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Your Funds Are Safe — SHA Director Mwangangi Reassures Kenyans
Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) has assured the public of its financial stability, responding to concerns about delays in claims processing and the management of healthcare funds.Speaking on Citizen TV, SHA Dire…
Day School Funding Falls to Lowest Point Since Uhuru’s Presidency
The Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) programme in Kenya is experiencing a significant funding deficit, with per-learner allocations at their lowest level in seven years.This has prompted concerns among school admin…
The Dispute Between IG Kanja and NPSC Over Police Hiring
A parliamentary committee has given the National Police Service (NPS) and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) a two-day deadline to end a standoff that has halted the planned recruitment of 10,000 police con…
Five Key Factors That Shape Your Credit Score, According to Experts
Kenya’s credit scoring system is facing scrutiny as rising living costs drive increased borrowing through digital lenders, who now disburse more than Ksh10 billion each month.Speaking on NTV on Tuesday, 16 September…
Sofiya Nzau's Track Selected for EA Sports FC 26 Global Soundtrack
Kenyan artist Sofiya Nzau’s track “Your Love (Antdot Remix)” has been selected for the official EA Sports FC 26 soundtrack, marking a major milestone for East African music on the global stage.Nzau confirmed the news…
Kenyan Teen Disappears After Unauthorised Trip to Libya for Employment
A 17-year-old student from Garissa County has gone missing after reportedly travelling to Nairobi under false pretences.This has prompted a police investigation into possible links with human trafficking networks. Sad…
Kenyan Leaders Clash Over Proposal to Expand Senate Powers
A proposed constitutional amendment seeking to expand the powers of Kenya’s Senate has triggered sharp divisions among legal experts, county officials, and policy institutions.The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bil…
Ruto Uses State House as Stage for Political Mobilisation
A weekend event at State House Nairobi brought together 10,000 teachers, where each received a Sh10,000 stipend following a meeting with President William Ruto, raising new questions about the use of the presidential…
Phone Records Link Officer to Site of Rex Masai Shooting
Mobile phone data placed a police officer at the scene where activist Rex Masai was shot dead during anti-government protests in Nairobi, a court has heard.A telecommunications expert told the Milimani Law Courts that…
Mbobu Murder: DCI Investigates Lawyer’s Financial Records
Detectives are investigating the financial dealings and recent interactions of Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, who was shot dead on Magadi Road last Tuesday in what police believe was a targeted attack.The Directorate of…
Inside Kwa Bi Nzaro: From Faith to Fatal Starvation
At least 34 bodies and over 100 human remains have been recovered from a remote compound in Kilifi County, where authorities allege a religious sect led by Sharlyne Anindo Temba carried out fatal starvation rituals un…
Kenyan Man Arrested in Alabama Sting for Attempted Meeting with Minor
Stanley Ambeyi, a 38-year-old Kenyan national, has been arrested in Blount County, Alabama, following a sting operation targeting online child exploitation.The arrest was part of a broader operation featured on the Tr…
Water Shortage Persists in Kitengela Despite Government Promises
Residents of Kitengela continue to face severe water shortages, relying on private vendors and boreholes despite repeated government pledges and a presidential directive issued six years ago.Each morning, Newton Anguf…
Kenyan Firms Struggle with Expensive Loans and Limited Capital Access
Businesses in Kenya are facing rising borrowing costs, driven by higher interest rates, limited access to capital, and increased competition for domestic funds.A new report by Moody’s Ratings highlights worsening cred…
Kenya’s Passport Falls to 70th in 2025 Global Rankings
Kenya has dropped to 70th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, with its citizens now able to access 70 countries without a visa or by obtaining one on arrival, down from 76 destinations last year.Despite the decli…
Natembeya Dismisses Gachagua’s Self-Declaration as Opposition Flagbearer
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he will lead Kenya’s opposition in the 2027 General Election.Speaking on Radio Citizen on Monday, Natembeya d…
ODM to Mark 20 Years with Major Celebration in Mombasa
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will mark its 20th anniversary with a three-day event in Mombasa from 10 to 12 October, bringing together key political figures, founding members, and party supporters.The celebrat…
Raila Sends Kasmuel to Represent ODM at European Parliament
Kasmuel McOure, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth League, has arrived in Brussels for a diplomatic mission involving engagements with the European Parliament and other key institutions.The visit is…
The Private Hands Behind Kenya’s Billion-Shilling Digital Systems
Kenya’s digital public service systems remain under the control of private contractors, raising legal and governance concerns over data sovereignty, transparency, and compliance with national laws.Kenya’s rapid shift…
Fake Land Titles Drain Billions from Banks and Property Investors in Kenya
A growing number of fraudulent land titles are being uncovered in Kenya, leading to significant financial losses for banks and property owners, and exposing critical weaknesses in the country’s land registration syste…