Kenya and Benin seal landmark visa-free deal
The deal, signed at the UN General Assembly by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Benin’s Foreign Minister Oleshegun Adjadi Bakar, allows nationals to stay for up to 180 days.
Chrispho OwuorThe deal, signed at the UN General Assembly by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Benin’s Foreign Minister Oleshegun Adjadi Bakar, allows nationals to stay for up to 180 days.
Chrispho OwuorDirector General Philip Leakey Okello said his heart goes out to families affected by the 2013 Westgate attack, which left 71 people dead and more than 200 injured.
Maureen KinyanjuiNakuru County Director of Education Victoria Mulili said a ministry team spent most of yesterday at the school conducting a fact-finding mission.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that three detainees were shot. One has died, and two remain in critical condition.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Nairobi-hosted summit, co-organized by Kenya and France, will bring together African and French heads of state and government. Its focus will be on fostering innovation, promoting economic growth, and building partnerships that offer mutual benefit.
Ian NjaneAuditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that the Treasury incurred avoidable interest payments of Sh4,882,803,834 across 17 projects.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Environment and Land Court (ELC) had halted construction of the 30,000-tonne terminus pending the hearing of a petition by local residents.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe comedian accused the Trump administration of engaging in “bullying,” singling out FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who had publicly threatened ABC with regulatory action over Kimmel’s remarks.
Ian NjaneIEBC will be resuming its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) from Monday, September 29, 2025.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe MPs urged TSC to provide detailed constituency-level data showing the number of teachers, their TSC registration, postings, and student population in each school to ensure transparency and accountability.
Maureen KinyanjuiKenya has a large and youthful population, with up to 75% of the population under the age 35.
Maureen KinyanjuiThis year also marked a milestone in Rihanna’s career, celebrating 20 years since the release of her debut album. Fans greeted the news with both congratulations and calls for new music, nearly a decade after her last album, Anti.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe appeal will be heard at the Court of Appeal in Nyeri on September 29, 2025.
Ann NyamburaSpeaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Zelensky cautioned that without a strong international front, more countries could face Russian attacks.
Maureen KinyanjuiRuto said that the suffering of innocent people in conflict zones, including Gaza and Sudan, cannot be ignored. He insisted that a credible political process is the only path to lasting peace.
Maureen KinyanjuiSomalia’s Ambassador to Kenya Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle condemned the disturbances that marred a recent football match involving Mogadishu City Club, saying the incidents do not represent the values shared between Kenya and Somalia.
Maureen KinyanjuiOutside court, lecturers maintained they would not resume classes until the outstanding amounts are fully cleared.
Maureen KinyanjuiTurning to practical examples, Ruto used Kenya’s leadership of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti to demonstrate the UN system’s shortcomings.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe lawmakers also cautioned that the limited venues could expose the exercise to infiltration by outsiders, creating unfair competition for Nairobi’s large population of job seekers.
Maureen KinyanjuiRuto pointed out that although African issues occupy most of the council’s agenda, the continent remains the only one without a permanent voice at the table. He demanded the allocation of at least two permanent seats with veto powers, along with more non-permanent seats for African nations.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Ambassador commended the Kenya Police Service, the Kenya Police FC administration, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and Sports Kenya for their professionalism and support in hosting Mogadishu City Club at Nyayo National Stadium.
Maureen KinyanjuiWith the National Assembly’s endorsement, President William Ruto will now proceed with the formal appointment and gazettement of the nominees.
Maureen KinyanjuiIEK President Eng. Shammah Kiteme emphasised the need to strengthen opportunities for young engineers.
Chrispho OwuorIn a joint petition submitted on September 24, the Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) together with the Retail Traders Association of Kenya (Retrak) accused lawmakers of pushing the Bill forward without engaging those most affected.
Maureen KinyanjuiJustice Mwita directed the petitioners to file and serve the supplementary affidavit within seven days, with the Attorney-General’s office given the same period to reply if necessary.
Maureen KinyanjuiAgriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe urged the counties to align their interventions with national programmes aimed at unlocking the full potential of the livestock economy.
Michael NdwigaAmong the most striking cases is a mystery farmer controlling about 2,000 acres of Egerton University land for maize farming, with the “beneficial owner not known and the value not disclosed.
Rose AchiengOn press freedom, the council reported that 84 violations were documented across the country between January and September 2025. These included 56 incidents of physical assault, largely during anti-government protests and political activities.
Maureen KinyanjuiOfficial results released so far show ex-president Peter Mutharika, Chakwera's predecessor, has built a commanding lead in the September 16 election.
Samuel OtienoAccording to Treasury data, monthly loans to the private sector rose to Sh10.7 billion in June, compared to Sh2.5 billion during the same period last year, ending a five-year stretch where lenders were reluctant to advance funds.
Rose Achieng