Ruto defends Tanga refinery plan after Samia says she was kept in the dark

President William Ruto has defended his announcement of a proposed regional oil refinery in Tanga after Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan said she was not consulted.

By David Njaaga 20 hrs ago

Why formal jobs remain out of reach for Africa's youth

Africa creates about three million formal jobs annually, against up to 12 million young people entering the labour market each year, widening unemployment and distrust in public institutions.

By David Njaaga 20 hrs ago

'Why didn't you tell me about my own refinery?' Samia confronts Ruto

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has publicly rebuked President William Ruto in Dar es Salaam over his announcement of a major oil refinery in Tanzania.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Teachers gain fertility treatment under state medical cover, says Mwaura

Govt adds fertility treatment to public teacher medical scheme as the Social Health Authority expanded health coverage to 30.8 million Kenyans, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has said.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Why Kenya's 'A' students are failing in the school of life

Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), yet most graduates continue to enter an economy that absorbs them unevenly.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Study exposes gaps in Africa climate adaptation knowledge

 A mapping of climate adaptation research in Sub-Saharan Africa has found wide gaps in evidence on what works for food security and livelihoods, despite a large body of studies already published.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Kenya warns nationals in South Africa as xenophobic violence spreads

Kenyans in South Africa urged to exercise caution and avoid protest zones amid xenophobic incidents, Kenya High Commission in Pretoria says, 10 days after attacks began

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Mwaura: Nine in 10 new jobs created in 2025 were informal

Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, the government has said, but the informal sector drove more than 87 per cent of the growth.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Kenya's e-waste hits record high as recycling laws stall

Kenya generated a record 55,956 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, with more than 90 per cent bypassing formal recycling despite new disposal laws meant to tackle the crisis.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Irungu Kang'ata ditches UDA

Governor Irungu Kang'ata declares he will not defend his seat on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in 2027, warning the party is repeating persecution tactics that once swept it to power.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

World Press Freedom Day: Journalists face killings, arrests in Somalia

As the world marks World Press Freedom Day, journalists in Somalia continue to face killings, arbitrary arrests and intimidation by security forces.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

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Sifuna signals opposition unity bid to oust Ruto in 2027

Embattled ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna now says the only formula for removing President William Ruto from office in 2027 is a single united opposition coalition.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Ruto pledges end to deaths at Nithi Bridge with Sh7bn redesign

The government has launched a Sh7 billion redesign of the Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi County, targeting a stretch that has killed hundreds over decades.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Kenya's digital boom opens door to cybercrime, expert warns

Kenya’s push to become a digital economy leader is exposing businesses and institutions to rising cyber threats as more services move online, a cyber security expert has warned.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

KNBS: Fish, vegetable prices jump by double digits despite easing inflation

Fish and vegetable prices rose by double digits in 2025 even as Kenya's overall inflation eased to 4.1 per cent, a Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) report shows.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

'I was misquoted,' Ruto revises stance on Nigerian English comment

President William Ruto has backtracked on remarks mocking Nigerian English, saying he was misquoted and the comments were taken out of context.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Kenya electric mobility set for boost as African EV firm eyes US listing

Kenya's electric mobility sector could gain fresh financing and faster rollout after an African electric vehicle maker said it will list in the United States through a reverse merger expected in 2026.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

World Bank: Why Africa does not own its digital future

Africa risks ceding control of its digital future to foreign vendors as it remains heavily dependent on imported proprietary software, the World Bank has warned.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Manufacturers sound alarm on logistics hurdles stifling export growth

Kenyan manufacturers are warning that logistics inefficiencies and global trade disruptions are undermining the country's competitiveness as it seeks to expand exports and industrial production.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Two Kenyans among 14 killed in South Sudan plane crash

Fourteen people including two Kenyans killed after a Cessna aircraft crashes near Juba, South Sudan civil aviation authority says bad weather likely caused the accident.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Kenyans run to save Oloolua Forest from grabbers

Land grabbers are eating into one of Nairobi's last urban forests, and officials say a community fun run may be its best chance of survival.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Hospitals risk losing govt contracts in SHA tariff showdown

SHA to hold tariff talks with contracted health providers on public officers medical scheme from April 28; no out-of-pocket charges, CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi says.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Why Kenya's digital welfare shift is a double-edged sword for the elderly

Kenya's shift to mobile money for elder welfare payments has cut caregiver fraud but opened a new front of abuse from within families, advocates have warned.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Government ends 14-year wait for youth representation

Kenya will hold National Youth Council (NYC) elections from July 5 to 27, the first such exercise in 14 years, ending a decade-long representation gap for millions of youth.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Fintech leaders, regulators meet as stablecoins gain ground

A forum to discuss stablecoins, payments infrastructure and Africa’s digital financial systems will bring regulators, banks and crypto firms to Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Nicholas Bodo named acting Civil Aviation Authority DG as Arao exits

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority appoints Nicholas Bodo as acting director-general after Emile Arao's tenure ended April 22, pending structured recruitment.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

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How unpaid work is becoming Africa's unlikely career ladder

Unpaid work offers early-career professionals real responsibility, leadership exposure and professional networks that formal employment often withholds until later career stages.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Kenya, Italy adopt four-year cooperation plan after Ruto-Meloni talks

Kenya and Italy adopt 2026-2029 action plan after talks between President Ruto and PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome, targeting trade, energy and food security.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Protests over fuel prices will worsen economic crisis, govt warns

Government warns protests over record fuel prices will deepen an economic crisis, as Kenya recorded its steepest diesel increase in over two decades.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Voter registration 101: What you need to know

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) drive running from March 30 to April 28.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

'We had nothing to hide': Governor Nyaribo defends body disposal in Kericho

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo defends his county's decision to bury 13 unclaimed bodies in Kericho, says officials followed proper legal procedures, acknowledges burial fees were misappropriated.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Chirchir pledges probe into Nyeri-Nyahururu crash that killed 15

Chirchir pledges investigations into a crash along the Nyeri-Nyahururu highway that killed 15 people after a lorry driver swerved to avoid two cyclists and hit an oncoming matatu on Saturday.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Kenya to build Sh1.88bn aquaculture centre in Kwale

The government is constructing the largest mariculture facility in East Africa in Kwale County, in a Sh1.88 billion project set to produce up to five million marine larvae annually.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

President Ruto leads nation in mourning Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho

President William Ruto has led the nation in mourning the death of Ol Kalou Member of Parliament David Kiaraho, who died on Sunday while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Isiolo graduate's AI livestock idea wins ticket to Silicon Valley

An artificial intelligence idea to transform Kenya's pastoralist economy has won a national innovation competition.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Why 5,000 Kenyan mothers die despite available scan tech

Kenya has been urged to roll out portable pregnancy scanning technology nationally, as 5,000 mothers die annually from complications that timely screening could detect and prevent.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Kenya moves to govern satellite data at home with new space council

Kenya moves to govern satellite data at home with new space council; body ends reliance on foreign systems to steer food and climate decisions.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Why your skin is paying the price for Kenya's specialist crisis

Saini warned that overuse of products erodes the skin barrier, leaving it sensitive, inflamed and vulnerable to long-term damage.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Kenyan agribusinesses among 20 picked to fight food loss in Africa

Four Kenyan agribusinesses among 20 firms selected to join the inaugural cohort of a New Zealand government-funded initiative aimed at tackling food insecurity and post-harvest losses.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Tourism regulator ties hotel grading to safety drills

Tourism industry players are facing scrutiny as the regulator rolls out mandatory threat-response training ahead of a national facility classification exercise that will formally grade hotels.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago