Kenya–China trade is entering a transformative new chapter following the high-profile arrival of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Nairobi. In a move that signals a departure from traditional debt-based diplomacy, the visit has shifted the spotlight toward aggressive trade liberalization and industrial synergy. Joining Kenyan Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki at the Kenya–China Business…
TORUŃ, Poland — Kenya’s Susan Ejore-Sanders recorded a gritty performance to finish eighth in a high-octane women’s 1500m final at the World Indoor Championships, as Great Britain’s Georgia Bell stunned the field to claim gold in a world-leading time. While the 1500m provided a centerpiece of drama, the championships in Toruń proved to be a…
The escalating conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran has brought Kenya’s energy security into sharp focus. As global oil prices surge past $100 per barrel, a severe fuel shortage crisis threatens to paralyze the country, which remains vulnerable due to its lack of significant internal strategic reserves. The Storage Gap: A National Vulnerability Unlike…
The Kericho mass grave discovery has sent shockwaves across the country as forensic investigators and senior police officers cordoned off the Makaburini public cemetery. The probe follows a chilling report by two local grave diggers who claim they were hired to bury 14 bodies, many of which appeared to be mutilated. The Incident at Makaburini…
Today, March 21, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service officially released the latest updates for students transitioning to higher education. This milestone marks the formal start of the KUCCPS 2026/2027 placement cycle for over 900,000 candidates who sat for the 2025 KCSE exams. Following a directive to streamline the transition to universities and…
VIHIGA COUNTY — President William Ruto today transformed Vihiga into the focal point of his national development tour, launching three major infrastructure projects aimed at shifting the county’s economic trajectory. The visit, characterized by high-speed construction pledges and sharp political rebuttals, centered on sports, housing, and trade. The Military Sprint for Sports Excellence The highlight…
China’s Vice President Han Zheng is set to visit Kenya, South Africa and Seychelles from March 22 to 30, in a diplomatic tour expected to deepen Beijing’s engagement with Africa at a time of shifting global alliances. The visit follows invitations from Kithure Kindiki, Paul Mashatile and Sebastien Pillay, according to China’s foreign ministry. Vice…
Eid celebration in Kenya continues across the country as Muslims mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan with prayers, charity, and festive gatherings. The occasion, observed on Friday, March 20, 2026, has been characterized by large congregations, family reunions, and a strong sense of unity among communities. From the early hours of the…
Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has officially ditched the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), marking a significant realignment in Kenya’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections. Omanga was received by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua at the party headquarters, where she declared her new political direction…
