President William Ruto has unveiled Soma Play, a new digital platform designed to transform how creative content from Kenyan schools is captured, distributed and monetised, marking a significant push to grow the creative economy within the education sector. The platform, now live on eCitizen, was launched during the Kenya National Drama Festival State Concert held…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared that banditry in Baringo County has been largely contained, marking a significant shift in the region’s security landscape and paving the way for development. Speaking during a development tour in Mogotio, Kindiki said areas once plagued by insecurity have stabilised, allowing displaced residents to return home and resume normal…
The owner of Stabex International Limited and two other parties have filed a defamation suit at Kenya High Court against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of making statements linking them to alleged corruption in the petroleum sector. The case, lodged at the Milimani Commercial Courts, involves Stabex International Limited, Ultra Eureka Limited and…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to health facilities operating under the Social Health Authority, cautioning that any involvement in fraudulent activities will result in immediate contract termination. Speaking at Bungoma County Referral Hospital, Duale said the government is intensifying oversight as part of broader reforms aimed at restoring integrity in…
Kenya Airways is facing renewed scrutiny after an internal audit cast doubt on the fairness and integrity of staff dismissals linked to its controversial Buddy Pass programme, raising questions about whether the sackings were justified or predetermined. The audit findings, contained in Staff Notice No. 038/2025 dated 5 November 2025, point to systemic failures within…
President William Ruto has signed the VAT (Amendment) Act 2026 into law, introducing a temporary reduction in Value Added Tax on fuel from 16% to 8% for 90 days to ease the cost of living. The measure takes effect immediately and is expected to provide short-term relief to motorists, public transport operators and businesses that…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is seeking KSh502 million to expand diaspora voter registration and participation ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that financial constraints and legal barriers continue to lock out millions of Kenyans living abroad. Appearing before the National Assembly Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers Committee, acting chief executive officer Moses…
South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a veteran politician and one of the key negotiators who helped end apartheid, as its new ambassador to the United States. The move by President Cyril Ramaphosa signals a strategic attempt to repair increasingly strained ties between Pretoria and Washington following a turbulent period marked by political disagreements, diplomatic…
Pope Leo XIV sharply criticized what he described as a “handful of tyrants” driving global conflict and exploitation, delivering a forceful message of peace during a visit to one of the world’s most overlooked humanitarian crises. Speaking in Bamenda, a city at the heart of Cameroon Anglophone separatist conflict, the pontiff urged world leaders to…
Kenyan lawmakers are pushing for sweeping reforms to improve accountability and efficiency in two of the country’s flagship financial inclusion programs, following a detailed review of their operations. The National Assembly’s Special Funds Accounts Committee convened a high level stakeholder meeting with officials from the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs Development,…
