'I'm Kenya's chief diplomat, not a tourist': Ruto defends his frequent travels By Benjamin Muriuki June 12, 2026 12:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaking in Scandinavia in Helsi …
'Suspension was imposed 10 years ago,' Kenya explains Kuwait domestic worker ban reports By Benjamin Muriuki June 12, 2026 11:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An aerial view shows little traffic on the ro …
Ksh.4.8 trillion 2026/27 budget: How it will be financed and the new tax measures By Benjamin Muriuki June 11, 2026 07:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury CS John Mbadi Audio By Vocalize The Nationa …
Industry leaders gather in Lagos as Nigeria launches first Solar Generator Day By Benjamin Muriuki June 10, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Energy industry leaders, investors, p …
Pumwani Maternity recognised for sharp decline in maternal deaths By Benjamin Muriuki June 04, 2026 04:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pumwani Maternity Hospital recognised at State House for its achieve …
'We'll move on!' President Ruto leaves second-term election outcome to God By Benjamin Muriuki May 28, 2026 01:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaking during the National Prayer B …
China, Kenya photographers launch wildlife exhibition to deepen cultural ties By Benjamin Muriuki May 25, 2026 04:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenyan and Chinese photographers on Sun …
Wajackoyah reaffirms hemp agenda, says 'That Is Where the Money is' By Benjamin Muriuki May 24, 2026 11:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Roots Party leader has renewed his strong advocac …
Petition filed to block Adan Mohamed's appointment as KRA Commissioner General By Benjamin Muriuki May 19, 2026 06:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of new KRA Commissioner General Adan Mohamed. …
No deal in fuel talks as matatu strike to continue on Tuesday By Benjamin Muriuki May 18, 2026 09:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A standoff between the government and stakeholders in t …
President William Ruto has defended his frequent international travels, saying they are part of his official duties as Head of State and chief diplomat rather than leisure trips. Speaking at a town hall in Helsinki, Finland, Ruto emphasized that his foreign engagements aim to advance Kenya's diplomatic, trade, and investment interests.
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Ruto defends frequent foreign travel as diplomatic necessity, addressing public concerns about his extended absences from domestic responsibilities.
President William Ruto has defended his frequent international travels, saying they are part of his official duties as Head of State and chief diplomat rather than leisure trips. Speaking at a town hall in Helsinki, Finland, Ruto emphasized that his foreign engagements aim to advance Kenya's diplomatic, trade, and investment interests.
The Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait dismissed recent reports of new restrictions on domestic worker recruitment, clarifying that Kenya voluntarily suspended deployment to Kuwait approximately ten years ago, not as a result of new restrictions.
Treasury CS John Mbadi presented a Ksh4.8 trillion national budget for 2026/27, expecting total revenue of Ksh3.631 trillion and facing a deficit of Ksh1.146 trillion to be financed through external and domestic borrowing alongside new tax reforms across VAT, income tax, excise duty, and customs duty.
Energy industry leaders, investors, and policymakers convened in Lagos on June 10 for Nigeria's first Solar Generator Day, aimed at accelerating the transition from petrol and diesel generators to renewable energy and expanding electricity access in a country where more than 86 million people lack electricity.
Pumwani Maternity Hospital reported two maternal deaths from 11,515 deliveries in 2025, down from eight deaths in 2024, and was recognised at State House for reducing maternal mortality. The facility handled 841 obstetric complications in 2025 and has maintained the improvement in 2026 with one maternal death from 3,303 deliveries so far.
President William Ruto said his administration will drive national transformation until the next general election, which he expressed confidence will be peaceful, free and fair, while framing political outcomes as dependent on divine will.
Kenyan and Chinese photographers opened the inaugural joint wildlife photography exhibition in Nairobi, titled "Symbiosis of Life, Appreciation of Civilizations," at the Kenya National Library, organized by the Photographic Association of Kenya and China's Artistic Photography Society to promote cultural exchange and environmental conservation.
Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah renewed his advocacy for hemp-based economic transformation, claiming the plant represents a major global economic opportunity with countries like Canada investing in hemp-based industrial products and parts of Europe and the US having legalized its cultivation.
A petitioner has filed a High Court case seeking to overturn Adan Mohamed's appointment as KRA Commissioner General, claiming he exceeds the mandatory retirement age of 60 years for public officers and is ineligible under Public Service Commission regulations.
Negotiations between the government and matatu sector stakeholders over fuel pricing failed to reach agreement on Monday night, with the strike continuing on Tuesday. Stakeholders said there was consensus on addressing fuel adulteration through price adjustments to diesel and kerosene, but no final deal was agreed.
