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Kenya's exports to the US grow as countries' struggle with tariffs

A report by UNCTAD shows that while developing economies struggled to frontload their exports to beat the August 1, tariff deadline, Kenya's exports to the US increased by 11 per cent.

By Graham Kajilwa and Irene Githinji 13 days ago

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Who's blocking justice? EACC-ODPP rift stalls high-profile corruption cases

The anti-graft agency raised concerns of unilateral withdrawal of corruption cases without consulting the Commission.

By Irene Githinji 14 days ago

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Judiciary, MPs clash over billions paid as allowances

MPs wonder why everyone else has to toe the SRC line but not the judiciary

By Irene Githinji 14 days ago

No term extension for President, Senate says after social media buzz

The Senate has dismissed reports of planned amendment of the Constitution to extend the presidential term limit from five to seven years.

By Irene Githinji 15 days ago

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Does Ruto feel for hustlers after meteoric rise to empire builder?

The president's rise to power is the envy of many politicians, but he seems to have forgotten his roots. He rode to power on the back of hustlers, but they are now a dejected lot.

By Irene Githinji 15 days ago

IEBC dismisses 2027 poll rigging as fear-mongering

IEBC Commissioner Alutata Mukhwana yesterday dismissed threats by some politicians allied to President William Ruto that they "will ensure he is re-elected" even if the votes come short.

By Irene Githinji 16 days ago

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Court stops Ruto's protest victims compensation panel in its tracks

The High Court has suspended the operations of a team appointed by President William Ruto to look into the compensation for victims of protests.

By Kamau Muthoni and Irene Githinji 16 days ago

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State House lie?, youth still waiting for motorbikes

Confusion continues on the recent State House empowerment event in Nairobi, with questions emerging about whether all the youth who attended actually received the promised tools of trade.

By Irene Githinji 17 days ago

Condolence messages pour in for late ex-minister Dalmas Otieno

Former Cabinet minister Dalmas Otieno died at his home in Nairobi, on September 7, 2025

By Irene Githinji 17 days ago

Tokyo embassy land scandal resurfaces during vetting of ambassadorial nominee

The ghosts of the controversial Tokyo embassy land purchase returned to haunt ambassadorial nominee Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri as he appeared before Parliament's Defence Committee.

By Irene Githinji 21 days ago

State unveils education budget online for public access

This amount represents 16 per cent of the revised gross national budget of Sh4.37 trillion and 29 per cent of the Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs') budget of Sh2.38 trillion.

By Irene Githinji 22 days ago

Bore denies house row claims, defends Namibia envoy nomination

Florence Bore has addressed the controversy surrounding a house dispute with Gatanga MP Edward Muriu, saying the matter was amicably resolved.

By Sharon Wanga and Irene githinji 22 days ago

Auditor General flags Sh109.5m directors' allowances at KPA

The Auditor General has raised questions about expenses by the board of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) for the year ended June 2024.

By Irene Githinji 22 days ago

Gachagua: Kick out Jubaland army in Kenya

Gachagua yesterday warned that the presence of foreign militia is a threat to Kenya's territorial sovereignty and integrity

By Irene Githinji 24 days ago

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Impeachment motion a political conspiracy to oust me, says Mutai

Kericho Governor accuses MCAs and Speaker of malice in their second impeachment bid.

By Irene Githinji 28 days ago

Mixed bag for women under 2010 Constitution hailed as liberal

President Ruto has declared August 27 as the Katiba Day to be observed every year. The 2010 Constitution has been hailed as one of the most progressive in the world.

By Irene Githinji 28 days ago

Kenya marks 15 years of supreme law amid gender parity challenge

President Ruto has declared August 27 as the Katiba Day to be observed every year. The Constitution has been hailed as one of the most progressive in the world.

By Irene Githinji 28 days ago

Standard Group journalist Josphat Thiong'o voted as KPJA's Liaison

Others voted in were Moses Odhiambo of Radio Africa, who will now serve as KPJA's Chairman.

