Ruto Honours Truphena Muthoni With Ambassador Job After 72-Hour Tree-Hugging Feat

President William Ruto has praised and rewarded environmental activist Truphena Muthoni following her record-breaking act of spending 72 continuous hours embracing an indigenous tree, a symbolic protest aimed at drawing…

What Ruto Told Kenyans After Signing Controversial Kenya-US Health Deal

President William Ruto has defended the controversial Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework, telling Kenyans that the agreement marks a major step toward strengthening the country’s healthcare system, modernising hospitals, and improving…

Bilal Wanjau, Former Tahidi High Actor Dies. This is What Killed Him

The Kenyan entertainment world was plunged into mourning on Thursday after the sudden death of actor Bilal Wanjau, known for his memorable roles in popular television series such as Tahidi…

Gachagua Hails DCP’s ‘Newborn Triplets’ After Surprise Wins in By-Elections

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised his Democratic Congress Party (DCP) for what he describes as a strong showing in the November 27 by-elections, declaring the outfit “the newest…

Ruto Meets IMF Boss, Pushes for More Deals During US Trip

President William Ruto on Wednesday intensified Kenya’s push for stronger global investment ties during his ongoing working visit to the United States, holding high-level talks with the leadership of the…

What KRA’s New E-Customs App Means for Traders

As global supply-chains tighten and East African trade grows, Kenya has rolled out a new digital initiative, the E-Customs app, aimed at speeding up customs clearance at border posts. The…

“I Will Not Be Intimidated” – Natembeya Speaks After Security Withdrawal

Minutes before dawn on Wednesday, George Natembeya — Governor of Trans Nzoia County — says he woke up to find state-assigned police officers who guarded him and his residence suddenly…

Oxfam Report: Richest 125 Kenyans Are Richer Than 42.6 Million

Kenya is facing a staggering inequality gap: the country’s top 125 wealthiest individuals now own more wealth than 42.6 million Kenyans living in what Oxfam report calls “extreme poverty.” This…

Cost of Living and Unemployment Top Kenyan Concerns in 2025

A growing wave of pessimism is sweeping across Kenya as households grapple with soaring living costs and dwindling job prospects. According to a 2025 poll by research firm Infotrak, the…

Police Respond After Gachagua Cried Over Violence Prior to By-elections

The National Police Service (NPS) has responded a day after a letter by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he and his supporters have faced threats, intimidation and violence ahead…

Rironi–Mau Summit Road is Finally Getting Built Despite Concerns

After years of delays and dashed promises, Kenya is set to begin the dualing of the long-awaited Rironi–Mau Summit highway. President William Ruto has confirmed that work on the 170-kilometre…

Govt Defends Makongeni Demolitions As Residents Voice Concerns

Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has defended the ongoing demolitions in Makongeni Estate, saying the redevelopment is part of a long-planned regeneration of Nairobi’s Eastlands region and…

PS Omollo: Kenya Joins World’s Top 10 Digital Economies

Kenya’s place in the global digital economy came into sharp focus Tuesday as Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo opened the Third African Forum on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence in Nairobi.…

Pakakumi: Play, Win, and Claim a Massive 450% Welcome Bonus

Pakakumi has been making strides in Kenya’s online gaming scene, rapidly becoming the trusted plug for players who want smoother gameplay, quick payouts and a platform built for Kenyans, by…

Co-op Bank Posts KSh30 Billion Profit in Q3 as Strong Growth Momentum Continues

Co-op Bank has reported another strong financial performance, posting KSh 30.0 billion in Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the nine months ending September 30, 2025. This marks a 12.1 percent…

Stanbic Bank Facilitates USD 45 Million Cross-Border Funding to Drive PepsiCo Bottlers’ Growth in East Africa

Stanbic Bank Kenya and Stanbic Bank Uganda, both members of the Standard Bank Group, successfully closed a USD 45 million long-term funding package to support the expansion of two PepsiCo…

Mutahi Kahiga Resigns

Nyeri Governor Dr. Mwalimu Mutahi Kahiga has resigned from his position as the Council of Governors vice chair following remarks made about Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. In a statement…

What Rigathi Gachagua Has Said After Raila Odinga’s Death

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a statement following the death of Raila Odinga. In his words Gachagua stated; “Baba Raila Odinga, may you rest well. To the family,…

Raila Odinga: The Life and Times of ODM Leader and Kenya’s Former Prime Minister

Kenya and Africa woke on October 15, 2025 to the somber news that Raila Amolo Odinga — a towering figure in Kenyan politics — had passed away at the age…

SHA Unveils Cancer Cover for All Kenyans in Push for Affordable Universal Healthcare

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has launched a landmark Cancer Package designed to ensure that every Kenyan can access quality cancer care without facing financial hardship. The new programme, announced…