Kenya has officially been declared free of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as sleeping sickness.  The World Health Organisation's (WHO) validation marks a pivotal moment, elevating Kenya to the select group of nations – only the second in Africa after Rwanda – to have…

The Kenyan government has unveiled a Ksh5 billion youth enterprise fund.  The initiative, dubbed the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA), aims to tackle the pervasive issues of unemployment and economic disenfranchisement affecting the nation's youth. Speaking from State…

Four Cabinet Secretaries are potentially facing legal action following accusations of disregarding a High Court order that prohibited the government from levying a Sh50 convenience fee on transactions via the e-Citizen platform.  Dr Magare-Gikenyi, a surgeon based in Nakuru, has formally…

Kenya is grappling with a devastating series of transport accidents that have claimed the lives of 48 people in the past three days, prompting national mourning and calls for urgent action on transport safety.  The incidents, involving both road and air travel, have stretched the country's…

At least 21 people are dead and dozens more injured following a road accident at the Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu on Friday evening.  The crash, involving a bus owned by AIC Naki High School, reignites concerns over the safety of the notorious junction on the Kisumu-Kakamega highway. Nyanza…

The Kenyan government, under President William Ruto, has initiated a national framework aimed at compensating victims of political demonstrations and public unrest dating back to 2017.  The move, announced on Friday, has garnered cautious optimism from across the political spectrum,…

The Kenyan government has established a framework to compensate victims of public protests and riots dating back to 2017.  President William Ruto has appointed legal scholar and human rights advocate Makau Mutua to lead the initiative as principal coordinator. The framework, operating under…

Siaya County is currently facing increased scrutiny as Governor James Orengo remains conspicuously absent from public duties, prompting growing speculation among residents and political observers.    Mr. Ogutu, the County Director of Communications, has confirmed that Governor Orengo is…

A devastating air accident near Nairobi unfolded on Friday afternoon when an African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) air ambulance crashed into a residential property, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and the destruction of a family home.  The tragedy has ignited urgent…

A contentious proposal by Kenya's National Treasury to centralise the collection of revenue at the county level has triggered strong opposition from governors, who argue that the initiative threatens the constitutional autonomy of devolved units.  The plan, intended for a December rollout…