New research push targets weak school leadership evidence across Africa

A continent-wide push to fix gaps in school leadership evidence is translating research into action through 39 new grants reshaping how African education systems train and support school leaders.

By David Njaaga 6 hrs ago

AI adoption lifts finance but opens door to faster cyberattacks-experts

 Industry leaders meeting in Nairobi warn that cybercriminals are weaponising AI faster than financial institutions can respond.

By David Njaaga 6 hrs ago

Kenya joins G7 in renewed pledge against migrant smuggling

Kenya has joined leaders of the Group of Seven nations and South Korea in a declaration pledging tougher action against organised networks behind migrant smuggling and human trafficking.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

G7 backs Iran deal as Hormuz reopens to shipping

G7 countries welcome agreement between the United States and Iran that clears the way for ships to return to the Strait of Hormuz, the corridor through which a fifth of the world's oil passes.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

G7 leaders launch ports network to curb global drug trafficking

G7 leaders agree to launch a new international ports network and joint action plans to combat global drug trafficking networks that threaten national security and economic stability.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

US investors push Sh258bn African investment drive

American investors pursue deals worth about $2 billion across Africa after a four-country tour yielded agreements to fund five renewable energy projects.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Church members end divisions after reconciliation talks

PCEA Nyaragumu in Muguga, Kiambu County, have resolved a dispute that divided the congregation following a successful reconciliation meeting.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Maraga: Borrowing is how political elites steal from the public

Former CJ David Maraga has accused political leadership of using public borrowing to drain public resources, claiming the country's debt has risen from Sh1.77 trillion in 2013 to nearly Sh13 trillion.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

'Africa is not a problem to resolve,' Ruto tells G7 leaders

 President William Ruto has told Group of Seven (G7) leaders that Africa must be treated as an equal partner in the new global order, not a recipient of aid.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Tech firms launch country first sovereign cloud to protect sensitive data

 For decades, African governments and businesses have had little choice but to send their most sensitive data to servers thousands of kilometres away. Kenya has now changed that.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Ruto heads to France as Kenya pushes Africa's agenda at G7

President Ruto departs for the G7 Summit in France to represent Africa, push for financial reforms, and market Kenya as a digital hub, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed says.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Govt allocates Sh55m for bridges as 720 Bura families get land cards

The government has allocated Sh55 million to build two bridges at the Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River County and issued land ownership cards to 720 farming families.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Israel reverses course on Ebola travel ban, removes Kenya, Rwanda

Israel has removed Kenya and Rwanda from a list of countries under temporary Ebola-related travel restrictions.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Tech firms expand beyond smartphones as consumer ecosystems grow

Technology firms are expanding beyond smartphones and basic accessories as they compete for consumer spending, moving into home appliances, personal care devices and household products.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Garissa governor's Sh1,000 gesture puts SHA under spotlight

A viral video of Garissa Governor Nathif Jama handing a sick woman Sh1,000 has reignited a public row over the Social Health Authority (SHA)'s reach in the county.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

New autism centre targets gap in specialised care, education

A new integrated learning and therapy centre for children with autism and other special needs is being developed in Nairobi to expand access to specialised education.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

New Makueni public buildings to shun firewood, charcoal

Makueni County will bar biomass energy in new and renovated public institutions, under a policy directive from Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Education takes lion's share of Sh4.8 trillion budget

National Treasury has proposed Sh784.5 billion for education in the 2026/27 budget, making it the largest single-sector allocation in the financial year.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Budget: Treasury bets Sh261bn on transport to unlock Kenya's economic arteries

Treasury proposes Sh261bn for transport in FY2026/27 budget; Sh220.4bn for roads, Sh38.4bn for railways, Sh582m for Nairobi Bus Rapid Transport Project

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

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Why Mbadi wants you to file nil tax returns five months earlier under new rules

Kenyans who declare zero income to the taxman must file returns by January 31 from next year, five months earlier than the current deadline.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Ogamba: Ministry to restructure school calendar amid wave of unrest

 Education Ministry will restructure the school calendar from next year to address learner fatigue blamed for fuelling unrest in 204 boarding schools, Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said.  

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Global forum targets skills gap between classrooms and workplaces

A new global forum linking universities and industry has launched as employers warn widening skills shortages are leaving graduates unprepared for jobs in an AI-driven economy.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

No show: Gachagua skips landmark court ruling on impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua skipped his own landmark court ruling on Monday, watching from his Karen home alongside opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Conservationist sounds alarm over Kenya's worsening environmental crisis

 A conservationist has warned that the government's failure to enforce environmental laws threatens the country's food security, public health and economic survival.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

High Court upholds Rigathi Gachagua impeachment

High Court upholds Gachagua's impeachment, orders Senate to pay former DP Sh50m for violating his rights during the ouster process.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Kenya screens 77,000 travellers as Ebola preparedness tightens

Kenya has screened more than 77,000 travellers at entry points as authorities intensify measures to block Ebola from entering the country, with 37 people currently in quarantine.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Ruto departs for Europe amid scrutiny over foreign travel record

President Ruto departs for Europe for talks on investment, exports and partnerships; to visit Belgium, Norway, and Finland, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed says.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Sacco-led youth credit expands as informal finance fills lending gap

Kenya's youth credit market is shifting toward Sacco-led lending models as traditional banking continues to exclude young borrowers with limited collateral and informal income streams.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Kenya has under 10 elderly care doctors for 3 million older persons, advocates warn

Kenya has fewer than 10 doctors trained to treat older persons for a population of 3.6 million elderly people, ageing advocates have warned.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

EACC raid nets Sh65 million at Syokimau home of Nairobi County official

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered Sh65.3 million from the home of Nairobi Chief Officer for Urban Planning, Patrick Analo, following a raid on his Syokimau residence.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Alliance High closes indefinitely as 11 students held over planned strike

Alliance High School closed indefinitely after fire destroys 200 mattresses in a store on Thursday morning; police detain11 students for questioning over a planned strike linked to the incident.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Disability leaders demand Cabinet post ahead of 2027 election

Persons with disabilities have demanded a Cabinet appointment ahead of the 2027 General Election, noting that no person with a disability has ever served in the Cabinet since independence.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Tech firms rush to put small shops online as market race intensifies

Competition to digitise Kenya’s MSMEs is intensifying as tech firms target an underserved market despite rising internet access, digital payments and e-commerce growth.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

PSs urged to pick up pace as govt tightens grip on delivery

Government steps up pressure on Principal Secretaries to accelerate implementation of its transformation agenda, with a focus on converting plans into results before the financial year closes.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

New incubation platform offers guaranteed funding for African ideas

African entrepreneurs with only an idea may soon access guaranteed funding, opening doors for innovators long locked out of capital markets that traditionally demanded proof of concept first.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Kenya bets Sh598bn on Galana Kulalu revival to end food imports

Kenya is staking Sh598 billion on a 10-year irrigation overhaul anchored on the revival of the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project, a scheme long written off as a costly failure.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

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Duale struggles to win over MPs on secretive US Ebola deal

According to the CS, the agreement, approved by Cabinet, was extended to run until 2029.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Trump nominates career diplomat Henry Wooster as US ambassador to Kenya

United States President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Henry Wooster as US ambassador to Kenya, ending a vacancy since Meg Whitman resigned in November 2024.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Ruto bets on water for northern Kenya at historic Madaraka Day

President William Ruto has pledged 50 mega dams and millions of acres of new farmland, declaring irrigation the engine of northern Kenya's economic transformation.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Ghana issues travel advisory over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

The Government of Ghana has advised its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following what it says are increasing xenophobic attacks targeting Africans.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago