Current Date: April 11th, 2025

Politics

President Ruto: 90% of Kenyans Repaying Hustler Fund Loans Despite No Collateral

President William Ruto reveals a 90% repayment rate for the Hustler Fund, highlighting Kenyans’ commitment to affordable credit ...

Kuria Kimani Dismisses Claims of Newborn Tax in Finance Bill 2025

Finance Committee Chair Kuria Kimani clarifies that the Finance Bill 2025 has not been tabled and denies misleading claims about a...

CBK Governor Thugge Downplays Impact of Proposed US Tariff Hike on Kenyan Exports

CBK Governor Kamau Thugge reassures that Kenya’s economy will remain stable despite a proposed 10% tariff on exports to the US, ...

South Africa Seeks Kenya’s Backing for Bajabulile Tshabalala in AfDB Presidential Race

South Africa has officially requested Kenya’s support for Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala in the upcoming African Development Bank (...

Treasury CS John Mbadi Dismisses Reports of New Tax Hikes in Finance Bill 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reassured Kenyans that no decision has been made regarding increased taxation, following...

Murkomen Condemns Church Attack, Warns Against Political Violence and Gang Activity

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned political violence after an attack during a church service attended by Rigathi Gachag...

Why Electricity Is More Expensive in Kenya Than Other East African Countries – PS Sing’Oei

Kenya's Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei explains why electricity is pricier than in Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. He cites inf...

Maraga’s 2027 Presidential Bid Gains Strong Support with Bonyamatuta Clan Backing

Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has received a powerful endorsement from the Bonyamatuta clan for his 2027 presidential bid. Wi...

Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Taking Credit for Uhuru Kenyatta’s Mt. Kenya Projects

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of taking credit for development projects initiated by...

Charity Ngilu Announces 2027 Gubernatorial Bid, Promises Inclusive Leadership

Former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has announced her 2027 gubernatorial bid, vowing to restore open-door leadership and effective...

President Ruto Embarks on a Five-Day Tour of Mt. Kenya

President William Ruto embarks on a five-day tour of Mt. Kenya, launching and inspecting multi-billion-shilling development projec...

Kenya Seeks New IMF Lending Programme After Skipping Final Review

Kenya has applied for a new IMF lending programme after skipping the final review of its existing arrangement, leaving $800 millio...

Anne Amadi Denies Involvement in 2023 Gold Scandal During IEBC Interview

Former Judiciary Chief Registrar Anne Amadi refutes allegations linking her to the 2023 gold scandal, asserting she had resigned f...

Kalonzo Sets Strict Conditions for Meeting Ruto, Dismisses State House Talks Claims

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed claims of a secret State House meeting with President Ruto, stating he will only ...

Anglican Archbishop Bans Politicians from Speaking in Church Pulpits

Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya has banned politicians from speaking in church pulpits, reinforcing t...

Raila Odinga Claims Only One Election Was Fair, Insists He Won Multiple Times

Raila Odinga claims Kenya has only held one free and fair election since 2002, insisting he won multiple times but was never decla...

Isaac Mutuma Takes Oath as New Meru County Governor

Isaac Mutuma has been sworn in as the new Meru County Governor, replacing impeached Kawira Mwangaza. His inauguration follows the ...

Raila and Ruto Allies Secure Key Parliamentary Committee Leadership Positions

Allies of Rigathi Gachagua have been removed from key parliamentary committees as the Ruto-Raila political deal takes effect. Kiha...

Setback for Governor Mwangaza as High Court Confirms Senate Impeachment

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been removed from office after the High Court upheld her Senate impeachment. With Deputy Governo...

Ruto and Raila Sign Landmark Pact to Address Kenya’s Key Challenges

President Ruto and Raila Odinga have signed a landmark political pact at KICC, focusing on economic reforms, governance, and natio...