The National Police Service has dismissed as misleading reports suggesting that the tenure of the Director of Criminal Investigations has expired, affirming that Mohamed Amin remains lawfully in office. In a statement issued on 1 April 2026, the police service criticised a headline published by the Daily Nation, describing it as speculative and inaccurate. The…
President William Ruto has dismissed critics of the Social Health Authority, defending ongoing health reforms and describing opposition voices as politically motivated and misinformed. Speaking during a meeting with Maendeleo ya Wanawake women, the President said the new health insurance programme is already delivering tangible benefits to millions of Kenyans. He added that many critics…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has stirred fresh political debate after suggesting a possible reconciliation between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to residents in Ngariama, Gichugu Constituency on 31 March, Waiguru framed her remarks around political pragmatism, urging leaders and voters in the Mt Kenya…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has formally declared her ambition to become Kenya’s Deputy President, signaling a political shift ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to residents in Ngariama, Gichugu Constituency on 31 March, Waiguru positioned herself as a contender for the country second highest office, emphasizing leadership and regional representation. Her announcement places her…
Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. says it plans to establish a production facility in Kenya by 2028 to manufacture Rising Sand, a new road construction material made from desert sand, in a move aimed at addressing Africa persistent infrastructure challenges. Honda said the project will be led by PathAhead Co., Ltd., a startup created under…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has dismissed an application by former Kenya National Union of Teachers secretary general Wilson Sossion seeking to halt the union national elections, clearing the way for the vote to proceed as scheduled. In a ruling delivered Wednesday, 1 April 2026, Justice Jacob Gakeri declined to issue conservatory orders that…
Safaricom has been ranked Kenya’s top-performing mobile network operator after scoring 89.72% in the latest quality of service assessment by the Communications Authority of Kenya for the 2024–2025 financial year. The regulator Quality of Service report places Safaricom ahead of its competitors, with Airtel Kenya scoring 81.14% while Telkom Kenya posted 52.76%, falling below the…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed claims that the Social Health Authority could collapse, affirming that the government is strengthening the system to deliver universal health coverage. Speaking during an inspection tour of development projects in Runyenjes Constituency, Embu County, Kindiki said the authority is on course to expand access to affordable healthcare for millions…
Kenya’s National Treasury has raised fresh concerns over the country growing budget deficit, warning that increased reliance on borrowing could undermine fiscal stability and long term economic growth. Treasury has warned that the budget deficit has widened to KSh1.12 trillion, reflecting a growing gap between revenue and expenditure amid rising spending pressures and slow revenue…
Kenya National Assembly has approved the partial sale of government shares in Safaricom, paving the way for a transaction expected to raise about KSh240 billion for infrastructure development. The House adopted a joint report by the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning and the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee, allowing the government to offload…
