2,400 Kajiado pupils set for hygiene support under new programme

About 2,400 school-aged children and adolescents in Kajiado County will receive hygiene kits and attend Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) education sessions under a new initiative in Bisil.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Magadi residents face water, healthcare crisis after mining operations suspended

Thousands of residents in Magadi, Kajiado are staring at an uncertain future after Mining ministry ordered the immediate suspension of operations at Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

New partnership opens markets for African women entrepreneurs

New initiative to connect African women entrepreneurs with markets, mentorship, access to finance and digital commerce opportunities under a partnership between Digital African Woman and LEAP Africa.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Manufacturers turn to direct sales as online shopping reshapes electronics trade

Electronics market is moving further online as manufacturers and retailers expand digital sales channels, giving consumers more ways to research, compare and purchase products.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Police join protest victims' Sh25.75m reparations payout

A protest reparations panel has approved compensation for 49 police officers, awarding them Sh25.75 million alongside payments to civilians who suffered human rights violations.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Chief Inspector Ndanu released after DNA tests in Omondi death probe

Chief Inspector Agnes Ndanu has been released from Kasarani Police Station, a day after her arrest over allegations she pushed her girlfriend, Nicole Omondi, from a Nairobi apartment's sixth floor.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

'You are no longer watchmen,' Ruto orders agencies to rename private security officers

President Ruto bans 'watchman' and 'guard' titles for security personnel in state agencies, orders they be referred to as private security officers

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Smart solar inverter targets Kenya's growing clean energy demand

Kenyan households and businesses could gain more reliable and efficient solar power after the launch of a smart inverter designed to improve energy management and reduce reliance on the national grid.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

How counties are battling a health worker crisis despite higher funding

County governments increased health funding and expanded medical infrastructure but warned that the loss of more than 41,000 health workers is straining healthcare services nationwide.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Govt begins Nolturesh pipeline overhaul to ease water shortages

Residents of Kajiado, Machakos and Makueni counties could soon receive reliable water after the government announced plans to rehabilitate the ageing Nolturesh Water Pipeline.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

IEBC appoints new acting CEO as Sunkuli's term ends

IEBC appoints Ruth Kulundu as acting CEO and Commission Secretary for two months, replacing Moses Ledama Sunkuli, whose tenure ended.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

High Court suspends expansion of non-dentists' dental roles

High Court suspends implementation of administrative decisions seeking to expand scope of dental practice for non-dentists, pending hearing and determination of petition challenging the move

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

How nature-related risks could expose company directors to legal liability

Company directors in Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria could face legal liability for failing to manage nature-related risks, a report says, linking environmental governance to directors' duties.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Kenya opens consulate in Guangzhou to boost China trade

Kenya opens Consulate General in Guangzhou to strengthen trade with China, bring passports, travel documents, and other consular services closer to Kenyans living in southern China.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Plan to drain Lake Baringo targets 100,000 jobs, 100,000 irrigated acres

The government has launched public participation on a plan to divert excess Lake Baringo water for irrigation, targeting 100,000 jobs while preventing Lakes Baringo and Bogoria from merging.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Kirinyaga leaders raise alarm over missing DCP blogger

Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina claims DCP blogger Justin Kinyua is missing after hooded gunmen allegedly seized him and drove him to an unknown destination.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Kenya seeks deeper US investment in tourism, conservation

Kenya is seeking deeper cooperation with the United States in tourism and wildlife conservation as both countries explore new partnerships to support sustainable development.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Solar-powered borehole ends years of water shortages for 500 Baringo households

A solar-powered borehole now supplies more than 500 households in Perkerra Ward, Baringo County, ending years of water shortages caused by an unreliable diesel-powered water system.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Ruku: Gachagua's problem is with Ruto, not Mt. Kenya

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku rebukes former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is "not a son of a lesser God" and deserves respect.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Kenya has no system to track lost pets despite rising cases, vets say

Kenya has no centralised register for lost dogs and cats, even as veterinary clinics and animal welfare groups report a steady rise in missing pet cases, industry professionals say.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

AGOK: Betting industry pays more tax than it gets credit for

Kenya's betting industry says it pays more tax than it gets credit for. Licensed operators contributed Sh24 billion to the exchequer in 2024, according to the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Why Kenyan parents are reshaping the private education market

Kenya's private schools are expanding international curricula as demand from local parents grows, reshaping competition and attracting new investment into the education sector.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Dr Victoria Mutiso killing: DCI detains two persons of interest

Two persons of interest arrested in connection with the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso in Nairobi, DCI says

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Inside Kenya's deadly donkey skin trade fuelled by global demand

Criminal networks in Kenya no longer steal donkeys alive. They kill them on the spot and take only the skin, a new report shows.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

'It follows you to your grave': Ndung'u accuses Ruto of overrunning state institutions

Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has accused President William Ruto of overrunning state institutions, saying fear of lifelong repercussions forces officials to conform.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Scholarships, skills training lift over 3,000 students, youth and women in Kilifi

More than 500 students, 1,500 young people and 1,200 women in Kilifi have gained scholarships, skills training and business support through community development programmes.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Africa urges more domestic funding to sustain gains against goat plague

African countries have made progress against goat plague, but experts say stronger political commitment and increased domestic funding are needed to eradicate the livestock disease.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

AI platform targets Africa's fragmented advertising market

An artificial intelligence-powered platform aims to tackle Africa's fragmented advertising market by bringing campaign management across multiple channels into one system.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

How KCAA is forcing pilots to fly higher over Bomas, State House

Pilots landing at Wilson Airport now have to clear checkpoints near Bomas of Kenya at higher altitudes than before, under new rules issued this week by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

By David Njaaga 15 days 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 16 days ago

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 16 days ago

Kenya esports team books Africa Cup finals slot

Kenya's Up Against Hell qualifies for the Carry1st Africa Cup 2026 Grand Finals after winning the East Africa title, moving within one victory of the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Solar power takes centre stage as 250 exhibitors meet in Nairobi

More than 250 exhibitors from 27 countries will gather in Nairobi from Wednesday as Kenya's expanding solar sector drives demand for new energy technologies and investment.

By David Njaaga 16 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 19 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 19 days 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 19 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 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 days ago