Hamisi Yusuf

education

2026 KCSE Timetable Released: National Examinations to Begin on October 19

KNEC has released the 2026 KCSE timetable, setting October 19 as the beginning of the examination period as Kenya moves closer to completing its transition from the 8-4-4 curriculum to competency-based education.

Today • 7 min read

politics

"Stop Sabotaging My Government": Ruto's Feud With Uhuru Kenyatta Ignites the 2027 Campaign Trail

President Ruto has accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of bankrolling opposition sabotage, while Kenyatta warns that "life is becoming dangerous." Kenya's most consequential political rivalry has officially begun.

Today • 3 min read

education

Zetech University Courses, Fees, Admission Requirements and How to Apply

Explore Zetech University courses, fees, admission requirements, campuses, intakes and the online application process for degree, diploma, certificate, master’s and PhD programmes.

Today • 6 min read

politics

Sh1.34 Billion Drought Fund Targets Marsabit and Turkana Recovery

New financing for northern Kenya could strengthen water access, livestock production and climate resilience in communities repeatedly hit by drought.

Yesterday • 1 min read

business

Sh4 Million Grant Gives Mumias West Groups a New Economic Lifeline

Eighty groups representing women, youth, persons with disabilities and widows have received funding aimed at expanding local enterprise and household incomes.

Yesterday • 1 min read

local-news

Marakwet Rains Restore Hope After a Punishing Dry Season

Fresh rainfall has lifted spirits in Marakwet West, where families have faced water shortages, declining pasture and uncertainty over their next harvest.

Yesterday • 1 min read

politics

Mombasa ODM Leaders Demand Respect for Party Structures

Coast leaders warn political cooperation should not dilute ODM’s identity, officials or grassroots machinery going into 2027 elections.

Yesterday • 1 min read

business

Kenya Moves to Appeal Safaricom Stake Ruling

The government has signaled it will challenge a court decision that invalidated the sale of an additional 15 percent stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom, setting the stage for a major legal and economic battle.

2 days ago • 1 min read

business

Kenya Power Maintenance to Affect Nine Counties

Kenya Power has announced planned maintenance outages in nine counties, with homes, businesses and institutions advised to prepare for electricity interruptions during the day.

2 days ago • 1 min read

agriculture

Nairobi Consumers Feel the Heat as Milk Prices Rise

Milk prices have risen sharply in Nairobi amid reported supply shortages, increasing pressure on households already struggling with the rising cost of basic goods.

2 days ago • 1 min read

business

Kenya Ports Prepare for Arrival of 51 Vessels at Coast

Kenya’s maritime trade sector is set for a busy period after reports indicated that 51 vessels are expected to dock at the Coast, carrying cargo ranging from fuel to consumer goods.

2 days ago • 1 min read

politics

Police Officers Receive Compensation Over Protest-Related Injuries

Over 100 police officers have received payouts for deaths and injuries incurred during protests, renewing attention on officer well-being and public safety at demonstrations.

2 days ago • 1 min read

breaking-news

DCI Probes Suspected Counterfeit Maize Flour Operation

The discovery of a suspected counterfeit maize-flour operation has raised alarm over food safety, with consumers urged to remain cautious when buying staple products.

2 days ago • 1 min read

politics

IEBC Addresses Fresh Concerns Over Dead Voters and Election Integrity

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has sought to assure Kenyans that records of deceased voters cannot be used to manipulate election results.

3 days ago • 1 min read

politics

ODM and Odinga Family Differ Over Plans to Honour Raila’s Legacy

A disagreement has emerged between ODM and the Odinga family over plans to commemorate the legacy of the party’s founding leader, reflecting the sensitivity surrounding how his political contribution should be remembered.

3 days ago • 1 min read

politics

ODM and UDA Alliance Faces Pressure Over 2027 Political Positions

The working relationship between ODM and UDA is increasingly under scrutiny as Kenya moves closer to the 2027 General Election.

