Bamboo farm pilots cheaper, greener path to housing

Kenya is racing to meet its affordable housing targets while tackling the twin threats of deforestation and carbon emissions.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Graft, bureaucracy threaten Kenya's Gulf investment hopes, experts warn

Kenya risks losing billions in Gulf investments unless the government tackles corruption, bureaucracy and outdated systems, industry leaders have warned.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

From holiday to combat: Kenyan's ordeal fighting for Russian forces

A twoweek holiday in Russia for a Kenyan athlete ended in captivity in Ukraine after he says he was tricked into signing a military enlistment contract written in Russian.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Slum school to get digital library pilot in Nairobi

Learners at Nkaimurunya Primary School in Nairobi's Gataka slum will soon access digital learning resources through a new pilot digital library.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Anti-drug agency dismantles illicit alcohol distillery in Kibra

An anti-drug agency has dismantled an illicit brew distillery in Kibra during a multiagency raid, seizing more than 100 drums of kangara and shutting down two distilleries.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Fintech milestone as Kenya joins Visa acquiring space

For years, online card transactions in Kenya have been routed through foreign banks and global processors, limiting local control over costs and settlement times.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

US sanctions Sudanese Islamist groups amid civil war

US sanctions Sudanese Islamist groups and Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim for backing military operations and human rights abuses during Sudan's civil war.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Court of Appeal Judge Ochieng Andago dies

Court of Appeal Judge Fredrick Ochieng dies, CJ Koome confirms; he joined the Judiciary in 2003 before being elevated to the appellate bench in 2022.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

'We'll pull it down': Maa community threatens Orly Airpark fence over jobs row

The Maa community in Birika, Kajiado County, has given Orly Airpark seven days to meet demands for jobs, a police post and better engagement or face a shutdown of operations.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Kenya banks on new zones, investor deals to boost exports and jobs

Kenya plans to grow its leather industry from Sh10.3 billion to Sh109.6 billion through new investor packages and the launch of the Bipingo Special Economic Zone.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Lecturers stand ground on strike as Treasury releases Sh2.5b

The Treasury has released Sh2.5 billion to settle part of lecturers' salary arrears in a lastminute attempt to avert a nationwide strike set to begin at midnight.

By David Njaaga, David Njaaga and Lewis Nyaundi 8 days ago

Sudan army accused of war crimes that crippled aid operations

Six NGOs, four coalitions told the UN rights council Sudan's army committed war crimes, including using banned chemical weapons, in attacks they say displaced millions.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

New financing model takes on Kenya's smartphone affordability crisis

Millions of Kenyans struggling to afford reliable smartphones could soon get a lifeline through a new financing plan aimed at bridging the country's digital divide.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Police bust drug den beside Awelo Primary in NACADA crackdown

A drug and alcohol ring operating beside Awelo Primary School in Siaya was dismantled in a multi-agency crackdown led by NACADA.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Parties warn of 'highgear' plan to wipe them out before 2027 polls

More than 50 political parties have accused the IEBC and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties of plotting to deregister them before the 2027 General Election.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Ruto honours Ichung'wah's father, urges Kenyans to believe in themselves

President William Ruto on Monday, September 15, led mourners in paying tribute to Isaac Ichung'wah, who died on Thursday, September 4, aged 105.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

French site reports Sudan map order on disputed Red Sea area

French site says Sudan's leaders ordered a new map showing a disputed Red Sea area as part of Egypt, challenging the army's stance on the longrunning Hala'ib Triangle dispute.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Planned blackout to hit five counties as Kenya Power fixes grid

Kenya Power will switch off electricity in parts of five counties on Monday to carry out maintenance, affecting homes, schools, factories and health facilities.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Man found dead in hotel hours after fight over woman

A 25-year-old man has died after a fight with another man in his girlfriend's hotel room in Nairobi's central business district, police have said.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

'No lies, no false promises': Gachagua launches bid to unseat Ruto

Rigathi Gachagua has declared that he will run for president in 2027, pledging to restore Kenya to what he described as its former state under the late President Mwai Kibaki.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Three suspects cleared in lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder probe

