Maraga lays out why he wants the top job

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has declared he will run for president in 2027, citing a collapse of the rule of law, widespread police killings and entrenched impunity as reasons for his decision.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Health unions call for withdrawal of Quality Healthcare Bill

Health unions have urged the government to withdraw the Draft Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025, saying it duplicates existing laws and violates a 2022 court ruling.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

IGAD calls for regional AI strategy to fight crime and cyber threats

IGAD has urged East African countries to urgently embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity or risk falling behind in efforts to protect their citizens and institutions.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

UK-based rights group calls for purge at top of police over abuses

A UK-based rights group has called for the immediate suspension of Kenya's top police commanders over alleged extra-judicial killings, abuse of power and failure to prevent lawlessness.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

KRA targets VAT as top revenue source through digital overhaul

The Kenya Revenue Authority on Wednesday said it aims to make Value Added Tax (VAT) the country's leading tax head through new digital systems that have already driven up revenue by 28 per cent.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

IPOA summons Police DIG Eliud Lagat over blogger Ojwang's death

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has summoned Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to record a statement over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in custody.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Amoth: man shot by police admitted to KNH, now in surgery

A man shot by police in Nairobi's Central Business District on Tuesday is recuperating in surgery, as protests over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang escalated across the city.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Kenya's digital finance rise drives Africa's financial inclusion push

Kenya's journey from cash-based transactions to mobile-powered finance is transforming how millions across Africa access money and build businesses.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

KNCHR reports 22 injured in protests, blames police and goons

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has reported 22 people injured during Tuesday's protests in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Video of Sakaja-linked goons emerges as protest turns deadly

A widely shared video showing club-wielding men chanting in support of Governor Sakaja during protests has raised fresh questions over alleged state-backed goon involvement in public demonstrations.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Gideon Moi: Police must face justice after vendor shot dead in Nairobi protests

KANU Chairman Gideon Moi has demanded the arrest and prosecution of a police officer who shot and killed an unarmed street vendor during protests in Nairobi's central business district.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Reports link Eritrea to weapons supply route for Sudan army

Days after Kenya denied allegations of arming RSF, new reports have named Eritrea as a key route in the supply of weapons to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's forces based in Port Sudan.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

New AI CT scanner to cut cancer, kidney care costs under SHA deal

Health CS Aden Duale commissions East Africa's first 256-slice CT scanner powered by artificial intelligence, to provide subsidised cancer and kidney care to patients under the SHA.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Lobby group calls for sacking of IG over blogger's death in custody

A lobby group has accused top police officers of covering up the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang inside a police cell, demanding their immediate removal from office.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Crackdown looms on rogue supply chain officers as regulators warn of arrests

Regulators have vowed to intensify enforcement against unlicensed supply chain officers operating in Kenya, warning that arrests could follow as the government moves to clean up the sector.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Fruit waste, glass pollution raise sustainability red flags in beverage industry

Kenya's beverage industry is under growing scrutiny over wasteful supply chains and unsustainable packaging, as more players enter the premium drinks market while relying heavily on local produce.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Police commander interdicted after woman miscarries in custody

A woman miscarried while being held at Rwanyambo Police Post in Nyandarua County, prompting the immediate interdiction of the officer in charge and a joint investigation by oversight bodies.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Donkey numbers plunge as Kajiado farmers fight rising skin smuggling

Farmers in Kajiado are racing to protect their donkeys from a booming underground trade in skins, even as Kenya's donkey population plunges to historic lows.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

'No justice, no budget': social media erupts as Mbadi unveils Sh4.29 trillion budget

Treasury CS John Mbadi's presentation of Sh4.29 trillion budget sparked a storm of praise and protest across social media, with users on X expressing sharply divided views on its contents and context.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

How Health and Education fared in 2025-26 Budget allocation

Health and education remain key pillars in the 2025/26 budget proposal tabled by Treasury CS John Mbadi, with each receiving some of the largest individual allocations in the country's fiscal plan.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

'Don't rush to blame Lagat,' says DCI chief Amin in Albert Ojwang's death

DCI boss Mohamed Amin has defended Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, urging the public and lawmakers not to rush to judgment over the death of Albert Ojwang in custody.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

'We misled the country on Ojwang's death' Kanja tells senators

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Wednesday apologised to the Senate and the public for an earlier claim that Albert Ojwang died by suicide while in police custody.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Government suspends tobacco licences in crackdown on youth nicotine use

Kenya has suspended all licences for the manufacture, importation, sale and promotion of nicotine products, ordering vendors to reapply within 21 days under stricter conditions.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

Engineers raise alarm over rise in quacks, exclusion from major projects

A sharp rise in unqualified engineers is fuelling a crisis in Kenya's construction sector, with professional bodies linking the trend to recent building and infrastructure collapses.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

Gachagua: Activist Rose Njeri's arrest shows state silencing GenZ voices

Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of targeting young people, saying the arrest of activist Rose Njeri over a tool opposing the Finance Bill 2025 was an attempt to crush civic expression.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

KMPDU warns against dismissal threats as doctors strike in Kiambu

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has warned against what it called unlawful threats by Kiambu County to dismiss striking doctors.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Government eyes Luxembourg tech jobs in new diaspora deal

The government is eyeing emerging job opportunities in Luxembourg's digital economy through new diaspora partnerships focused on skills transfer and labour mobility.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Kindiki pledges economic freedom to honour Kenya's freedom fighters

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to pay Kenya's debt to freedom fighters by driving economic freedom and uniting the country beyond tribe and politics.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Madaraka Day shifts focus to Kenya's overlooked EPZ workers

As Kenya marks Madaraka Day, attention turns to the thousands of workers powering the country's Export Processing Zones (EPZs), a sector long marked by low wages and high staff turnover.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Madaraka Day: President Ruto hails 20pc rise in shilling as sign of Kenya's economic strength

President Ruto has announced Kenya has maintained an average annual growth rate of 5 per cent since August 2022, surpassing the global average of 3.3 per cent and the regional average of 3.8 per cent.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Task force blames engineering failures in Mombasa building collapse

A task force investigating the collapse of an 11-storey building in Mombasa has blamed the disaster on engineering and regulatory failures.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Somaliland president urges world to recognise sovereignty

Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdullahi, has urged the international community to recognise Somaliland's sovereignty, saying the self-declared republic operates as a stable democratic state.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Kenya's tea industry tackles skills shortage with dual TVET model

Kenya's tea industry is tackling skills shortages by adopting a dual TVET model that combines classroom learning with hands-on experience in factories and farms.

By David Njaaga 24 days ago

Lights, drones, action as Nairobi welcomes green tower with aerial show

Nairobi lit up Monday night as Kenya held its first-ever drone light show during the official opening of the eco-certified tower along Mombasa Road.

By David Njaaga 24 days ago

Nairobi's new training hub to nurture ethical leadership, transparency

The Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) has opened a new training centre in Nairobi to boost ethical leadership and fight corruption in public and private sectors.

By David Njaaga 24 days ago

Speaker directs Parliament to proceed with IEBC vetting after court order

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula directs Parliament to vet IEBC nominees without delay; says no law allows courts to block House duties, despite ongoing legal challenge

By David Njaaga 24 days ago

Homa Bay housing project earns Africa's first green building certification

A housing project in Homa Bay has become the first in Africa to receive certification for meeting green building standards.

By David Njaaga 24 days ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, celebrated Kenyan author, dies aged 87

Renowned Kenyan author and academic Ngugi wa Thiong'o has died aged 87 after a long battle with health complications, his family announced on Wednesday.

By David Njaaga 25 days ago

New report warns austerity wrecking Kenya's education, health sectors

A new report warns that austerity measures driven by debt repayment priorities are pushing Kenya's public education and healthcare sectors into crisis.

By David Njaaga 25 days ago

Court halts prosecution of NEMA officers linked to 2024 Embakasi gas explosion

The High Court has ruled that senior Environment officers charged over last year's deadly Embakasi gas explosion enjoy statutory immunity, making their prosecution unlawful.

By David Njaaga 25 days ago