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Forging a Strategic Energy Future Through Global Partnership

By James Bwire Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi held discussions with a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia comprising key officials from Saudi state agencies and…

Energizing Kenya’s Tomorrow: Wandayi’s Vision for a 10,000MW Power Leap

By James Bwire Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi has once again demonstrated visionary leadership by holding productive engagements with a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation…

NSSF Deductions Surge: Kenyan Workers Face Steeper Payslip Cuts from February 2026

Kenyan employees are bracing for a significant hit to their take-home pay as higher National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions kick in next month, amid soaring living costs and economic…

Billions Bleeding Away: Inside Kenya’s Chronic County Revenue Crisis

Kenya’s 47 county governments are forfeiting tens of billions of shillings annually in own-source revenue (OSR) due to porous collection systems, political waivers, massive unpaid arrears, and persistent governance failures,…

Heartbreak on the Slopes: Missing Mt. Kenya Porter Found Dead After Epic 18-Day Search

The desperate search for a missing porter on Mount Kenya has ended in tragedy, with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirming the recovery of Samuel Macharia Wanjohi’s body high in…

Ruto’s Whole-of-Government Offensive Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse

President William Ruto has ignited a renewed national battle against the scourge of alcohol and drug abuse, chairing a high-level multi-agency meeting that signals an uncompromising commitment to the promises…

James Wandayi and the Reinvention of Kenya’s Energy Powerhouse

James Opiyo Wandayi currently serves as Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, bringing to the docket a reputation for sharp instincts, tactical clarity, and relentless reformist drive. He inherited…

Kindness Triumphs: Super Metro Conductor Philip Njoroge Ngugi Rewarded with Dream Mombasa Getaway After Heartwarming Viral Video

In a story that’s capturing hearts across Kenya and restoring faith in humanity, Super Metro Sacco conductor Philip Njoroge Ngugi has been gifted a fully sponsored 3-day, 2-night luxury trip…

Ruto Strikes Off 10 Names From Elite CBS Honours List After Jamhuri Day Mix-Up

President William Ruto has revoked the conferment of one of Kenya’s most prestigious national honours from ten individuals, admitting they were mistakenly included in the Chief of the Order of…

Lighting the Hinterland: How Wandayi’s Bomet Drive Signals Kenya’s Rural Power Shift

Cabinet Secretary James Wandayi touched down in the verdant hills of Bomet County’s Konoin Constituency, hosted by Area MP Hon. Brighton Yegon, to launch the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP)…

Placatory but Wary: Orengo’s Caution Steals the Spotlight as Ruto Courts the Luo Nation at Piny Luo Grand Finale

President William Ruto closed the curtain on the 5th Edition of the Piny Luo Cultural Extravaganza at Rongo University with sweeping development pledges, a warm cultural embrace—and a political subtext…

Inferno in Mathare: Suspected Gas Blast Sparks Massive Morning Blaze — Dozens Left Homeless

A huge fire ripped through the crowded Mlango Kubwa area of Mathare on Wednesday morning, December 10, sending hundreds of residents fleeing as flames consumed rows of makeshift homes within…

Game-Changer for Green Kenya! HACO Industries, Murang’a County & Progreen Innovations Seal Historic Deal to Crush Plastic Waste and Power a Circular Economy Revolution

In a landmark move that could redefine Kenya’s environmental future, HACO Industries, the Murang’a County Government and Progreen Innovations have signed a high-impact partnership to champion circular waste management and…

“Ruto’s Government Is Scared of Me” — Gachagua Claims Roadblocks, 1,000 Police Officers Deployed

The Narok Township Ward by-election campaign trail turned explosive on Monday, November 24, after Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua claimed President William Ruto’s administration deployed an…

“They Wanted Me Out!”: Sifuna Reveals Plot to Remove him as ODM Party SG

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has ignited a fierce political storm after alleging a covert plan engineered by allies of President William Ruto to remove him as ODM Secretary General —…

President Ruto’s Full Speech in State of the Nation Address — 2025

President William Ruto delivered his third State of the Nation address during the joint sitting of the National Assembly and the Senate on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Here is the…

2 Police Officers Killed, 5 Injured in Deadly IED Blast Near Somalia Border

Two police officers have been killed and five others injured after their Border Patrol Unit vehicle was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along the volatile Liboi–Kulan road in…

IPOA Monitors Nationwide Police Recruitment to Ensure Transparency and Fairness

Oversight Authority Flags Early Wins and Gaps as Kenya’s Police Intake Kicks Off The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on Monday rolled out a countrywide monitoring operation as the national…

RUTO’S UNITY BLUEPRINT: HOW INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT IS REDEFINING KENYA’S FUTURE

Kenya is entering a defining chapter—one where development is no longer a political reward but a national right. Under the stewardship of President Dr William Samoei Ruto, the government has…

SIAYA: DG Patrick Amoth Leads Celebrations as Kenya Launches New Paediatric Care Standards

Kenya has taken a bold step in strengthening child health services with the launch of new paediatric care standards and mentorship protocols, as the country joined the rest of the…

KDF Welcomes New Recruits at Forces Training School in Eldoret

The Defence Forces Recruit Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, today marked a major milestone as it officially received recruits for Cohort 01/25 in a colourful ceremony presided…

How Kenya’s Affordable Housing Revolution is Shaping Lives and Empowering the Nation

The government’s continued expansion of the National Affordable Housing Programme marks a monumental stride in Kenya’s quest for socio-economic transformation. More than just creating homes, this program under the visionary…

Empowering Devolution: How President Ruto’s Handover of Amboseli to Kajiado Heralds a New Dawn for Conservation and Community Prosperity

President Ruto’s decision to hand over the management of Amboseli National Park to the Kajiado County Government is a bold affirmation of Kenya’s constitutional promise of devolution, marking a transformative…

NYOTA Project: A Bold Vision and Transformative Force for Empowering Kenya’s Youth Entrepreneurs

The launch of the KSh5 billion business support component of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project stands as a landmark initiative that promises to redefine the trajectory of…

Scouts as Pillars of Civic Responsibility: Building a Peaceful and United Kenya

In every society, the fabric of nationhood is woven from the threads of civic responsibility, patriotism, and social cohesion. In Kenya today, amidst challenges of social fragmentation and the quest…

Harnessing the South Lokichar Oil Field: A Critical Juncture for Turkana’s Sustainable Development

The development of the South Lokichar Oil Field in Turkana County marks a pivotal moment for Kenya’s economic and regional growth agenda. The government’s commitment to sustainable, transparent, and inclusive…

HACO Industries, UNHCR and Nemlon Training Institute partner to Empower Women in Refugee and Host Communities through the ElevateHER Initiative

HACO Industries Kenya Limited, in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Nemlon Training Institute, has today formalized a partnership under the HACO ElevateHER Initiative, a…

‘Rethink Aggressive Tax Regime,’ Kipkorir Tells State as KRA Faces Public Outcry Over Tragic Kisumu Incident

Prominent lawyer Donald Kipkorir has called on the government to urgently reassess its current tax policy, warning that Kenya’s aggressive tax enforcement is driving businesses into collapse and pushing citizens…