Former Mathioya MP Francis Njakwe Githiari was arrested for allegedly defrauding a couple of Ksh.6.4 million in a land scam involving the sale and construction of property in Ngong, where he presented himself as both seller and contractor.
United Democratic Alliance candidate David Kipsang Keter has been declared winner of the Emurua Dikirr Constituency by-election with 18,266 votes, ahead of Democracy for Citizens Party's Vincent Kibet Rotich who received 10,760 votes. The by-election was held following the death of former MP Johanna Ngeno in a plane crash in February.
NACADA has unveiled Kenya's first comprehensive wastewater-based epidemiology study for drug control, making the country the first in East Africa to adopt this scientific approach. The study analysed 152 wastewater samples from 12 hotspot counties and NACADA is calling for establishment of a National Wastewater Drug Surveillance and Early Warning System to strengthen real-time monitoring of emerging drug trends.
Kenya Airways has launched a partnership with global hospitality firm ALL Accor allowing customers to earn and redeem loyalty points across both companies' programmes, with points convertible between the platforms at set exchange rates.
Kenya is shifting from loosely supervised cryptocurrency activity toward structured compliance under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 and draft 2026 implementation regulations, jointly developed by the National Treasury, Central Bank of Kenya, and Capital Markets Authority to reduce fraud risks, improve transparency, and bring digital assets under formal financial oversight.
Microinsurance and technology company Turaco has been recognised by the Financial Times among Africa's Fastest Growing Companies for the second time, ranking second in Kenya and 29th overall on the continent. Turaco's revenue grew fivefold over the three-year assessment period, rising from KSh189 million to KSh963 million, and the company currently insures more than five million people across six African markets.
AU-IBAR has called on African countries to improve animal health data systems to enhance disease surveillance and livestock planning. The appeal was made during a Nairobi workshop on the Animal Resources Information System (ARIS), which brought together experts from Eastern, Southern and selected West African countries for training on the continental platform used for livestock and animal health information management.
Kenya National Highways Authority awarded a 2.47 billion shilling contract to Wak Construction in April 2026 to tarmac a 25-kilometre stretch linking Rumuruti and Mutara township in Laikipia County, a gravel road that has long hindered transport and economic activity for communities along the route.
Woman Representative Njeri Maina was prevented from accessing Kadawa Primary School in Mwea, Kirinyaga County on May 5 to commission newly constructed classrooms, sparking protests from parents and residents. Maina accused police of political interference and intimidation.
SBM Bank Kenya recorded a pre-tax profit of Ksh.246 million in the first quarter of 2026, up sharply from Ksh.12 million in Q1 2025. The bank's customer deposits rose 23 per cent year-on-year to Ksh.89.0 billion, total assets grew to Ksh.109.5 billion, and non-performing loans fell 41 per cent to Ksh.10.0 billion, though the NPL ratio of 19.8 per cent remains above industry averages.
Mtetezi, a grassroots economic justice movement, has accused the government of considering relaxed fuel quality standards that would allow higher-sulphur fuel into the market, citing prevention of supply shortages as justification. The group warns this would pose risks to public health, undermine regulatory frameworks, and erode public trust.
Kenya's National Treasury is proposing to reduce the fuel levy allocated to annuity road projects from KSh 3 to KSh 1.50 per litre, as part of efforts to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices triggered by global supply disruptions.
Nairobi County has decided to absorb the Climate Worx programme into its routine sanitation system, consolidating duties including street sweeping, drainage clearing, and waste handling into daily operations to eliminate duplication and ensure consistent clean-up work rather than periodic campaigns.
Kenya's NACADA has extended the deadline for its 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition from March 28 to the end of May, reopening participation for secondary school students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. The competition, themed on drug-free choices in school, requires 800–1,000-word handwritten essays in English or Kiswahili.
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli has positioned himself as a critic of what he describes as inconsistent and transactional politics in Ukambani, taking aim at former Deputy President and opposition sections. Muli's remarks follow political engagements in which Gachagua has courted leaders from the Ukambani region, with local reactions mixed over whether this represents genuine coalition-building or shifting alliances lacking ideological consistency.
Brian Karoney cycled more than 300 kilometres from Nairobi to Eldoret on April 24 to raise awareness about blood-related disorders, honouring his late wife who died of aplastic anaemia in 2021. The Little Bags of Life Foundation, inspired by her story, organised the ride and a blood donation drive at Eldoret Sports Club on April 25 to support patients with blood disorders.
Detectives arrested a 60-year-old man accused of fraudulently procuring land titles for three prime plots in Muthaiga valued at approximately Ksh.45 million each, and a director of Skyline Works Ltd charged with making false documents to unlawfully acquire a parcel worth Ksh.25 million in Eastleigh. Both suspects face charges and are in custody pending arraignment.