Kalonzo Musyoka has appealed to Pope Leo to keep Kenya in his prayers for peace and unity during his ongoing visit to Africa. The Wiper Patriotic Front leader urged the head of the Catholic Church to remember Kenya, even though the country is not included in his current four-nation tour …

By: AFP The BBC revealed Wednesday that the British broadcasting corporation is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs in the next two years amid a challenging media landscape. The BBC’s interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said in a statement to staff that “while we still have to work through …

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has begun investigations into a deadly shooting in Embu County that resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries during protests over healthcare services at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital. In a statement released Wednesday evening, IPOA said it had deployed a Rapid Response Team to …

By: Wicklif Achieng, Laikipia University Fuel is a critical driver of modern economies, powering transport systems, industries, and agriculture. In Kenya, recurring fuel crises—often triggered by global oil price fluctuations, supply chain disruptions, and currency depreciation—have far-reaching effects on both the economy and everyday life. These crises expose structural vulnerabilities …

By: Rebecca Atieno, Laikipia University Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our daily lives, often in ways we do not immediately notice. From the moment we wake up and check our smartphones to the time we relax with personalized entertainment in the evening, AI plays a significant …

EPRA has announced a drop in fuel prices, cutting the cost of Super Petrol by Sh9.37 and diesel by Sh10.21 per litre after a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT). In the new pricing, Super Petrol will retail at Sh197.60 per litre, while diesel will go for Sh196.63, with kerosene …

President William Ruto has confirmed that the plan to upgrade Suneka Airstrip into a fully functional airport is on course, a move expected to make air travel more accessible for residents of Kisii and nearby areas. While touring development projects in Kisii County, Ruto said the upgrade will eliminate the …

Siaya Governor James Orengo has strongly condemned the latest fuel price increases by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), accusing the agency of lacking transparency and disregarding the public. In his statement, Orengo argued that the regulator raised fuel prices without clearly explaining how the new rates were determined, …

Matatu operators have announced a 30% increase in fares effective today, April 15, following a sharp rise in fuel prices, a move set to push commuting costs higher across the country. Speaking on Tuesday, Matatu Owners Association chairman Albert Karakacha said the decision was driven by the latest fuel price …

Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have officially called off their strike following a return-to-work agreement reached after lengthy negotiations between hospital management and union representatives. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced on Tuesday that the industrial action was resolved through intensive talks involving the Kenya National Union of Nurses …