Explainer: Kenya’s political alliances shift ahead of 2027
Kenya’s political history is marked by coalitions formed largely around elections, with some surviving beyond the polls while others have collapsed soon after.
Brenda SockyKenya’s political history is marked by coalitions formed largely around elections, with some surviving beyond the polls while others have collapsed soon after.
Brenda SockyThe United Kingdom and China follow, while several other major economies also feature among the top holders
Chrispho OwuorThe programme supports community-led projects in health, education and economic empowerment across all 47 counties, bringing the Foundation’s total investment in the initiative to 700 million shillings since 2019.
Samuel OtienoIn a statement marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the commission said enforced disappearance places individuals “outside the protection of the law” and exposes them to serious violations, including torture and ill-treatment.
David AbonyoThe meteorological agency said Kenyans should not wait for extreme weather events before taking precautionary measures, stressing the importance of turning weather forecasts and early warnings into practical action
Chrispho OwuorThe warning comes as social media assumes an increasingly important role in Kenya’s political discourse, with millions of citizens using online platforms to debate public affairs, scrutinise leaders, campaign and organise
Chrispho OwuorThe figures highlight one of Kenya's longstanding economic challenges: creating sufficient employment opportunities for a rapidly expanding working-age population while reducing dependence on informal work
Chrispho OwuorMore than 100 wildfires have been recorded in recent days in the north-east of the country, most of which have been extinguished.
Samuel OtienoThe claims emerged after a video showing unknown individuals attacking passengers inside a vehicle went viral on social media.
David AbonyoIn her ruling, Justice Mulwa said the August 25 order could not be interpreted separately from the tribunal’s decision of August 10.
David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Monday, the party described the remarks as “reckless”, “divisive” and “dangerous”, warning that such rhetoric could reopen ethnic tensions associated with Kenya’s past election violence.
David AbonyoThe authority has urged travellers to confirm their flight status directly with airlines before travelling to the airport, warning that previously scheduled departure and arrival times may be affected by the continuing disruption
Chrispho OwuorCBK said the approval was granted on August 28 under Section 13(4) of the Banking Act, with the transaction expected to take effect once the agreement between the two companies is completed
Chrispho OwuorKelvin Migwe Kimwatu had moved to court seeking to stop the removal and burial of his late wife’s remains, accusing her family and her former employer, KCB Bank Kenya Limited, of excluding him from the funeral arrangements.
David AbonyoThe new system will require suppliers doing business with government entities to generate valid eTIMS invoices before submitting them for payment through IFMIS.
David AbonyoThe Report's mandate was to examine the legal, policy, administrative, institutional and operational barriers affecting the three services and recommend reforms to improve welfare, accountability and service delivery
Chrispho OwuorIn a customer update issued on Monday, the national carrier said the industrial action by Air Traffic Control (ATC) workers had created a flight backlog, forcing it to reschedule and cancel some flights.
David AbonyoThe opportunity targets students who missed the earlier application window and those seeking to join KMTC for professional training in healthcare-related fields
Chrispho OwuorThe appointments, contained in Gazette Notices dated August 28, 2026, affect several public institutions, including the National Research Fund (NRF), National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) and the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board
Chrispho OwuorThe cancellations followed a similar disruption on Sunday, when RwandAir cancelled flights WB402 and WB403 on August 30, also citing difficulties involving air traffic control services at JKIA
Chrispho OwuorIn its fourth update on the situation, issued at 11:45 am on Monday, August 31, Jambojet said five flights were next in line to depart but were still awaiting the required clearance from air traffic control
Chrispho OwuorThe number of missing people has increased sharply from the 2,502 reported on Sunday, highlighting the growing scale of the tragedy.
David AbonyoSpeaking during a special session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) on Monday, Abdullahi said the agreement was signed “under duress” in the run-up to the 2017 elections but has never been implemented.
David AbonyoMariga, a former Harambee Stars captain, said the uncertainty had come at a critical moment for Kenyan football, with Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania preparing to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Monday during a special session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) in Karen, Kindiki said the industrial action had affected the smooth delivery of healthcare services and urged the parties to conclude consultations “as soon as possible” to allow nurses to resume work.
David AbonyoThe figures cover landscape, savanna, grassland, and forest fires recorded up to August 1, 2026
Chrispho OwuorThe ranking highlights the remarkable size and geographic diversity of Africa’s lakes, including some shared by multiple countries
Nelson WahomeSpeaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Mokku said the appointment of MPs as Cabinet Secretaries had revived questions about whether the country was recreating aspects of the previous constitutional order, when MPs could also serve in the Executive.
David AbonyoThe Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) resumed industrial action on Sunday, August 30, after suspending an earlier strike following a government-brokered agreement in July. The union says the agreement required aviation employers to engage directly with workers and resolve outstanding grievances, but negotiations failed to produce a settlement
Chrispho OwuorThe head of State also appointed Cecilia Mbaka as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Board for Social Protection for three years, with both appointments taking effect from August 28, 2026.
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