Electricity Tariff Review Withdrawn, Wandayi Says
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi . Photo/ File The government has withdrawn a proposed electricity tariff review application that would have seen changes in power prices, keeping current tariffs unchanged for households, businesses and industries. The application, submitted by Kenya Power on March 31, 2026, sought to introduce a new tariff structure to reflect rising costs…
Deadly Utumishi Fire: Kihika Demands Tough Answers
As investigations into the Utumishi Girls Academy fire continue, the nation remains united in grief for the 16 students who lost their lives.
Gatunga ESP Market To Boost Local Economy
Gatunga ESP Market is set to transform business in Tharaka Nithi County, opening a new window of opportunity for farmers and traders. The newly built Gatunga ESP Market in Gatunga is expected to boost trade and stimulate economic growth in Tharaka Nithi County. The first of its kind in Tharaka Constituency, Gatunga ESP Market is…
Qatar Airways Makes Major Africa Expansion Move with New Flights and Route Returns
Qatar Airways has announced a significant expansion of its African network, strengthening travel links across the continent through the resumption of routes, increased flight frequencies, and the launch of a new destination. The move, scheduled to begin in mid-2026, reflects the airline’s continued strategy of enhancing international connectivity while responding to rising passenger demand and…
MCK Backs Journalists Seeking Political Office Ahead of 2027 General Election
Media Council of Kenya Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo addresses the media in Nakuru. The Council has announced plans to support journalists seeking elective positions while introducing measures to safeguard journalistic integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Media Council of Kenya has welcomed and encouraged journalists, editors, and other media practitioners interested in…
Government Assures NYOTA Beneficiaries as Second Tranche Disbursement Nears
Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development Susan Mang’eni during a past engagement. The government says preparations for the nationwide disbursement of the second tranche of NYOTA business start up capital are in the final stages. The government has assured beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project that preparations for the disbursement of the…
Reprieve for unemployed youth as Chuka Affordable Housing Project opens job opportunities
The Chuka Affordable Housing Project has directly employed 300 youth drawn from Chuka Town and surrounding areas. It is a beehive of activities at Chuka Affordable Housing Project as more than 300 skilled and unskilled workers– the majority of them being youth– build the massive structure, block by block and piece by piece. A key…
MPs Urge Kenyans to Engage Constructively on Finance Bill Debate
Nominated MP Ruth Odinga speaks during an interview on the proposed Finance Bill 2026, urging Kenyans to engage leaders constructively and avoid threats during the ongoing public debate. Members of Parliament have urged Kenyans to participate constructively in discussions surrounding the proposed Finance Bill 2026, calling for calm, public engagement and informed debate instead of…
MPs Call for Calm and Public Participation Over Finance Bill Debate
Members of Parliament address Kenyans on the proposed Finance Bill and urge wananchi to participate in public discussions before Parliament debates and passes the bill. Leaders have urged Kenyans to actively participate in discussions surrounding the proposed Finance Bill instead of relying on propaganda and political incitement, saying Parliament remains open to public views and…
Calls for Fiscal Discipline in Annual National Shadow Budget 2026/27
Officials from the Institute of Public Finance during the release of the Annual National Shadow Budget The Institute of Public Finance has released the sixth edition of the Annual National Shadow Budget 2026/27, calling on the government to restore fiscal discipline and align policy promises with realistic financing plans. The report comes at a time…