3 days ago • 1 min read

world

Red Sea Tensions Raise Fresh Alarm Over Oil and Shipping Costs

Escalating conflict around the Red Sea is raising concern for countries that depend heavily on imported fuel, including Kenya

3 days ago • 1 min read

business

Fuel Prices Hold Steady as Kenya Braces for Global Oil Pressure

Motorists to pay unchanged prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene in latest monthly fuel review

3 days ago • 1 min read

culture

Tooro Kingdom Succession Dispute Deepens as Royal Voices Differ

The process of selecting the next King of Tooro has attracted intense public attention after senior royal family members raised differing views on procedure and succession.

4 days ago • 1 min read

business

Kenya and South Sudan Move to Safeguard Key Trade Route

Nairobi and Juba are strengthening cooperation around a strategic transport corridor that supports trade, food supply, and regional economic ties.

4 days ago • 1 min read

politics

Raila Odinga Family Plans First Anniversary Commemorations

Plans are underway to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the passing of Raila Odinga, a defining figure in Kenya’s democratic and political history.

4 days ago • 1 min read

breaking-news

Five Killed in Kikopey Crash as Nakuru–Naivasha Highway Safety Concerns Return

The Sunday-night collision at Kikopey has renewed calls for tougher enforcement, safer road design and quicker emergency response along one of Kenya’s busiest transport corridors.

4 days ago • 1 min read

sports

Kenya Waits for Verdict on 2029 World Athletics Championships Bid

A successful bid would place Kenya at the heart of global athletics and could unlock lasting investment in sports infrastructure.

5 days ago • 1 min read

healthcare

New Kisumu Eye Hospital Brings Specialised Care Closer to Western Kenya

A new eye hospital in Kisumu is expected to improve access to specialized eye treatment for patients across Nyanza and Western Kenya, offering hope to families who have often had to travel long distances for advanced services.

5 days ago • 1 min read

politics

Ruto’s Nyanza Tour Places Development Promises and Politics Under Scrutiny

President William Ruto’s planned tour of Kisumu, Siaya, Migori and Homa Bay is expected to place development, investment and political engagement at the centre of attention across the Nyanza region.

5 days ago • 1 min read

county-politics

Budalangi Residents Call for Mental Health Support Ahead of El Niño Rains

Speaking in Budalangi, Agatha Wanzala says flood preparedness must include counselling and psychological care for families living with the trauma of repeated displacement.

5 days ago • 1 min read

politics

Embu Violence Leaves One Dead as Cars Burn During Kindiki-Linked UDA Meeting

Police have launched investigations after violence disrupted a UDA meeting attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Nembure, Embu County.

5 days ago • 1 min read

politics

Linda Mwananchi Rally Puts Nairobi at Centre of New Political Contest

The movement’s planned Nairobi engagement has intensified debate over political space, security and the shape of opposition organising ahead of 2027.

5 days ago • 1 min read

education

Ruto Marks Four Years in Office as Education Reforms Face Fresh Scrutiny

The government is highlighting reforms in education, health and housing, while critics question whether key promises have been fully delivered.

5 days ago • 1 min read

sports

Tusker Advance in CAF Confederation Cup as Kenyan Clubs Chase Continental Glory

Tusker have progressed in the CAF Confederation Cup, while Gor Mahia face a demanding challenge away from home.

5 days ago • 1 min read

business

CMA Warns Kenyans Against 15 Unlicensed Investment Platforms

he Capital Markets Authority has urged investors to verify licences before sending money to online investment schemes promising quick returns.

5 days ago • 1 min read

world

Kenyan Fugitive Arrested After 13 Years on the Run From US Justice System

Authorities say a Kenyan man convicted of manslaughter in the United States was arrested after more than a decade in hiding.

5 days ago • 1 min read

agriculture

Del Monte Turns to Drones and Drip Irrigation as Climate Pressure Hits Farming

The agriculture sector in Kenya is investing in technology to protect food production from the capricious weather.

5 days ago • 1 min read

technology

Claude Report Alleges AI Was Used to Flood Kenyan Social Media With Pro-Government Messaging Ahead of 2027 Election

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic says it shut down a Kenyan influence operation that allegedly used Claude to generate political posts designed to look like spontaneous public support for government officials.

7 days ago • 2 min read

education

CBC Changes Trigger Fresh Concern Over Textbooks, Costs and Classroom Readiness in Public Schools

Proposed changes to the Competency-Based Curriculum are raising fresh questions over textbooks, teacher preparation and the cost of keeping public schools ready for learners.

7 days ago • 1 min read

education

Free University Education Promise Delayed, Leaving Students Waiting for Clarity on 2026 Funding

The government has reportedly pushed back the start of its proposed free university and college education program, renewing concern among students and parents already struggling with fees.

7 days ago • 1 min read

county-politics

Kisumu County Bans Roadside Hawking, Directs Traders to Designated Markets

Kisumu County has renewed its crackdown on roadside hawking, directing small-scale traders to operate only from designated market spaces in a move aimed at easing congestion and improving order in the city.

7 days ago • 2 min read

county-politics

Lake Basin Counties Step Up Flood Preparedness as El Niño Threat Raises New Concerns

Communities in Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori are being urged to prepare early as authorities identify Lake Basin counties among areas vulnerable to flooding and water-borne disease.

7 days ago • 1 min read

county-politics

Kirinyaga Leaders Turn Development Record Into 2027 Political Battleground

A meeting in Ndia Constituency has placed development, public services and government performance at the heart of the emerging political contest in Kirinyaga County.

7 days ago • 1 min read

politics

Busia, Kisumu and Siaya Face Mixed Weather Outlook as Kenya Met Warns of Uneven September Rains

Several western Kenya counties may receive light rainfall this week, even as Kenya Met projects generally dry and warmer-than-average September conditions across much of the country.

7 days ago • 1 min read

people

Turkana Families Face Deepening Hunger Crisis as Drought Pushes Children Into Acute Malnutrition

Families in Turkana are confronting worsening hunger and water shortages, with aid workers warning that children are increasingly at risk of acute malnutrition.

7 days ago • 1 min read

business

Kenya Clears Diageo’s $2.3 Billion EABL Sale to Japan’s Asahi in Major Business Shake-Up

Kenya's competition watchdog has approved the sale of Diageo's 65% stake in East African Breweries Plc to Japan's Asahi Holdings, a deal set to reshape one of East Africa's biggest consumer companies.

7 days ago • 2 min read

healthcare

Ebola Alert in Eastern Congo Raises New Health-Security Concerns for East Africa

Africa’s top public-health agency has warned that Ebola is spreading beyond its initial epicentre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, increasing concern across the region.

7 days ago • 2 min read

world

Why Yemen’s Fight for Port of Mocha Could Raise Costs for Kenyan Households

The reported seizure of Yemen’s Port of Mocha by Houthi forces has renewed fears over Red Sea shipping, global oil prices and the cost of imports in Kenya.

7 days ago • 2 min read

world

Bukavu School Fire Kills at Least 24 Children as Eastern Congo Faces Fresh Tragedy

At least 24 children have been killed after a fire tore through two schools and hundreds of homes in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

7 days ago • 1 min read

economy

US Backs Kenya’s Critical Minerals Plan, Putting Kwale in the Spotlight

The US has pledged support for Kenya’s critical-minerals processing plans, placing local jobs, value addition, and community rights at the center of the debate.

8 days ago • 1 min read

economy

Kenya Seeks $400 Million Emergency World Bank Support as Economic Pressures Mount

Kenya is expected to receive about $400 million in emergency World Bank support as energy costs, health risks and climate threats place pressure on the economy.

8 days ago • 1 min read

healthcare

Kenya Nurses End 43-Day Strike After Deal, but Public Hospitals Face a Long Recovery

Kenyan nurses have ended their 43-day strike after a return-to-work deal. Here is what the agreement means for patients, counties and public healthcare.

8 days ago • 1 min read

politics

Suleiman Shahbal Declares He Will Be on the 2027 Ballot

Former Mombasa gubernatorial aspirant Suleiman Shahbal has made a strong political statement, saying nothing will deter him from going for an elective mandate in the August 2027 General Election.

9 days ago • 1 min read

culture

Princess Komuntale Rejects Tooro Royal Committee’s Decision on Next King

Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale says the succession process must honour the late King Oyo’s alleged will, setting the stage for fresh uncertainty over the future of the Tooro Kingdom

9 days ago • 1 min read

culture

Prince Edward Kijanangoma Elected New Tooro King After King Oyo’s Death

Tooro Kingdom has entered a new chapter after Babiito clan leaders announced Prince Edward Kijanangoma as the new Omukama, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

9 days ago • 2 min read

sports

Africa’s Ballon d’Or Hope: Hakimi and Mané Carry the Continent’s Dream Into 2026 Race

Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Senegal icon Sadio Mané are Africa’s two nominees for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, while the continent also features strongly in goalkeeper and young-talent categories.

10 days ago • 2 min read

sports

Ballon d’Or 2026 Nominees Announced: Lamine Yamal, Mbappé, Messi and Harry Kane Battle for Football’s Top Prize

The 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has been unveiled, setting off a fierce debate over whether World Cup heroes, Champions League stars, or the game’s most consistent performers deserve football’s greatest individual prize.

10 days ago • 1 min read

politics

“No More Free Votes: Western Kenya MPs Demand Ruto’s Running Mate Slot for Oparanya”

The Western Kenya Parliamentary Caucus has called for meaningful representation to match the region’s support for President William Ruto, including retention of its Parliamentary Service Commission slot and consideration of Wycliffe Oparanya as a running mate.

10 days ago • 2 min read

local-news

KRA Tax Amnesty Offers Relief to Kenyans Struggling With Penalties and Interest

The Kenya Revenue Authority has explained a 2026 tax amnesty framework that could offer full waiver on penalties and interest to qualifying taxpayers.

10 days ago • 1 min read

breaking-news

EACC Arrests Government Officials as Anti-Corruption Crackdown Intensifies

The arrest of several serving and former public officials has placed the fight against corruption back at the center of Kenya’s national conversation.

10 days ago • 1 min read

local-news

Clean Cooking Push Gains Momentum as Kenyan Families Seek Cheaper, Safer Energy

Carbon-credit financing is helping clean-cooking companies make modern stoves more affordable, offering Kenyan families an alternative to charcoal and firewood.

10 days ago • 1 min read

technology

UN Sounds Alarm Over AI: Is Kenya Ready for a Technology Moving Faster Than the Law?

The UN human rights chief has warned that artificial intelligence could threaten democracy, jobs and critical infrastructure unless governments set clear limits.

10 days ago • 2 min read

world

Indonesia Volcano Crisis Grounds Flights and Strands Thousands of Travellers

The eruption of Anak Krakatau has disrupted aviation across Indonesia, leaving passengers stranded and underlining the threat volcanic activity poses to global travel.

10 days ago • 2 min read

world

Russia Shuts German Consulate as Europe’s Drone Tensions Deepen

Moscow’s decision to close Germany’s consulate in St Petersburg marks a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between Russia and one of Europe’s most influential powers.

10 days ago • 1 min read

world

Fresh West Bank Violence Raises Fears of a Wider Regional Crisis

The killing of Palestinians and the stabbing of an Israeli settler have renewed concern over escalating violence in the occupied West Bank.

10 days ago • 1 min read

travel

Air Tanzania Resumes Moscow Flights After Sudden Security Review

Air Tanzania has resumed its Dar es Salaam–Moscow route after a temporary halt, placing fresh focus on aviation safety and changing global travel risks.

10 days ago • 1 min read

world

Sierra Leone’s Former President Returns Home After Treason Case Is Dropped

Ernest Bai Koroma’s return to Sierra Leone after treason charges were withdrawn could reshape the country’s political conversation and test its path toward reconciliation.

11 days ago • 1 min read

politics

Burundians Seek Exit Papers as Kenya’s Crackdown on Foreign Traders Sparks Fear

A government push against foreigners operating small businesses without work permits has sent shockwaves through Nairobi’s migrant communities, with many Burundians now considering a return home.

