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For decades, village elders have quietly served as the backbone of grassroots administration in Kenya, resolving disputes, promoting peace, mobilising communities for government programmes and supporting chiefs and assistant chiefs without…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) is set to make a defining political decision on Thursday when delegates converge at Kitui Stadium for a summit expected to determine the party’s alliances and electoral strategy ahead of the 2027 General…
Kenyan basketball star Madina Okot has agreed to play for Australia’s Tasmania Jewels during the WNBA offseason, signing on as the club’s second import player pending league approval. The move comes just months after Okot made history as…
A Kenyan farmer has raised concerns over the growing hype around Hass avocado farming, questioning whether the rush to plant the crop is creating an oversupply that could eventually leave growers with bumper harvests but few buyers. The…
Former Chesikaki Councilor and Mt Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama Masai has been shot dead by unknown assailants, weeks after officially declaring a bid for the parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. On August 7,…
The High Court in Malindi has ruled that Kenya’s next presidential election should have been held in August 2026 rather than 2027 but suspended the effect of its decision to avoid disrupting the country’s constitutional order. In a…
Speaker of the Senate Amason Jeffah Kingi has officially launched the County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index (CFPMI), describing it as a landmark tool that will strengthen fiscal oversight, improve accountability and enhance the…
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining has announced plans to undertake a nationwide inquiry into the rising water levels of lakes and dams across Kenya. The inquiry follows the House’s receipt…
The National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee has considered a legislative proposal seeking to establish an independent body to investigate transport accidents and strengthen safety oversight across Kenya’s road, rail, air…
The Senate Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism has intensified its oversight of the cooperative sector after questioning the Commissioner for Cooperative Development, David Obonyo, over governance failures,…
Baraza Media Lab has announced a major leadership transition following a milestone six-year tenure under outgoing Executive Director Maurice Otieno. Six years ago, Otieno took the helm with a vision to redefine Kenya’s media and creative…
Airtel Money Kenya has unveiled Bizna Wallet, a dedicated business wallet designed to help Kenya’s small businesses better manage their finances through a simple, secure and efficient digital solution. This is as competition for data…
Former Chesikaki councillor and aspiring Mt Elgon Member of Parliament Nathan Wasama Masai was shot dead by unknown assailants at his home in Tuikut, Cheptais, Bungoma County. According to preliminary reports, the attackers struck on…
A legislative proposal seeking to establish a standalone legal framework to govern Kenya’s maize sector is under consideration by the National Assembly. The National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Endebess MP…
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy has raised concerns over the slow implementation of the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP), warning that the country risks failing to realise value for billions of shillings…
In Kenya, political party membership is governed by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) in accordance with the Political Parties Act. Under Kenyan law, a citizen cannot legally be registered in more than one political…
MOGO Auto Limited has invited members of the public to bid for dozens of repossessed motorcycles, tuk-tuks and a few motor vehicles through a nationwide public auction. In a notice on August 7, the company said the sale will be conducted…
The government has spent nearly Sh4 billion to establish 588 Digital Hub sites across 274 constituencies as part of its drive to expand digital access and equip Kenyans with ICT skills. The National Assembly Committee on the National…
Stanbic Holdings has reported a net profit of Sh6.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, supported by strong growth in lending, customer deposits and a disciplined risk management strategy despite what it described as a dynamic…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) says it is investigating the deaths of 16 elephants in the wider Amboseli-Kimana ecosystem after preliminary laboratory findings pointed to cyanide poisoning as the probable cause. In a statement issued on…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), acting as the fiscal agent for the Republic of Kenya, has issued a prospectus inviting bids for three re-opened Infrastructure Treasury Bonds (IFB) aimed at raising a combined target of KES 150 billion. The…
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has urged the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to retain the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 8.75 percent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets on Tuesday, August 11. In its latest research note, KBA…
Online vehicle marketplace Peach Cars has secured Sh517.6 million in debt financing from two Japanese financial institutions to support the expansion of its operations in Kenya. The funding was provided by the Japan Finance Corporation…
Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eric Katana has welcomed the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure’s decision to clear the Bandari Maritime Academy Bill, 2025, to proceed to the…
