President William Ruto has announced plans to build a new expressway connecting Nairobi and Thika, aiming to relieve the heavy traffic currently affecting the Nairobi–Thika Superhighway. Speaking during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium on December 12, the President highlighted the challenges faced by commuters living outside Nairobi …

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama Adama was the Chief Guest at this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations, joining thousands of Kenyans at Nyayo Stadium as the country marked 62 years since becoming a republic on December 12, 1964. President Mahama arrived in Nairobi on Thursday evening and was welcomed at Jomo …

Truphena Muthoni, a 21-year-old environmentalist from Mathira Constituency, recently gained national attention for her attempt to break the 72-hour tree-hugging record. From Tuesday to Thursday, she hugged an indigenous tree at the Nyeri Governor’s Office, braving harsh conditions for three days and nights to set the record. Click here to …

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has received massive support both online and in person, accumulating a wide range of gifts after completing her 72-hour tree-hugging challenge. Her livestreams attracted huge attention on TikTok, turning the record attempt into one of the most financially supported Kenyan creator moments this year. Click here …

Kenya is forfeiting over Sh685 billion each year in unrealised export potential, according to a new competitiveness report that highlights major structural weaknesses limiting the country’s ability to grow its exports—even though ready markets exist both regionally and internationally. The Kenya Export Competitiveness Study (2025), published by the Kenya Association …

Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada says the financial figures released on Thursday demonstrate “strong progress” in the club’s ongoing transformation. The club posted an operating profit of £13 million ($17.4 million) for the quarter ending September 30, a significant improvement from the £6.9 million loss recorded during the same period …

Large amounts of taxpayer-funded loans issued to youth, women, persons with disabilities, and other special groups are at risk of being lost, according to new audit reports showing widespread failure to repay. The reports reveal that millions of shillings have already been wasted with little accountability, threatening the survival of …

Thousands of Kenyans gathered at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium as the nation marked its 62nd Jamhuri Day, a significant commemoration of Kenya’s full independence. Long before dawn on Friday, crowds braved the cold and streamed steadily into the venue, eager to secure seats ahead of the official programme. By 8:30 …

Kenyans observe two major national holidays each year—Madaraka Day and Jamhuri Day—both highlighting key moments in the country’s progress toward independence and self-rule. Although patriotic in nature, the two commemorate different stages of Kenya’s freedom journey. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Madaraka Day, marked on June 1, celebrates …

President William Ruto announced the news on Thursday night, noting that Sambu’s guidance and experience will be greatly missed. He described him as a principled leader, a gentleman, and an effective grassroots mobiliser who upheld mature and progressive politics. Ruto extended condolences to Sambu’s family, friends and the entire UDA …