Ann nderitu, Commissioner of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) speaking during the MOU signing of the African Association of Political Parties Regulatory Authority (AAPPRA) in Nairobi on April 29, 2026 Political party regulators from Kenya, Malawi and Sierra Leone have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) of African Association of Political Parties Regulatory Authority(AAPPRA)…
Nairobi, Kenya, April 22, 2026 — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will on Thursday, April 23, conduct its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections across 18 counties, in a major exercise expected to shape the party’s local leadership structure ahead of future political contests. The elections will be held in Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Bungoma, Makueni,…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the country remains secure, even as authorities heighten vigilance ahead of the election campaign period. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security in Nairobi, Mr Murkomen called on political leaders to promote peaceful campaigns and reject the use of gangs and…
The government has launched the second phase of classroom-based business skills training under the NYOTA Project, targeting thousands of young entrepreneurs across the country. In a statement released on Monday, Principal Secretary in the State Department for MSME Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, said the programme is being implemented in 454 training centres spread across…
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has urged Kenyans to exercise restraint and uphold peace during planned demonstrations over the rising cost of fuel, even as concerns over the high cost of living persist. In a statement issued Monday, KAM acknowledged public discontent following the recent fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum…
Kenya is undertaking a major transformation of its education sector, replacing the long-standing 8-4-4 system with the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework. The shift marks a move away from producing “textbook-ready” graduates toward nurturing “job-ready” innovators, a transition that is said to have already driven increased enrollment and accelerated expansion of training infrastructure across…
Nairobi, April 16, 2026 — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has defended the government’s handling of rising fuel prices, accusing opposition leaders of misleading the public and politicising what it described as a global energy crisis. Speaking during a press briefing, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar dismissed recent opposition claims on fuel pricing as “deceitful…
The Kenya Ports Authority has scheduled 49 cargo vessels to call at the Port of Mombasa and Port of Lamu over the next two weeks, underscoring sustained maritime activity at the country’s key trade gateways. The steady stream of vessel traffic signals resilience in regional and international trade flows, even as the global shipping industry…
Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) Chair Grace Kahariri & The Family Group Foundation Chair Francis Muraya, after signing a partnership to support scholarships, vocational training, youth entrepreneurship, and environmental programmes during the graduation of 89 dependents of Kenya Army service men and women from the TVET programme by the Foundation and MWAK. NAIROBI, April…
Dennis Kiprotich Kebenei, widely known as Tycoon, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the South C Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat in Lang’ata Constituency, setting the stage for what is expected to be a competitive build-up to the 2027 General Election. Kebenei, who is positioning himself as a people-centered leader,…
