- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Ruto in Egypt President William Ruto is in Egypt for a two-day state visit, and his engagements while in the North African country will be keenly followed. Ruto left for Egypt on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and also met…
- Supermarlins Swim Club made a splash at the Kiambu County Aquatics Invitational Gala, emerging as overall champions in a fiercely contested two-day showdown at Regis Runda Academy. With over 350 swimmers, 27 clubs, and a staggering 2,172 entries, the gala was showcase of speed, endurance and raw…
- The 2008 National Cohesion and Integration Act was established to foster peaceful coexistence among Kenya’s diverse communities. It prohibits hate speech, defined as speech that is threatening, abusive, or insulting, and likely to stir up ethnic hatred. The Act also provides penalties for hate…
- Many African countries, Kenya included, were caught flat-footed after US President Donald Trump ordered an unprecedented freeze on almost all foreign assistance programmes on health, refugees and climate action. Many of the US-assisted programmes are facing a shutdown and staff layoffs. Relief…
- National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) president Paul Tergat (pictured) acknowledges that women athletes bring home the medals—but behind the glory lies a struggle that demands urgent solutions. Women have been at the forefront of Kenya’s sporting success in recent years. At the Paris Olympic…
- Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije has warned Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League title rivals that they are competing to win the title this season. A season which looked to be slipping away following a poor start to the campaign which saw the law enforcers rooted at the…
- The UK’s choice for the next ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, has described his previous criticism of Donald Trump as “ill-judged and wrong”. Speaking in an interview with US broadcaster Fox News, he said the new US president had won “fresh respect” from him, adding he was “quite…
- President William Ruto’s close ally and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s comments about removing the head of state from power. During the launch of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) headquarters in Karen, Nairobi, on January 27, 2025,…
- Manyatta Constituency Member of Parliament, Gitonga Mukunji, has not even let the dust settle before unleashing his rebuttal against Deputy President Kithure Kindiki after the latter claimed that Embu County had become a haven of political anarchy. Speaking to a local TV station on Wednesday,…
- Sarah Wairimu on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, appeared before High Court Judge Dian Kavenza at Kibra Law Courts, where she pleaded not guilty to the murder of her late husband, Tob Cohen, in July 2019. Wairimu took the plea after Judge Kavenza declined the application by the Director of Public…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has drawn comparisons between President William Ruto’s current development agenda and that of Kenya’s third president, Mwai Kibaki, arguing that just as people initially failed to recognize Kibaki’s impact, many are now overlooking the administration’s efforts.…
- Lewis Hamilton has crashed his Ferrari during the team’s pre-season testing programme in Spain. The seven-time champion was unhurt after losing control of the team’s 2023 car at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Wednesday. Ferrari declined to comment on the incident, which happened on Hamilton’…
- Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, continued to popularise Fred Matiang’i’s candidature for the country’s top seat. Addressing the press at Jubilee offices, Kioni argued that since the former ruling party publicly endorsed the former Interior Cabinet Secretary…
- The political battle between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto’s camp has now spiraled into an all-out war as both sides continue to trade accusations and issue public warnings. The latest salvo came from current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who took a swipe…
- The government has announced plans to restructure the national budget to fund programs affected after the United States withdrew foreign aid. Speaking on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Medical Services Harry Kimtai acknowledged that the state was …
- The Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development is reviewing the Draft Public service workplace policy on HIV/AIDS and related diseases to align it to the current issues affecting the health of public servants. The policy is meant to delve into issues faced by public servants who are…
- AFC Leopards claimed a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over FKF National Super League side Darajani Gogo in a friendly clash played this Wednesday, January, 29, 2025 in Nairobi. Luke Namanda and Cliffton Miheso’s strikes proved sufficient to send Leopards past the Kibera based side. The clash saw Ingwe…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has taken a jab at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of delivering zero development during his brief tenure in office. Speaking during a consultative forum with leaders and stakeholders from his home county of Tharaka Nithi in Karen on Wednesday…
- Days after President William Ruto appointed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel, the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Masika Wetang’ula expressed fears that the boundary delimitation process may be the biggest casualty of the delayed reconstitution of…
- The maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI, has complained that rivals, including those in China, are using its work to make rapid advances in developing their own artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The status of OpenAI – and other US firms – as the world leaders in AI has been dramatically undermined this week…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has clapped back at former DP Rigathi Gachagua over his sustained one-term presidency remarks directed at President William Ruto. Speaking during a consultative forum with Tharaka Nithi County leaders on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Kindiki, without mincing his…
- The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS, the body said Wednesday, the culmination of a yearlong process during which the group tried to avert an unprecedented disintegration. The withdrawal of the three…
- Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has vowed to vie for the presidency in 2027 if the candidates will not address manufacturing and industrialisation in Kenya. According to Salasya, addressing the challenges faced in manufacturing and industrialisation will not only help curb the…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged African leaders to prioritise peaceful endeavours as a means of bettering the lives of civilians. Speaking at the ongoing inaugural East Africa Region Global Health Security summit on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Kenyatta pointed out the need for…
- Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has called for better use of the digital platforms. The PS made the comment when he attended an engagement with regulators, practitioners, and experts in Kenya’s AI ecosystem at the Africa AI Convening organized by…
- Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, revealed why he launched the Kazi Mtaani initiative at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic which plagued the last part of his administration. Speaking during the second day of the ongoing inaugural East Africa Region Global Health…
- Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged African leaders to stop complaining after US President Donald Trump stopped foreign aid to low and middle-income countries. Speaking during the inaugural East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit in Mombasa on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Uhuru…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has explained how his government enhanced effective communication during the period of the Covid-19 pandemic. While explaining the need for effective communication during challenging times, the fourth Head of State said such a communication channel was established to…
- The Nursing Council of Kenya has re-accredited Mt Kenya University School of Nursing to train nurses in the next five years. While presenting the accreditation certificate, NCK chief executive officer Lister Onsongo said the institution has met standards for approval or re-accreditation of training…
- Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has called on the government to create a new university funding model that puts into consideration factors such as equity, fairness and justice. This follows a court ruling in December 2024 that anulled the new funding model, which had been in force since May 2023. “…
- Failure by the government to heed advice to use a systematic-phase-out of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) is to blame for the chaos that ensued in the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA). The defunct NHIF had recommended the two institutions first run concurrently, with…
- Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to deliver a keynote address at the ongoing inaugural East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit which kicked off on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. In a statement on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Uhuru, who is currently in Mombasa, said the summit…
- Kenya Airways (KQ) is under investigation by the Comesa Competition Commission following allegations of unfair treatment of passengers, potentially violating Article 28 the organisation’s competition regulations. The investigation stems from complaints lodged by four passengers regarding a six-hour…
- Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) posted a strong performance last week, with market capitalisation climbing 1.3 per cent to Sh2.08 trillion from Sh2.054 trillion, signalling a recovery in the value of listed companies. This resurgence was underpinned by increased trading activity and positive…
- The government has paid out a total of Sh344 million to 1,122 claimants across the country as it resolves compensation cases arising from human-wildlife conflict. Of the 1,122 claimants, 61 were from Nyeri county. Some Sh1.8 billion has been paid so far to victims of human-wildlife conflicts, said…
- Manchester United are close to finalising a deal worth in the region of £30m to sign Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu. Many of the aspects of the transfer have been agreed in principle and positive talks are continuing over the structure and make-up of the deal, which would make Dorgu Ruben Amorim’s…
- The Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) was sworn in yesterday and will prioritize evaluation of the effectiveness of the existing legal framework with a view to proposing actionable measures to combat incidents of gender based violence, including femicide. The 42-member team…
- A health crisis is looming in Kenya after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) suspended all its programmes in the East African nation. It has also emerged that the administration of new US President Donald Trump is scheduled to stop the supply of life-saving drugs for HIV…
- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the African Nations Championship (CHAN) will begin on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The delayed 2024 finals will then end on August 30, 2025, as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are preparing to host the continental bonanza. “The EXCO also…
- KWS Director General Erastus Kanga (pictured) said local communities residing near the parks will also benefit from the free Internet services. “KWS is committed to leveraging Starlink technology to enhance operational efficiency. Plans are underway to expand its use in supporting tools like the…
- Stock markets fell sharply on Monday, dragged down by fears that advances in artificial intelligence by Chinese upstarts could threaten the moneymaking power of American technology giants. The Chinese AI company DeepSeek has made waves by matching the capabilities of cutting-edge chatbots while…
- A week after the Cabinet approved the merging of unproductive government agencies, Attorney-General Dorcas Agik Oduor has chaired a meeting to resolve pending legal matters that inhibit implementation of government programmes. Oduor convened a meeting with heads of 12 Semi-Autonomous Government…
- A man and woman accused of defrauding public officials and members of the public while pretending to be senior Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) directors have been arrested. Sharon Nanjala Anyango and Tobias Wekesa are accused of posing as top EACC officials in a position to terminate…
- The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination has long been viewed as a cornerstone of academic achievement and a gateway to higher education. However, over the years, its integrity has come under severe scrutiny, with widespread examination malpractices casting a shadow over its…
- Up to two million federal workers will be offered buyouts if they don’t want to return to the office as part of Donald Trump’s government purge. The Trump administration started sending emails to thousands of federal workers Tuesday evening offering them a chance to voluntarily vacate their…
- The appointment of a nine-member selection panel by President William Ruto to recruit new commissioners for Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) marks a pivotal moment for the country’s democratic process. With the general election scheduled for August 2027, the urgency…
- Increased commercial hunting and associated depletion of large-bodied wildlife in African tropical forests, is a source of critical environmental concerns, a ground-breaking new study on wildlife hunting has revealed. The study was published on January 7 in Nature Sustainability by lead authors…
- United Nations Police Adviser and Director of Police Division, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, UN Headquarters New York, Faisal Shahkar has approved turning the Kenya police-led mission in Haiti into a UN mission. The US has asked the UN Security Council to transform the mission into a UN…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. DR Congo conflict The East Africa Community heads of state are set to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after rioters protesting in the Democratic Republic of Congo attacked the Kenyan and Uganda…
