President William Ruto is expected to travel to Finland this month for a state visit aimed at deepening the rapidly expanding diplomatic and economic relationship between Kenya and Finland. The visit comes just a year after Finnish President Alexander Stubb made a historic trip to Nairobi, highlighting the growing cooperation …
Read More »Wanjigi’s Bold 2027 Promise: No SHA, No VAT, No Debt Payments
Safina Party leader and 2027 presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi has unveiled an ambitious policy agenda that includes scrapping the Social Health Authority (SHA), eliminating Value Added Tax (VAT), and introducing free education from primary school through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Addressing residents during a town hall …
Read More »The Kenyan Youth: Between Survival, Dreams, and Revolution
By: Kwamboka Vivian, Mt. Kenya University In every generation, the youth carry the spirit of change. In Kenya, that spirit has never died—it has only changed shape. From the dusty village football fields of the early 2000s to today’s digital world of TikTok Lives, podcasts, protests, side hustles, and online …
Read More »Govt Ordered to Reveal Details of Secret Ebola Facility Deal
The High Court has issued fresh conservatory orders stopping the government from establishing or operating any Ebola exposure, quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility in Kenya under any agreement involving the United States or any other foreign entity. The orders were issued after the Attorney General failed to appear in court …
Read More »Planning a US Trip? New Visa Changes Could Affect You
Thousands of Africans seeking visas to study, work, visit, or relocate to the United States may soon face additional travel and expenses following a proposed restructuring of US visa processing services across the continent. According to reports citing US officials and an internal State Department memo, Washington plans to reduce …
Read More »Seven Students in Court Over Deadly Utumishi Girls Dorm Fire
Seven female students linked to the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy were on Tuesday presented before a court in Naivasha, where they are expected to face arson-related charges. The court session attracted a large crowd of relatives and friends of both the accused students and the victims of …
Read More »PS Oluga: Kenya Trains 2,200 Health Workers to Fight Ebola Threat
Kenya has trained 2,200 health workers to strengthen its readiness in the event of an Ebola outbreak, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has said. Oluga noted that the government has stepped up screening, training, and case management measures to prevent the virus from entering the country. Click here …
Read More »Kenya’s Flower Exports Hit Sh143bn as Global Demand Soars
Kenya’s horticulture sector recorded strong export performance, with flower exports contributing significantly to earnings that reached Sh143.78 billion in 2025, according to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA). The latest figures, released ahead of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2026, highlight floriculture as one of the country’s leading foreign …
Read More »Students Sent Home as Unrest Rocks Lenana School
Lenana School has temporarily closed and sent all students home following disturbances reported during night preps, prompting the administration to suspend learning activities to restore order. In a notice to parents and guardians, the Board of Management said the decision was necessary to stabilise the situation and carry out a …
Read More »Cop Collapses, Dies Moments After Madaraka Day Parade in Wajir
A police officer died shortly after participating in Madaraka Day festivities in Wajir East Sub-County, Wajir County. Police Constable Hassan Moyo reportedly collapsed at about 9:05am after taking part in the parade march-past at Wajir Stadium, according to police reports. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He was quickly …
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