President's trade ban tightrope

Governments find themselves damned if they do nothing, and even more damned if they act.

Let ideas, not tribe, define Kenya's politics

Identity should be a source of pride, never a political weapon.

What will Kenya lose if Tata Chemicals Magadi is closed?

Thousands of people are directly or indirectly connected to Tata Magadi's operations. The value...

Decomposed body of woman found inside Nairobi home a month after her death

Nurses call off their 43-day strike

'I love you': Ruto's passionate appeal to Rift Valley voters

President sought to assure his backyard that his administration had not sidelined them in...

JKIA tightens baggage, border controls in aviation security push

Airlines must ensure passengers' baggage is properly identified and processed as new directive...

43 days of pain as nurses strike leaves 522 dead

For 43 days, Kenyas public health system was paralysed by a nurses strikea crisis marked by immense pain, suffering and loss of life.

Three bodies, one flooded estate: Puzzle of Kihoto's grim discoveries

The latest incident was reported on Monday. A lifeless body of the man was found lying on a bed.

Four Kenyans charged with harassing, extorting foreigners in Nairobi

The four denied the charge of demanding money with menaces contrary to the Penal Code.

County inaugurates disaster management plan for October El Niño rains

The Lamu County Government has put in place a disaster preparedness workplan aimed at cushioning residents against the impacts of the anticipated El Niño rains expected to hit the region in October. Speaking at the Kenya Forestry Institute (KEFRI) in Mokowe, Lamu, County Executive Committee Member (CEC) for Agriculture James Gichu said the administration has...

First Lady Rachel Ruto empowers Kisumu women

Along the Kisumu-Bondo Road, the tarmac snakes between the gentle hills, offering glimpses of the rich natural beauty that characterize the area. A few metres away, tents, swelling crowds and a heavy security presence signaled the day's agenda led by a special guest. Banners bearing the names of different brands also flutter briskly in the...

Fear of xenophobia grows amid crackdown on foreigners' businesses

President William Ruto's recent directive targeting foreigners operating small businesses in Kenya has sparked mixed reactions in Kwale, with residents divided between protecting employment opportunities for Kenyans and concerns that the move could fuel xenophobia tendencies. The debate has particularly attracted attention in areas such as Diani and Kombani, where people from different East African...

Kenya Moves to Change How It Borrows Money Amid Rising Debt

This comes after Kenya's total public debt crossed the Ksh13 trillion mark for the first time, driven by sustained domestic and external borrowing.

KAA Introduces New Strict Rules for Passengers Using JKIA

The changes come days after aviation workers handed down their tools over key labour concerns.

PS, Stephen Isaboke gives his address before the launch 6.4MW data centre

DSC_9269, 9280, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, gives his address before the launch of the 6.4 MW data centre by Digital Reality at Karen, Nairobi, on 7th September 2026. DSC_9340 Principal Secretary, State Department for ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui cuts the ribbon as he officially opens the Digital Reality's 6.4-megawatt,...

Vihiga County marks International Literary Day with pomp

Stakeholders and residents gathered at Ekwanda Comprehensive School in Vihiga County to commemorate International Literacy Day, highlighting strides and challenges in adult learning and youth welfare. Speaking during the event, Vihiga County Director for Adult Education Jared Koseso emphasized the importance of continuous learning for adults and called on those who have not enrolled to...

Gold rush transforms sleepy Homa Bay village

Maguje is loud, dusty and restless; transformed almost overnight by a discovery the rare element.

Tifa poll: 76pc of Kenyans believe country is moving in wrong direction

Trust remains below 40 per cent across all institutions overall, signaling a broad...

Parliament Issues Directive to KUCCPS Over Ksh1,500 Placement Fee

This comes less than a month after students placed by KUCCPS to higher institutions of learning began reporting for their first semester.