Three suspects arrested in connection with the killing of prominent Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu have been released after forensic, ballistic and alibi checks cleared them of any involvement.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

'Move from dialogue to action,' Koskei tells innovators

Universities and research institutions have been challenged to move beyond producing academic papers and instead create products, enterprises and jobs to tackle Kenya's pressing needs.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Counties to adopt new checklist in bid to stop unsafe buildings

Kenya has moved to curb unsafe construction by rolling out a national site inspection handbook that will require licensed professionals to sign off on all projects.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

ODPP orders Kanja to submit report on lawyer Mbobu's killing in seven days

ODPP orders IG Douglas Kanja to submit a report in 7 days on the driveby killing of High Court advocate Mathew Kyalo Mbobu in Karen, Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

NACADA seize Sh5 million bhang in Homa Bay student hostel raid

A multi-agency raid on student hostels in Homa Bay County seized bhang worth Sh5 million, exposing what investigators call a growing narcotics trade targeting university learners.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Banks defy digital tide to court rural borrowers

Kenya's banks are expanding rural branches despite global closures, chasing micro, small and medium enterprise and farm lending in a shift from the digitalonly focus seen elsewhere.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

County hospitals cut referrals as CT scanners arrive in 14 regions

Fourteen counties have received new computed tomography (CT) scanners under the government program, in a move officials say is reducing patient referrals to national hospitals.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Kenya risks having 1 million obese children by 2030, UNICEF warns

Kenya could have more than one million children aged 5-19 living with obesity by 2030, UNICEF has warned.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Nyamira raid exposes Sh16m fake alcohol network

Authorities have seized counterfeit alcoholic drinks worth Sh 16 million in Nyaigwa Village, Nyamira Town, in one of the largest hauls in the county this year.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Global storytelling season to spotlight Nairobi voices after two-year break

Nairobi is set to play host to an international storytelling season that will unite 18 cities worldwide for the first time under a shared theme.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Campaign expands access to rights information in Swahili and online

A Kenyan rights campaign is translating articles into Swahili, training youth fact checkers and documenting local stories to make credible information more accessible online.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Israel military says targeted Hamas leaders, after blasts rock Doha

The Israeli military said it targeted senior Hamas leaders after AFP journalists in Doha reported explosions in the Qatari capital, where the Palestinian group's political bureau is based.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

'Ignore fraudulent notices': NPSC warns on fake police hiring advert

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has warned against a fake recruitment notice for police constables circulating on social media.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Initiative turns schoolgirls from humble backgrounds into university graduates

A new initiative is transforming schoolgirls from low-income backgrounds into university graduates and connecting them with employers.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

NACADA nets Sh12m bhang in dawn Kisumu raid

A dawn raid in Ahero, Kisumu, has dismantled a narcotics supply chain linking Kisumu and Nairobi, with authorities seizing bhang worth Sh 12 million and arresting a suspected key supplier.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Court halts Ruto's compensation plan for protest victims

The High Court in Kerugoya has halted the government's implementation of President William Ruto's plan to compensate victims of demonstrations and public protests.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Kindiki tells employers to let youth drive Africa's business transformation

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urges African employers to prioritise youth in decision-making, saying inclusion can make business a driver of justice and prosperity.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

'Counties spending less on pay,' SRC projects in new data

SRC projects a sharp fall in counties' wage-bill-to-revenue ratio to 35.38 per cent in the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, down from 43.34 per cent in the previous quarter.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Advocate challenges MCK over Odhiambo's vice-chair role on protests panel

An advocate has rejected the Media Council of Kenya's (MCK) defence of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo over her appointment as vice chairperson of a presidential panel.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Lawyers demand LSK president quit state panel role

Lawyers have demanded LSK President Faith Odhiambo step down from a government panel on protest victims, citing unconstitutional and a threat to the society's independence.

By David Njaaga 19 days ago