France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecoming

Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema Magistrate Mutegi

DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema Senior Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and probation officer Julius Irungu Njogu after EACC inquiry.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

New strategy puts communities at heart of mangrove conservation

Kenya shifts its mangrove conservation strategy to put coastal communities at the centre of protection efforts against illegal logging, pollution and climate change.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Kirinyaga tops new county performance survey

Kirinyaga County has emerged as the best-performing county in Kenya, according to a new survey.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Matiang'i warns of armed goons as 2027 campaigns loom

Matiang'i accuses govt-aligned leaders of fuelling ethnic divisions and warned that armed groups threaten peace as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Illicit alcohol makes up 60pc of Kenya's consumption, says industry lobby

About 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in Kenya is illicit, Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya says, warn illegal trade remains a major challenge despite ongoing government crackdowns.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Revealed: How much 2025 National Prayer Breakfast cost taxpayers

Parliament has disclosed it spent Sh26,328,500 on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast, ending a year-long standoff with a lawyer who sought the figure through a freedom of information request.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Illegal dental clinics put patients at risk despite laws, dental federation warns

Illegal dental practice is putting patients at risk worldwide despite most countries having laws regulating dentistry, the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has warned.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

'Immoral and illegal': Atwoli slams KCAA over NYS plan

COTU opposes plan by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to deploy National Youth Service personnel in airport security roles, warns against replacing permanent workers with insecure labour.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

State to turn failed maize crop into animal feed to cushion farmers

The government plans to convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recoup losses from depressed rainfall, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Tana River targets livestock feed hub with new farming project

Tana River County could gain more than 1,300 jobs and higher household incomes under a $35 million agricultural project that aims to turn its arid land into a commercial livestock feed production hub.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

UK moves BATUK training to Tanzania after Kenya 'delays' to renew licenses

The UK government has announced plans to relocate a planned military training exercise from Kenya after the government failed to approve the renewal of licenses for BATUK.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Police put matatu operators on notice over fuel strike

NPS put transport sector agitators on notice ahead of a planned matatu strike on Monday, May 18, warning that any disruptive conduct will be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

PS Inyangala: Universities expand access amid funding strain

Kenya's higher education sector is expanding access and lowering fees even as it faces funding pressures across government allocations, loans and university debt.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Transport sector calls nationwide fuel shutdown from midnight

Matatus will from midnight begin a nationwide shutdown after 14 industry groups declared that no vehicle will move until the government reverses fuel price hikes pushing pump prices to record highs.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola kills more than 80 in DR Congo

WHO declares an international health emergency on Sunday over an outbreak of an Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed more than 80 and for which there is no vaccine.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Police launch probe after gospel artiste set ablaze in Mwiki

Police have launched a probe after a woman was doused with petrol and set ablaze in Mwiki, Kasarani on Friday evening.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Activist files petition to block fuel price hike, seeks conservatory orders

A consumer rights activist has moved to the High Court seeking to suspend fuel prices announced for May and June, argues increases unconstitutional, economically harmful.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

NLP leader Muli says Ukambani votes must be tied to development pledges

NLP leader, Augustus Muli, has said the Kamba community's votes must be tied to clear development commitments ahead of the 2027 elections.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

TIFA survey: Sifuna goes from zero to Luhya kingpin in 12 months

A year ago, Edwin Sifuna did not register a single percentage point in Kenya's presidential preference polls.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Crypto users face tougher rules as state moves to tighten oversight

More than six million Kenyans using digital assets now face formal regulation for the first time, as the government rewrites its approach to a fast-growing sector.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Why ODM, UDA are losing their grip on Kenyan voters

The two parties that have dominated Kenyan politics since 2022 are haemorrhaging support ahead of 2027, with a third force closing in fast, a new poll shows.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

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TIFA survey: How UDA-ODM pact lost Kenyans in six months

More than half of Kenyans now oppose the Broad-Based Government, with support for the ODM and UDA coalition arrangement crumbling to its lowest level in a year, a new poll shows.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Karugu: One-stop border posts leading fight against EAC trade barriers

Kenya has activated its border offices at One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) as the frontline against non-tariff barriers choking regional trade within the East African Community (EAC).

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Kalonzo-Matiang'i ticket emerges as opposition's best shot at defeating Ruto

31 per cent of opposition supporters favour a Kalonzo-Matiang'i combination, narrowly ahead of a Kalonzo-Edwin Sifuna pairing at 28 per cent.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Survey: Why Ruto's 24pc lead in 2027 race is more a warning than a comfort

If elections were held today, President William Ruto would win with just 24 per cent support, a new poll shows, as a divided opposition fails to consolidate behind a single challenger.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

French firms target Kenya housing sector after Africa summit

French firms turn to Kenya's housing market after Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron backed a shift from aid-driven ties to private investment deals.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Budget crisis leaves six million learners without state funding

Kenya's basic education budget for 2026/27 carries a Sh71.77 billion shortfall severe enough to leave more than six million learners without government capitation.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Irrigation policy review targets food security gaps

Nine years after Kenya adopted a national irrigation policy, the government has acknowledged the framework failed to keep pace with changes in the sector it was meant to govern.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Africa's skills crisis blocking development capital, PMI warns ahead of summit

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a 75 per cent surge in demand for project professionals by 2035, as a skills shortage locks the continent out of development capital, the Project Management Institute warns.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Rights groups move to Supreme Court over cyber law surveillance powers

Four civil society groups have petitioned the Supreme Court to strike out sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act that govern surveillance, citing privacy violations.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Summit billions, little relief: economist questions Africa Forward gains

Kenya may leave the Africa Forward Summit with political gains for its leaders but little relief for struggling households, economist XN Iraki has warned.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Insurance penetration slips as firms target underserved groups

Kenya's private insurance market continues to shrink as a share of the economy even as providers expand into segments long considered difficult to underwrite.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Karugu calls for urgent regional action on deforestation

East African Community (EAC) Principal Secretary Dr Caroline Karugu has called for urgent and united action to tackle deforestation and climate change across the region.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Doctors issue June strike notices to Meru, Isiolo counties

KMPDU) issues 21-day strike notices to the Meru and Isiolo county governments over salary delays, stalled promotions and staffing shortages.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Gachagua to Macron, Guterres: 'Your host Ruto is Kenya's greatest threat'

Rigathi Gachagua dismisses Africa Forward Summit as a political "sideshow," accuses President Ruto of seeking international legitimacy while ignoring crises in healthcare, education and security.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Museveni takes oath for record seventh term

Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in as Uganda's president for a seventh term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, extending a rule that began in 1986 to at least 2031.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

'Why didn't you tell me about my own refinery?' Samia confronts Ruto

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has publicly rebuked President William Ruto in Dar es Salaam over his announcement of a major oil refinery in Tanzania.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Kenya warns nationals in South Africa as xenophobic violence spreads

Kenyans in South Africa urged to exercise caution and avoid protest zones amid xenophobic incidents, Kenya High Commission in Pretoria says, 10 days after attacks began

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Teachers gain fertility treatment under state medical cover, says Mwaura

Govt adds fertility treatment to public teacher medical scheme as the Social Health Authority expanded health coverage to 30.8 million Kenyans, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has said.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago