Your host Ruto is Kenya's greatest threat'

Rigathi Gachagua dismisses Africa Forward Summit as a political "sideshow," accuses President Ruto of seeking international legitimacy while ignoring crises in healthcare, education and security.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Museveni takes oath for record seventh term

Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in as Uganda's president for a seventh term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, extending a rule that began in 1986 to at least 2031.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

'Why didn't you tell me about my own refinery?' Samia confronts Ruto

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has publicly rebuked President William Ruto in Dar es Salaam over his announcement of a major oil refinery in Tanzania.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Kenya warns nationals in South Africa as xenophobic violence spreads

Kenyans in South Africa urged to exercise caution and avoid protest zones amid xenophobic incidents, Kenya High Commission in Pretoria says, 10 days after attacks began

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Teachers gain fertility treatment under state medical cover, says Mwaura

Govt adds fertility treatment to public teacher medical scheme as the Social Health Authority expanded health coverage to 30.8 million Kenyans, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has said.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Why Kenya's 'A' students are failing in the school of life

Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), yet most graduates continue to enter an economy that absorbs them unevenly.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Study exposes gaps in Africa climate adaptation knowledge

A mapping of climate adaptation research in Sub-Saharan Africa has found wide gaps in evidence on what works for food security and livelihoods, despite a large body of studies already published.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Mwaura: Nine in 10 new jobs created in 2025 were informal

Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, the government has said, but the informal sector drove more than 87 per cent of the growth.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Irungu Kang'ata ditches UDA

Governor Irungu Kang'ata declares he will not defend his seat on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in 2027, warning the party is repeating persecution tactics that once swept it to power.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

World Press Freedom Day: Journalists face killings, arrests in Somalia

As the world marks World Press Freedom Day, journalists in Somalia continue to face killings, arbitrary arrests and intimidation by security forces.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Kenya's e-waste hits record high as recycling laws stall

Kenya generated a record 55,956 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, with more than 90 per cent bypassing formal recycling despite new disposal laws meant to tackle the crisis.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Ruto pledges end to deaths at Nithi Bridge with Sh7bn redesign

The government has launched a Sh7 billion redesign of the Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi County, targeting a stretch that has killed hundreds over decades.

By David Njaaga 19 days ago

Kenya's digital boom opens door to cybercrime, expert warns

Kenya's push to become a digital economy leader is exposing businesses and institutions to rising cyber threats as more services move online, a cyber security expert has warned.

By David Njaaga 19 days ago

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Sifuna signals opposition unity bid to oust Ruto in 2027

Embattled ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna now says the only formula for removing President William Ruto from office in 2027 is a single united opposition coalition.

By David Njaaga 19 days ago

KNBS: Fish, vegetable prices jump by double digits despite easing inflation

Fish and vegetable prices rose by double digits in 2025 even as Kenya's overall inflation eased to 4.1 per cent, a Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) report shows.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

World Bank: Why Africa does not own its digital future

Africa risks ceding control of its digital future to foreign vendors as it remains heavily dependent on imported proprietary software, the World Bank has warned.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Manufacturers sound alarm on logistics hurdles stifling export growth

Kenyan manufacturers are warning that logistics inefficiencies and global trade disruptions are undermining the country's competitiveness as it seeks to expand exports and industrial production.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Kenya electric mobility set for boost as African EV firm eyes US listing

Kenya's electric mobility sector could gain fresh financing and faster rollout after an African electric vehicle maker said it will list in the United States through a reverse merger expected in 2026.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

'I was misquoted,' Ruto revises stance on Nigerian English comment

President William Ruto has backtracked on remarks mocking Nigerian English, saying he was misquoted and the comments were taken out of context.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Two Kenyans among 14 killed in South Sudan plane crash

Fourteen people including two Kenyans killed after a Cessna aircraft crashes near Juba, South Sudan civil aviation authority says bad weather likely caused the accident.

By David Njaaga 22 days ago

Hospitals risk losing govt contracts in SHA tariff showdown

SHA to hold tariff talks with contracted health providers on public officers medical scheme from April 28; no out-of-pocket charges, CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi says.

By David Njaaga 23 days ago