President William Ruto has signed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025 into law, unlocking critical funding for education, healthcare, security, infrastructure, and economic development. The Bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker and Uasin Gishu County Woman Representative Gladys Boss, was debated and passed by the National Assembly on March 14, 2025. It provides additional resources to address…
Kenya and the Netherlands have strengthened their economic ties by signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and a Letter of Intent, paving the way for enhanced trade and investment between the two nations. The agreements were formalized at State House Nairobi Tuesday at the start of a three-day State Visit by King Willem-Alexander and Queen…
Kylian Mbappe dismisses speculation about a potential PSG clash, focusing on Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal and ongoing legal issues. Real Madrid are well-positioned to defend their UEFA Champions League crown having secured their place in the quarter-finals following a dramatic victory over Atletico Madrid. The Spanish giants remain determined to add yet…
Nyayo National Stadium has reopened for international matches after closing for renovations in August 2024, as Kenya prepares to co-host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) later this year. The stadium hosted its first official game on Sunday, with the Junior Starlets defeating Uganda’s Teen Cranes 3-0 in a U-17 World Cup qualifier. Despite this milestone,…
Gareth Southgate has reflected on past failures that inspired his personal growth as he detailed the challenges facing young men today. Sir Gareth Southgate has recalled one of the most troubling moments of his career as a football player. The former England men’s football team manager went down memory lane to the day he missed…
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Gathuka Kagombe has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s claims of political dominance in Central Kenya, accusing him of exaggerating his influence. Speaking during an interview on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Kagombe argued that Gachagua’s perceived control over the region’s politics is overstated. He claimed that Gachagua has taken on leadership…
MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka. PHOTO/@MSSMHaiti/x A Kenyan police officer under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti was injured on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, while conducting a security operation in Kenscoff, within the Belot area. Confirming the incident, MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka, in a statement dated Wednesday, March 19, 2025, said that the…
A look at what Newcastle’s Carabao Cup triumph over Liverpool means for European competition qualification in the Premier League. Newcastle United clinched the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) title on Sunday with a dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. Goals from Alexander Isak and Dan Burn secured the Magpies’ triumph, while Federico Chiesa’s late…
The government will pay Ksh40 million to a contractor after scrapping plans for a Ksh799 million prefabricated exhibition center at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi ruled that Parbat Siyani Construction Ltd deserved compensation after KICC abruptly canceled the project. He stated that Ksh39.95 million of the payout matched the performance guarantee, compensating the firm for the violation of its rights. “In…
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa. PHOTO/@DidmusWaBarasa/X Kimilili constituency Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has warned the Kenyan youth against turning up at Uhuru Park for a rally called by Inclusive National Justice, Economic & Civic Transformation (INJECT) party leader Morara Kebaso. Barasa, in a statement shared via his official social media accounts on Wednesday, March…
Kenya’s Harambee Stars take on Gambia Scorpions in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Can they emerge victorious? National team Harambee Stars World Cup hopes lie in their own hands as they prepare for the crucial encounter against Gambia in matchday five of the 2026 edition of the quadrennial tournament. The highly anticipated match is set to…
Kenya’s import cover has surged to 5.1 months, marking its highest level in nearly six years after a significant rise in foreign exchange reserves, now exceeding Ksh1.57 trillion. This milestone, last achieved in June 2019, enhances the country’s buffer against external economic shocks and alleviates concerns about its ability to fund critical imports. According to the latest…
Splashdown of Dragon and Crew-9 return to Earth. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital from a video shared on X by @SpaceX Two NASA astronauts have splashed down off the coast of Florida after spending more than nine months stuck in space. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams waved as they left their capsule – nearly an…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has broken his silence on his unexpected removal as chairperson of the influential Budget and Appropriations Committee, stating that he has no idea why leaders pushed him out. Nyoro, now in his second term, was ousted last week and replaced by ODM’s Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi. Speaking to journalists on…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken an extraordinary step to prepare for the worst, revealing that he has written a letter to his ‘Murima’ community outlining a political roadmap in case anything happens to him. Speaking on Kameme FM on Monday, Gachagua disclosed that he entrusted the letter to his lawyers. The document, he said, provides…