- President William Ruto’s Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has suggested a public-private partnership to dual the Rironi-Mau Summit following a nasty gridlock during the festivities. In a statement on Saturday, December 21, 2024, Kuria said the country needs a new approach to infrastructural development…
- The Kenyan sports fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of former footballer Ezekiel Otuoma. Otuoma has succumbed to motor neurone disease, which he had been battling for several years, leaving him confined to a wheelchair. Taking to her TikTok account, his wife…
- A health finance specialist is proposing expansion of taxation measures on health risk factors such as sweetened drinks, cigarettes and alcohol to fund strategic programmes. Interventions around HIV and AIDS, tuberclosis and malaria, have for a long time been heavily dependent on donor financing…
- Early this year, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and one Francis Ngotho Maina were inseparable. Ngotho for all intents and purposes was the then DP’s right hand man, alongside current Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga. While Ngotho was Gachagua’s official personal assistant from his days as…
- Coast-based civil societies have sounded the alarm over the surge in insecurity across the region. Speaking at Haki Africa offices in Mombasa, Executive Director Yusuf Aboubakar revealed that data compiled by Social Justice Centres indicates a sharp increase in crime and violence, especially in…
- Towering coconut trees sway gently in the breeze, and lush mangrove forests roll toward pristine, windswept beaches in Uyombo village, Kilifi county. Sprawling between the famed Watamu National Marine Park and the mysterious depths of Arabuko Sokoke Forest, the village feels like a postcard of…
- The murmurs had been swirling immediately after the meeting between President William Ruto and his predecessor, the fourth president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta at the latter’s Ichaweri home, Gatundu South constituency. Away from the official statements released by the press teams of the two…
- charcoal remains a primary energy source in Kenya, deeply embedded in the daily lives of millions despite tough policies aimed at reducing its use. Particularly in rural areas and informal settlements, charcoal’s affordability and availability make it indispensable for cooking and other household…
- The Kimalel Goat Market Auction which is a unique blend of tradition, commerce, and cultural vibrancy, set a new record in its 10th edition last week, indicating its growing prominence as an economic enabler in the region. The event, which signals that Christmass is around the corner, saw goat…
- “Kenyan youth deserve opportunities at home, not passports to exploitation,” said lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, shedding light on the grim reality for many migrant workers from Kenya and other African countries. While the transatlantic slave trade forcibly took people from their homes, today’s…
- Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings. Weather outlook The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted continued rains in some parts of the country for five days. According to the weatherman’s latest outlook, rainfall is expected to continue over some parts of…
- The Kenyan government’s recent directive to lease Kenya Prisons Service land to private investors has set off alarm bells among stakeholders, from human rights activists to agricultural experts. While touted as a solution to boost revenue and “optimise” underutilised public assets, this move…
- Driving to our offices after attending a morning breakfast meeting officiated by a Cabinet minister, a professional colleague who teaches at a local university wondered why the CS could barely articulate herself around issues in her ministry. The minister, whom President William Ruto – in his…
- Over the past few weeks, public safety agencies and private entities have hammered home the message that we all need to work together to make the holiday season safe. The People Daily family supports these efforts. During this time of year, there’s typically a significant increase in travel, with…
- Christmas and New Year’s holidays are the only seasons that get people overly excited. It is only during this season that many families gather, others go on vacation, and others plan epic parties, games, and activities — not to mention the foods and drinks that are always in plenty. While the…
- Kenya Police’s five game winning run will come under severe test when they take on Kakamega Homeboyz in a Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League fixture at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday. After a poor start to the season which saw the law enforcers fire coaches Salim Babu and…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has continued with Kenya’s campaigns in support of Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairman’s post. During a meeting with Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs minister, Gedion Timothewos Hessebon, on Friday, December 20, 2024, Mudavadi urged…
- Former presidential hopeful Peter Kenneth and former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria have been tapped by President William Ruto to lead state corporations. In a statement shared by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed on Friday, December 20, 2024, Ruto appointed Peter Kenneth as the…
- The Athletic Integrity Unit (AIU) has imposed a three-year ban on Kenyan athlete Ezekiel Kipkorir for the use of banned performance-enhancing substances. In a statement on Friday, December 20, 2024, AIU stated that Ezekiel had been banned after test results established the presence of testosterone…
- Kipchumba Murkomen has moved to take over his new responsibility as the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration. Murkomen will now assume responsibility from Musalia Mudavadi, who has been serving as an acting Interior CS. The former Sabatia MP, who is also the Prime Cabinet…
- Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has revealed how impressed he is by President William Ruto’s commitment to host CHAN. Motsepe, who is on a tour in East Africa, is in the country and met the president at the Nairobi State House on Friday, December 20, 2024. While…
- Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioner Boya Molu could return to the public limelight following his nomination to serve as a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC). In a statement on Friday, December 20, 2024, shared by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei…
- Outgoing Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed why he delayed constituting the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the CHAN and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. The CS formed the committee late as Kenya faced the danger of losing the rights to host the continental…
- The Malaysian government says it has agreed in principle to resume the search for a passenger jet that vanished 10 years ago in one of aviation’s greatest mysteries. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared in March 2014 while on its way to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur with 239 people on board.…
- President William Ruto has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to hosting the African Nations Championships (CHAN) in February 2025, declaring significant progress in preparations to ensure the tournament’s success. The President announced that renovations at key venues, including Moi Sports Centre…
