The 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) have commenced nationwide, with a total of 3,634,846 learners registered to sit the assessments this year. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba witnessed the opening of a container carrying examination materials at the Makindu Deputy County …

Kenya has been ranked fourth in Africa and 17th globally for internet freedom, scoring 56 out of 100 in the 2026 Freedom on the Net report by Freedom House. The report, titled Seismic Shifts on the Global Internet, classified Kenya as “Partly Free”, citing concerns over online privacy, freedom of …

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says Kenya could be declared Ebola-free after recording 42 consecutive days without a new case, provided the remaining patients recover and the country meets the World Health Organization (WHO) requirements. Speaking during Citizen TV’s Sunday Live programme, Duale explained that the 42-day period is an …

Runyenjes Member of Parliament Eric Muchangi Karemba has announced that he will not seek re-election on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in the 2027 General Election, adding to the growing number of Mt Kenya leaders reconsidering their political affiliations. Karemba made the announcement on Sunday while addressing residents in …

President William Ruto has inspected the construction of the Sh670 million Enziu Bridge in Mwingi Central Constituency, Kitui County, as the project nears completion. The bridge connects Mwingi Central and Mwingi East, providing a permanent crossing expected to improve transport and safety for residents who have endured years of dangerous …

Wiper Patriotic Front has dismissed claims that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, is scheduled to meet Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) officials on Monday to discuss supporting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s 2027 presidential ambitions. The party, through its spokesperson and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, rejected the claims made by DCP Deputy …

President William Ruto has criticised leaders questioning Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s investment in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), urging politicians to avoid interfering with efforts to attract foreign investors. Speaking during a church service at AIC Kasina in Mwingi, the President defended his administration’s investment strategy, arguing that foreign capital …

Devki Group is planning to establish a multi-billion-shilling cement manufacturing plant in Karicheni, Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County, in an investment expected to create employment and reduce construction costs across the Mt Kenya region. The proposed factory is expected to employ hundreds of people while lowering cement transportation costs for businesses …

Gabon has restored access to social media platforms following an eight-month suspension that attracted widespread criticism, the country’s media regulator has announced. The High Communication Authority (HAC) blocked several social networks, including Facebook and TikTok, on February 17, citing concerns that online content was fuelling conflict and deepening divisions within …

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has claimed that President William Ruto commands greater support among Generation Z voters than Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mbadi dismissed suggestions that Sifuna had established a strong lead among young Kenyans, arguing that Ruto continues to enjoy significant backing from the youth despite criticism …