The Central Bank of Kenya has approved 32 additional Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), increasing the total number of licensed digital lenders in the country to 227. In a statement released on Tuesday, the regulator said the move is part of ongoing efforts under Section 59(2) of the CBK Act to …

Media stakeholders are pushing for urgent legal changes to better protect whistleblowers and investigative journalists, warning that increasing threats, intimidation, and strategic lawsuits are weakening efforts to fight corruption. Speaking at an anti-corruption workshop for journalists in Nairobi, Zubeida Kananu said the current environment leaves both reporters and their sources …

William Ruto has firmly defended the formation of the broad-based government, saying it was a well-thought-out decision aimed at promoting unity and inclusivity nationwide. Speaking during a public address in Kisii on Tuesday, the President dismissed criticism of the arrangement, maintaining that it was a deliberate move intended to bring …

Construction of the Gitaru Interchange has reached 90 per cent, with works still ongoing as the project nears completion. Kenya National Highways Authority Director General Luka Kimeli recently inspected progress at the site, where bitumen surfacing is currently in progress. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He called on …

The Embu High Court has begun a court-ordered partial scrutiny and recount of votes in the disputed Mbeere North Constituency by-election held in November 2025. The exercise, overseen by Deputy Registrar Mercy Kinyua, commenced on Monday but was briefly delayed after the petitioner failed to promptly provide keys needed to …

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast increased rainfall across several parts of the country for the week of April 14 to 20, even as hot weather conditions continue in arid and coastal regions. According to the weekly outlook, showers are expected in areas east and west of the Rift Valley, …

The Kenya Revenue Authority has announced a vacancy for the position of Commissioner General following the exit of Humphrey Wattanga. In a notice, KRA said the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing the Authority’s resources, and providing strategic leadership to staff while ensuring the institution meets …

A parliamentary committee has raised concern over the increasing use of organised gangs in Kenya’s politics, warning that the trend could threaten national security as the country heads toward the 2027 General Election. The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security cautioned that politically linked gangs are becoming …

Shock has gripped the public after detectives uncovered details surrounding the brutal killing of 21-year-old student Rose Benter Apondi, allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend in what investigators believe was a planned revenge attack. The case began as a missing person report filed on April 6 at Maseno Police Station, but …

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has warned that politically driven violence is making a comeback, cautioning that the country could be heading into a tense and dangerous period ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a strongly worded statement, Omtatah reflected on his own experience, recalling a 2012 attack in Nairobi …