Nairobi, Kenya| In a landmark move to modernize service delivery and combat fraud, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has mandated that all new electricity connection applications must now be submitted exclusively through its online self-service portal, effective immediately. The digital-only policy, which took effect this week, marks the end of manual application submissions at […]
In the sweltering heat of a nation still reeling from economic turbulence and political intrigue, Kenya’s electoral machinery roared back to life on November 27, 2025. Across 24 constituencies and wards, from the lush highlands of Western Kenya to the arid expanses of North Eastern, voters cast ballots in a series of high-stakes by-elections that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
