Solar-powered borehole ends years of water shortages for 500 Baringo households

A solar-powered borehole now supplies more than 500 households in Perkerra Ward, Baringo County, ending years of water shortages caused by an unreliable diesel-powered water system.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Ruku: Gachagua's problem is with Ruto, not Mt. Kenya

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku rebukes former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is "not a son of a lesser God" and deserves respect.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Kenya has no system to track lost pets despite rising cases, vets say

Kenya has no centralised register for lost dogs and cats, even as veterinary clinics and animal welfare groups report a steady rise in missing pet cases, industry professionals say.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

AGOK: Betting industry pays more tax than it gets credit for

Kenya's betting industry says it pays more tax than it gets credit for. Licensed operators contributed Sh24 billion to the exchequer in 2024, according to the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Why Kenyan parents are reshaping the private education market

Kenya's private schools are expanding international curricula as demand from local parents grows, reshaping competition and attracting new investment into the education sector.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Dr Victoria Mutiso killing: DCI detains two persons of interest

Two persons of interest arrested in connection with the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso in Nairobi, DCI says

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Inside Kenya's deadly donkey skin trade fuelled by global demand

Criminal networks in Kenya no longer steal donkeys alive. They kill them on the spot and take only the skin, a new report shows.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

'It follows you to your grave': Ndung'u accuses Ruto of overrunning state institutions

Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has accused President William Ruto of overrunning state institutions, saying fear of lifelong repercussions forces officials to conform.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Scholarships, skills training lift over 3,000 students, youth and women in Kilifi

More than 500 students, 1,500 young people and 1,200 women in Kilifi have gained scholarships, skills training and business support through community development programmes.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Africa urges more domestic funding to sustain gains against goat plague

African countries have made progress against goat plague, but experts say stronger political commitment and increased domestic funding are needed to eradicate the livestock disease.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

AI platform targets Africa's fragmented advertising market

An artificial intelligence-powered platform aims to tackle Africa's fragmented advertising market by bringing campaign management across multiple channels into one system.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

How KCAA is forcing pilots to fly higher over Bomas, State House

Pilots landing at Wilson Airport now have to clear checkpoints near Bomas of Kenya at higher altitudes than before, under new rules issued this week by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema Magistrate Mutegi

DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema Senior Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and probation officer Julius Irungu Njogu after EACC inquiry.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecoming

Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Kenya esports team books Africa Cup finals slot

Kenya's Up Against Hell qualifies for the Carry1st Africa Cup 2026 Grand Finals after winning the East Africa title, moving within one victory of the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Solar power takes centre stage as 250 exhibitors meet in Nairobi

More than 250 exhibitors from 27 countries will gather in Nairobi from Wednesday as Kenya's expanding solar sector drives demand for new energy technologies and investment.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Kirinyaga tops new county performance survey

Kirinyaga County has emerged as the best-performing county in Kenya, according to a new survey.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Matiang'i warns of armed goons as 2027 campaigns loom

Matiang'i accuses govt-aligned leaders of fuelling ethnic divisions and warned that armed groups threaten peace as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

New strategy puts communities at heart of mangrove conservation

Kenya shifts its mangrove conservation strategy to put coastal communities at the centre of protection efforts against illegal logging, pollution and climate change.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

State to turn failed maize crop into animal feed to cushion farmers

The government plans to convert failed maize crops into animal feed to help farmers recoup losses from depressed rainfall, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Revealed: How much 2025 National Prayer Breakfast cost taxpayers

Parliament has disclosed it spent Sh26,328,500 on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast, ending a year-long standoff with a lawyer who sought the figure through a freedom of information request.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

'Immoral and illegal': Atwoli slams KCAA over NYS plan

COTU opposes plan by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to deploy National Youth Service personnel in airport security roles, warns against replacing permanent workers with insecure labour.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Illicit alcohol makes up 60pc of Kenya's consumption, says industry lobby

About 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in Kenya is illicit, Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya says, warn illegal trade remains a major challenge despite ongoing government crackdowns.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Tana River targets livestock feed hub with new farming project

Tana River County could gain more than 1,300 jobs and higher household incomes under a $35 million agricultural project that aims to turn its arid land into a commercial livestock feed production hub.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Illegal dental clinics put patients at risk despite laws, dental federation warns

Illegal dental practice is putting patients at risk worldwide despite most countries having laws regulating dentistry, the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has warned.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Sh582 a day: Healthy eating slips out of reach for 44m Kenyans, UN report shows

Over 43.9 million Kenyans cannot afford a healthy diet, a rise of 9.6 million since 2017, a new UN Food and Agriculture Organisation report shows.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Kenya, Dubai launch business council to unlock trade, investment

Kenya and Dubai have launched the Kenya Business Council to boost trade and investment as both countries deepen economic ties.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

TikTok removes more than 884,000 videos in Kenya over guideline violations

Over 884,591 videos deleted in Kenya over guideline violations in Q1 2026, TikTok says some 48,000 underage accounts deactivated.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Why UK moved BATUK training to Tanzania

The United Kingdom has relocated a planned military training exercise from Kenya after the licences required to hold the drills in Laikipia later this year were not approved.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Doctors threaten nationwide strike over delayed salary adjustments

KMPDU threatens nationwide strike over delayed salary adjustments, saying counties have no justification for further delays.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Malala: I'll only talk to Ruto after graft, killings end

DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala says he will only engage President William Ruto after he addresses extrajudicial killings, corruption and unfulfilled campaign promises.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Kangema Magistrate suspended after bribery arrest by EACC

The Judiciary has relieved Martin Mutegi, Senior Principal Magistrate at Kangema Law Courts, of judicial duties following his arrest over bribery allegations.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Kenya steps up Ebola preparedness amid Laikipia quarantine row

Kenya has received five tonnes of medical supplies from India as the government raises Ebola preparedness amid a court dispute over the controversial Laikipia quarantine facility.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

How poor planning costs Africa 80pc of its infrastructure projects

Nearly 80 per cent of Africa's infrastructure projects fail during planning, preventing most from reaching financial close despite growing investment, project management experts have said.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Kamariny Stadium reaches halfway mark after years of delays

Construction of Kamariny Stadium has reached 50 per cent completion after years of delays, with contractors now working around the clock to meet the December completion target.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

'Let investigators do their work,' Mwaura says on Ol Kalou rape claims

Govt Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has demanded that anyone with evidence supporting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's rape allegations in Ol Kalou submit it to the police for investigation.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Ruto says public university students to get full government funding

President Ruto announces plans for the government to fully fund every student admitted to a public university or college, doing away with the income-based model..

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Ruto urges leaders to unite behind first-world Kenya vision

President Ruto urges leaders to unite behind a shared vision of transforming Kenya into a first-world nation, saying the country's future should take priority over political competition.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

'Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope,' Vatican cardinal urges youth

Vatican Cardinal Michael Czerny has called on young people to build "bridges of hope" through faith and action rather than succumb to global despair.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Ruto: No defence for goons, criminality during protests

President William Ruto has defended police action against violent protests, saying there can be no justification for what he described as goons and criminal acts during demonstrations.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago