Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has approved the release of Sh33.2 billion to county governments for August, marking a key step in strengthening fiscal devolution. The disbursement follows the adoption of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, endorsed by the Budget and Appropriations Committee on August 6. The Bill …

Kenya’s athletics team received a jubilant reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday after their stellar showing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The champions, who secured Kenya’s place among the world’s athletics giants, were greeted with song, dance, …

Equity Bank has announced a planned six-hour service disruption as it undertakes routine system maintenance. In a customer advisory, the bank said the “send money to other banks” service will be unavailable from 10:00 pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, until 4:00 am on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Click here …

The National Assembly has formally recognised Team Kenya for its outstanding performance at the 20th World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. In a communication to MPs on Tuesday, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula applauded the athletes’ achievements after several lawmakers petitioned his office to ensure Parliament formally celebrated the team’s success. Click …

Ride-hailing company Bolt has introduced Bolt Send, a new parcel delivery service that enables users to request deliveries directly through the existing Bolt app. The service, which kicks off in Nairobi before rolling out to other towns, is designed to tap into Kenya’s fast-growing e-commerce sector and the increasing demand …

Makueni is in mourning following the tragic death of renowned businessman and philanthropist Dennis Kasyoki who lost his life in a grisly road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. TV producer and storyteller Tina Clara, who had recently worked closely with Kasyoki, expressed her heartbreak in a moving tribute shared on Facebook. …

The President said Kenya’s macro-economic fundamentals make it the ideal investment destination for American corporations seeking business opportunities in Africa. “We offer stability, world-class talent, green energy, and dependable connectivity, just the qualities investors seek,” he said in New York on Monday.  He added: “Above all, we bring the resolute …

Parliament reconvenes on Tuesday after a month-long break, with both the National Assembly and the Senate set to tackle a heavy workload that includes vetting nominees, debating major bills, and reviewing constitutional reforms. In the National Assembly, lawmakers will first handle reports on the vetting of nominees for ambassadorial and …

The Machakos County Assembly is set to resume debate on a motion seeking to remove Speaker Ann Kiusya from office after a High Court ruling cleared the way for the process to proceed. The court last week lifted orders that had temporarily halted the motion in March when Speaker Kiusya …

Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika has surged ahead in the country’s presidential election, with provisional results from two-thirds of districts showing him in a commanding position. The 85-year-old has so far secured about 66% of valid votes, while incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, 70, trails with roughly 24%. Notably, Mutharika is …