11 days ago • 1 min read

education

Grade 9 School Selection Opens as Parents Face New Questions Under CBC

The next stage of Kenya’s education transition begins this week, placing Grade 9 learners and parents at the centre of a major decision.

12 days ago • 1 min read

business

Uber Exits Uganda and Nigeria, Leaving Drivers and Riders Searching for Alternatives

The ride-hailing giant’s departure is set to reshape competition in two of Africa’s fast-growing digital transport markets.

12 days ago • 1 min read

world

Uganda Names Its Oil “Pearl Sweet” as First Production Draws Closer

The new crude-oil brand is part of Uganda’s effort to position itself in the global energy market.

13 days ago • 1 min read

traditions

Tooro Falls Silent as King Oyo’s Body Returns Home for Final Journey

Uganda has begun nine days of mourning ahead of the young monarch’s burial at Karambi Royal Tombs.

13 days ago • 1 min read

world

UN Backs World Map That Finally Shows Africa’s True Size

A General Assembly vote has overwhelmingly challenged a centuries-old map projection that visually minimizes Africa.

13 days ago • 1 min read

world

Toxic Fumes Kill Dozens During Suspected Oil-Theft Attempt in Nigeria

An advocacy organization says at least 37 people died in Rivers State, although police have not confirmed the final toll.

13 days ago • 1 min read

world

One Dead and 11 Missing After Mudslide Strikes China

Torrential rain linked to Typhoon Saudel triggered the disaster in Jiangxi province early Saturday

13 days ago • 1 min read

traditions

Princess Elizabeth Bagaya: The Tooro Royal Who Conquered Law, Fashion, and Diplomacy

Born into Tooro royalty, Princess Elizabeth Bagaya broke racial and gender barriers to become a celebrated lawyer, international fashion icon, diplomat, and one of Uganda’s most remarkable women.

13 days ago • 4 min read

technology

South Africa’s Data-Centre Boom Faces Water and Power Scrutiny

Civil-society organizations want stronger safeguards before more energy-intensive digital facilities are approved.

13 days ago • 1 min read

education

Zetech University Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with the University of Iowa

Zetech University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Iowa in the United States, reinforcing both institutions’ commitment to advancing education, professional training and collaborative research.

13 days ago • 1 min read

agriculture

Kenya Faces Five-Million-Tonne Grain Gap as Drought Cuts Harvests

Reduced maize and wheat production could force the country to depend heavily on imports, placing food prices under renewed pressure.

13 days ago • 1 min read

healthcare

Nurses’ Strike Declared Human-Rights Crisis as 79 Deaths Are Reported

Kenya’s human-rights commission has called for urgent intervention and independent verification of reported deaths during the health crisis.

13 days ago • 1 min read

sports

Egypt Breaks Kenya’s Heart in African Volleyball Championship Final

Malkia Strikers settled for silver but secured another appearance at the FIVB World Championship.

13 days ago • 1 min read

local-news

Two Children Die in Isiolo Fire as Mabatini Community Mourns

Residents of Mabatini in Bulapesa Ward have been left in shock following a fire that claimed two young lives.

13 days ago • 1 min read

local-news

Five Killed, Eight Injured in Nakuru–Eldoret Highway Crash

A matatu reportedly struck the rear of a stalled truck near Mau Summit early Saturday morning.

13 days ago • 1 min read

county-politics

Busia Border Chokes as Scanner Failure Traps Trucks in Five-Kilometre Queue

Cargo movement between Kenya and Uganda has slowed sharply after a crucial scanner at the Busia One Stop Border Post broke down.

13 days ago • 1 min read

economy

Lamu’s Sh2 Trillion Bet: Dangote Sets September 30 Date for Mega Oil Refinery

The proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day facility could transform Kenya into East Africa’s petroleum-processing centre, but its impact on fuel prices will depend on execution, taxes and crude-oil supply.

