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Obado plea deal sparks courtroom clash between ODPP and EACC

The legal standoff emerged during the hearing of an application seeking to formally withdraw corruption charges against Obado and others.

CBK clears 27 more digital lenders, total licensed rises to 153

With the latest approvals, the number of regulated digital credit providers (DCPs) now stands at 153.

Ruiru plane crash: Black boxes sent to US as probe widens

The AMREF Flying Doctors plane crashed minutes after takeoff on August 7, 2025, killing six people and injuring two others.

KMC’s profits collapse as audit uncovers debts, land disputes and unpaid bills

A new audit by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu covering the year ending June 2024 reveals the state corporation’s revenues tumbled by more than Sh1 billion, pushing it into a deep crisis.

Engineers sue PSC at Supreme Court over pay and allowances

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) President Shammah Kiteme said the legal action is meant to secure better job grades and allowances that have been withheld for years.

eCitizen platform collects Sh1 billion daily, says Director General

Launched in 2013 as a pilot project between the National Treasury and the World Bank, eCitizen initially provided only 10 services.

Karua urges Kenyans to elect leaders who serve the people, not themselves

In an interview with Radio Generation, she described how the Ruto administration has repurposed state resources to serve a few, leaving ordinary Kenyans struggling with debt, poor services, and defunded health and education sectors.

High Court directs three Safaricom dealers to pay KCB Sh140m debt

In separate rulings delivered by Justice Rhoda Rutto, Jatcom Agency Limited was directed to pay Sh47 million, Charingcross Communication Agency Sh45.8 million, and Talk Cell Technologies Limited Sh47.2 million.

Ruto orders permanent jobs for UHC medics starting this month

The President explained that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission had already adjusted the pay for the UHC medics, paving the way for their transition to permanent terms.

Thai ex-PM leaves country before parliament votes on leadership

In an early-morning post on social media site X, Thaksin said he left Thailand for a medical check-up in Singapore, but diverted to Dubai because of an airport closure.

Martha Karua accuses Kenya Kwanza regime for deliberate insecurity across Kenya

The former Justice Minister questioned how forces from Jubaland could occupy parts of Mandera, terrorizing residents and forcing them from their homes for over a week without intervention.

Why I’m running for President – Martha Karua

Early this year, in March, Karua maintained that she would not be a presidential running mate in the 2027 general elections.

Teen killed, seven hurt in Canada mass stabbing

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), officers were first called at 3:45 am after a tribal security guard reported an assault had taken place.

EACC questions Garissa Governor Nathif Jama over Sh1.2bn probe

The commission said its probe is examining accusations that Sh700 million was paid in salaries to ghost workers. The inquiry also focuses on conflict of interest in the awarding of contracts worth Sh265 million to Takaful Insurance of Africa Ltd and Tina Gardens Hotel, companies alleged to be linked to the Governor.

Brazil turns to China as Trump’s tariffs threaten US coffee trade

The South American nation, which is the world’s largest coffee producer, has been hit with a 50% US import duty, among the steepest imposed by Washington.

Civil society seeks to dissolve Nairobi County over graft, poor services

Kenya Bora Tuitakayo said since September 2022, when Sakaja’s administration took over, Nairobi has been subjected to corruption, poor services, and financial mismanagement.

Macron: 26 countries ready to send troops to Ukraine after ceasefire

Macron said the forces, which could operate “by land, sea or air,” would form part of a “reassurance force” agreed during a summit of 35 nations meeting in Paris under the “Coalition of the Willing.”

Taxpayers to bear Sh25bn fines from delayed government bill payments

Nyakang’o observed that the piling up of pending bills has put businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, under severe pressure as their cash flow is restricted by long-delayed payments.

Witnesses narrate starvation and denial of education in Shakahola case

Among those who testified was Dominic Kahindi Mwakudza, who narrated how police approached him over his brother, Felix Katana, who had four children.

Ebola outbreak in Kasai kills 16, including four health workers

The outbreak has affected Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai Province where health officials have been carrying out investigations.

Ruto affirms plan to employ UHC staff on permanent, pensionable terms

The President urged counties to support the initiative so that the more than 7,500 workers can begin earning enhanced pay under the new terms this month.

Parastatals hold Sh404bn of Kenya’s pending bills

Microfinance banks sell loans to commercial lenders as defaults mount

A new report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that the 14 microfinance banks (MFBs) under its supervision have been unable to expand lending, forcing them to sell loans to commercial banks while slowing down issuance of fresh credit in order to manage risk.

Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies

He was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men's and women's suits for a modern audience.

Murkomen to unveil reforms on police promotions, transfers

The reforms, ranging from promotion of police officers to their transfer, will also ensure the officers do not stay at a particular rank and location for long.

Budget experts warn Kenyans trapped in hand-to-mouth struggle

The Parliamentary Budget Office also dismissed government’s optimistic projections, saying growth will only reach 4.8 per cent this year, lower than the Treasury’s forecast of 5.3 per cent.

Judge overturns Trump funding cuts to Harvard

The administration, which vowed to appeal, insisted its move was legally justified over Harvard's alleged failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students amid campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza.

CoB warns rising pending bills could slow Kenya’s economic recovery

Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o warned that delayed payments by State Corporations and government agencies are squeezing small and medium businesses that depend on timely government contracts.

Kenya paying more in loan interest than repaying debt – CoB

Domestic lenders accounted for the bulk of debt service in the year under review. Of the Sh1.7 trillion spent on public debt, Sh992.4 billion went to domestic creditors, with interest payments forming the largest share.

MPs pledge action on Egerton University’s 2,000-acre land dispute

The university says more than 2,000 acres of its farm land have been seized by private individuals who have even obtained documents claiming ownership, frustrating attempts to recover the property.