- The Central Organization of Trade Unions boss Francis Atwoli has issued a statement following the decision of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to effect sweeping changes on the payslips of salaried workers. On Thursday, December 19, 2024, KRA stated that it would no longer include the Social…
- Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga has dismissed claims that Mt Kenya region owes any political debt to former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, stating that no such agreement exists. Wamatinga yesterday asserted that the region remains firmly committed to President William Ruto’s administration. “When…
- Former Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry Salim Mvurya has spoken just a day following his reassignment to the Ministry of Sports, Youth Affairs and Creative Economy. In a statement on December 20, 2024, Mvurya expressed his appreciation for President William Ruto, noting that he…
- Private and corporate philanthropies contributed a total of Sh172 billion to Kenya’s economy, a new survey for the 2022-2023 financial year shows. The contributions were significant for Kenya’s development agenda, said Patricia Mugambi-Ndegwa, CEO of Impact Philanthropy Africa. “We believe this is…
- With the festive season here, several entities are collaborating to curb road crashes in the Coast region. The campaign is a collaboration between the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the Mombasa county government, the National Police Service, and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Launched…
- MPs have told off the Ministry of Education over its decision to close down the boarding sections in 340 public and private schools. The legislators raised concern that the directive was done without proper public participation and involvement of parents. They argued that the ministry should have…
- Building permits have now overtaken parking fees as Nairobi county’s top source of income. The latest report from the Controller of Budget (COB) reveals that in the three months ending September 2024, building permits generated a staggering Sh484 million, surpassing parking fees, which brought in…
- A surge in migration needs has tripled funding requirements for Kenya from Sh3 billion in 2024 to an estimated Sh10 billion in 2025. Globally, the United Nations (UN) estimates that the world will require over Sh1 trillion to address migration crises affecting about 100 million people. For Kenya,…
- People in all countries of the world must take urgent action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss and safeguard the Earth, a landmark new scientific report launched yesterday warns. The report, released by the world’s leading scientific experts on biodiversity during the eleventh session of the…
- Kenyan researcher, Dr Jane Mwangi, has developed habitat suitability maps, an innovative tool that pinpoints regions where sandalwood can thrive. The African sandalwood (Osyris lanceolata) is one of the most highly sought-after trees. Its demand has surged in local and international markets hence…
- In readiness for the long rains planting season, the government has started distributing subsidised fertiliser to farmers. State Department of Agriculture PS Dr Paul Kipronoh Ronoh revealed to journalists the government seeks to distribute the fertiliser in all parts of the country to ensure…
- From Angela Okutoyi’s electrifying triumphs to the introduction of groundbreaking tournaments like the ITF-ranked Beach Tennis in Malindi, the year witnessed Kenya’s unyielding passion and commitment to the sport. With juniors taking center stage and seasoned players making history, 2024 stands as…
- Though there is no known public evidence of terrorism financing abuse of Non Profit Organizations (NPOs) in Kenya, there is a plausible terrorism financing threat. According to Terrorism Financing Risk Assessment for Non-Profit Organizations in Kenya released yesterday, the NPOs operating in or…
- There is a decrease in general crime, including offences such as robbery, break-ins, stock theft, vehicle thefts, dangerous drugs, traffic offences, and corruption cases. The Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi however said yesterday that there are increased incidences of vandalism targeting…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said he does not know whether the families who lost their loved ones were compensated as directed by President William Ruto. In a candid interview just 50 days after taking his oath of office on November 1, 2024, Kindiki stated that while the President committed…
- The incoming United States president’s war against the media is on. This is not new; rather, president-elect Donald J. Trump has always had something against the press, which he pejoratively describes as fake and views as lined up against him. Save for the Fox channel owned by the media mogul…
- Global consumer spending in mobile apps and games in 2024 reached $127 billion across the App Store and Google Play, up 15.7 per cent from the prior year, according to new data from mobile analytics and intelligence firm Appfigures. However, global app downloads were down by 2.3 per cent this year…
- Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings. Reactions to Ruto’s cabinet reshuffle Reactions are expected to President William Ruto’s unexpected reshuffle of his cabinet just four months after swearing them in following a massive dismissal of members of his cabinet on…
- Agricultural value chain actors in East Africa and development partners are designing a comprehensive framework to tame emerging pests and diseases in the multi-billion-shilling banana industry. Valued at $4.3billion (Sh554.7 billion), the industry faces severe destruction as migratory pests and…
- On 11 December, the main auditorium at Pullman Hotel in Upper Hill, Nairobi, was full to capacity by 8am. For the second day running, the seventh Secretary General’s Forum of the East African Community (EAC) was underway, and the stage set for a hackathon under the EAC-GIZ LIFTED project. A ‘…
- Even as the government pushes forward with plans to transit Grade Eight students to Grad Nine in January, it is imperative that it gets its house in order to ensure this process is smooth, effective and fair for every student. At the heart of the matter is the government’s responsibility to prepare…
- A recent survey conducted among Kenyans regarding the state of the economy reveals a grim outlook. This contrasts with the World Bank’s report indicating that the Kenyan economy is experiencing steady growth. The projected average growth rate is 5.2 percent for 2024-2026, with the private sector…
- Climate scientists are predicting more environment-related disasters if the world continues to drag its feet in addressing the endless carbon dioxide pollution, in science known as Green House Gas emissions. The United Nations has tasked countries to strive to cut emissions to at least 1.5°C by…
- Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has added his voice to the ongoing debate on the delayed appointment of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners. In a statement via his X account on Thursday, December 19, 2024, while in Karurumo, Runyenjes in Embu County, Kalonzo…
- In a fresh round of cabinet appointments on December 19, 2024, President William Ruto has nominated Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo for key Cabinet Secretary positions as part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership in vital sectors of government. The nominations come as…
