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Read Baby Read, the literacy initiative founded by Professor Joshua Gisemba Bagaka and supported by KCA University, has held its eighth edition at Gionseri Primary School in Kisii County, reaffirming a commitment to building a lifelong…
President William Ruto defended the construction of a new State Lodge in Meru on Monday, July 13, stating the project matches the importance of all other developments earmarked for the region. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, Ruto…
Parliament has moved to reassure millions of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) members that their savings remain safe, rejecting claims circulating on social media that the government plans to access more than Sh1…
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President William Ruto continues to lead among presidential aspirants ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new Infotrak poll that puts his support at 32% among voters. The July 2026 Voice of the People Poll, which tracks…
A new Infotrak survey has identified a preferred opposition presidential ticket pairing Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna ahead of the next General Election. The poll found that 23% of respondents backed a…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) remains Kenya’s most popular political party, but Infotrak’s latest survey shows its lead over the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has narrowed. Infotrak reported that UDA attracts 22% support…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned that Kenya risks sliding into lawlessness if the country fails to tackle the rising wave of political violence, commonly referred to as “goonism,” ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking at…
Belgut MP Nelson Koech has acknowledged that Kenyan politicians employ goons as renewed public concern grows over the use of criminal gangs during political activities. Speaking about recent incidents of violence linked to political…
Police have denied reports that Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata’s driver was shot during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Nyahururu on Sunday, July 12, after violence erupted and forced the event to end abruptly. In a statement issued after…
Alice Muhuhu’s motivation is deeply personal. Growing up in Nairobi, she experienced the devastating consequences of delayed medical care after losing her father following a road accident. That loss exposed her early to how fragile life…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reminded candidates and political parties contesting the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election that the official campaign period ends at 6 p.m., in line with electoral law. In a…
Something’s been catching my attention lately around Nairobi’s estates. You’ll find clusters of young folks absorbed in their phones, tracking matches, calculating odds, discussing which team’s gonna deliver. They’re jumping into economic…
KANU spokesperson Tony Gachoka has officially launched his bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, pledging to fight corruption, dismantle cartels, and restore integrity in how the capital is run. In an interview on the evening of Sunday,…
The body of a banker who had been missing was found in the mortuary in Nairobi after a suspected stupefying incident. The body of Edgar Mokua was found at the City Mortuary days after his family launched a search for him. He had been…
The UAE accused Iran of a “brazen” attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, killing one and wounding eight, as Donald Trump said the US would impose a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the waterway. The US president…
A US judge voided a legal agreement between President Donald Trump and federal agencies that granted him immunity from tax audits and allowed his administration to create a since-abandoned $1.8bn (£1.3bn) “anti-weaponisation” fund. The…
The Hungarian parliament has voted to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, who was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán who lost power in April after 16 years. Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s Tisza party used…
The sister of US Senator Lindsey Graham will serve as his temporary replacement after the South Carolina lawmaker died from an aortic tear on Saturday. Darline Graham Nordone was formally chosen by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on…
The chief executive of the German car giant Volkswagen Group has confirmed it is looking to cut up to 100,000 jobs – twice as many as previously stated. The group, which includes Porsche, Audi, Seat and Skoda as well as the VW brand, had…
Equity Group Approved as Green Climate Fund Accredited Entity, Unlocking New Climate Financing for Africa NAIROBI, Kenya – Equity Group Holdings has reached a major milestone after receiving official accreditation as an Accredited Entity…
Ganatra Plant and Equipment Training Institute (GPTI) has announced plans to expand its training programmes across East Africa. The initiative, marking the institute’s tenth anniversary, aims to certify 5,000 heavy plant operators by 2029.…
Rising defense spending and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have put air power back at the center of military planning, bringing the world’s strongest air forces into focus. The 2026 rankings released by the World Directory of…
Legal education in Kenya has undergone significant changes over the years based on the socio-political developments and constitutional requirements. From a colonial system designed to serve a handful of legal practitioners to today’s…
