South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, has passed away after a short illness. According to an official dispatch, Mr Mahlangu, aged 72, died on Sunday en route to hospital in South Africa. South Africa’s Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, paid tribute to Mr Mahlangu, who also served as ambassador…
The main suspect in the Kwa Binzaro Village deaths in Kilifi County has been identified as a woman. During a briefing, confirmed Coast Regional Commissioner Rhoda Onyancha, stated that the woman was arrested along with 10 other individuals, bringing the total number of people in custody to 11. “So far, investigations are ongoing, and we…
Kenya has been ranked 94th in the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), falling behind Rwanda and Tanzania. Rwanda tied with Armenia at position 59, while Tanzania was placed 78th, up from 82 in 2021, just below South Africa at 77. In recent years, Tanzania has introduced digital governance initiatives and reforms to improve efficiency…
Kenya Esports Federation president Rony Lusigi Kenya Esports Federation president Rony Lusigi has hailed the launch of the Esports Nations Cup, calling it a milestone that will give Kenyan players a bigger platform to showcase their talent. The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) on Tuesday unveiled the new global competition, which will feature four popular…
A screengrab of former Chief Justice David Maraga speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on July 15, 2025. Former Chief Justice David Maraga now says there are deliberate attempts cover up loss of millions disbursed to ghost health facilities by the Social Health Authority (SHA). Addressing the press on Wednesday, Maraga noted that on…
St Antony Kitale hockey head coach Kevin Lugalia has praised his team’s resilience and maturity witnessed during the just-concluded East Africa School games in Kakamega County. St. Antony finished second behind Kakungulu Memorial in the round robin format, and the head coach says the project is heading in the right direction. “They really gave their…
African culture themed products have increasingly gained traction across the globe, with more Kenyan entrepreneurs now investing time and resources to produce these products. Wendo Crafts Africa is one such venture adding beauty to African products that range from kiondos to baskets and mirrors. Terry’s idea was inspired after she was conned online. Challenged, she…
File image of COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli. The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has called for Kenya’s Social Health Authority to be granted full autonomy of it’s IT systems. In a statement on Tuesday, Secretary General Francis Atwoli, said COTU has for the last one month sought audience with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden…
PHOTO | File The National Treasury intends to clear the remaining stock of 17 year old pending bills amounting to Ksh 146.2 billion in the running fiscal year. This comes as National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi plans to make pending bills part of annual budget deficit. “With accrual accounting, we will…
Henry is the Chief Executive Officer of The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) The Nairobi River has always been more than a waterway. It has mirrored the soul of our capital—resilient, contradictory, and brimming with unrealized promise. Once clean and sacred, today it bears the scars of unchecked urbanization, mismanagement, and neglect. But the…