Deep sorrow and grief filled the air during a memorial service held in Gilgil for the 16 students who lost their lives in the fire tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County on May 28 this year. The emotional service, held at a public field in Gilgil on Friday, brought together national and county…
A coalition of Kenya’s opposition leaders has launched a three-day political tour of the Western Kenya region in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots support and enhancing engagement with local communities ahead of future political realignments. The tour is being spearheaded by Eugene Wamalwa and brings together several prominent opposition figures, including former Deputy President…
The Government of Kuwait has banned the recruitment of domestic workers from Kenya, dealing a setback to Kenya’s efforts to secure overseas employment opportunities for its citizens. Under new regulations issued by Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior, domestic workers will only be recruited from 10 approved countries, while Kenya is among 27 nations that have been…
President William Ruto has concluded his visit to Finland, Norway, and Belgium by urging Kenyans to support and invest in the reforms being implemented by the government back home. Speaking to Kenyans living in the Nordic region in Helsinki, Finland, the President stated that Kenya continues to make developmental strides despite a different perception portrayed…
Deep sorrow and grief filled the air during a memorial service held in Gilgil for the 16 students who lost their lives in the fire tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County on May 28 this year. The emotional service, held at a public field in Gilgil on Friday, brought together national and county…
A coalition of Kenya’s opposition leaders has launched a three-day political tour of the Western Kenya region in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots support and enhancing engagement with local communities ahead of future political realignments. The tour is being spearheaded by Eugene Wamalwa and brings together several prominent opposition figures, including former Deputy President…
The Government of Kuwait has banned the recruitment of domestic workers from Kenya, dealing a setback to Kenya’s efforts to secure overseas employment opportunities for its citizens. Under new regulations issued by Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior, domestic workers will only be recruited from 10 approved countries, while Kenya is among 27 nations that have been…
President William Ruto has concluded his visit to Finland, Norway, and Belgium by urging Kenyans to support and invest in the reforms being implemented by the government back home. Speaking to Kenyans living in the Nordic region in Helsinki, Finland, the President stated that Kenya continues to make developmental strides despite a different perception portrayed…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed several changes to the tax system to enhance revenue collection in the country. Through the 2026/27 Budget, Mbadi proposes that taxpayers with no income start submitting their tax returns within one month after the end of the tax year. This move aims to give the Kenya Revenue Authority…
The wait of four years is finally over as the FIFA World Cup officially kicks off today. Co-hosts Mexico will open the tournament against South Africa in a Group A clash set to be played in Mexico City at 10 p.m. East African Time. This will be Mexico’s fifth appearance in a World Cup opening…
Marsabit County has hosted the national launch of the Day of the African Child celebrations, with stakeholders calling for stronger child protection measures and improved access to clean water, sanitation and healthcare services. The event, held at Sangante Kargi Maikona Primary School, brought together government officials, development partners, community leaders and children from different parts…
A report by the Auditor General has revealed that medicines and medical supplies worth more than KSh376 million expired while in storage at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). According to the report for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, the expired stock included cancer drugs valued at more than KSh9 million. The revelations…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir is facing growing pressure to fulfill his campaign promises on education and healthcare as the 2027 General Election draws closer. Nassir, who was elected in 2022 after serving for ten years as the Member of Parliament for Mvita Constituency, had pledged to provide free healthcare services for Mombasa residents and reduce…
