- Following the conclusion of the public participation exercise on the Finance Bill 2025, the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning organised a session with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials over some contentious proposals. In the Saturday, June 7, 2025, session, KRA Deputy…
- Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has castigated President William Ruto, claiming that he is shifting his development agenda from the Western region to Nyanza. Speaking on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at a funeral, the Senate Majority Whip accused the head of state of neglecting those who supported him in…
- Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga has clarified the Central Organisation of Trade Unions’ (COTU) role in drafting the regulations that manage the Affordable Housing scheme. In a statement on Saturday, June 7, 2025, PS Hinga revealed that COTU was represented…
- The government has disbursed Ksh3.5 billion to cover the Inua Jamii Program for the May 2025 cycle. In a statement on Saturday, June 7, 2025, the State Department for Social Protection and Citizen Affairs Principal Secretary Joseph Motari stated that each beneficiary will receive Ksh2,000. “The …
- The Kenya Lionesses kicked off the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup with a brilliant 28-5 victory against Madagascar on Saturday, June 7, 2025. “1st W in the bag… onto the next one,” Kenya Rugby Union posted on their X account on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This win is a major step towards their goal and…
- Kenya Pipeline are the 2025 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) League women’s champions after edging a hard-fighting DCI Kenya 3-2 in a thrilling match played at the Kasarani Indoor Arena this Saturday, June 7, 2025. Pipeline, boasting the versatile stars Gladys Ekaru, Loice Simiyu, and Triza Atuka…
- Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi has clinched her biggest title yet, the W50 doubles championship. The victory, which she shared on her X account on Saturday, June 7, 2025, came alongside her partner, Rasheeda McAdoo, an American tennis player, whom she thanked for making the week unforgettable.…
- Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi has clinched her biggest title yet, the W50 doubles championship. The victory, which she shared on her X account on Saturday, June 7, 2025, came alongside her partner, Rasheeda McAdoo, an American tennis player, whom she thanked for making the week unforgettable.…
- Deputy President Kindiki has come out breathing fire at opposition politicians, challenging them to brace for a showdown when the time for campaigns comes. Speaking on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in a people empowerment drive in Kangundo Constituency, Kindiki noted that they have elected to shun…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has justified the union with Wiper Democratic Movement Leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, terming it a coming together of the victims of political manipulations and deceit from the principals in the broad-based government. Speaking during the opposition tour in…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have vowed to select a fresh face from their opposition coalition to run for Mombasa’s governor in the 2027 elections, accusing ODM’s Raila Odinga of exploiting coastal voters for his own gain. Speaking at a lively rally in…
- Kylian Mbappe has stated that he is not bitter over Paris St-Germain’s Champions League victory less than a year after leaving the club for Real Madrid. The forward left PSG as the club’s record goalscorer but was unable to win European football’s premier club competition in seven seasons with the…
- The Kenya Volleyball Federation reigning champions, KCB Volleyball Club, have clinched the third-place spot of the 2025 KVF Finals following a 3-1 set win over rivals Kenya Prisons Queens on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The bankers silenced the wardens’ team by outclassing them in a four-set thriller…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stirred controversy with explosive claims about the misuse of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) resources, accusing key figures of corruption and mismanagement. Speaking at a public gathering in Mazeras on Saturday, June 7, 2025, Gachagua said that…
- The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has submitted a memorandum to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, calling for a review of taxes in the Finance Bill 2025. “The Ministry posits that agriculture contributes 21% of Kenya’s GDP and employs over 40% of the…
- Tottenham captain Son Heung-min says sacked manager Ange Postecoglou is a “legend” who has “changed the trajectory of this club”. Postecoglou, 59, was sacked on Friday, June 6, 2025, just over two weeks after ending the club’s 17-year wait for silverware with victory in the Europa League final.…
- Internet access in North Korea has experienced a major outage, according to a United Kingdom-based monitor, but the exact cause may be internal rather than the result of a cyberattack. Junade Ali, a researcher who monitors the North Korean internet, said on Saturday that the secretive country’s…
- Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has been left out of the England squad that will face Andorra in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier. Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins have also been left out of the matchday squad, with Watkins returning home with a minor…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned politicians who are knee-deep in premature campaigning, cautioning them against engaging in what he termed as hollow and self-serving political theatrics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Taking to his official X account on Saturday, June 7, 2025,…
- Trans-Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has explained why insecurity remains a major issue in the Kerio Valley, even though Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen comes from the region. While speaking during an interview on a local TV station on Saturday, June 7, Natembeya noted that…
- Tehran has denounced the US travel ban on Iranians and citizens of 11 other mostly Middle Eastern and African countries, saying Washington’s decision was a sign of a racist mentality. Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday reviving sweeping restrictions that echo the US president’s…
- Kenya Lionesses are geared up to face hosts Madagascar in their opening game of the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup (RAWC). The highly anticipated match will take place on Saturday, June 7, at Stade Makis, kicking off at 3:00 pm. Last year, the Lionesses suffered a narrow 29-22 loss to Madagascar in…
- Kenya’s decision to reform its education system and adopt Competency-Based Education (CBE) is anchored in both constitutional mandates and national development goals. The Constitution of Kenya (2010) provides a strong legal foundation for these reforms. Article 53(1)(b) guarantees every child the…
- Former Nairobi Town Clerk and governance expert Philip Kisia has strongly condemned a recent trip made by former minister and Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju, Siaya Governor James Orengo, and other Siaya leaders to State House. While speaking on a podcast on Friday, June 6, Kisia expressed…
- With Air Canada and Southwest, the latest airlines to charge passengers for check-in luggage, the ballooning cost of such ancillary or “junk fees” is provoking anger among politicians and consumer groups. At the same time, sales of suitcases small enough for passengers to take on the plane as…
