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View More NewsUnited Democratic Alliance candidate David Ndakwa in the Malava parliamentary by-election. [File, Standard] ODM has declared support for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Ndakwa in the Malava parliamentary by-election set for November 27, 2025. Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa made…
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga has invited public comments on the draft Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence Tax) Regulations, 2025. [File, Standard] The taxman is poised for a sweeping crackdown…
Pending Bills Verification Committee chairman Edward Ouko. [File, Standard] The National Treasury has extended the term of the committee that has been auditing pending bills to December 2025, a further…
PASER Hub, inaugurated at Tom Mboya University, aims to create a new model for data-driven research to shape policy. [File, Standard] A Princeton University-linked initiative has launched a major research…
Participants follow proceedings during the United Asian Network Leadership Summit in Nairobi. Stakeholders are rooting for greater integration of Kenya’s Asian community into the nation’s economic and civic life, citing…
World News
With U.S. President Donald Trump on board, the Marine One presidential helicopter sprays water from the East River as it lands at the Downtown Manhattan…
US television host Jimmy Kimmel arrives for “An Evening With Jimmy Kimmel” at the Roosevelt hotel in Hollywood on August 7, 2019. (Photo by Chris…
Opinion
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera. [Agencies] Comparisons have been drawn between Malawi’s recently concluded presidential election and Kenya’s upcoming poll, scheduled for August 2027. Some analysts argue that Malawi’s outcome foreshadows potential electoral defeat for Kenya’s…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga. [File, Standard] In politics, small moves often create the biggest waves. What begins as a whisper among principled citizens can grow into a movement that reshapes a nation. Kenya has…
President William Ruto during the International Youth Day forum at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, on September 6, 2025. [PCS] In a week dominated by what government “spox” amusingly titled the “commemoration…
Charlie Kirk. [AFP] The heartless killing of Charlie Kirk while doing what he does best was both tragic and ironic, at the same time. Charlie was a great piece of the landscaping in the loud…
Arts & Culture
Fresh initiative offers artists savings, insurance, credit access Ardhi Gallery and CPF Financial Services partnered to launch a financial inclusion platform for these visual artists. The platform—whose name is yet to be decided—is designed to empower artists with…
What your Zodiac element says about identity, self-care needs In astrological conversations, sun signs are typically…
Between applause and rent: The economics of being a poet in Kenya Poetry in Kenya is…
Slow down by Lora Arts [Courtesy] For Laura Adongo, who goes by the name Lora Arts,…
Sports
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry was elected the first African and female president of the International Olympic…
Ng’iya Girls hockey players celebrate with their coaches and Principal Hellen Masengeli (center) after winning…
Quincy Akinyi of Ng’iya Girls (right) dribbles past Amaiko defense during Nyanza Region games on…
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News Round Up
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera. [Agencies] Comparisons have been drawn between Malawi’s recently concluded presidential election and Kenya’s upcoming poll, scheduled for August 2027. Some…
ODM leader Raila Odinga meets with Siaya County leaders led by Governor James Orengo at his Capital Hill office in Nairobi on September 22nd…
Watu Credit’s East Africa GM Andrii Volokha demonstrates an electric bike battery swap with owner James Matatiro and Arc Rides Sales Manager James Waweru…
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga has invited public comments on the draft Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence Tax) Regulations, 2025. [File, Standard] The taxman…