The IMF’s October 2026 outlook explains how rising oil and food prices could affect Kenya’s inflation, economic growth, imports and household finances.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) says the planned system will allow service providers, including bulk SMS companies, to establish whether a number has changed hands before sending subscription-related messages.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKithure Kindiki has called for the use of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, rehabilitation, and green initiatives to modernise Kenya’s correctional services.
By Chrispho OwuorThe laureates from 2019 to 2026 include Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Ali, the World Food Programme, and Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
By Nelson WahomeWilliam Ruto has accused opposition leaders of disguising ethnic calculations as national unity and challenged them to compete on development policies ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Chrispho OwuorThe IMF's October 2026 outlook examines how supply disruptions, geopolitical risks and depleted reserves could shape oil prices, inflation and global growth.
By David AbonyoThe backlash followed a Newsmax broadcast in which Finnerty discussed immigration, street conditions and changes in New York City, arguing that immigration from developing countries under former US President Joe Biden had altered the character of some American cities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe push for tighter controls comes against the backdrop of a sharp increase in Kenya’s public debt over the past decade. The country’s debt has risen from approximately Sh2.4 trillion in 2014 to more than Sh12.86 trillion as of April this year, representing 69.4 per cent of GDP.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Former Nyeri Town MP argues that many voters who backed Ruto in the 2022 General Election now feel short-changed, having expected their electoral support to translate into greater political influence, representation and tangible benefits under his administration.
By Chrispho OwuorThe planned measures are part of efforts to prepare authorities for the possible spread of misleading digital material during the election period, when false recordings and manipulated content could be circulated to influence voters or create confusion.
By Maureen KinyanjuiArunga took the surname in March 2010 after marrying Quincy Timberlake, publicly announcing the change at the time. The latest notice marks a return to the name she used before the marriage
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe case against three people linked to St Abraham Sayuni church includes allegations that hot water was poured on three minors during a purported exorcism ritual.
By David AbonyoMicrosoft’s proposed global restructuring has affected its Nairobi engineering department, leaving the facility’s future and the status of employees unclear as Kenya seeks to protect technology jobs.
By David AbonyoSpeaking during the Second National Development Implementation Committee meeting in Nairobi on Monday, October 12, Sakaja urged government ministries and agencies to address the outstanding issues and ensure the agreement delivers the improvements promised to city residents.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe IMF outlines three threats to global financial stability: a sharp fall in AI-related asset prices, higher government bond yields and cyberattacks that could disrupt interconnected financial systems.
By Chrispho OwuorEbola is a severe viral disease first identified in 1976 following two outbreaks in areas that are now part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan. At the time, the countries were known as Zaire and Sudan, respectively.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the Auditor-General’s report for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, PPRA trained 9,136 stakeholders and procurement practitioners from primary and secondary schools. The exercise cost Sh911,108,000, translating to an average expenditure of approximately Sh99,713 per participant.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement dated October 12, the union acknowledged concerns raised by patients and their families but said frontline healthcare workers should not be held individually responsible for systemic problems beyond their control.
By David AbonyoGetty Images, which works with Agence France-Presse (AFP) and several other media organisations, said the agreement had received support from its main financial stakeholders, paving the way for a comprehensive overhaul of its debt obligations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the proposed arrangement, participating artists will be registered and considered for monthly stipends. Hinga said the government had yet to settle on the amount each artist would receive, with details on the payments expected to be announced later.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe resignation was handed in by his lawyer on Monday during a disciplinary hearing, about three weeks after Sibiya’s arrest. O
By Maureen KinyanjuiAs new chairperson, Njuki assured governors that his relationship with the national administration wouldn’t prevent him from defending the interests of all 47 counties.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe disagreement followed Muturi’s demand for a detailed account of how a traveller who reportedly arrived in Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was cleared at the airport and later taken to hospital.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during Radio Generation’s Powerfile show on Monday, October 12, 2026, the governance expert questioned whether Sifuna was ready for the demands of a presidential contest.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to a statement from the party, Musyoka is scheduled to attend an event at the House of Commons, where he will serve as the chief guest at a gathering hosted by Gavin Williamson, Chair of the Westminster Africa Business Group and Conservative MP for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge.
By Samuel OtienoThe Presidential aspirant argued that Kenya’s political culture often places too much emphasis on political experience when assessing candidates for public office, overlooking the skills and values required to manage national affairs
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during Radio Generation’s Powerfile show on Monday, Osoi argued that the government should demonstrate that local investors lack the financial and technical capacity to undertake the project before bringing in an investor from Nigeria.
By Chrispho OwuorThe new rules introduce public health measures at airports, seaports, inland ports and land border crossings.
By Samuel OtienoTestifying in the murder trial of Wairimu before Lady Justice Diana Rachel Kavedza on Monday, Muiruri said Cohen made the chilling remark during their last conversation on July 19, 2019, days before he went missing.
By Samuel OtienoMuturi said a whistleblower had brought the allegations to his attention, claiming that the individual, described in the allegations as Patient Zero, was allegedly cleared at the airport following a telephone communication before being taken to a hospital.
By Samuel Otieno