President William Ruto on Wednesday said he was pleased with the progress made on the 750-kilometre Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera road project. The President, accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, toured the Kula Mawe–Modogashe section to assess the ongoing construction works. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His visit came a day …

By: Patrick Karanja, Journalism student, Jewel Technical College In recent years, public gatherings in Kenya have followed a predictable pattern. Town centres are awash with branded T-shirts, hired buses transport supporters from one region to another, and rehearsed chants trail political leaders wherever they appear. These displays are often showcased …

Safaricom is introducing Ziidi Trader, a share-trading service built into the M-Pesa app, a move set to transform how Kenyans invest in listed companies and potentially boost retail participation at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The platform will enable users to buy and sell NSE-listed shares directly through M-Pesa and …

About two out of every ten electric vehicles in Kenya are currently operating on the Bolt ride-hailing platform, underscoring the growing influence of mobility apps in driving the adoption of electric transport, according to an analysis. Of the estimated 24,000 electric vehicles on Kenyan roads, around 5,808 are active on …

By: China Daily South Africa and Kenya have become the latest African countries to make progress on trade deals with Beijing as both nations work toward duty-free access and hail opportunities in China’s market. China and South Africa signed a framework agreement on economic partnership for shared prosperity on Friday, …

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has hit back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of persistently dragging her husband into his political attacks and public remarks. The governor told Gachagua to stop making personal attacks and instead focus on substantive national issues. In a statement issued on Monday, Kihika …

After spending 11 years out of school and walking 250 kilometres from Bomet to Nairobi in search of support for his university education, Duncan Kibet’s determination has finally been rewarded. Mount Kenya University (MKU) has offered Kibet unconditional admission to study for a Bachelor of Education degree, stepping in to …

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has given roadside traders operating along parts of Thika Superhighway in Roysambu (both sides) and Githurai (towards Nairobi) seven days to remove their goods from the road reserve. In a notice dated February 9, 2026, the authority said the move is meant to allow …

A reflective scene marked a church service in Baltimore as worshippers gathered to pray for Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Clergy led the congregation in prayer, with leaders and congregants extending their hands in a symbolic act of unity and faith, while Kalonzo knelt quietly, taking a rare spiritual pause …

By: Bridgit Muriithi, Journalism Student-Jewel Technical College The Power of an Image As a journalism student, I have come to understand just how powerful a camera can be. Images do not only tell stories; they can also distort reality. While a photograph is often said to be worth a thousand …