The Hustler Fund is the only government project free from corruption, President William Ruto stated. During the launch of Kenya’s 5th Open Government Partnership Action Plan in Nairobi, he attributed this to the technology-based platform used to manage the fund. Ruto explained that technology has protected the fund from corruption while ensuring its operations are…
Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris has addressed the backlash following her controversial comments about Kenya’s population growth and its impact on the country’s economic challenges. Passaris’s remarks, made during an interview on K24 TV on Monday, July 22, 2024, attributed Kenya’s economic difficulties to overpopulation, sparking a heated debate. “Life has become more expensive…
Digital content creator and influencer Nana Owiti has for the first time spoken about her weight loss journey months after fans raised concerns about her petite body. During a question and answer (Q&A) session on her Instagram account on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Nana, when asked by one of her fans what she uses to lose…
William Mwanduka (38) inspects bee hives housing colonies of African Honey Bees that have been integrated into a fence around an acre of his farm near Voi town in Taita Taventa County on October 30, 2024. [AFP] “We used to hate elephants a lot,” Kenyan farmer Charity Mwangome says, pausing from her work under…
Socialite Sonie Alhuda Njoroge, popularly known as Huddah Monroe, weighed in on the ongoing political debate surrounding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, following his impeachment. In an Instagram post on Monday, October 21, 2024, Huddah boldly claimed that the people of Mt Kenya would not take to the streets to defend Gachagua, suggesting that they…
Scientists and researchers under the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security and Africa (GMEs and Africa) support programme converged in Mombasa for a three-day workshop to learn and create awareness on the role of earth observation satellites in supporting the Blue Economy. State Department for Fisheries and Blue Economy, Deputy Director Rashid Imam, who represented…
Super petrol consumers will enjoy the biggest fuel reduction of Ksh 8.18 per litre according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) latest fuel adjustment. In its latest monthly fuel review, the price of a litre of diesel and kerosene have also been slashed by Ksh 3.54 and Ksh 6.93 respectively beginning October 15…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested John Koveti Lumula, head of cleaning services at Kakamega County, for allegedly amassing Kes.615 million through corrupt activities. Last week, EACC officials raided the homes and offices of several public officials, including Lumula. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 29, 2024, the Commission announced it has…
Kevin Kitheka died on the night of December 19 after visiting his friend Seth Kiprop in Kaptembwa, Nakuru West CCTV footage from the apartment showed the two returning home from a night out The autopsy report showed that Kevin died of a single stab wound to the chest, and Seth is considered the prime suspect….
A man from Kiambu, King Wayne, has touched the hearts of many Kenyans after sharing his education history and life struggles on TikTok Wayne achieved impressive marks in his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2016 Without further education, he has been working as a farm boy…
The majority of artisanal and small-scale miners in the country have not been able to access financial assistance in the form of loans and grants because of a lack of recognition in the banking sector. In recent months, the government, through the Ministry of Mining, has been leading the effort to establish Artisanal Mining Committees…
Patrick Odongo’s brace came to Kenya’s rescue against Zimbabwe as the two tournament favourites faced off in the final group game at the Safari Sevens. It was a top of the table clash in Pool A as Shujaa took on Zimbabwe in the final game of matchday 2 with the Kenyan side clinching a narrow…
Disappointment as Harambee Stars failed to secure a vital win against Zimbabwe ending their hopes of Africa Cup of Nations qualification. Kenya have failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw in their penultimate game of Group J against Zimbabwe. Harambee Stars needed a win before their next game…
Former Boston and Chicago Marathon champion Lawrence Cherono is the latest high profile athlete to get a doping ban. Former Chicago and Boston Marathon champion Lawrence Cherono is the latest Kenyan athlete to make it to the list of shame after being handed a seven-year doping ban. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) imposed a four-year…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki meets leaders from Meru County on February 18, 2025. [DPS] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to revive stalled projects in Meru County, assuring leaders that the government has allocated funds for last-mile electricity connections and market development. Speaking at his Karen residence in Nairobi on Tuesday, February 18, Kindiki said…