Sports
Arsenal in talks to sign Slovenia striker Sesko, hope to extend Gabriel contract
Reports in Germany have stated that Sesko, 21, is on the verge of making a move following interest from Europe's top clubs.
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Sports
Al Ahly win third straight Egyptian league title, rivals Pyramids protest in court
Pyramids have lodged a complaint against Ahly, over what they term as irregularities in their results.
Health and Wellness
Nationwide nurses strike to start July 7 unless demands met
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, union secretary general, Seth Panyako said the strike would paralyse nursing services countrywide unless long-standing demands are met within 26 working days.
Entertainment
Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of repeated sexual assault by former assistant
Mia described several occasions when Combs sexually assaulted her, beginning early in her employment.
Sports
Harambee Stars striker Olunga leaves Qatari club Al Duhail
Olunga and Al Duhail announced in separate statements on Thursday evening that they would be parting ways at the end of this just-ended season.
Health and Wellness
MPs propose sugar tax on sweetened drinks to fund health programmes
Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur presented the proposal during a public hearing on the Finance Bill, 2025, at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.
News
Fresh budget standoff as Senate pushes Sh465 billion for counties
The wide gap has triggered a new mediation process between the two Houses, reopening long-standing tensions over how much funding devolved units should receive.
News
IEBC Chair and Commissioners vetting set for Saturday
A notice from National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge, published in local newspapers on Friday, confirmed that the hearings will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Mini Chamber on the first floor of County Hall, Parliament Buildings.
Global Affairs
Security collapses in Gaza amid desperate search for food
The Hamas-run interior ministry reported that seven police officers trying to stop looting at a busy market were killed in an Israeli air strike.
News
Three nabbed by KWS in elephant ivory bust, six tusks recovered
The suspects were intercepted at the Siakago-Kiritiri Junction while in possession of 48 kilograms of elephant tusks, which had been hidden in two gunny bags.
Education and Career
MPs demand answers over delayed allowances for 99,000 acting teachers
The National Assembly’s Education Committee raised the concern during a stakeholders’ meeting on the Teachers Service Commission (Amendment Bill), 2024.
News
Nicholas Ogolla appointed as new secretary-general of transport workers union
Ogolla steps in to replace Dan Mihadi, who has been suspended from his duties with immediate effect.
News
Senate slams State agencies over unresolved Thange River oil crisis
A Senate Energy Committee, led by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, said the Kenya Pipeline Company, NEMA and the county government must come together to solve what has become a long-running humanitarian crisis.
News
Ruto announces annual bonuses for sugarcane farmers in Kisumu
He also called on sugarcane companies in Kisumu County to pay their workers and farmers promptly to help revive the sugar industry.
News
Natembeya: Court ban won't hinder service delivery in Trans Nzoia
Speaking on Thursday, Natembeya expressed confidence that the ruling would prompt innovative approaches to governance.
News
Court clears IEBC nominee vetting but halts swearing-In
Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued a conservatory order barring the seven individuals, among them Chairperson nominee Erastus Edung Ethekon, from taking the oath of office or assuming their roles until a constitutional petition filed by voters Kelvin Omondi and Boniface Mwangi is fully heard and determined.
Health and Wellness
Donor exit threatens gains in fight against neglected diseases
County health leaders said they are facing serious financial gaps in tackling diseases such as intestinal worms, bilharzia, jiggers, sleeping sickness and trachoma.
Health and Wellness
Duale unveils low-cost breast cancer treatment initiative in Kenya
This follows a new partnership between the Ministry of Health and Roche East Africa, officially launched by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Health and Wellness
Doctor dismissed following death of 11-year-old boy at Igegania hospital
The boy’s family alleges that negligence played a role in his death. According to them, he was taken to the facility on Tuesday, May 27, with symptoms of suspected pneumonia.
Business
Real estate sector warns of housing crisis if Finance Bill 2025 tax changes pass
The Association of Real Estate Stakeholders Kenya (RESA) urged Parliament to urgently reconsider or suspend several “punitive” tax clauses that, they say, could have far-reaching negative effects.
Global Affairs
East Africa hunger crisis deepens with aid cuts, conflict and climate pressures
While international charity World Vision says communities have made strong gains in fighting these challenges, it warns that cuts to foreign aid are now putting years of progress at risk.
News
Wetang’ula reserves Tuesday for MPs to honour Ngugi wa Thiong’o in Parliament
On Thursday, Wetang’ula led the House in observing a moment of silence for the celebrated writer, describing him as one of Kenya’s greatest sons in literature and a global icon of African storytelling.
Business
Employers call for action as Kenya’s private sector faces growing challenges
FKE President Dr. Gilda Odera said Kenya is facing unprecedented challenges, with the 2024 World Citizenship Report ranking Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania above Kenya as preferred destinations for wealthy investors.
News
Sh4.24 trillion budget under scrutiny: Revenue gaps, development delays raise red flags
Gathungu criticized the government’s failure to meet revenue collection goals and its weak enforcement of tax laws, which undermine the Sh4.24 trillion budget’s viability.
News
Culture of silence shields abusers, fuels Kenya’s GBV surge
Barasa pointed to a deeply entrenched culture of silence and stigma that protects perpetrators while isolating victims.
Business
World Bank proposes two-year hiring freeze to control Kenya’s public wage bill
This measure aims to reduce government spending and redirect funds to key development areas such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
Business
Property developers warn against removal of tax incentives
The Finance Bill 2025/26 includes a provision to eliminate the 15% tax rebate granted to companies that build at least 100 residential units each year.
News
Experts to use ICT conference to boost disability policies
Irene Mbari-Kirika, Founder and Executive Director of in ABLE, stated that the event, scheduled from June 3 to 5, will spotlight efforts to harmonize ICT accessibility policies across Africa.
Global Affairs
German jobless rate climbs more than forecast in May
The jobless count is now edging closer to the 3 million threshold, something Germany hasn’t seen in nearly ten years.
News
Museveni’s apology reflects strong leadership, says MP Sossion
Sossion emphasized the importance of honesty and transparency in leadership, noting that leaders should be willing to speak candidly with their citizens.