IEBC must bar politicians calling for election boycotts, ex-NCIC boss says

NCIC commissioner Prof Gitile Naituli has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to bar politicians from calling for election boycotts.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Explainer: What is Eid al Adha?

Muslim faithful will this Wednesday gather at different mosques around the country to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Cherargei alleges UDA infiltration plot in DCP ahead of Kirinyaga race

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei alleged President Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance plans to infiltrate the Democracy for Citizens Party in the Kirinyaga governor race.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Wearable smart glasses raise surveillance fears as use grows

Privacy concerns have grown in East Africa over the use of smart glasses as experts warn that wearable devices are advancing faster than regulation and public awareness.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

East Africa's democracy under fire as opposition leaders decry 'tyranny'

A coalition of African opposition leaders has demanded the release of three jailed politicians, accusing Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda of weaponising courts to crush dissent.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Digital payments sector pushes back on new levies at Africa Day crypto forum

Finance Bill 2026 has put the digital payments sector on edge, with the cryptocurrency industry calling on the government to grant tax exemptions on proposed new levies.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

IG Kanja orders police changes after Ruto security breach

Police IG Douglas Kanja orders changes, probe after security breach during President Ruto's tour of Ganze in Kilifi County.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Maiyo redeployed as Presidential Escort boss after Ruto's Kilifi security breach

Police DIG Eliud Lagat recalls Presidential Escort Unit Commandant Maiyo back to Vigilance House, after security breach at Ruto's event in Kilifi; William Sawe named new Commandant.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Degree or dead end? Experts warn Africa must open new doors for its youth

African universities cannot absorb the continent’s youth population, forcing governments to treat technical training and professional certifications as equal pathways to jobs, experts have warned.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Kajiado elders formalise ancestral ownership after years in limbo

Elders from the Ilkitoip age set in Kajiado South have received title deeds to the land they held without formal ownership for years.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Govt moves to close Sh56bn rice import gap with irrigation push

The government has launched a national survey on rice production as it seeks to cut Kenya’s annual rice deficit of 700,000 metric tonnes and reduce reliance on imports costing more than Sh56 billion.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Court declines to fast-track petition against EPRA fuel prices

The High Court in Nairobi has declined to certify as urgent a petition challenging fuel price increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Residents turn to coffee, bamboo as Cherangany forest loss worsens

Residents of Chesongoch in Elgeyo Marakwet are turning to agroforestry to restore degraded land and rebuild incomes as concern grows over the destruction of the Cherangany forest ecosystem.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Mutula joins law reform commission in dual governance role

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has joined the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC), placing a sitting county governor inside a national legal reform body.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

KMPDU demands security after mob raids Naivasha hospital, steals body

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the storming of Naivasha County Referral Hospital by a mob that seized a body from hospital custody.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Kenya earns WHO recognition after eliminating sleeping sickness

Kenya has received recognition from the World Health Organization for eliminating sleeping sickness, ending a disease that threatened communities in western Kenya for more than a century.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Flower industry loses Sh200m as transport strike hits JKIA cargo

Kenya's flower industry lost an estimated Sh200 million on Monday, May 18, after a nationwide transport strike paralysed cargo movement to JKIA, the Kenya Flower Council says.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Relief for commuters as matatu strike suspended for one week

Government and public transport operators suspend matatu strike for one week to allow high-level negotiations to conclude by May 26, Interior CS Murkomen says.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak

WHO said it was examining whether any candidate vaccines or treatments could be used to rein in what it warned could be a lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Global forest protection summit spotlights climate action

Kenya is cementing its position as a leader in forest conservation and climate diplomacy as Nairobi hosts the inaugural gathering of forest protection nations this week.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

LSK to sue state over high fuel, power prices amid protests

LSK President Charles Kanjama calls for review of fuel, electricity pricing, condemns police brutality on protesters, threatens legal action over alleged irregular tariffs.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Mbadi names Adan Mohamed as new KRA chief

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

'You will be answerable': Murkomen pins fuel protest deaths on Gachagua

At least 4 Kenyans killed, 30 others injured in fuel protests, 348 arrested, Interior CS Murkomen says, vows stern action against organisers of demos.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Why Kenyan families lose property and end up in court over succession battles

Families end up in court and lose property due to missing wills and weak succession planning, leaving estates exposed to disputes and prolonged legal battles in Kenya, lawyers warn.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Matatu strike to continue as govt, operators fail to agree on fuel price cuts

The government and matatu operators have failed to reach an agreement on fuel price adjustments after closed-door talks on diesel cuts and kerosene parity.

By David Njaaga 11 days 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 12 days 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 12 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 11 days 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 12 days 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 12 days 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 12 days 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 12 days 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 14 days 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 15 days 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 15 days 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 15 days 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 15 days 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 15 days 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 15 days 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 15 days ago