13 days ago • 1 min read

local-news

Ruto Orders Tata Chemicals Out of Magadi as Century-Old Mining Deal Faces Reckoning

The President says the soda-ash operation has failed to deliver sufficient local development, while Tata Chemicals maintains that it has complied with Kenyan regulations.

13 days ago • 1 min read

elections

IEBC Ordered to Rewrite Critical Election Technology Tender Ahead of 2027 Poll

The procurement review board found unclear requirements in the tender for Kenya’s Integrated Elections Management System but stopped short of cancelling the process.

13 days ago • 1 min read

sports

Kenya’s AFCON Clock Is Ticking as Stadium Readiness Raises Fresh Alarm

CAF has completed another inspection of facilities in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, but reports about slow progress at Kasarani have increased pressure on Nairobi.

13 days ago • 1 min read

local-news

Nairobi Expressway “Robbery” Was a False Alarm—but the Panic Exposed a Trust Problem

A viral image said to show motorists being robbed actually captured members of a political delegation changing vehicles, according to the expressway operator and police investigations.

13 days ago • 1 min read

healthcare

New Pharmacy Rules Spark Revolt as Diploma Holders Warn of Rural Medicine Crisis

Pharmaceutical technologists say proposed regulations could remove them from key roles in health centers and restrict access to controlled medicines in underserved communities.

13 days ago • 1 min read

food

Milk Disappears From Shelves as Drought Squeezes Kenya’s Dairy Supply

The Kenya Dairy Board calls the shortage temporary, but falling deliveries and continued dry conditions could put additional pressure on consumers and processors.

13 days ago • 1 min read

education

Missed the HELB Deadline? Students Given Until September 21 to Apply for Funding

The Ministry of Education has reopened the application window for eligible university students and TVET trainees who failed to submit their funding requests by August 31.

14 days ago • 1 min read

local-news

Kenya Braces for Powerful El Niño as Government Identifies Emergency Shelters

Churches, mosques and chiefs’ camps are being considered as evacuation centres as authorities prepare for potentially destructive rainfall between October 2026 and February 2027.

14 days ago • 1 min read

local-news

IG Kanja Orders Immediate Probe Into Abduction of Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed an urgent investigation into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was reportedly seized along the Gilgil Nakuru road, sparking outrage across Kenya’s media fraternity.

16 days ago • 3 min read

politics

Oburu Oginga Breaks Silence After Nairobi Hospital Stay, Dismisses Readmission Reports

Siaya Senator and Orange Democratic Movement leader Dr Oburu Oginga has broken his silence over swirling reports about his health, confirming that he has been discharged from a Nairobi hospital and is recovering at home.

17 days ago • 1 min read

business

Kenya Airways Acting CEO George Kamal Resigns: Habil Waswani Appointed Interim Chief Executive

Kenya Airways is heading into yet another leadership transition after Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Captain George Kamal tendered his resignation, citing personal reasons.

17 days ago • 2 min read

world

Museveni’s Prison, Kenya’s Problem: Why Nairobi Is Done Pretending East Africa Is Free

Kenyan activists hit the streets of Nairobi with a blunt warning: East Africa cannot claim to champion democracy while jailing its loudest critics. Their target was clear President Yoweri Museveni and the continued imprisonment of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye.

17 days ago • 1 min read

world

Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP): How Tanzania's Mega Dam Is Transforming East Africa

Explore Tanzania's Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), East Africa's largest 2,115 MW hydroelectric dam, its benefits, controversies and regional impact

17 days ago • 4 min read

economy

Strait of Hormuz Oil Crisis Threatens Kenya Pump Prices, Food Costs

The US-Iran conflict has disrupted one of the world's busiest oil routes, and Kenya's reliance on imported fuel means the economic pain will reach matatus, markets, and kitchen tables.

17 days ago • 2 min read

economy

Kenyans Brace for Higher Fuel Prices as Brent Crude Hits $92, EPRA Review Looms

As the September 14 EPRA review nears, diesel, transport and food costs are all at risk from a sustained crude price rally driven by Middle East supply fears.

