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Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has urged residents of Siaya to consolidate their political support ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying increased voter registration and unity would strengthen the region’s…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism, the peaceful resolution of conflicts and African solutions to African challenges, as the continent collectively pursues a more peaceful, secure, stable and prosperous future for its…
Nairobi residents living in flood-prone areas have been urged to prepare for the expected October El Niño rains and move to safer areas early when advised by authorities. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the county government is taking…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given South Africa’s Nedbank Group an approval to acquire 66% stake in NCBA Group. The transaction which was approved on August 28 gives Nedbank Group a major boost towards taking majority control of…
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said he wants to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists, following a wave of forest fires that have killed at least 12 people. The president ordered the justice ministry to introduce changes…
The Chinese contractor undertaking the construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit road is set to complete the tarmacking of the Rironi to Naivasha section by December, easing perennial congestion and marking a major reprieve for motorists. The…
China’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.8% in August, up 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The non-manufacturing…
Marine conservationists have called for stronger use of data, research and policy instruments to safeguard Kenya’s marine resources from overexploitation and illegal fishing. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum on marine fisheries…
Kenya and South Africa are seeking to expand and diversify trade and investment between the two countries, with a focus on creating jobs and opening opportunities for businesses and young people. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and…
Josephine Sembeyo Mancha achieved a historic milestone by becoming the World Athletics Under-20 champion in the 1500m event held in Oregon, USA earlier this month. She made history as the first woman from the Maa community to win a World…
Kenya has moved closer to joining the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) after the organisation’s Council approved the country’s membership candidature, paving the way for the final accession process. The development could open new…
The Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel ole kenta has dismissed claims that the Jubilee Party is dead, saying the party remains active and has a national presence. He said Jubilee was committed to bringing Kenyans together and would seek to…
Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-Kenya) leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded the cancellation of the controversial police uniforms tender. Speaking in Kwale County during a church service at PAG Diani and the opening of a DAP-Kenya…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission not to be intimidated or blackmailed by politicians who have sensed defeat but discharge its duties according to the Constitution and existing…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told the Opposition to stop interfering with the IEBC, saying political leaders must respect the independence of the electoral institution. “You see someone talking about the IEBC. He wants…
Women across the country have been urged to step up and actively compete for political leadership in the 2027 General Election. The call was made in Mulukhoni Village, Samia Sub-County, where Ambassador Josephine Ojiambo challenged women…
One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, local police say. “The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way,” Aargau Cantonal Police said in a statement.…
The US has struck a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, Donald Trump said. The US president wrote that the agreement would more than double American oil reserves and “substantially lower…
A former President of Ecuador has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of taking bribes. Lenín Moreno insisted he had not taken money from a Chinese firm which secured a contract to build a hydroelectric plant in…
At the National Land Commission Research Conference, I delivered a simple message: Kenya’s land is finite, but our capacity to understand it, innovate around it and use it more productively is not. As Kenya takes the trajectory beyond…
Scientists and the Kenya Meteorological Department have issued an urgent forecast that the El Nino phenomenon is set to return between September, 2026 and January, 2027. Coming off the back of early 2026 rains that tragically claimed over…
Kenya is stepping up efforts to expand access to clean and affordable energy, particularly in communities that remain underserved by the national electricity grid. Civil society and faith-based organisations are now calling for greater…
The FKF Premier League for the 2026/2027 season is set to commence on Monday, 31st August, following a High Court decision on Friday that cleared the way. The newly promoted team, 3K, will face Mara Sugar at Moi Stadium in Embu, with the…
I recall a time when the face of tobacco addiction in Kenya was unmistakable. It belonged to an adult, often a man, with a cigarette dangling from weathered fingers. The harm was visible, the villain well-known. Today, the face of…
