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Faces of top performers KJSEA

According to the Kenya National Examinations Council, the top performers scored 90 marks and above across all examinable subjects.​ According to the Kenya National Examinations Council, the top performers scored 90 marks and above across all examinable subjects. Read More

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Why Sonko’s political comeback sparks curiosity

Sonko has been in the political cold after being impeached in December 2020.​ Sonko has been in the political cold after being impeached in December 2020. Read More

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Wa Muthende defends narrow victory in Mbeere North

Mbeere North MP-elect Leonard Njeru Wamuthende has defended his narrow win in the just-concluded by-election, blaming voter bribery, intimidation, and orchestrated chaos for the tight margin.​ Mbeere North MP-elect Leonard Njeru Wamuthende has defended his narrow win in the just-concluded by-election,…

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Report: Kenya’s safe-haven status at risk amid rising repression

Lobby group CIVICUS raises alarm over Africas wave of cross border crackdown on activists in 2025, decries lack of safe havens for rights defenders, journalists, and opposition.​ Lobby group CIVICUS raises alarm over Africas wave of cross border crackdown on activists…

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Maasai Mara: The deadliest assault on world’s eighth wonder

A long-running land ownership battle involving Narok governors brother is latest threat.​ A long-running land ownership battle involving Narok governors brother is latest threat. Read More

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Lobby groups accuse Havi of malicious attacks on Judiciary

CTL Director Julius Ogogh says most allegations against the holders of constitutional bodies remain unproven or withdrawn, damaging the reputation of the offices they occupy.​ CTL Director Julius Ogogh says most allegations against the holders of constitutional bodies remain unproven or…

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Citizenship for sale: The ID scandal

When President William Ruto announced the scrapping of the 60-year-old vetting requirement for issuing national identity cards in Northern Kenya, many in the region breathed a sigh of relief.​ When President William Ruto announced the scrapping of the 60-year-old vetting requirement…

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Triple threat of HIV, teen pregnancies and violence threatens Kenya’s youth

Telling youths that ARVs are free without telling them the burden of having the HIV infection is a serious problem that should be addressed.​ Telling youths that ARVs are free without telling them the burden of having the HIV infection is…

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The Ritz Carlton: High-end luxury resort stirring up rage in the Mara

The Ritz-Carlton safari camp has become a battleground between a community that insists its protecting the Mara and capitalists who believe in bringing in tourism dollars.​ The Ritz-Carlton safari camp has become a battleground between a community that insists its protecting…

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The mystery gold exports to UAE

Kenya is exporting up to 42 tonnes of gold to the United Arab Emirates a rise of almost 13 tonnes from last year.​ Kenya is exporting up to 42 tonnes of gold to the United Arab Emirates a rise of almost…