The government has intensified its crackdown on fraudulent labour recruitment agencies and individuals involved in illegal labour mobility, with 390 cases currently under investigation, Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Alfred Mutua has announced. Speaking during a press briefing, CS Mutua said the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, in collaboration with the Attorney…
President William Ruto has confounded both friend and foe with the way he has expertly steadied the ship less than one year after his administration was declared persona non grata in the Central region. Between 2024 and mid-2025, President Ruto’s political career appeared to be hanging in a precarious position, a situation that resulted in…
Kenya Railways has successfully conducted a test run from Uplands Railway Station to the Kijabe– Railway Station, marking a major step towards the resumption of operations on the Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) corridor. Operations along the section had been suspended following above-normal rainfall in April and May 2024, which washed away parts of the railway…
Chief Justice on January 12, 2026 presided over the swearing-in of Mr. Ali Abdullahi Surraw as the new Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), following a competitive and merit-based recruitment process. In her remarks, the Chief Justice congratulated Mr. Surraw on his appointment, describing it as a significant…
Safaricom has once again been named Kenya’s No. 1 Employer and a Top Employer in both Kenya and Africa for 2026, extending its streak to five consecutive years of certification by the Top Employers Institute. The recognition by the global authority on workplace excellence underscores Safaricom’s sustained performance in people practices that support its transformation…
By Daniel Kiptop Bogoria An interesting development is unfolding in the Eastern Africa region. For a long time, countries in the region have developed intra-regional trade relationships that extend to agricultural products, livestock and animal products, manufactured goods, mining and natural resources, as well as energy and petroleum products, among others. In the energy and…
The Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) has announced the launch of ElectionWatch, a new artificial intelligence-powered tool. ElectionWatch helps journalists, researchers, and civic groups identify election-related misinformation narratives and networks on social media platforms Produced with support from Google’s Journalism AI Challenge, ElectionWatch brings together data analysis, AI-assisted monitoring, and collaborative workflows to strengthen election coverage.  The tool…
Nairobi, 15 January 2026: For the fifth consecutive year, Absa Bank Kenya has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), following an independent assessment of its people practices across critical human capital parameters. The Certification demonstrates Absa’s ability to create a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent…
Machakos County, 15th January 2026: H.E. Dr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, today officially launched the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital disbursement for Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties, injecting Ksh. 147,525,000 to support youth-led enterprises across the three counties.  The disbursement will benefit 5,901 youth, each receiving Ksh. 25,000 to start…
Westlands parliamentary aspirant Mama Betty Adhiambo Adera has announced her intention to vie for the Westlands Member of Parliament seat, pledging leadership anchored on service, empathy, and inclusive development for residents of the constituency. Addressing the people of Westlands, Adera said her decision to vie for the seat is driven by lived experiences and close…
