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EAC Trade Surges 28.4% to $38.2 Billion in Q2 2025 – Exports Jump 40.5% in Strongest Growth Since Pandemic

Nairobi, Kenya| The East African Community (EAC) has delivered its most impressive quarterly trade performance in recent years, with total trade volume soaring by 28.4% year-on-year to reach USD 38.2 billion in the second quarter of 2025 (April–June), according to the latest EAC Trade and Investment Statistics Bulletin. The figures, presented at the 47th Meeting […]

Government Vows Ongoing Support for Lamu Cultural Festival 2025: Boosting Tourism and Swahili Heritage

Nairobi, Kenya| In a resounding endorsement of cultural preservation and economic empowerment, the Kenyan national government has pledged unwavering support for the annual Lamu Cultural Festival, positioning it as a cornerstone of the country’s tourism revival strategy. This commitment was prominently reaffirmed during the just-concluded 23rd edition of the festival, held from November 20 to […]

Kalonzo Musyoka Urges African Leaders to Embrace Youth-Led Pan-Africanism at Lukenya University Groundbreaking

In a stirring call to action that echoed the timeless ideals of African unity, Wiper Party Leader and former Kenyan Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has championed the rising tide of youth-led Pan-Africanism, framing it as a pivotal force in reshaping the continent’s destiny. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pan-African Institute at Lukenya […]

KRA Cracks Down on Sh200 Million Cigarette Smuggling Ring: Illicit Tobacco Hidden in Sanitary Towels at Mombasa Port

Mombasa, Kenya| In a major blow to illicit trade networks, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has thwarted a sophisticated smuggling operation at the Port of Mombasa, seizing a staggering 9.5 million sticks of illegal cigarettes cleverly concealed as sanitary towels. Valued at approximately Sh200 million, the contraband could have evaded over Sh76 million in tax […]

Beloved Kikuyu Gospel Icon Betty Bayo Succumbs at 42: A Life of Melody, Resilience, and Unwavering Humility

Nairobi, Kenya| The Kenyan music scene is reeling from the heartbreaking loss of Betty Bayo, the revered Kikuyu gospel artist whose soul-stirring anthems like “Siyabonga” and “Jemedari” inspired millions. Bayo, aged just 42, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi following a valiant fight against hypertension and leukemia. Her […]

Nyandarua’s Youth Revolution: Sh87.5 Million NYOTA Boost Ignites Entrepreneurship and Community Growth

In a vibrant display of national pride and local ambition, Nyandarua County marked Mashujaa Day with a groundbreaking announcement that promises to transform the lives of its young residents. Amid the patriotic fervor at Tumaini Town in Mirangine Sub-County, County Commissioner Abdirisack Jaldesa unveiled a Sh87.5 million injection from the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement […]

EPRA Delivers Fuel Price Relief: Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene Costs Drop in Latest Monthly Review

In a welcome move for Kenyan motorists and households amid fluctuating global energy markets, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a modest reduction in fuel prices for the month of September 2025. Effective immediately from September 15, 2025, the pump prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene have been adjusted downward, offering […]

Nyeri Governor Kahiga Vows Climate-Smart Revolution for Thriving Agribusiness

In the lush-greens of Kenya’s fertile Central region, where rolling hills meet innovative ambition, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has emerged as a beacon of agricultural transformation. Addressing a vibrant crowd at the opening of the 2025 Central Kenya National Show on Thursday, Kahiga pledged unwavering support for local farmers, emphasizing climate-resilient technologies as the key […]

Parents of Hillside Endarasha Fire Victims Decry Government Inaction, Reject Public Inquest on Tragedy’s First Anniversary

In the quiet halls of the Nyeri Catholic Secretariat, where flickering candle flames danced like silent sentinels, a somber gathering marked the first anniversary of one of Kenya’s most heart-wrenching school tragedies. On September 5, 2024, a devastating dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County claimed the lives of 21 young boys, leaving […]

Isiolo Governor Guyo Slams Arrest Warrant as Baseless Political Smear Campaign

In a bold and defiant stand against what he describes as a calculated attempt to undermine his leadership, Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo) has vehemently rejected a directive from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) calling for his arrest. The governor, a prominent figure in Kenya’s political landscape, insists the allegations […]