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Filmmaker Nchogu warns NGOs against using poverty images to tell Africa’s story

She argued that her experiences working on NGO productions made her increasingly conscious of the images being created about Africa

Nairobi ranks 10th globally as Sakaja ramps up El Niño preparations

Chicago was ranked the world’s most climate-resilient city, followed by Addis Ababa, Melbourne, Barcelona, Ankara, Buenos Aires, Paris, Istanbul, Bogotá and Nairobi.

Senator seeks probe into KICC’s revenue collection system

The senator is particularly seeking answers on revenue from the centre’s parking facilities, Tower Viewing services, events and other commercial activities.

World Bank: 826 million people still trapped in extreme overty

Using the 2026 prices, the bank estimates that a typical six-member household living at the extreme poverty line would have a monthly consumption budget of about Sh87,075.

Sh600m CBC materials lie idle at Kenya Literature Bureau as MPs demand answers

KLB Managing Director George Okeyo said the materials were left at the bureau after the curriculum was reviewed in the 2023/2024 financial year following recommendations by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms.

Car sales lose momentum as July purchases fall to 1,677 units

Figures from the Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA) show that 9,757 vehicles had been sold between January and July 2026. Isuzu East Africa remained firmly ahead of its competitors, accounting for almost half of the total market.

Remembering 9/11: 25 Years Later

Two struck New York’s World Trade Center, another hit the Pentagon, while a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers fought back

Progress Alliance Party accuses Government of ‘gaslighting’ public over foreign traders

Arnold warned that continued manipulation of public narratives could deepen political divisions and weaken confidence in both government communication and the media as Kenya approaches the 2027 elections

Court halts IEBC ballot printing tender over qualification rules

The commission advertised the tender on August 11 for the supply and delivery of ballot papers, tactile folders, the Register of Voters and statutory election result declaration forms for the 2027 election.

August breaks global heat Record as El Niño gains strength

The latest record came after an exceptionally hot summer that brought severe heatwaves and wildfires across several parts of the world. Western Europe and the contiguous United States both experienced their hottest summers ever recorded.

Your tears won’t move Kenyans! Gachagua takes fresh swipe at Ruto

In a statement on Thursday, Gachagua claimed the President had travelled to the region to respond to public discontent after receiving votes from residents who expected development from his administration.

Ruto steps up 2027 message, says his record will speak at ballot

The President cited changes in healthcare, saying his administration was working to expand access to universal healthcare. In agriculture, he highlighted government efforts aimed at raising production and lowering the cost of food for Kenyans.

Kalonzo calls for opposition unity as he warns Kenya is losing direction

The Wiper leader spoke after chairing a joint meeting of the Azimio Council and National Executive Committee, where opposition leaders considered ways of deepening their cooperation.

Suspected gang instructor arrested in Kisumu as weapons and cannabis recovered

The crackdown followed a series of incidents that heightened concerns over organised violence in the county, including deadly clashes in Kisumu's Milimani area in July. Security officials subsequently warned that criminal gangs and those financing them would face legal action

Counties race to prepare for El Niño rains as flood hotspots emerge

Preparations are at different stages, with some counties already deploying machinery and organising rescue teams while others still face serious gaps in drainage and other infrastructure in areas that have suffered repeated flooding.

Mombasa Road: KeNHA announces temporary closure at Cabanas

In a public notice, KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli said motorists travelling to JKIA from the Eastern Bypass will be directed through a designated diversion lane throughout the construction period.

Absa Bank Kenya confirms Yusuf Omari as new CEO

In a statement on September 1, 2026 , Omari’s appointment took effect immediately after receiving the required regulatory and internal approvals, according to the bank’s Board of Directors.

37 parties risk missing 2027 polls as registration deadline nears

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) requires parties seeking full registration to meet conditions set under the Political Parties Act, including having inclusive governing organs and establishing the required membership base across the counties.

Bukavu fire: 24 schoolchildren feared dead, 300 homes destroyed

AFC-M23 said the preliminary number of deaths had reached 24, including 19 girls and five boys. Another 29 people were undergoing treatment at medical facilities in the area, with 21 of them admitted to intensive care.

Omtatah kicked out of Senate after defending ‘yapping’ remark on Ruto

The clash came , when Omtatah appeared before the House to respond to an order requiring him to withdraw the remark. While the senator said he was prepared to withdraw it as a sign of respect for the Senate, he used his response to argue that the word was not against parliamentary language.

Sometimes it’s not just about the love story… maybe the visa was part of the plot all along!

Why should an event pause presentations simply because a politician has arrived?

#MyPerspective: Whenever you feel stuck, take yourself to where the people with fancy suites frequent

If you hop into any cab, leave it as clean as you found it. A little respect can go a long way.

Thailand is packaging groceries using banana leaves instead of plastic!

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, let’s change the narrative on suicide. Start the conversation!

Kindiki dares Gachagua to show development record as he touts Ruto scorecard

The Deputy President said critics of the Kenya Kwanza administration should present their own development scorecards for Kenyans to compare with the government’s achievements.

IEBC clarifies Kenyatta University voter registration exercise amid social media claims

The Commission said it had taken the allegations contained in the circulating video seriously and was working with relevant government agencies to determine whether any action was necessary.

313 ECDE officers ask Senate to fix 11-year career, pension dispute

Represented by lead petitioner Peter Makara, the officers said they were originally teachers employed by TSC on permanent and pensionable terms before being appointed as ECDE programme officers under the Ministry of Education. Their functions were later transferred to county governments as part of devolution.

Nairobi sets December 31 deadline for unauthorised developments

City Hall has warned that eligible developments that remain unregularised once the December deadline passes could be subjected to enforcement measures.