Grassroots economic justice movement, Mtetezi has called for a national conversation on whether Nairobi should continue operating as a county or be restructured into a special metropolitan capital city to reflect its growing national and regional role. According to the civil actors of the movemnet, the debate is necessary as the capital continues to expand…
Kenya Power planned power outage will affect several regions across the country on Monday, March 16, 2026, as the Kenya Power and Lighting Company carries out routine maintenance on its electricity distribution network. According to a public notice issued by the utility provider, the planned power outage is necessary to allow technicians to conduct essential…
MOSCOW, Russia — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, arrived in the Russian capital on Sunday, March 15, 2026, for a high-stakes diplomatic mission. While the visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, the primary driver is a burgeoning humanitarian and security crisis involving Kenyan nationals allegedly caught in…
The UDA party grassroots elections are set to take place tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, 2026, across 18 counties, marking a significant milestone in the ruling party’s quest to solidify its internal organizational structure. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who spearheaded a final planning session at the party’s Hustler Plaza headquarters in Nairobi, emphasized that this exercise…
Counties across the country have continued to prioritize emergency medical services to their residents as part of the functions of the devolved units in the health sector. Statistics from the Emergency Medical Kenya Foundation indicate that out of the 47 counties, 32 are in the process of formulating an emergency care policy as 29 per…
Motorists have received temporary relief after the High Court of Kenya suspended the enforcement of automated instant traffic fines introduced by the National Transport and Safety Authority. In conservatory orders issued on Thursday, Justice Bahati Mwamuye barred NTSA and the Office of the Attorney General from issuing, generating, demanding or enforcing traffic penalties produced through…
Governor Lati Lelelit and members of his executive team faced intense scrutiny when they appeared before the Senate County Public Investment Committee and Special Funds over audit queries raised in the 2024/2025 financial year reports. The session, chaired by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, examined the operations of the county water utility, Samburu Water and Sanitation…
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has set March 26 as the date it will deliver its ruling on the dispute over the removal of Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement. Speaking on Thursday, March 12, the tribunal’s Vice Chair Gad Gathu said the judgment would be delivered at 2:30 pm. The…
Kenyan rally drivers Jasmeet Chana and Ravi Chana have received renewed sponsorship support from Rubis Energy Kenya and Castrol ahead of this year’s Safari Rally Kenya, one of the most demanding races on the World Rally Championship calendar. The brothers, who compete under the CRS Racing Team, met fans, media and partners during a series…
By Dr. Crystal Vulavu, Minet Kenya In Kenya, cancer has become a long-tail risk with profound implications for financial stability, workforce continuity and institutional resilience. The country records more than 44,000 new cancer cases every year, with close to 30,000 deaths annually. It is now the country’s third leading cause of mortality, and its incidence…
