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President William Ruto has stopped short of committing to a Cabinet reshuffle to comply with the two-thirds gender rule, saying the constitutional requirement remains a “work in progress” in Parliament. Ruto was asked whether he would…
Long before the name Umash Funeral Home became associated with funeral services in Kenya, Kamau Njoroge was a young man trying to find his footing after leaving school. Kamau Njoroge dropped out in Class 7 after his family struggled to…
22 Kenyan footballers are among recruits set to graduate from the National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo on August 28, after completing a nine-month police training programme. The players come from clubs competing at different…
Financial consultant Mwatha Njoroge has opened up about how a business he started as a young entrepreneur grew rapidly to roughly KSh1 billion in value before collapsing within about two years. Speaking in an interview with The Kenya…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has halted trading in the shares of HFCB Group Plc for Thursday’s trading session after the company released its financial results during trading hours. In a statement issued on August 27, the NSE said…
Kenya has moved closer to opening some of its major port assets to private investment after the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Committee approved feasibility studies for key facilities at the Ports of Mombasa and Lamu. PPP Directorate…
Kenyans looking to invest in the real estate sector do not necessarily need millions of shillings to purchase a house, apartment, or commercial building. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer an alternative route to property…
A dramatic shift is underway in Kenya’s sugar industry, moving from a cycle of debt and closed mills to a future of self-sufficiency. Driven by a Ksh12 billion government leasing initiative under President William Ruto, rehabilitated…
Kenyan marathon world record holder and fastest runner Sabastian Sawe has withdrawn from the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon. In a statement dated August 27, Sawe clarified that he withdrew from the race due to injury ahead of the September 27…
The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has appealed to its members to help clear a KSh700 million loan owed by the church’s luxury hotel, Milele Beach Hotel. In a video seen on August 27, one of the Reverend ministers appealed to…
A new Knight Frank report shows Kenya is attracting more attention from foreign hospitality investors, driven by rising international tourist arrivals, stronger hotel sector performance, and ongoing investment in tourism-supporting…
President William Ruto on Thursday, 27, 2026, raised concerns about the growing number of court decisions nullifying government policies, saying Kenya must balance constitutional oversight with the ability of elected institutions to…
Nairobi Water has issued a fresh notice to customers ahead of a planned mass disconnection exercise. The utility has urged customers with outstanding water bills to settle their arrears before the exercise. In a statement dated August 27,…
The High Court has ruled on a petition seeking to place Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers under the exclusive mandate of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Justice R.E. Aburili dismissed the petition filed by…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed claims that President William Ruto issues employment letters to teachers recruited through Members of Parliament. In a circular dated Thursday, August 27, 2026, the Commission said it had…
Safaricom has responded to a customer complaint about missing M-PESA transaction messages and offered guidance to affected users. The issue was raised on August 27 by a customer who said she was no longer receiving M-PESA messages or…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released guidelines and the schedule for the 2026 Grade 10 School-Based Assessment (SBA) written tests. According to a circular dated August 14, 2026, the written assessment tests will be…
Jimi Richard Wanjigi is a Kenyan businessman and political strategist. He serves as the CEO of Kwacha Group of Companies, a privately owned family office. The company’s investments span multiple sectors of the Kenyan economy, including…
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has announced a vacancy for the position of Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a notice on August 27, the Commission invited applications from suitably qualified…
The Florida home of a couple who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya was raided days after the tragic accident, with thieves making off with luxury vehicles, valuable artwork, jewelry and personal belongings worth hundreds of thousands of…
Jubilee Party has responded to the latest political defections in Nairobi, saying some of the officials who have announced their departure had already been suspended months earlier over alleged misconduct, mismanagement and interference…
The Standard Group has announced the departure of Michael Lusiola from its board, where he served as an Independent Non-Executive Director. According to a notice dated August 21, Standard Group stated that Lusiola’s exit took effect on…
The National Treasury has announced senior-level job vacancies at the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), seeking experienced professionals to help build and manage it. Among the positions vacant are Chief Financial &…
Tanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), led by President Samia Suluhu, has expelled former Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi from the party, just one day after he announced his resignation from the position. CCM Secretary General…
