Nairobi City Marathon targets 25,000 runners as registration opens
Organisers of the 2026 Nairobi City Marathon have opened registration for this year’s race, setting an ambitious target of 25,000 participants ahead of the event scheduled for June 7. Race director Barnaba Korir said preparations for the fifth edition of the marathon are on course, expressing optimism that the event will attract both elite and…
Surveyors Back Riparian Protection but Demand Clarity on Property Rights and Compensation
Officials from the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya address the media in Nairobi on May 5, 2026, outlining their position on riparian reserve demarcation, property rights, and compensation amid ongoing demolitions along river corridors. The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has supported government efforts to reclaim and protect riparian reserves, but raised concerns over…
Mavericks appoint Masai Ujiri as President in major front-office shake-up
The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor in a major front-office overhaul aimed at steering the franchise back to championship contention. Ujiri, widely regarded as one of the NBA’s top basketball executives, will oversee all aspects of the Mavericks’ basketball operations, including roster construction, scouting and player personnel. The appointment…
Jubilee Party Challenges Ruto to Address Uhuru Directly Amid Escalating Political Tensions
The Jubilee Party has publicly challenged President William Ruto to personally address his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, amid growing political tensions between allies of the two leaders. Speaking during a press briefing held at the party headquarters on Monday, May 4, 2026, Jubilee Party Secretary General Montalel Ole Kenta accused the President of allegedly allowing his…
Unlocking a New Era of Trade and Investment: Kenya and Tanzania Unite to Boost Economic Growth
To drive progress and unlock new opportunities, the Joint Business Council will become the central platform for structured collaboration between Kenya and Tanzania.
Northern Rangelands Trust Strengthens Community Governance for Sustainable Conservation and Development
Across northern Kenya’s vast and often complex landscapes, governance is increasingly emerging as the defining factor between short-term interventions and long-term, sustainable impact. In 2025, the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) placed renewed emphasis on strengthening community governance systems recognising that resilient institutions are essential to sustaining conservation, livelihoods, and peace. An independent review of NRT’s…
Fourteen African Countries Back Harmonisation of Digital Inclusivity Standard
Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy William Kabogo (centre) with delegates during the Ministerial Roundtable on digital inclusion at the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, where 14 African countries announced support for the harmonisation of the Africa Digital Inclusivity Standard. Fourteen African countries have announced their support for the harmonisation of the…
Murkomen tells Uhuru to step back from politics, focus on statesmanship
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to keep off active politics and instead play a statesman role by offering guidance and counsel to the country’s leadership. Speaking on today during a church service at Presbyterian Church of East Africa Ngaini in Mathira, Nyeri County, Murkomen said former…
Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team shatters African record,seals Beijing worlds slot
Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team underlined the country’s growing strength in sprint relays after storming to an African record and booking a place at next year’s World Athletics Championships. The quartet of George Mutinda, Mercy Oketch, Kelvin Tonui and Mercy Chebet clocked a historic 3:09.87 at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, smashing the previous…
IEBC Chair Highlights Key Challenges in Phase One of Voter Registration
IEBC Chairperson addresses the media yesterday after the conclusion of Phase One of the nationwide voter registration exercise, outlining key challenges including poor infrastructure, technical failures of biometric kits, low turnout in some regions, and accessibility barriers affecting persons with disabilities. The chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has outlined a…
