From being brutalised and short dead, latest corruption index report says Kenyan youth now bear the brunt police extortion
Echoing these concerns, KNCHR Chief Executive Officer Bernard Mogesa observed that the findings pointed to a profound human rights crisis.
The rich also cry: Family of wealthy, prominent farmer slug it out in Eldoret over his vast estate
Late Kimoso’s vast estate is valued at an estimated Ksh1.5 billion – consisting of several parcels of agricultural land spread across Elgeyo Marakwet and Uasin Gishu counties. He also held shares in a number of blue-chip companies, and money in several bank accounts in Iten and Eldoret.
Unflattering mainstream churches in Kenya defy President Ruto, warn his reckless decisions will inflame ethnic hostilities
At the same time, the spiritual leaders categorically opposed the Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by Parliament on July 11, 2025, which seeks to entrench the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) into the Constitution.
Taxman says digital economy raid ramped up Kenya’s revenue collection by over 112 per cent
KRA Commissioner General explained that KRA has implemented organizational restructuring within its functional areas of revenue, technology and service to create an agile and responsive tax administration framework, strengthen the digital infrastructure for data-driven decision-making and automation, and to improve taxpayer engagement and support.
Tax agency paints rosy future of Kenya’s economic outlook after surpassing targets despite World and IMF’s gloomy forecast
Notwithstanding these challenges, KRA boss Humphrey Wattanga avers that KRA’s robust measures yielded a significant revenue collection turnaround in the second half of the financial year as revenue grew by 9.1 per cent, compared to the 4.5 per cent growth recorded in the first half of the financial year.
Al Shaabab announce death of three Kenyan solders in blast, unusually doesn’t claim responsibility
Al Shabaab controls large swathes of southern and central Somalia and frequently makes cross-border attacks on military and civilian targets, which security analysts say are aimed at pressuring Kenya into withdrawing its troops from peacekeeping missions in Somalia.
Wildebeest phenomenon: Kenya’s world-famous Maasai Mara National Park recognised for wildlife migration by World Book of Records
The iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve has officially been recognised by the World Book of Records, for hosting the World’s Greatest Annual Terrestrial Wildlife Migration. This monumental achievement elevates Kenya’s internationally renowned reserve further in the fields of conservation and tourism. Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu announced the milestone and...
Commercial sorghum and millet farming set for Siaya as farmers embrace indigenous crops
According to nutritionist with Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi Samuel Maina, millet ugali has high fibre content which helps prevent spikes in blood sugar after meals. This means millet raises one’s blood sugar gradually.
Finance minister admits economy is on ‘life support’ and warns Kenyans to brace for even harder times
On reforming state-owned enterprises (GOEs), the cabinet secretary stated that the proposed GOE Bill, 2025, would restructure about 60 commercial state entities to operate under the Companies Act, enabling them to focus on profitability and efficiency. The objective is to shift project development in these institutions from state-driven to private sector-led models, freeing up fiscal resources for social spending.
New law rewriting story of children arrested for criminal offences as it ‘humanises’ Kenyan prisons
As Kenya rolls out this law across the country, the experience at the Murang’a Children’s Remand Home offers a powerful example of what a more humane, rehabilitative and protective juvenile justice system can look like.