By Irene Githinji 29 days ago

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So near, yet so far; the elusive gender rule

During campaigns, President Ruto assured that the Kenya Kwanza administration was dedicated to achieving gender inclusivity as enshrined in the constitution.

By Irene Githinji 29 days ago

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Third force: Will youthful MPs' team 'salvage' the country?

A new political formation led by youthful Members of Parliament is taking shape, charting a fresh path that challenges traditional politics regardless of party affiliation.

By Irene Githinji and David Njaaga 1 month ago

Senate calls for fast settlement of KR pensioners dues

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has called for a tripartite meeting to address the pending issues surrounding the Kenya Railways pensioners and report back in a month.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Kingi: I have not received any complaints against Senators

He made the statement yesterday, a day after heavy condemnation from a section of Senators, who accused him of failing to protect the Senate from external attacks.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

No legal basis to pay ex-councillors - Mbadi

National Treasury CS John Mbadi has said there is no legal basis to implement proposed one-off honorarium of Sh200,000 to former councillors who served less than four consecutive terms.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Study calls for provision of learning materials to learners

A study conducted in Lower Eastern counties of Makueni, Kitui and Machakos has identified the need to provide sustainable literacy tools and access to learning resources to students.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Weak oversight, costly delays sink billions in donor funds Auditor

Auditor finds Sh4.8b was lost through avoidable donor project interest in 2023/24 fiscal year. Audit reveals Covid-19 vaccine deal alone incurred nearly Sh930m unnecessary interest.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Summon Ruto to table evidence on graft, senators tell two Speakers

Senators warn Wetang'ula and Kingi for failing to defend the dignity of Parliament. Sifuna says Raila is misleading governors on the oversight role of senators.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Cracks in orange party widens as Sifuna, Babu skip UDA-ODM talks

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna was among legislators who skipped the first broad-based parliamentary group meeting held on Monday.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Will Ruto walk the talk and arrest MPs collecting bribes?

President William Ruto has once again turned guns on Parliament, accusing it of allowing corruption to thrive, at a time several MPs have complained about lethargic leadership.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Pkosing: We will not be conveyor belts for cartels

A parliamentary committee now wants individuals involved in awarding a lucrative Ketraco project - whose penalty has now accumulated to Sh7 billion - to take personal responsibility and pay.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Trucks to be fitted with monitoring gadgets to boost road safety

The government plans to have long-distance trucks fitted with telematics in the drivers' cabin in an effort to boost road safety.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Police commission and NPS should not compete, says chair nominee

Dr Amani Yuda Komora said issues like the custody of police officers' payroll should have been resolved internally.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

MPs unlock Sh600m to restore power supply in Northern Kenya

Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri said the committee is opposed to reallocation and sought availability of funds so that projects can start benefitting Kenyans.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

House team wants BATUK deal halted over rights abuses

Parliament has called for termination of the contract between Kenya and British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) soldiers over human rights abuses.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Pact paves way for resumption of tea exports to Iran

Kenya and Iran have agreed to form a joint committee to remove trade barriers between the two countries in the next 60 days.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Pact paves way for Iran tea exports

Kenya and Iran have agreed to form a joint committee to remove trade barriers between the two countries in the next 60 days.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Gachagua criticises Raila over 'cousin' narrative, leadership style

Gachagua claimed that Raila has not reconciled with the fact that a section of his supporters have since ditched him and is not happy with the 'cousin' narrative that has taken shape.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Wamalwa, Natembeya rift widens as DAP-K convenes crisis talks

Amid growing reports of internal divisions within the DAP-K party, a crisis meeting has been scheduled today to address emerging leadership disputes.

By Irene Githinji and Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Farmers win round one as court halts duty-free rice importation

The government has suffered a setback after the High Court in Kirinyaga issued conservatory orders halting the importation of duty-free rice into Kenya.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Muturi slams Ruto's 'boda boda economy', calls it poverty with a helmet

Muturi has now told off government for pushing 'poverty Olympics' instead of tackling the structural unemployment crisis.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Chirchir urges MPs to back proposed road tolling policy

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has said the proposed national tolling policy seeks to introduce a sustainable system, built around the 'user pay charges' principle.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago