Kenya unveils US$30.98M annual sugar sector investment plan to drive growth, sustainability 

KENYA – Kenya’s Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has announced a KES 4 billion (US$30.98M) annual investment plan aimed at revitalising the country’s sugar sector. The initiative will be financed through the...

Kenyan deadbeat mum sarcastically apologises for making baby daddy single dad:...

Kenyan TikTok user Tiara Bii sparked online debate after sarcastically apologising to her baby daddy for making him a single dad Tiara explained the circumstances and moment in which she gained the courage to leave her son with his father. The...

Nzoia Sugar FC secure lifeline sponsorship from West Kenya Sugar

Former FKF Premier League side Nzoia Sugar Football Club has secured a vital sponsorship deal, ending years of financial hardship and signalling a fresh start for the Bungoma-based outfit. The announcement was made on Saturday at Sudi Stadium,...

Motorbike-riding ‘goons’ attack Kenya protesters

Nairobi – Hundreds of men armed with whips and clubs attacked groups of protesters in Kenya on Tuesday as they demonstrated against the recent killing of a man in police custody, AFP journalists saw. Tensions have risen as the east African country...

Why Kenyan Banks Are Set to Increase Lending in Coming Weeks

Kenyan banks are expected to upscale their lending in the coming weeks, despite previous concerns about low consumer purchasing power and high government borrowing. This is according to the Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) Market Perceptions Survey...

Kenyans owe HELB Ksh.40B loans in two decades of defaulting, CEO Monari says

HELB CEO Geoffrey Monari. Photo:Courtesy The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced that over Ksh.40 billion is still outstanding from loan defaulters who borrowed from last year to as far back as over two decades ago. HELB Chief...

Kenya Tops Africa in Forex Trading Interest

Kenya is one of the most investment-curious countries in the world, according to a new study. The study analysed online search behaviour related to personal finance and investment, with Kenya recording an impressive 17,288 monthly...

41 young Kenyans leaders selected for 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16- The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has announced the selection of 41 “outstanding young Kenyan leaders” for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF), a flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The...

Kenyan woman asks her 2 baby daddies to take their children after disagreement...

Akinyi Nyagem, a mother of two, publicly asked her children’s fathers to take responsibility for their kids She addressed unsolicited advice from followers, insisting only she knew the full situation and story Akinyi expressed her fury in a viral...

Kenya leads regional push to strengthen Generic drug standards

NAIROBI — Kenya is leading a regional effort to tighten oversight of generic drugs through a high-level workshop on bioequivalence an essential test to ensure the safety and effectiveness of non-branded medicines. The Pharmacy and Poisons Board...

Why Kenya’s general election should be in August 2026 Lawyer points to Constitution

NAIROBI — Kenya’s next general election should take place in August 2026, not August 2027 according to the position lawyer Willis Otieno has taken in a renewed legal challenge, citing clear constitutional wording and past precedent. Otieno says...

Albert Ojwang: Kenyans unhappy with blogger’s dad after accepting Ruto’s...

Kenyans online are divided after President William Ruto gave KSh 2 million to the grieving father of Albert Ojwang While some criticised Meshack Ojwang for accepting the donation despite earlier public fundraising, others defended him While many...

Albert Ojwang: Lawyer cautions Kenyans against Trusting James Mukhwana's...

Police Constable James Mukhwana confessed to being ordered by OCS Samson Talam to hire inmates to discipline Albert Omondi Ojwang after he was arrested Lawyer Danstan Omari has urged caution in accepting Mukhwana's confession, as it has not yet...

Raila faces backlash from Kenyans over delayed response to Albert Ojwang’s death

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has faced sharp criticism from Kenyan netizens following his swift condolences to the family of former chief and respected Kaya elder, Mzee Gideon Baya Mung’aro — a move that has reignited...

Inside Kenyan Man's Petition to UN Over Israel-Iran Conflict

A Kenyan man, John Mweha, has penned a letter to the United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, over the recent conflict in the Middle East, specifically between Israel and Iran, that has claimed over 200 people, according to various...

WATCH LIVE: National Assembly Committee on Defence probes the conduct of British Army Training Unit in Kenya

Qatari influencer shows off Kenyan nanny, shares endearing facts about her

A Qatar-based influencer identified as Dash.far shared that she has had her nanny from Kenya for 3.5 years now, and she is doing a splendid job According to the content creator, the woman is 38 years old and is also a mum of two children who are...

Equity Bank Retains Title as Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand for 2025

Equity Bank has once again claimed the top spot as Kenya’s most valuable brand, maintaining its position for the second consecutive year, according to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings. The banking giant’s brand value rose by 8% to KES71.3 billion,...

Embattled Kenya police deputy 'steps aside' after death in custody

NAIROBI - Kenya's embattled deputy inspector-general of police announced Monday that he would "step aside" as investigations begin into a death in custody that has provoked protests and widespread outrage. Albert Ojwang, 31, died earlier this...

Engineered For Africa: Hinen Unveils 11Kw Off-Grid Inverter At Solar Kenya 2025

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Hinen Group, founded in 2004 and publicly listed (stock code 300787), is a global provider of advanced energy storage solutions. With 400+ R&D engineers, 150+ patents, and $20 million invested annually, Hinen operates 7...