Nairobi, July 20, 2026 — Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of deliberately undermining Kenya’s economy by urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid the country, saying such remarks threaten key economic sectors and damage Kenya’s international image. Speaking during a government press briefing…
MCA Faults Nairobi County Over Sh1 Billion Budget Reallocation to School Feeding Programme
NAIROBI, June 27 – A Nairobi Member of County Assembly has accused the county executive of violating public finance laws after reallocating KSh1 billion from the health sector’s recurrent budget to the Dishi na County school feeding programme in the proposed 2026/2027 budget. Woodley/Kenyatta Golf Course MCA Davidson Ngibuini said…
It’s business as usual, MOA Assures Public
Matatus to Operate Normally During June 25 Anniversary Protests, MoA President Albert Karakacha assures workers and business people NAIROBI, June 24, 2026 — The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has assured Kenyans that public transport services will continue uninterrupted on Thursday, June 25, despite concerns over possible disruptions during activities marking…
Mwaura Defends Affordable Housing Scheme, Urges Respect for Police Officers
Nairobi, June 22, 2026 — The government has dismissed claims that homeowners under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) risk losing their properties following a change in administration, while also calling for respect for law enforcement officers amid rising political tensions ahead of planned demonstrations. Speaking during a media briefing at…
Makindu Motors Founder, Wife Die in Road Accident
MAKUENI, June 20, 2026 — Grief has engulfed the Ukambani business community following the death of Makindu Motors founder Stephen Ngei Musyoka and his wife in a road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. The couple lost their lives after the vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a crash…
”Stop calling your child sweet names,” Mwaura warns parents
Government has announced raft of measures that is taking to cushion the family that lost their children in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire by footing hospital bills and catering all funeral related expenses including morgue charges While giving weekly updates at Harambee Annex on Monday 8th, Government Spokesperson Dr…
Sakaja sacks Kerich over court contempt
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has sacked the County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning, Charles Kerich, just days after he was sentenced to three months in jail for contempt of court. Sakaja was also accused by the lawyers for aiding the contemnor to fly out of the country…
Government committed to accelerate digital economy through private sector
Kenya is positioning itself as a leading digital and data hub in Africa, with the government intensifying policy reforms, infrastructure expansion and private sector partnerships aimed at accelerating growth of the country’s digital economy. Principal Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Eng John Tanui, said the government is…
Jubilee Party Defends Uhuru’s remarks, terms UDA politics petty
Jubilee Party Presidential Candidate Dr Fred Matiang’i has come out gun blazing defending former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s recent remarks amid rising political temperatures triggered by a fresh push from allies of President William Ruto to review retirement benefits enjoyed by former heads of state While Matiang’i addressing Journalists on Monday…
Cancel the Chains: Why Africa Needs Debt Relief to Fund Its People
Africa stands at a defining crossroads. Across the continent, governments are being asked to do the impossible: protect their people, invest in the future, and respond to growing social needs—while shackled by a crushing debt burden The result is a quiet but devastating trade-off, one where debt servicing consistently wins…