Long awaited tarmac to link Laikipia's Rumuruti-Mutara By Benjamin Muriuki May 08, 2026 10:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An aerial view of the Rumuruti-Mutara road in Laikipia County, with Mutara Prima …
Protests after MP Njeri Maina blocked from commissioning classrooms in Kirinyaga By Benjamin Muriuki May 06, 2026 08:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Parents hld protests at Kadawa Primary School in Mwea, …
SBM Bank Kenya records Ksh.246 million pre-tax profit By Benjamin Muriuki May 04, 2026 05:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize SBM Bank Kenya has recorded a pre-tax profit of Ksh.246 million …
Pressure mounts on Gov't over alleged plan to relax fuel quality standards By Benjamin Muriuki May 02, 2026 04:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A pump attendant pumps fuel into a car at a gas station in N …
Treasury moves to cut fuel levy allocation in fresh bid to ease pump prices By Benjamin Muriuki May 01, 2026 06:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A petrol station attendant fuelling a car. …
Nairobi County restructures clean-up programme, absorbs Climate Worx into daily operations By Benjamin Muriuki May 01, 2026 03:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A planning meeting chaired by the County Exe …
NACADA extends 2026 School Essay Competition deadline to end of May By Benjamin Muriuki April 29, 2026 04:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of NACADA CEO Dr Anthony Omerikwa. …
Ukambani politics shift as Augustus Muli challenges coalition deals By Benjamin Muriuki April 26, 2026 07:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli. …
Brian Karoney takes on 300km Nairobi–Eldoret ride to raise awareness on blood disorders By Benjamin Muriuki April 24, 2026 03:04 (EAT) Brian Karoney makes a brief stop along the Nairobi-Eldoret highway as he pedals through a 300km-plus ride in a single day, to drive action on blo …
Two arrested in Nairobi land fraud cases involving properties worth Ksh.160M By Benjamin Muriuki April 24, 2026 08:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side by side image of David Ndegwa Mwangi and Abdul Ha …
Kenya's UN ambassador, speaking on behalf of the Africa Group at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Law Enforcement Agencies in Vienna, called for stronger international cooperation to tackle drugs, warning that synthetic drugs, illicit financial flows, and precursor chemical diversion are complicating enforcement. He noted drug trafficking is increasingly linked to organised crime, corruption, and terrorism, and urged the UNODC to support African countries.
Kenya's UN ambassador, speaking on behalf of the Africa Group at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Law Enforcement Agencies in Vienna, called for stronger international cooperation to tackle drugs, warning that synthetic drugs, illicit financial flows, and precursor chemical diversion are complicating enforcement. He noted drug trafficking is increasingly linked to organised crime, corruption, and terrorism, and urged the UNODC to support African countries.
A report from the Access to Medicine Foundation says generic pharmaceutical manufacturers are adapting to Africa's health needs by expanding medicine portfolios and investing in local manufacturing, but fragmented markets, unpredictable demand, and varying regulatory requirements across countries continue to limit their ability to expand access in underserved areas.
Researchers, policymakers and clean-energy innovators gathered at the University of Oxford for the Ayrton-Oxford Academic Symposium, aimed at strengthening international partnerships to accelerate clean-energy research and expand access to affordable and reliable power. The meeting brings together experts from the UK, Africa, Asia and other regions to examine how stronger research collaborations can address energy access, climate change and economic development challenges.
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has intensified support for Persons with Disabilities through education infrastructure and economic empowerment initiatives across the county. She handed over a fully equipped dormitory at Raimu Integrated Primary School, constructed under the NG-CDF Board's Best Practice Demonstration Programme, to improve access to residential services for learners with special needs.
32 Kenyan families affected by the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash will receive a combined $87.34 million (about KSh11.3 billion) in final compensation linked to Boeing's settlement with the United States Department of Justice. The payments are part of compensation for 93 families represented by Chicago-based Ribbeck Law Chartered, following the conclusion of legal proceedings.
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has recommended that the Tourism Fund continue collecting levies while the Cabinet Secretary assumes oversight of fund management and disbursement, to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability. The two per cent levy is currently collected from regulated hotels and restaurants and disbursed to government-owned tourism institutions.
Amazon Web Services is investing $1 billion to establish a new team that will place thousands of AI specialists directly within customer organisations to help build and deploy agentic AI systems. The initiative aims to reduce AI deployment time from months to days and enable customers to operate these systems independently.
Detectives arrested Mary Muthoni Njogu and her daughter Veronica Wambui Ng'ang'a over allegations they fraudulently transferred family land in Karatina into their names and those of associated companies between 2020 and 2023, excluding other family members from the transactions.
Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi has performed the region's first robotic-assisted gallbladder removal surgery, a minimally invasive procedure where a surgeon controls robotic instruments from a console to remove the gallbladder through small incisions, providing a three-dimensional view and greater surgical flexibility.
Businesses under the Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya have petitioned the National Assembly to conduct nationwide public participation forums on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saying the current consultation process is inadequate and exclusionary.
