Government eyes Luxembourg tech jobs in new diaspora deal

The government is eyeing emerging job opportunities in Luxembourg's digital economy through new diaspora partnerships focused on skills transfer and labour mobility.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Kindiki pledges economic freedom to honour Kenya's freedom fighters

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to pay Kenya's debt to freedom fighters by driving economic freedom and uniting the country beyond tribe and politics.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Madaraka Day shifts focus to Kenya's overlooked EPZ workers

As Kenya marks Madaraka Day, attention turns to the thousands of workers powering the country's Export Processing Zones (EPZs), a sector long marked by low wages and high staff turnover.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Madaraka Day: President Ruto hails 20pc rise in shilling as sign of Kenya's economic strength

President Ruto has announced Kenya has maintained an average annual growth rate of 5 per cent since August 2022, surpassing the global average of 3.3 per cent and the regional average of 3.8 per cent.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Task force blames engineering failures in Mombasa building collapse

A task force investigating the collapse of an 11-storey building in Mombasa has blamed the disaster on engineering and regulatory failures.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Somaliland president urges world to recognise sovereignty

Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdullahi, has urged the international community to recognise Somaliland's sovereignty, saying the self-declared republic operates as a stable democratic state.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

Kenya's tea industry tackles skills shortage with dual TVET model

Kenya's tea industry is tackling skills shortages by adopting a dual TVET model that combines classroom learning with hands-on experience in factories and farms.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Lights, drones, action as Nairobi welcomes green tower with aerial show

Nairobi lit up Monday night as Kenya held its first-ever drone light show during the official opening of the eco-certified tower along Mombasa Road.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Nairobi's new training hub to nurture ethical leadership, transparency

The Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) has opened a new training centre in Nairobi to boost ethical leadership and fight corruption in public and private sectors.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Speaker directs Parliament to proceed with IEBC vetting after court order

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula directs Parliament to vet IEBC nominees without delay; says no law allows courts to block House duties, despite ongoing legal challenge

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Homa Bay housing project earns Africa's first green building certification

A housing project in Homa Bay has become the first in Africa to receive certification for meeting green building standards.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, celebrated Kenyan author, dies aged 87

Renowned Kenyan author and academic Ngugi wa Thiong'o has died aged 87 after a long battle with health complications, his family announced on Wednesday.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

New report warns austerity wrecking Kenya's education, health sectors

A new report warns that austerity measures driven by debt repayment priorities are pushing Kenya's public education and healthcare sectors into crisis.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Court halts prosecution of NEMA officers linked to 2024 Embakasi gas explosion

The High Court has ruled that senior Environment officers charged over last year's deadly Embakasi gas explosion enjoy statutory immunity, making their prosecution unlawful.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Government orders all public vehicles to switch to new number plates by August

The government has directed all public offices to ensure their vehicles are fitted with new generation number plates by August 29.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

KEWOTA targets Sh400m to build teachers mental health centre amid growing crisis

Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) is leading a Sh400 million campaign to build a national mental health and medical centre to support teachers facing increasing psychological distress.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

TSC waives promotion rule as 25,252 teachers move up

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC)has promoted 25,252 teachers after waiving a key requirement that educators serve at least three years in one grade before moving up.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Lobby group threatens legal action over unlicensed hotel project in Ngong Road Forest

A hotel project in Ngong Road Forest is at the centre of an environmental storm after a lobby group accused developers of starting construction without a licence and ignoring public consultation.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Gachagua defies NCIC, says warning on 2027 violence is free speech

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended his remarks, warning that possible rigging in the 2027 presidential election could spark worse violence than the 2007 post-election crisis.

By David Njaaga 18 days ago

Kenya to stage first drone light show as cities turn to tech for public displays

Kenya will hold its first-ever public drone light show in Nairobi on Wednesday, May 28, marking a shift in how cities use technology in public events and urban storytelling.

By David Njaaga 19 days ago

Makueni signs deal with engineers' body to fix building quality, boost safety

Makueni has signed a deal with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya to improve building safety, enforce construction standards and offer technical support in ongoing and future projects.

By David Njaaga 19 days ago

Koome joins African push to lead AI governance and justice reform

Chief Justice Martha Koome has joined a continental push to champion African-led artificial intelligence governance and legal reforms that empower citizens.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

Kenya targets climate-smart water and sanitation breakthroughs at global conference

Kenya steps up efforts to transform its water and sanitation sector with focus on climate resilience, digital innovation and private investment ahead of Mombasa conference.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Kasipul MP Charles Were died from excessive bleeding, autopsy reveals

Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were, 51, died from excessive bleeding after being shot five times by unknown gunmen on Wednesday, April 30.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

'Zakayo shoe-ka': Kenyans flood social media with memes after shoe hits Ruto in Migori

Kenyans on social media have flooded timelines with jokes, memes and biting remarks after President William Ruto was hit by a flying shoe during a rally in Migori County on Sunday, May 4.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Kioni warns 2027 will punish weak leaders, backs Matiang'i as Jubilee's best hope

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has declared that Kenya's increasingly informed voters will no longer tolerate self-serving leaders.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Gachagua hosts opposition leaders as 2027 poll heat rises

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday hosted opposition leaders at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County, as political realignments intensified ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

One killed as Gor Mahia, Shabana FC fans clash at Gusii stadium

One person was killed and several others injured on Sunday, after rival fans of Gor Mahia and Shabana FC clashed at Gusii Stadium.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Families of victims killed in protests demand justice, compensation

The families of individuals killed during peaceful protests in June 2024 have called on President William Ruto and the Kenyan Parliament to take immediate action.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

'We will enforce justice': Doctors issue strike ultimatum to counties

Doctors have threatened to strike if Nakuru, Laikipia and Kajiado counties fail to implement their part of a labour deal by May 24.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Engineers poised for global recognition as Washington Accord membership nears

Kenya will join the Washington Accord in June, granting its engineers global recognition and expanding employment opportunities worldwide.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Raila demands probe into killing of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has condemned and called for an urgent investigation into the killing of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were on Wednesday evening.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Tributes pour in for Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were shot dead in Nairobi

Tributes have poured in for Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were who died Wednesday night after he was shot by unknown gunmen along Ngong Road in Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Junet Mohamed: only one Finance Bill exists, ignore fake versions

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed on Wednesday told Parliament that the Finance Bill shared online in recent months is not the official document.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Kenya, UK launch Lamu cotton processing plant to boost economy, jobs

Kenya, the UK and the County Government of Lamu have launched a new cotton processing facility in Lamu County.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Your dues will be paid, Kagwe assures cane farmers, workers

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured that the planned leasing of Nzoia, Chemilil, Muhoroni, and Sony sugar factories will involve input from farmers and workers.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

List: Betting websites operating illegally

The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has identified numerous betting websites operating illegally in Kenya.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

MPs clash over BBC film linking police to 2024 protest killings

Lawmakers on Tuesday clashed over a new BBC documentary that links security officers to the killing of anti-tax protesters outside Parliament in June 2024.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Police SACCO doubles capital levels as sector struggles with defaults

Kenya National Police Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has doubled its capital ratios compared to the industry average, even as most SACCOs continue to face high loan defaults.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

New global plan backs small travel firms with tools, funding and training

A new global initiative aims to help small and medium-sized travel enterprises access funding, digital tools and training to scale their businesses and compete globally.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago