Farmers from the Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kirinyaga County have strongly opposed the government’s plan to import 500,000 metric tonnes of rice by the end of the year. The government, through a gazette notice issued by Cabinet Secretary for Treasury John Mbadi, directed the importation of Grade 1 milled white …

Family Bank has secured a USD 20 million (Ksh.2.6 billion) trade finance facility from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, aimed at enhancing financial access for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya’s trade sectors. The partnership, designed to strengthen trade financing in the country, will …

Manchester United secured their second win in as many games with a dominant 4-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series pre-season tournament in Chicago on Wednesday. Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo, and teenager Ethan Williams all found the net, delivering an impressive performance for Ruben Amorim’s …

The Milimani Law Courts will rule on September 2, 2025, whether to approve the withdrawal of a criminal case against two police officers accused of unlawfully detaining a UK national. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has requested the termination of the case, citing the complainant’s consent …

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has assured that Kenya is fully prepared to host the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), calling the event a “historic legacy” for the country. During an inspection of Nyayo National Stadium and Kasarani Stadium on Wednesday, Mvurya expressed his satisfaction with the progress of preparations, …

The Kenyan government has introduced a ban on tobacco imports in a bid to address the growing problem of tobacco use among the youth. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the decision on Wednesday while addressing the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation. The ban is part of a wider …

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been granted bail on a Sh53 million bond while he awaits the hearing of his appeal. Waititu had been serving a prison sentence after being convicted of corruption charges involving Sh588 million in February. However, the High Court, under Judge Lucy Njuguna, reversed an …

In a groundbreaking move aimed at making university education more affordable, the government has unveiled a new fee structure for all academic programmes at public universities. This revised structure, set to take effect on September 1, 2025, applies to both first-year and continuing students. The decision follows extensive consultations with …

A recent survey conducted by ICEA LION has shed light on the investment habits of Kenyans, revealing a strong preference for options that promise high returns. According to the report, 34% of respondents identified potential return on investment as their main consideration. SACCOs emerged as the most popular investment vehicle, …

Kenya’s external liquidity challenges have lessened following the early repayment of a \$2 billion Eurobond in February of last year. According to Fitch, an international credit rating agency, steady inflows of foreign currency and interventions by the Central Bank have helped raise foreign reserves to \$11.1 billion by the end …