The government has urged political leaders and stakeholders to act responsibly as the country enters a new electoral cycle, assuring Kenyans they will be able to choose their leaders freely and without intimidation. Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo called on leaders to prioritise national unity and avoid rhetoric that could fuel ethnic, religious or regional divisions.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority reduced diesel prices by Ksh.5 per litre to Ksh.217.86 in its latest monthly review, while Super Petrol and Kerosene prices remain unchanged at Ksh.214.03 and Ksh.191.38 per litre respectively. The new prices took effect from midnight, with EPRA citing additional government fuel stabilization support of Ksh.938 million for maintaining petrol and kerosene prices.
Kenya has launched a skills development and livelihood programme targeting 450 vulnerable youth and women in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo and Samburu counties, aimed at addressing socioeconomic drivers of violent extremism and strengthening community resilience.
The Government has identified 18 counties at risk of being affected by El Niño and mapped out areas exposed to flash floods, landslides, drought, disease outbreaks, and infrastructure damage. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority forecasts an 81 per cent chance that this year's El Niño will be strong, with above-normal rainfall expected from October.
NEDP Party Leader Mike Sonko met with domestic workers at the party's Upper Hill headquarters and called for improved pay, stronger legal protections, and greater recognition of the profession, proposing they be referred to as "House Managers" instead of terms such as "maids" or "house girls."
A high-profile wedding ceremony in Narok County brought together senior government officials, political leaders, and dignitaries including Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro to celebrate the marriage of Saitoti Sunkuli and Viola Neyian.
African Marketplace Dubai will hold its second edition from October 10–12, 2026 at the Conrad Hotel Dubai, bringing together African and Caribbean entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to showcase products, secure investment, and build international partnerships across sectors including fashion, furniture, art, cuisine, technology, and music.
Mombasa Relief Global Initiative (MRGI) has outlined plans to expand education, nutrition and women's empowerment programmes across Kenya's Coast region, seeking partnerships with corporate organisations, philanthropists and development agencies to reach more vulnerable children and families.
The Nairobi International Trade Fair will run from 28 September to 4 October at Jamhuri Park Showground, bringing together exhibitors, businesses, innovators and visitors to showcase innovation, trade and opportunity in one venue.
Kenya Power has restored its prepaid token purchasing and bill payment systems following an earlier outage, though the company notes that delays in token delivery are expected due to high transaction volume as it clears the backlog.
Nairobi City County has appointed six debt recovery firms to pursue property owners who have defaulted on land rates for more than three years, with penalties including property attachment, auction, and Credit Reference Bureau listing. The Nairobi Revenue Authority is coordinating the campaign, assigning each firm to one of the county's six boroughs.
Research by Niche Human Capital Advisory shows that 87% of Kenyan employees experience workplace stress, reflecting a growing wellbeing crisis amid rising burnout and talent competition. The broader region shows 80.4% of employees experiencing moderate to extreme workplace stress, and 82.5% of workers believe organisations need to do more to support mental wellbeing.
Mama Ibado Charity has opened the Wazee Wetu Centre in Bula Pesa, Isiolo County, a facility providing integrated healthcare, nutrition, psychosocial support and social interaction for vulnerable senior citizens. The centre addresses challenges including food insecurity, limited healthcare access and social isolation among Kenya's ageing population.
The CPF Group Pension Schemes recorded strong growth in 2025, with the County Pension Fund's net assets rising to Ksh.68.28 billion, a 32.2 per cent increase from Ksh.51.67 billion in 2024, while membership grew to 106,872 across 194 sponsoring institutions.
BAT Kenya reported a 2 per cent rise in profit before tax to Ksh4.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as recovery in export sales and growth in oral nicotine pouch sales offset weaker domestic cigarette sales caused by illicit trade and subdued consumer spending.
Senior National Government officials held high-level meetings to coordinate the rollout of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS) after Nairobi County approved the transport initiative, signalling growing collaboration between the two levels of government on what is expected to become one of Kenya's most ambitious urban transport infrastructure projects.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki officially opened the Kithimani Land Registry on Wednesday, bringing land administration services closer to residents and ending the need for travel to Machakos town. The event also saw 1,300 title deeds issued to local residents.
SBM Bank Kenya recorded a 171.3 per cent increase in profit before tax to KSh548 million for the first half of 2026, driven by growth in lending, deposits, and non-interest income. Operating profit rose 279 per cent to KSh852 million, customer deposits increased 24 per cent to KSh94 billion, and net loans and advances grew 18 per cent to KSh54.1 billion.
Nairobi City County Government has saved an estimated KSh8.48 billion over the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years by reducing reliance on external law firms and strengthening its internal legal department. The county's in-house advocates handled 84 of 174 court cases during the review period, with 47 decided in the county's favour.
At the 23rd East African Banking School Conference in Diani, banking regulators and executives discussed how artificial intelligence and alternative data can expand credit access for young people and small businesses, while the Central Bank of Kenya Governor cautioned that AI models must remain transparent, explainable, and subject to human oversight.