A growing political rivalry is emerging between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, as the two leaders compete for influence in the vote-rich Mt Kenya region. In recent weeks, the two have appeared to mirror each other’s political activities, with each making strategic visits aimed at …

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced the opening of applications for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes for the May 2026 intake. The application process targets students who sat for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2025 as well as in …

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a heavy rainfall advisory for the Nairobi Metropolitan region, urging residents to remain alert as showers and isolated thunderstorms continue across the area. The advisory will remain in effect until 7 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

Several estates in Nairobi have been without electricity since Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following disruptions caused by recent flooding. Stephen Orwa, a resident of Embakasi, told Wananchi Reporting that his estate has gone three consecutive days without power. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “I have never seen such …

A new Bill aimed at strengthening oversight of the architectural profession and standardising the training and licensing of practitioners has been tabled in the National Assembly. The Architects Bill, 2026, sponsored by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, proposes the establishment of new bodies to supervise professional standards, training and registration of …

By: BBC Former US presidents, celebrities and thousands of members of the public have gathered to honour civil rights leader the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died last month. Former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were among those who spoke at a memorial service in Chicago for the …

President William Ruto has announced that construction of the Kenya–Uganda Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) link will officially begin on March 20 in Kisumu, marking a significant step toward regional infrastructure integration. Ruto said the project, which will link Nairobi and Kampala, is expected to reduce travel time and lower freight …

Several Nairobi neighbourhoods are experiencing water shortages after heavy overnight rains and flooding damaged key distribution pipelines, the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced. In a notice to customers, the utility said the intense rainfall led to flooding that damaged several water pipelines across the city, interrupting supply …

International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide on March 8 each year to honour the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality. The observance began in the early 20th century, emerging from movements that pushed for women’s rights such as improved working conditions, the right to vote and equal opportunities …

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most fascinating and mysterious places on Earth. It is located in South America and stretches across several countries, including Brazil, Peru and Colombia. Covering millions of square kilometers, the Amazon is often called the “lungs of the …