The prolonged dry and sunny conditions affecting much of the country are expected to ease from March, according to a new forecast by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). ICPAC says the March–April–May (MAM) rainfall season carries a 45 per cent chance of above-normal rainfall across large parts …
Read More »Duale: 29 Million Kenyans Enrolled Under SHA
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has outlined the state of Kenya’s healthcare sector and the legislative path toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), revealing that more than 29 million Kenyans have registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA). Duale made the presentation at the 2026 National Assembly Legislative Retreat, chaired by …
Read More »Siaya to Host Major National Para-Athletics Trials
The Kenya National Paralympic Committee (KNPC) will stage the 2026 national para-athletics trials this Friday and Saturday at the newly built Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya. The trials will be organised jointly by KNPC and the Siaya County Government. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The two-day event …
Read More »Ruto Swears in 15 New Court of Appeal Judges
President William Ruto this morning presided over the swearing-in of 15 newly appointed Court of Appeal judges, a move aimed at strengthening the judiciary amid a growing backlog of cases across the country. During the ceremony, President Ruto congratulated the judges on their appointments and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to …
Read More »Arsenal: Almost Men in a Winner’s Costume
By:Vincent Mumba For context, I’m 24 years old. I have supported Arsenal my entire life, and I’ve never seen us lift a Premier League title. Not once. I was two years old, in diapers, the last time Arsenal won the Premier League. My memories are hand-me-down stories, grainy highlights, and …
Read More »Veteran Priest Fr. Joseph Mokaya Passes Away
The Archdiocese of Nairobi, led by His Grace Most Rev. Philip Anyolo, has announced with deep sorrow the death of Reverend Father Joseph Mokaya, who passed away at Mater Hospital on the night of January 27, 2026. Fr. Mokaya, a priest of the Nairobi Archdiocese, was ordained on June 28, …
Read More »Lavington Tops Nairobi Suburbs in House Price Growth
House prices in Lavington saw the highest growth among Nairobi suburbs in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, according to the latest HassConsult Q4 House Price Index. Prices in Lavington rose by 2.8%, followed by Westlands at 2.6% and Karen at 2.4%. Overall, property prices across 18 city suburbs increased …
Read More »Boys’ Mental Health Event Set for 14th February in Mukurwe-ini
In response to rising cases of suicide and mental health challenges among boys and young men in Mukurwe-ini, community leaders and partners have launched a dedicated initiative, OKOA BOYCHILD Mukurwe-ini, aimed at creating a safe space for young males to talk, learn, and access support. The initiative comes amid growing …
Read More »Wednesday Blackouts: See If Your Area Is Affected
Kenya Power has confirmed scheduled electricity interruptions that will affect parts of Nairobi and several other counties on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The utility company said in a notice issued Tuesday that the outages are part of routine maintenance and network upgrade works intended to improve the reliability of electricity …
Read More »Court Orders Streamlining in High-Stakes Directline Dispute
The court has urged parties involved in the long-running ownership dispute over Directline Assurance Company, a leading insurer for Public Service Vehicles, to consolidate and streamline their multiple pending applications. The aim is to allow the case to focus on the main issues of directorship and shareholding. Click here to …
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