The Kenyan government is planning to establish a large-scale date palm industry in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) as part of efforts to cut import dependence and tap into a lucrative global market largely controlled by producers in the Middle East and North Africa. The initiative was showcased during a …

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has spoken out to calm public anxiety over his health, assuring Kenyans that he is on the road to recovery following days of online speculation. The two-term legislator expressed gratitude to Kenyans for the messages of concern and support he has received. His …

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has named 82 new Principal Officers as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership, management, and operational capacity amid the ongoing rollout of the Social Health Insurance framework. In a notice dated December 11, 2025, SHA said the appointments followed a competitive and transparent recruitment …

A passenger has accused the crew of a Chania Prestige matatu of attempting to carry excess passengers, refusing to issue a refund, and later threatening him on Friday night in Thika. According to the passenger, the incident occurred on December 12, 2025, at around 7:30pm at Makongeni stage, Thika, after …

Police are probing the death of a 32-year-old man who was stabbed during an altercation with a neighbour in the Gichagi area of Ngong Town, Kajiado County. The victim, identified as Boniface Onyango, suffered stab injuries to the abdomen and back. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was …

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has accused the national government of defying court directives by failing to restore his security detail. Speaking in Saboti Constituency, Natembeya said he was disappointed by what he termed a deliberate attempt to intimidate and silence him following the withdrawal of his guards at the …

Derrick Omanga Tom, a 25-year-old former Royal Media Services intern and resident of Mwihoko 160, Kiambu County, has been reported missing since Friday, December 5, 2025. Colleagues say Derrick spent the day at the Air Travel and Related Studies Centre in Karen, where he works in digital marketing, and was …

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said his country is not involved in the violation of the agreement signed between him, the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo last week in Washington. Speaking in Kigali, President Kagame stressed that fighting in eastern Congo had been ongoing even before the …

A day after the Ministry of Education released the first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, many parents and students across the country are struggling to understand the new grading system. The new competency-based education (CBE) structure uses an eight-level performance scale, leaving many unsure how to interpret their …

Fresh off their thrilling Mashemeji derby triumph over Gor Mahia last Sunday, AFC Leopards head to Kasarani Stadium brimming with confidence as they prepare to face league leaders Kenya Police. The derby victory was more than just three points—it sent a statement. Morale is high, belief is strong, and the …