For years, many residents of Kenya’s Coast and North Eastern regions lived between two fears. On one side were the constant threats posed by violent extremist groups seeking to exploit poverty, marginalisation and religious divisions. On the other was growing mistrust of the very security agencies mandated to protect them, with communities often accusing state…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nairobi business woman Agness Kagure The Kenya Patriots Party (KPP) has emerged as one of Nairobi’s fastest-growing political parties, according to a new opinion poll that places the party among the city’s top political formations ahead of the 2027 General Election. The survey by the Centre for African Progress…
 Jared and odm SG Catherine Omanyo NAIROBI. Embakasi South parliamentary aspirant Dr. Jared Oundo has welcomed the anticipated entry of Raila Odinga Jnr into the 2027 race, declaring that leadership contests should be determined by ideas, competence and service to wananchi rather than political pedigree. In a statement issued on Thursday, Oundo said he was…
Kenya’s top motocross riders will converge at the Jamhuri MX Track in Nairobi on Sunday for the Kenya National MX1 Motocross Championship, where they will battle not only for national honours but also places in the country’s team for the 2026 Motocross of African Nations (MXOAN). The championship, organised by the Motorcycle Sports Federation of…
The discussion which was convened by stakeholders from government, civil society, healthcare, agriculture, and technology sectors has highlighted AI’s growing role in improving maternal healthcare, supporting smallholder farmers with better data and climate insights, enhancing food security, and strengthening public service delivery. Speaking during a high-level panel discussion held at Baraza Media Lab in Nairobi,…
African and Asian governments are facing mounting pressure to fix persistent healthcare and education gaps even as philanthropic organisations and international partnerships continue stepping in to bridge critical shortages in public systems. The challenge came into sharp focus during the 13th edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, where First Ladies, policymakers and development…
The government has commenced the nationwide distribution of digital learning devices to more than 10,000 Junior Secondary Schools in a major push to strengthen digital education and support the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. The rollout, officially flagged off at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in Nairobi,…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for stronger collaboration among governments, maritime agencies and development partners to enhance security in Kenya’s waters and across the wider Indo-Pacific region. Speaking during the opening of the 4th Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing Platform (IORIS) Steering Committee High-Level Meeting in Mombasa, Mr Murkomen said partnerships and timely…
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 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…
