NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 2 – At least 14 flagship government projects have failed to absorb more than half of their allocated budgets, resulting in the underutilisation of Sh304.4 billion over the past five years. This represents 59.1 per cent of…
The death toll after deadly floods hit the Nigerian town of Mokwa on Thursday has risen to more than 200, officials say. There are still 500 people missing in the town in north-central Niger State, as a search mission continues.…
The passing of Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o draws the curtain on the life of one of Africa’s most consequential literary and ideological figures. Ngũgĩ was not merely a writer—he was the towering conscience of our times, a colossus who dared…
The government has unveiled a new flexible payment plan for Social Health Authority (SHA) contributors in the informal sector. Speaking at the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay, Ruto said the plan dubbed Lipa SHA pole pole will enable…
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1 — ODM leader Raila Odinga has called on the government to compensate victims and families of those who lost their lives or were injured during last year’s youth-led anti-government protests and previous demonstrations. The protests, some…
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1 — President William Ruto has defended his administration’s record, touting a raft of social and economic programs as he led the nation in commemorating the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay. President Ruto described his…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has welcomed President William Ruto’s recent apology to Kenyans, including the youth of Generation Z, regarding the violence that occurred during anti-government protests in 2023 and 2024. Odinga urged the government to consider compensating the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 1 — Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called on the national government to allocate more resources to county governments in order to fast-track development across the country and realize the full potential of devolution. Speaking during…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to close the gaps between generations, saying no age group is above the other in the journey toward building a united country. Speaking at the Madaraka Day celebrations held at the Raila Odinga…
NAIROBI, June 1 — Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’oei, has defended the country’s decision to officially recognize Kosovo, citing a growing trend of African nations strengthening diplomatic ties with the Balkan state. The PS pointed to the…