- In recent years, China has played an increasingly prominent role in reinforcing and upholding the multilateral framework worldwide, earning strong support from the international community and aligning with its interests. A strong multilateral system better serves the interests of both China and the…
- Former Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Kisia has come out in strong support of Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire for standing her ground against what she termed as interference by national government officers in Embu County affairs. Speaking during a podcast on Friday, June 6, Kisia praised Mbarire for her…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Opposition tour The opposition leaders are expected to continue with their meet-the-people tour on Saturday. Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi will lead the convoy. They are…
- Upcoming National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) elections, scheduled for June 19, 2025, face fresh legal uncertainty following the sudden death of Kenya Basketball Federation chairman Paul Otula, prompting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to seek urgent legal clarity…
- There comes a time in every hustler’s journey when the dream shifts. The hum of a motorbike becomes familiar, but the longing for something more enclosed, more dignified—and dare we say, more comfortable—starts to grow. It’s not just about the rain or the dust. It’s the quiet envy when watching a…
- A biosafety conference in Naivasha on June 10-12, 2025, will focus on “building trust and ensuring the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)”. Officials are urging Kenyans to trust science and embrace GMO benefits, but Kenya must proceed with caution. GMO foods are still limited on Kenyan…
- The cold season is here. With it comes a drive of cold-related complications such as coughs and colds. But lucky for you, we have scoured the Nairobi and Internet streets to bring you some dawa variations you can enjoy even as you beat the sniffles. These dawas are available at your nearest coffee…
- Tanzania has decided to block access to the social media platform X because it allows pornographic content to be shared, the Information Minister has said. The content was contrary to the country’s “laws, culture, customs and traditions,” Jerry Silaa told a local TV station. Tanzanians have…
- At the end of this month, Dr Nancy Macharia will officially leave her position as the chief executive of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and teachers are celebrating her exit because they felt that she was out of touch with their plight. But are teachers any better people? A few months…
- Kericho is bracing for a football clash as the grand finale of the Isma Football Tournament kicks off this weekend at Kiprugut Chumo Stadium. With big prizes awaiting the champions, the tournament has captured the attention of football enthusiasts across the region. In the men’s final, Elando FC…
- Kenya is doubling down on its efforts to revamp its tourism playbook by offering not one but two world-class natural spectacles in a single season, in a move aimed at boosting visitor numbers, extending tourist stays, and deepening the country’s appeal beyond traditional safari experiences. Dubbed…
- Across the long sweep of Kenya’s history, few names stir as much passion, loyalty or controversy as Raila Odinga, aka Baba. To many, he is the father of Kenyan democracy, the indomitable lion of the opposition, and a champion of the people. His long political journey from detention cells in the…
- For long, Nyandarua County has been known as a major Irish potato producer in the country. However, during his June 1, 2025, Madaraka Day speech, Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha urged farmers in the county to diversify their agricultural activities, saying the future of their traditional cash crop…
- Harambee Starlets may have endured a winless run in their latest friendlies, but the team remains optimistic of bouncing back in time for October’s crucial Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against The Gambia, buoyed by the tough lessons learned from recent encounters against Morocco…
- The world is eagerly awaiting the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on the obligations of states under international law to protect the climate system. After years of dogged campaigning for environmental justice, some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, mostly…
- Kenya’s men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams are battling it out in Benin’s capital, Cotonou, as the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League-Africa 1 Championship unfolds under a fresh tournament format. The week-long competition, which tipped off on June 3, 2025, and ends on June 9, 2025, features six…
- Kenya’s sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala continued to show consistency on the international stage with a solid third-place finish in the men’s 100m at the fifth leg of the Diamond League held in Rome on the night of Friday, June 6, 2025. Omanyala clocked 10.01 seconds in a tightly contested race…
- Under the gleaming lights of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, a landmark in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, streams of visitors moved from booth to booth at the 26th Auto Expo Africa, pausing to examine cutting-edge automobile parts, accessories, and energy solutions. Desmond Kabugi, a motor…
- Barely a few days after President William Ruto showered him with compliments of being the best principal assistant, Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki finds himself navigating a complex and precarious political landscape in Mount Kenya. The Deputy President who has in the recent past…
- For years, waste collectors in Mombasa toiled with little recognition, limited earnings and virtually no access to sustainable markets. But this has changed, fuelled by community innovation, digital technology and a growing circular economy movement on Kenya’s coast. At the heart of this…
- Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet lit up the track at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea on the night of Friday, June 6, 2025, narrowly missing the women’s 5000m world record but still making history with the second-fastest time ever over the distance. Racing under the warm Roman sky in front of a packed stadium…
- Siaya County has received a major boost in the fight against malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) following a donation of equipment worth Ksh51 million. The donation from Amref-Kenya and Centre for Health Solutions (CHS) includes 210 bicycles, essential diagnostic tools, reagents for…
- In politics, there is a saying, “There are no permanent enemies, no permanent friends; only permanent interests”. This quote, attributed to 19th-century British statesman Lord Palmerston, proved to be prophetic this week in Siaya County. The county has had tensions between two ODM stalwarts—…
- Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has raised concerns over the deteriorating state of Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya’s premier psychiatric facility, in her report for the financial year 2024/25. According to the chief auditor, patients at the hospital sleep on the floor due to…
- Muslims across the country joined other faithful around the world in celebrating Eid-ul-Adha, one of the most sacred holidays in the Islamic calendar, with vibrant festivities and spiritual reflection. The occasion celebrated on June 6, 2025, came amid calls for national unity and a cooling of…
