Kenya marked an unusual Valentine’s Day this year not with roses and candlelight dinners, but with a powerful gesture of compassion and inclusion. In Nairobi, Birth and Beyond Kenya brought together 100 teenage mothers for a first-of-its-kind celebration aimed at restoring dignity, challenging stigma and drawing national attention to a group often overlooked in policy…
The High Court of Uganda has been petitioned in a landmark human rights case filed by 27-year-old global industrialist Vasundhara Oswal, who accuses senior security officials of arbitrary arrest, illegal detention and inhumane treatment stemming from her October 2024 incarceration. In court documents submitted in Kampala, Oswal — executive director of PRO Industries and Oswal…
NAIROBI, Kenya — As thousands of Kenyans hunt for new apartments this month, a silent financial predator is lurking behind the shiny tiles and “modern finishes” of many rental units. An investigation into power billing has revealed that a significant number of tenants are unknowingly paying off their landlords’ infrastructure debts every time they buy…
Nairobi Sevens Shujaa fans are electrifying the Nyayo National Stadium as Kenya’s national rugby team heads into a high-stakes final day of the HSBC World Rugby SVNS Division II opening leg. After a flawless Day One performance, Kenya is set for two critical clashes today that will determine their path toward elite promotion. The Road So Far:…
Today marks the deadline for the Treasury Single Account (TSA Kenya), two years after it was fast-tracked and approved by Cabinet in January 2024. All county and national government organs are required to submit details of every bank account they operate. This move is part of the government’s broader effort to enhance financial accountability, streamline…
Fuel prices in Kenya will drop effective February 15, 2026, following the latest monthly review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The regulator attributed the reduction largely to a decline in the average landed cost of imported refined petroleum products — the key international cost component of fuel pricing in Kenya. The adjustments…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has successfully performed Kenya’s first orbital-facial prosthesis procedure in a public hospital. This was revealed by the hospital in a statement shared today after the procedure was completed in January, making the hospital the first public facility in Kenya to deliver the highly specialized reconstruction surgery. KNH detailed that the procedure…
President William Ruto AU Summit 2026 attendance begins as he departs for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, highlighting Kenya’s leadership and commitment to continental collaboration. The President will attend the African Union summit, which brings together heads of state to discuss regional cooperation, economic growth, peace, and…
The Ministry of Labour has announced the New NSSF Contribution Rates 2026 Kenya, affecting millions of employees and employers. This guide explains the changes, their impact on take-home pay, employer obligations, compliance requirements, and legal remedies. Table of Contents Overview of the New NSSF Contribution Rates 2026 Legal Framework Governing NSSF Contributions in Kenya Understanding…
The Ministry of Education has uncovered widespread discrepancies in learner enrolment figures across the country, prompting investigations and disciplinary action against teachers and education officials implicated in the irregularities. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba directed authorities to act after findings from the nationwide School Data Verification exercise revealed significant differences between data in the National…
