Marsabit, Turkana to get more funding to tackle drought

Marsabit and Turkana counties will expand measures to improve water access, livestock production and infrastructure as the government steps up efforts to help communities cope with drought.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Six gates, one secret: KRA uncovers alcohol stash beneath Baringo bathroom

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers have uncovered a secret underground chamber beneath a bathroom floor where suspected illicit ethanol and tobacco were hidden in Kimosop Central, Baringo County.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Young innovators get new push to turn ideas into businesses

Young innovators are being linked to funding, technical support and markets through a new programme seeking to turn community-based ideas into viable businesses, jobs and practical solutions.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Ruto to sugar farmers: I'll be back next month to pay you

President William Ruto has promised to return to Migori County next month to personally oversee payment of a bonus to sugarcane farmers.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Ruring'u stadium gets new lease of life after nine-year wait

Ruring’u Stadium in Nyeri Town Constituency is being transformed into a multi-purpose facility with capacity for more than 15,000 spectators, nine years after the project was first conceived.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Debt burden leaves climate-hit counties with less room to respond

Kenya's most drought-hit counties face climate shocks as debt pressures limit the resources available for climate action, a new report shows.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Kamagambo becomes Kenya's 90th university as new chapter begins

Kenya's roster of universities has grown to 90 after President William Ruto issued a Letter of Interim Authority admitting Kamagambo University in Migori into the country's higher education system.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta to drop Jubilee Party leadership after High Court ruling

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta accepts High Court ruling barring retired heads of state from party leadership, confirms readiness to hand over Jubilee Party leadership

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

New Ruring'u school to give 880 pupils closer access to education

A new 22-classroom primary school in Ruring’u, Nyeri, will accommodate 880 pupils, bringing education closer to families and easing pressure on neighbouring schools as the area’s population grows.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Ruto to opposition: You have no plan to lead Kenya

President William Ruto has accused opposition politicians of lacking unity and vision, saying they are “speaking in tongues” instead of offering Kenyans an alternative plan for governing the country.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

KMPDC demands strict accountability rules for dental clinics

Dental clinics must establish clear records showing who handles patient care when hiring visiting dentists, KMPDC warns, cautions professionals against lending licenses without active oversight.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Dentists warn of quacks posing as practitioners in understaffed clinics

The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has warned that unqualified people are posing as dentists in some public and private clinics, hospitals and dental centres.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

What machines still can't do on a project team

AI is changing project management, with employers placing greater value on leadership, judgement and decision-making as technology takes over more technical and routine workplace tasks.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Adapt or fail: CS Ogamba demands new role for teachers

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba wants teachers to reinvent their classroom role as artificial intelligence and competency-based learning transform how students learn.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Forget campaigns, marketers told to design growth

Marketing professionals have been challenged to take a bigger role in driving Kenya’s economic growth by using data, technology and customer insight to deliver measurable business results.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Oburu Oginga flies to UK for routine medical check-up

ODM leader Oburu Oginga flies to UK for routine medical check-up after a brief Nairobi hospital visit, party Communications Director Philip Etale confirms.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Raila's October: Inside ODM's month-long plan to keep Baba's memory alive

ODM dedicates October as 'Mwezi wa Baba' to mark one year since former PM Raila Odinga’s death, rolls out rallies in Kakamega, Garissa, Coast, Turkana and Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

New submarine cable puts Kenya's Coast on digital growth path

A new submarine cable linking Mombasa to Lamu could reshape Kenya's coastal economy by opening the region to more data centres, cloud services and technology businesses.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Worse off: Two in three Kenyans feel poorer than before 2022 polls

Majority of Kenyans in the country report that their personal economic situation has worsened since the 2022 election, according to a new survey by TIFA Research.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Govt, Tata Chemicals strike deal to unlock Magadi mining standoff

The Government has agreed with executives of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited to set up a joint technical committee to resolve compliance issues that led to the suspension of the company's operations.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Why Africa may struggle to meet its 30pc conservation target

Govts across Eastern and Southern Africa are turning to satellite technology and shared geospatial data as fragmented information threatens efforts to protect 30 per cent of land and water by 2030.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, nine others to face charges over missing Sh330m CHAN funds

DPP approves graft charges against ex-Sports PS Peter Kaberia and nine others over alleged Sh330m CHAN 2018 funds fraud; to face charges including abuse of office and financial misconduct.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Pepela breaks Ford Kenya ranks to back Barasa for Bungoma governor

Webuye East MP Martin Wanyonyi Pepela has broken ranks with fellow Ford Kenya legislators backing Tim Wanyonyi for Bungoma governor by endorsing Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for the 2027 race.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Maendeleo ya Wanawake extends election nominations by four months

The Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation has pushed back its internal election nomination deadline by four months, citing time lost to a nationwide sensitisation drive on its new savings scheme.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Ruto to preside over Sh12 billion Mombasa industrial deal

A Sh12 billion industrial hub planned for Jomvu, Mombasa, is expected to create 7,972 direct jobs and attract companies in manufacturing, logistics and exports.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

East Africa Law Society warns Kenya against harassment of Burundian traders

The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has called on Kenya to stop subjecting Burundian nationals and other East African Community (EAC) citizens to harassment and detention.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

New poll puts Ruto ahead but leaves race for 2027 open

If elections were held today, President William Ruto would lead with 35.2 per cent of the vote, according to a new poll by Bobea Report.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Expo targets 50,000 students who skipped university applications

More than 50,000 students who qualified for university this year opted out of the application process, challenging Kenya’s 100 per cent transition policy.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Muslims use Mawlid to push education, peace ahead of 2027

Muslims in Nairobi have called for greater investment in Islamic education and peaceful coexistence as the community marked the birth of Prophet Muhammad over the weekend.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

New dormitory removes barrier to education for children with disabilities

A new dormitory at Raimu Integrated Primary School in Kirinyaga will allow children with disabilities to access residential facilities within the school compound.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Why the fight against child marriage is going global

A child rights campaigner is taking the fight against child marriage to 39 countries, seeking to end the practice by 2030 after years of using courts and grassroots campaigns to protect children.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Atellah courted for Lang'ata seat as youths push 2027 bid

KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah is being courted for the Lang'ata parliamentary seat, after more than 1,000 youths in the constituency urged him to vie for it in the 2027 General Election.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Mudavadi: Opposition attacks on IEBC threaten 2027 poll

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to undermine confidence in the 2027 election.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

The deadlines political parties face ahead of 2027 polls

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has issued a communique setting out a timeline for political party activities ahead of the general election scheduled for August 10, 2027.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Homa Bay strikes deal to trade billboard rights for free street lighting

Two hundred solar-powered street lights will light up fish landing sites, market centres and community roads across Homa Bay County at no cost to the county government.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Kajiado, Makueni villages get reprieve from crippling blackouts

Villages in Kajiado and Makueni counties that endured blackouts lasting up to three days now have a stable power supply, following completion of a new transmission line serving the region.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Govt reopens university funding window as thousands miss deadline

Govt extends university funding application deadline to Sept 21, Education CS Ogamba says Sh22.12 billion released for continuing students and TVET trainees.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

New power connection brings hope to jobless youths in Kakamega

Electricity has reached 95 households in Ikhanyi Village, giving jobless young people a chance to start businesses in an area long dependent on seasonal sugarcane farming.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Why women are becoming Kenya's new land buyers

Women are becoming an increasingly important market for Kenya’s property industry as more young investors buy land to build financial security and accumulate assets they can control.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Youth recruited to spot election threats across 11 counties

Young people will be deployed across 11 counties to monitor early signs of electoral violence, misinformation and hate speech as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago