Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed six members to the Board of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), with their appointments taking effect immediately. In a Kenya Gazette notice published on July 8, Mbadi said the newly appointed board members will serve a three-year term. The appointees are James Mworia Mwirigi, the Chief Executive Officer…
Kenya’s major political parties are witnessing a growing wave of defections as politicians reposition themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Jubilee Party, and the Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) are among the parties most affected by the shifting political landscape. Political analysts say many…
Leaders and residents of Lamu County have welcomed plans by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote to establish a crude oil refinery in the coastal county, expressing optimism that the project will stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities. The announcement follows a directive by President William Ruto, who tasked Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with leading a…
Students who took technical subjects in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination emerged among the country’s top performers, prompting the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) to call on universities to review admission requirements in line with the country’s evolving education system. Data released by KUCCPS during the announcement of…
The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan is deepening, with the number of wounded civilians evacuated for emergency medical treatment rising by 50 percent in the first half of 2026 as renewed fighting overwhelms the country’s fragile healthcare system. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, 266 wounded people were evacuated between January and…
Consumers in Kenya and other gas-importing countries could face higher energy costs over the next two years as global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies remain under pressure, according to the International Energy Agency. In its latest quarterly gas market report, the IEA says the global outlook has worsened following disruptions caused by the recent conflict…
Argentina staged a sensational second-half comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 and keep their FIFA World Cup title defence alive after overturning a two-goal deficit in a thrilling Round of 16 encounter. Egypt stunned the defending champions with first-half goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, while goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir denied Lionel Messi from the penalty…
Thousands of healthcare workers serving under Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme have officially secured permanent and pensionable employment under county governments following the completion of a long-awaited payroll transition. In a statement issued on Monday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that the transition took effect on July 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone…
The High Court has declined to suspend a three-month jail sentence imposed on suspended Nairobi County Finance Executive Committee Member Charles Kerich for contempt of court, ordering him to report immediately to Industrial Area Remand Prison. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Justice Francis Gikonyo dismissed Kerich’s application seeking to set aside or stay the…
A heavy police deployment across Nairobi disrupted planned Saba Saba demonstrations on Tuesday, with security officers sealing off key roads, blocking protest assembly points and arresting several demonstrators attempting to march into the Central Business District (CBD). From the early hours of the morning, anti-riot police established roadblocks and mounted security checkpoints on major roads…
