Garissa governor's Sh1,000 gesture puts SHA under spotlight

A viral video of Garissa Governor Nathif Jama handing a sick woman Sh1,000 has reignited a public row over the Social Health Authority (SHA)'s reach in the county.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

New autism centre targets gap in specialised care, education

A new integrated learning and therapy centre for children with autism and other special needs is being developed in Nairobi to expand access to specialised education.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

New Makueni public buildings to shun firewood, charcoal

Makueni County will bar biomass energy in new and renovated public institutions, under a policy directive from Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Education takes lion's share of Sh4.8 trillion budget

National Treasury has proposed Sh784.5 billion for education in the 2026/27 budget, making it the largest single-sector allocation in the financial year.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Budget: Treasury bets Sh261bn on transport to unlock Kenya's economic arteries

Treasury proposes Sh261bn for transport in FY2026/27 budget; Sh220.4bn for roads, Sh38.4bn for railways, Sh582m for Nairobi Bus Rapid Transport Project

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

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Why Mbadi wants you to file nil tax returns five months earlier under new rules

Kenyans who declare zero income to the taxman must file returns by January 31 from next year, five months earlier than the current deadline.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Ogamba: Ministry to restructure school calendar amid wave of unrest

 Education Ministry will restructure the school calendar from next year to address learner fatigue blamed for fuelling unrest in 204 boarding schools, Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said.  

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Global forum targets skills gap between classrooms and workplaces

A new global forum linking universities and industry has launched as employers warn widening skills shortages are leaving graduates unprepared for jobs in an AI-driven economy.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

No show: Gachagua skips landmark court ruling on impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua skipped his own landmark court ruling on Monday, watching from his Karen home alongside opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Conservationist sounds alarm over Kenya's worsening environmental crisis

 A conservationist has warned that the government's failure to enforce environmental laws threatens the country's food security, public health and economic survival.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

High Court upholds Rigathi Gachagua impeachment

High Court upholds Gachagua's impeachment, orders Senate to pay former DP Sh50m for violating his rights during the ouster process.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Kenya screens 77,000 travellers as Ebola preparedness tightens

Kenya has screened more than 77,000 travellers at entry points as authorities intensify measures to block Ebola from entering the country, with 37 people currently in quarantine.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Ruto departs for Europe amid scrutiny over foreign travel record

President Ruto departs for Europe for talks on investment, exports and partnerships; to visit Belgium, Norway, and Finland, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed says.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Sacco-led youth credit expands as informal finance fills lending gap

Kenya's youth credit market is shifting toward Sacco-led lending models as traditional banking continues to exclude young borrowers with limited collateral and informal income streams.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Kenya has under 10 elderly care doctors for 3 million older persons, advocates warn

Kenya has fewer than 10 doctors trained to treat older persons for a population of 3.6 million elderly people, ageing advocates have warned.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

EACC raid nets Sh65 million at Syokimau home of Nairobi County official

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered Sh65.3 million from the home of Nairobi Chief Officer for Urban Planning, Patrick Analo, following a raid on his Syokimau residence.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Alliance High closes indefinitely as 11 students held over planned strike

Alliance High School closed indefinitely after fire destroys 200 mattresses in a store on Thursday morning; police detain11 students for questioning over a planned strike linked to the incident.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Disability leaders demand Cabinet post ahead of 2027 election

Persons with disabilities have demanded a Cabinet appointment ahead of the 2027 General Election, noting that no person with a disability has ever served in the Cabinet since independence.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Tech firms rush to put small shops online as market race intensifies

Competition to digitise Kenya’s MSMEs is intensifying as tech firms target an underserved market despite rising internet access, digital payments and e-commerce growth.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

PSs urged to pick up pace as govt tightens grip on delivery

Government steps up pressure on Principal Secretaries to accelerate implementation of its transformation agenda, with a focus on converting plans into results before the financial year closes.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

New incubation platform offers guaranteed funding for African ideas

African entrepreneurs with only an idea may soon access guaranteed funding, opening doors for innovators long locked out of capital markets that traditionally demanded proof of concept first.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Kenya bets Sh598bn on Galana Kulalu revival to end food imports

Kenya is staking Sh598 billion on a 10-year irrigation overhaul anchored on the revival of the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project, a scheme long written off as a costly failure.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

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Duale struggles to win over MPs on secretive US Ebola deal

According to the CS, the agreement, approved by Cabinet, was extended to run until 2029.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Trump nominates career diplomat Henry Wooster as US ambassador to Kenya

United States President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Henry Wooster as US ambassador to Kenya, ending a vacancy since Meg Whitman resigned in November 2024.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Ruto bets on water for northern Kenya at historic Madaraka Day

President William Ruto has pledged 50 mega dams and millions of acres of new farmland, declaring irrigation the engine of northern Kenya's economic transformation.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Ghana issues travel advisory over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

The Government of Ghana has advised its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following what it says are increasing xenophobic attacks targeting Africans.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

How weak project execution threatens Kenya's Sh4.8 trillion budget

Project management experts warn weak execution could undermine Kenya’s record Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 budget as concerns grow over stalled projects and budget absorption challenges.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

How Kenya's cash transfer for older persons ran for years without a law

Kenya’s flagship cash transfer programme for older persons operated for more than a decade without a specific legislative framework, a senior government official has acknowledged.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Low insurance uptake exposes Kenyans to rising flood, theft damage

Floods and rising vehicle theft are hitting Kenyan households at the same time, but most victims are facing both shocks without insurance cover.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Kenya eyes Portugal funds, investors for one-million-acre irrigation plan

Kenya is courting Portugal for financing and private investment to bring one million additional acres under irrigation, targeting non-traditional partners to fund its agricultural transformation.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Koskei: Schools must enforce order or pay the price

Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has urged schools to enforce discipline, days after 16 students died in a dormitory fire linked to safety violations by school management.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Govt reveals over 10,500 child protection cases across Kenya in 15 months

More than 10,500 child protection cases have been recorded in Kenya in 15 months, including nearly 2,000 abductions, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has disclosed.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Ruto sets aside Sh4.1bn to connect 17,000 Wajir homes to electricity

President William Ruto has set aside Sh4.1 billion to connect 17,000 households in Wajir County to the national grid.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Cloud push to keep patient data local reaches thousands of health facilities

Cloud rollout by a global development and management consulting firm enables thousands of Kenyan health facilities to access patient records faster and keep sensitive data within the country.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

NTSA to end court appearances for minor traffic offences from June 1

Motorists charged with minor traffic offenses can settle fines without court appearances effective June 1, by admitting liability and paying within given period, NTSA says.

By David Njaaga 18 days ago

God will decide 2027, Ruto tells a nation on edge

President William Ruto has told Kenyans to stop panicking about the 2027 General Election, saying the outcome rests with God and not political scheming.

By David Njaaga 18 days ago

Why millions of Africans with epilepsy are left to suffer alone

Roughly 80 per cent of people living with epilepsy across sub-Saharan Africa receive no treatment at all, a figure that an epilepsy advocate says exposes a failure at the heart of global health.

By David Njaaga 18 days ago

Ghana starts repatriation from South Africa over migrant crackdown

Ghana has begun plans to repatriate more than 200 citizens from South Africa after migrants reported harassment, intimidation and forced business closures during anti-immigration protests.

By David Njaaga 19 days ago

IEBC must bar politicians calling for election boycotts, ex-NCIC boss says

NCIC commissioner Prof Gitile Naituli has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to bar politicians from calling for election boycotts.

By David Njaaga 19 days ago

Explainer: What is Eid al Adha?

Muslim faithful will this Wednesday gather at different mosques around the country to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago