Author: Ann Nyambura
Audit flags Treasury over breach of approved borrowing plan
The report, which was submitted to Parliament, shows that the deficit rose by Sh492.12 billion from the earlier estimate of Sh768.6 billion, translati...
Long-time Ladysmith Black Mambazo member, Albert Mazibuko dies at 77
The group announced that Mazibuko died on Sunday following a short illness. His role in the ensemble stretched back to 1969, when he joined the lineup...
Ethiopia takes over AU Peace and Security Council leadership for April
During its tenure, Ethiopia will oversee discussions covering a wide range of issues linked to peace and security across Africa. These include matters...
Ruto backs Mbavu Destroyer vs Majembe fight with Sh2 million support
The build-up to the fight has drawn comparisons to earlier high-profile boxing hype witnessed in the country, particularly the 2023 clash between Tanz...
MPs push for real-time access to IFMIS in oversight drive
The National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi, has recommended that the Treasury, working togeth...
IEBC registers 344,316 new voters in early push for 2027 polls
IEBC noted that the target of the current exercise is to register 2.5 million additional voters, which would raise the total number of registered vote...
Senate calls for urgent changes to stop criminalizing FGM survivors
Debate among senators showed clear differences on how to tackle the issue, with some questioning the heavy reliance on arrests. They argued that such...
Eight arrested as detectives uncover fertiliser fraud ring in Kakamega
The suspects were arrested during a raid at Ejinja Village in Rurambi Sub-County. The operation was carried out by detectives from DCI headquarters wo...
Three University students die in Kibwezi bus crash on Nairobi–Mombasa Highway
He added that the six injured were rushed to Kambu Level 4 Subcounty Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. The victims were transported in an...
Nairobi floods claim 10 lives as Roads, homes submerge
The flooding also left at least 71 vehicles stranded as major roads became impassable.
Ngong Road night-time lane closures from March 9 to 23 for flyover work
KURA said the interruptions will mainly occur in the evenings and at night, from 6 pm to 2 am, when crews will be carrying out concreting work on the...
Nakuru County issues 21-day notice to collect 27 unclaimed bodies
The list shows that while some of the deceased had been identified at the time they were taken to the mortuary, others remain unknown.
Kenya Airways flight to Kigali returns to Nairobi after poor weather
The airline noted that such air turnbacks are part of normal safety measures in aviation when landing conditions are not suitable. However, the earlie...
Rupert Lowe launches Restore Britain as a nationwide party
Lowe’s suspension from Reform UK followed allegations that he threatened then-chairman Zia Yusuf with physical violence. The Crown Prosecution Service...
Kenyans in Saudi Arabia assured of safety as Embassy dismisses viral claims
The Embassy highlighted that SMASCO is a licensed recruitment and support service provider, operating under Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources...
Counties and Lands Ministry directed to fast-track housing approvals
In addition to base titles, the Ministry of Lands was directed to assist with sectional property plan approvals, which enable individual units within...
Accountant in custody after Sacco loses Sh16 million in fraud
The fraud initially cost the Sacco Sh6,852,166, before additional illicit transactions totaling Sh9,161,000 were discovered, bringing the overall loss...
EPRA updates electricity tariffs, consumers to pay higher bills
The tariff adjustments, gazetted on Friday, February 13, come as part of the routine review process, but the changes carry tangible effects for consum...
Obama warns of lost respect and decency in US politics after racist video
In a conversation with liberal podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, Obama said the public’s sense of shame and decorum in leadership has eroded, raising conce...
African Union focuses on security, governance, and climate at 39th Summit
The 39th African Union summit opened amid calls for an end to violence in Palestine and across multiple African nations, highlighting the intertwined...
World Bank criticises political influence in Kenya’s State firms
Current performance-monitoring systems are also under scrutiny. While the National Treasury sets key performance indicators and targets, the World Ban...
Ombudsman sets 21-day deadline for sugar mill records
The order comes shortly after Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told Parliament that all assets leased under 30-yea...
Pope Leo XIV stresses guiding youth in the era of artificial intelligence
Acknowledging AI’s profound impact, Pope Leo said the technology influences millions daily and affects human thinking, learning, and relationships.
Garissa confirms doctors on permanent terms after talks With KMPDU
In a clear commitment, the county pledged to reclassify 20 doctors from Job Group M to Job Group Q, with the new letters scheduled for release by Dece...
Koskei orders State agency leaders to follow directives without exception
Koskei specifically called out the unauthorised extension or renewal of CEOs’ contracts, done without his office’s required consent. Other irregularit...
Trump pledges pardon for ex-honduran President Hernández
The announcement comes amid a heated Honduran presidential election. Key contenders include National Party candidate and former Tegucigalpa mayor Asfu...
Kenya’s local vehicle assembly jumps 11% as more models hit the market
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), firms such as CFAO Mobility Kenya, Simba Corp, Isuzu East Africa, and Transafrica Motors...
Mars shows first signs of electrical storms, scientists say
The rover’s SuperCam instrument detected short electrical bursts, which scientists have nicknamed “mini lightning,” through both sound and electromagn...
Afghan residents condemn DC shooting, call for fair immigration handling
The attack claimed the life of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains hospitalized in critical condition.In reacti...
Tanzania escalates protest as EU Parliament prepares election crisis debate
Through a formal note sent by its Embassy in Brussels, Tanzania says the European Parliament is acting outside international norms by debating the iss...
Senate slams Lands CS over inaccessible public buildings
Lead petitioner Zedekiah Adika, who traveled from Mombasa with fellow petitioners, stressed the CS Wahome's attendance was essential, noting that the...
Survivors and villagers recall horrific night at Hillside Academy
School matron Beatrice Nduta, who had worked at Hillside Academy for just four months, told the court that 282 pupils were at the school that night, i...
