Funding gaps threaten school feeding programmes in ASALs, slums

The government allocated Sh3 billion for the National School Feeding Programme, a sharp drop from the Sh3.6 billion allocated in 2024-25.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Litein Boys High School closed indefinitely after students unrest

Litein Boys High School in Bureti Constituency, Kericho County, closed indefinitely after student unrest on Sunday night leaving a trail of destruction.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

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How tough times force Kenyans to borrow to eat

Kenyans are borrowing more than Sh13 billion per month from digital lenders, much of which goes to food.

By Graham Kajilwa and Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

No cash, no services: Private hospitals declare

Patients seeking treatment in private hospitals to pay cash from Monday due to delayed payment of SHA claims, RUPHA announces.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

'God gave us Canaan' and other justifications for Israel's bloody attacks

There are countries, including the United States and Israel, that are 'free' to attack others and to break international law with impunity.

By Macharia Munene 3 months ago

Backstreet abortions fuel a deadly crisis for teens in Kenya's slums

Some girls get life-threatening injuries to their uterus, bladder, or pelvis, often after attempting to self-induce abortions using crude instruments.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Kenya clinches second position at World Athletics Championships

Kenya finishes 2nd at the World Athletics Championships with 11 medals, USA tops table with 26 medals, Netherlands came third.

By Sharon Wanga 3 months ago

Wetang'ula warns Western leaders against disunity ahead of 2027

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has warned leaders from Western Kenya that without unity, the region risks losing its bargaining power in the 2027 elections.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Nairobi puts hawkers on notice over lawlessness

Nairobi County authorities have issued a stern warning to hawkers in Eastleigh accused of blocking roads, dumping waste, and turning the busy commercial hub into an open-air market.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Mudavadi secures new global partnerships in New York

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, held a series of high-level engagements in New York during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, striking new partnerships and lobbying for Kenya's interests.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Kenya presses EU to sustain Somalia anti-terror funding

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged the European Union (EU) to renew financing for Somalia's fight against Al Shabaab, warning that fading support could undo years of progress.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

President Ruto hails Sawe, Wanjiru after Berlin Marathon win

President William Ruto on Sunday, September 21, congratulated Sebastian Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru after the two athletes delivered a Kenyan double at the BMW Berlin Marathon.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

Green principle meets the hard truths in Kalua's rousing life story

Dr Kalua's 'Green for Life' reveals candid struggles, bold choices, and a lifelong commitment to stewardship of nature.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

'No pay, no class': lecturers' strike paralyses public universities

Thousands of students in public universities face uncertainty as lecturers vowed to continue their strike despite a partial release of funds by the government.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

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Banisa elders' pick ignites row over negotiated democracy

Clan councils, once custodians of peace and cultural order, now stand accused of auctioning leadership to the highest bidder.

By Ndung'u Gachane 3 months ago

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Inside the fight to save NGCDF kitty

The case against the NGCDF kitty has pitted MPs who have continuously refused to accept its illegality, and the courts, which have defeated all attempts to rectify the fund's status.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

Is the public-private partnership SHA model being killed?

The Social Health Insurance Act (SHIA), which provides Social Health Authority (SHA), offers the possibility of a public-private partnership (PPP) with private medical insurance companies.

By Gardy Chacha 3 months ago

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Why Nadco is headed the BBI way

Nadco report could be heading the BBI way if the ruling by the High Court barring the Parliament from forwarding the Amendment Bill, 2025.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Relief for Kitengela traders as State unveils Sh350 million modern market project

It's a reprieve for traders in Kitengela, Kajiado County, as the National Government moves to construct a Sh350 million modern market.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

KSPCA rescues dogs during raids on illegal breeders and sellers in Kitengela

The Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (KSPCA) officers have rescued dozens of dogs during raids on illegal breeders and sellers in Kitengela, Kajiado County

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Families homeless after fire destroys property in Athi River

Properties worth millions of shillings were destroyed during the evening fire incident that left many people nursing bruises in Athi River.

By Peterson Githaiga 3 months ago

Confusion persists over zoning of teachers for hardship allowances

The issue of hardship allowances for teachers is back in Parliament, with MPs raising concerns over inconsistencies in classification.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

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Kioni dismisses 'wantam' slogan, says opposition losing focus

Kioni says the Opposition has forgotten to hold President William Ruto to account for his failures in the three years he has served as the President.

By Ndung'u Gachane 3 months ago

In Other Matters...

In Other Matters...

By Harry 3 months ago

Calls for industry ties as universities roll out modular CBET training

The reforms, rolled out in September 2023, are transforming the country's human capital development and addressing systemic inequalities in the education sector.

By Mike Kihaki 3 months ago

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How illicit financial flows cost Kenya Sh243b annually

The report by the National Taxpayers Association in partnership with Oxfam shows that trade in illicit goods takes the largest portion of illicit financial flows, contributing Sh153 billion.

By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago

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Why CS Mbadi is at war with MPs

Mbadi submitted that the country was in a tight fiscal space and there was need to ensure prudent use of financial resources.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

UDA calls off primaries in Nyamira, all systems go for Sh23 million exercise

Decision follows last minute consensus building between party's hopefuls ahead of primaries slated for tomorrow.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 months ago

Gen Zs will be disadvantaged by Kenya's outdated voting system

The KNBS estimates that over 14 million Gen Z Kenyans will be eligible to vote, representing a 79.4 per cent increase from 2022, however, youth turnout in the 2022 election was dismal.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

Ruto meets university VC's as funding woes cloud higher education

President William Ruto on Thursday hosted vice-chancellors of public universities at State House, Nairobi, as persistent financial strain in Kenya's higher education sector.

By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago

Mudavadi arrives in New York for 80th UN General assembly

Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi, has arrived in New York, United States, to join Kenya's high-level delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago

Confusion over hardship allowance as teachers left in limbo

Confusion over hardship allowances for teachers deepened Thursday as Members of Parliament accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of failing to fairly classify hardship areas.

By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago

Exit Minet, enters SHA medical cover for tutors

More than 400,000 teachers and their dependents will be transitioned from the Minet Kenya-administered medical cover to the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA).

By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago

Explained: How illicit trade in mining sectors fuels money laundering

Behind the small pits of artisanal miners and the promise of mineral wealth lies a sector riddled with scams, smuggling, and weak regulation, according to Brian Odhiambo.

By Sharon Wanga 4 months ago

Kindiki hails health 'foot soldiers,' pledges better terms

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday assured community health promoters of government's will to improve their terms of service, calling them the backbone of Kenya's health reforms.

By Mike Kihaki 4 months ago

Imenti forest to be hived off for new Meru State Lodge

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma, his deputy Linda Kiome-Gitonga, Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi and North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood visited the site to assess it.

By Phares Mutembei 4 months ago

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How broke, hungry Kenyans are suffering in hands of shylocks

Harsh economic times, the high cost of living, and the denial of credit by banks to households and businesses have forced many Kenyans into backstreet borrowing.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

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Affordable housing lie: Why Ruto's numbers do not add up

Upon jetting back into the country from Ethiopia recently, President William Ruto, for the umpteenth time, defended the affordable housing programme (AHP).

By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago

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Unremitted pensions shoot to Sh14 billion

Unremitted contributions to pension schemes more than doubled to Sh14 billion as businesses struggled with the second phase of enhanced deductions to the NSSF that kicked in February 2024.

By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago

Ground Heat

Ground Heat

By Harry 4 months ago