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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, …

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 …

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 …

On July 28, 2025, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen paid a courtesy visit to Governor George Natembeya before meeting with members of the public, local leaders, NGOs, and security officials at the County Commissioner’s residence in Trans Nzoia. The visit was part of the 22nd Jukwaa La Usalama grassroots engagement …

Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi, whose disappearance had sparked concern for days, has been located in Diani and taken to hospital for medical examination. According to Hussein Khalid, CEO of Vocal Africa, Mwagodi is now in the care of officials from the organisation and human rights lobby group MUHURI. He was …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the Kenya Kwanza administration’s commitment to sustaining free primary and secondary education, dismissing fears of potential budget cuts in the sector. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Saturday during an economic empowerment event in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, Kindiki emphasized that the …

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged the Mulembe community to support President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign, citing the administration’s commitment to equitable development and national unity. Click Here To Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Speaking at a women empowerment event in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, Wetang’ula commended the Kenya …

Veteran journalist Maina Muiruri has been reappointed as Chairperson of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), alongside board members Tabitha Mutemi, Tim Wanyonyi, and Susan Karago, according to a Kenya Gazette notice dated July 25, 2025. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The announcement was made by Information, Communications …

Police in Turkana have retrieved several stolen animals after an armed attack targeting livestock traders near Sarmach Junction on Friday. According to a statement from the National Police Service (NPS), the attackers—who remain unidentified—launched a violent assault on livestock dealers near the Turkwel River Bridge in Kainuk on July 25. …

Traders in Kitengela are counting heavy losses after a Friday evening fire gutted property of unknown value, according to Isinya Subcounty Police Commander Simon Lokitari. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The blaze consumed a storey structure built from a container and topped with iron sheet (mabati) extensions, located …