17 days ago • 3 min read

politics

Amb. Josephine Majale Ojiambo Eyes Funyula Seat, Carrying Her Mother's Historic Legacy Into 2027

From the historic political trailblazed by Prof. Julia Ojiambo to a new generation of leadership, Amb. Dr. Josephine Majale Ojiambo is emerging as a familiar name in Busia’s political conversation

17 days ago • 3 min read

politics

Boeing to Pay Sh11.3 Billion to 32 Kenyan Families of Ethiopian Airlines ET302 Crash Victims

Nearly seven years after Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 fell from the sky and shattered 157 lives, 32 Kenyan families are finally receiving a measure of financial justice that few imagined would take this long to arrive.

17 days ago • 3 min read

politics

The Diplomat Running Budalangi by Remote Control , Why 2027 Should Worry His Enemies

He was born across the border, raised in Busia, and built a career that has seen him rise from public interest lawyer to cabinet minister to diplomat, surviving political earthquakes that would have ended lesser careers.

17 days ago • 4 min read

politics

"Budalangi Is Not His Property" The Statement That Could End Ababu Namwamba's Political Career

A government-led party mobilisation event descended into stone-throwing and tear gas in Busia County, exposing deepening factional tensions within the ruling coalition ahead of the 2027 elections

17 days ago • 3 min read

world

JKIA Strike Ends, But Thousands of Kenyans Are Still Counting the Cost

The departure boards at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport are flickering back to life this Monday morning, but the calm is deceptive. After 48 hours of chaos that grounded flights, ruined honeymoons, and scrambled supply chains, Kenya's busiest aviation hub is operational again, yet the bill is only now being tallied.

17 days ago • 2 min read

healthcare

"We Have Nothing Left": Busia Mother in Desperate Need of Life-Changing Surgery as Family Appeals for Public Help

For months, a family in Marachi East Ward, Busia County, has carried the heavy burden of watching a loved one suffer in silence.

17 days ago • 3 min read

sports

Lakers Sold for Record $12.5 Billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger Just a Year After Previous Sale

Venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are set to take over the iconic NBA franchise from Mark Walter, who purchased it for $10 billion only last June.

August 15, 2026 • 2 min read

politics

Orengo, Babu Owino Allege State-Funded Plot to Disrupt Linda Mwananchi Rally in Homa Bay

Siaya Governor and Embakasi East MP claim intelligence shows youths are being armed and mobilized to attack the August 16 gathering, with meetings allegedly held to coordinate the violence.

August 15, 2026 • 2 min read

politics

President Ruto Consolidates Kenya Kwanza-ODM Coalition, Launches Vision 2060 and Elders' Stipend Package

President William Ruto has formalized a broad-based political alliance with ODM ahead of the 2027 election, opened nationwide consultations for Kenya Vision 2060, and announced a Ksh 3,000 monthly stipend for 106,000 village elders even as former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua escalates criticism over the Sh13.02 trillion national debt.

August 12, 2026 • 4 min read

culture

Jaramogi Mausoleum Closed for Three Months as KDF Begins Raila Odinga Memorial Construction in Bondo

The National Museums of Kenya has shut the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum until October 30, 2026, to allow the Kenya Defence Forces to construct a pentagonal memorial for the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga featuring a research center, library, and amphitheater at a cost of Ksh30 million.

August 9, 2026 • 1 min read

politics

Rigathi Gachagua Leads Opposition from DCP, Demands Answers on Raila Death as DCI Calls for Evidence.

Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reinvented himself as a fierce government critic through his Democracy for the Citizens Party, sparking national controversy with claims about Raila Odinga’s death, prompting the DCI and allies like Junet Mohammed to demand proof while challenging his record in office. .

August 8, 2026 • 2 min read

education

Parliament Debates Bill to Enforce Strict 30-Day KUCCPS Placement Timelines

The proposed Tertiary Education, Placement, and Funding Bill, 2026, would compel the placement agency to open applications within 30 days of KCSE results, process them within a month, and allow unsuccessful students to revise their choices at no cost as Kenya moves toward 100% university funding.

August 8, 2026 • 2 min read