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A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in jail for sending drones into North Korea. Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation in October 2024 to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for his…
A new reality television series celebrating gratitude, community spirit and social impact is set to premiere on June 13, bringing stories of everyday changemakers to audiences across the region. ‘Make Life Good’, an original reality series…
During the World Cup opening ceremony on June 11, Colombian pop superstar Shakira, who herself is a veteran of past World Cups, lit up the stadium by partnering with Nigerian Burna Boy to perform “Dai Dai”, the official song of the…
Kenya’s key governance, accountability, and justice institutions are poised for significant funding increases in the 2026/27 financial year. New budget proposals, tabled in Parliament by Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary…
Village elders across Kenya are set to receive a government stipend for the first time after Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed a Ksh3.9 billion budgetary allocation for this purpose in the 2026/27 Budget,…
In just six weeks President William Ruto has switched on a robust mode for Kenya’s foreign policy, touching down for State Visits in Dar es Salaam, Astana, Pretoria and Helsinki and returning with more than 17 bilateral agreements and a…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested an auditor attached to the North Rift Valley Development Water Agency over allegations of soliciting a Ksh400,000 bribe from a contractor in exchange for a favourable audit…
Slovakia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and development cooperation with Kenya, announcing a series of initiatives designed to deepen bilateral trade, attract investment, and forge long-term institutional…
The government has increased the health sector budget by Ksh39.1 billion to Ksh177.2 billion in the 2026/27 financial year, up from Ksh138.1 billion in the previous cycle. While presenting the Ksh4.8 trillion budget before the National…
In what appears as a move to appease disgruntled citizens, National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented the 2026/27 budget proposal promising to shelve tax increases which would burden consumers. In the…
As Kenya steps up preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania, the government has allocated billions of shillings to sports infrastructure and tourism development in a move aimed at ensuring the…
Wolverhampton Wanderers have parted ways with head coachRob Edwards barely seven months after seven months in charge. Edwards, 43, was brought to the West Midlands from Middlesbrough in November in what many viewed as an appointment driven…
The education sector has received the largest allocation in the National Government’s Budget Estimates for the 2026/27 Financial Year, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening quality learning, training and research.…
Football’s greatest avenue has finally arrived. After four long years of anticipation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup roars into life with co-hosts Mexico squaring off against South Africa in the tournament’s curtain-raising fixture. There is a…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the 2026/2027 Budget was shaped by the direct input and expectations of ordinary Kenyans, who want the government to alleviate the economic pressures currently burdening households and…
Equity Bank and the European Union have entered into an agreement that will see 100 scholars join European universities for master’s degree programmes every year. The deal targets to expand access to quality education, strengthen human…
The government has allocated Ksh8.6 billion to accelerate Kenya’s digital transformation agenda and support the growth of the country’s creative economy, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced during the reading of the 2026/27…
A new initiative aimed at strengthening sports storytelling in Africa will culminate in a creative summit set to take place from July 29 to August 2. The summit forms part of ‘Voices in Motion’, a platform launched by Rolling Stone Africa…
The Government is stepping up efforts to boost funding for research, technology, and innovation as part of its agenda to drive economic growth and sustainable development. Speaking during Zetech University’s Eighth Research and Innovation…
County Chief Officers of Health from all 47 counties have convened in Kisumu for a high-level meeting aimed at reviewing the progress of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms and identifying practical solutions to challenges slowing…
Detectives from Imenti North have arrested three individuals implicated in a fraud scheme that allegedly siphoned more than Ksh22.4 million from a savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO). According to the Directorate of Criminal…
The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is expected to present tax measures for raising revenue to fund the country’s proposed expenditure of Ksh 4.8 trillion for the next financial year beginning July 1,…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has called on global investors to explore opportunities in Kenya’s geothermal sector, citing the country’s vast resource potential and ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory frameworks…
Thousands of public officers and their dependents are set to access comprehensive healthcare services following the signing of Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF) contracts. The signing was led by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden…
