Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has established strict prerequisites for any potential alliance with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i in the 2027 presidential contest. Maraga stipulated that prospective partners must embrace his platform centered on strengthening judicial independence and intensifying anti-corruption efforts while accepting his candidacy as the coalition's standard-bearer.
The ex-jurist expressed willingness to collaborate with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, his former law school classmate at the University of Nairobi, contingent upon Musyoka's endorsement of his reform agenda. Maraga categorically rejected cooperation with President William Ruto, characterizing their political philosophies as...
The Democracy for the Citizens Party has accused senior police officials of orchestrating violent attacks against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his supporters during a campaign visit to Narok. The party claims uniformed officers, plainclothes operatives and militia groups fired live rounds, deployed tear gas and assaulted civilians as Gachagua backed ward candidate Douglas Masikonde ahead of a by-election.
DCP alleges authorities established illegal roadblocks that trapped residents, while women, children and traders faced assaults. The organization links the incident to similar confrontations in Murang'a County, asserting identical officers directed operations in both locations and pointing to systemic command failures...
Authorities will shut down part of Mombasa Road for several hours as the capital hosts a half-marathon marking World AIDS Day. The Kenya National Highways Authority announced the closure between Nyayo National Stadium Roundabout and Museum Hill Interchange will run from early morning until mid-morning, urging drivers to use alternate routes and follow directions from traffic marshals.
The Health Ministry is organizing the event through the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council with support from county governments and civil society organizations. Races ranging from two kilometers for children to 21 kilometers for experienced runners will take place at Nyayo National Stadium under the banner of ending AIDS among adolescents and...
Kenya and Malaysia formalized multiple cooperation agreements after talks between President William Ruto and visiting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Nairobi. The pacts eliminate import duties on major Kenyan agricultural exports such as tea, coffee, flowers, and avocados while establishing partnerships in semiconductor manufacturing and technology education.
Ruto stated that Malaysia would assist Kenya in developing its semiconductor industry through collaboration with Kimathi University. The Kenyan leader noted his administration is studying Malaysian housing models alongside Singaporean approaches to inform domestic infrastructure development.
Anwar praised Kenya's affordable housing initiatives and expressed confidence in the East...
Industrialist Narendra Raval has reignited controversy by advocating for President William Ruto to govern Kenya for two decades, despite constitutional term limits. The DEVKI Group founder delivered his remarks while opening a steel manufacturing facility in Uganda's Tororo District, crediting the administration with reducing inflation from nearly 10 percent to approximately 4 percent while strengthening the national currency and attracting foreign capital.
Raval attributed economic gains to strategic policy implementation and expert consultation rather than fortune. He noted that foreign direct investment has tripled during the current presidency. The businessman previously made similar statements in West Pokot during a cement plant...
Kenya faces mounting fiscal pressure as its total public debt climbs to Sh12 trillion, representing 68.7 percent of GDP, according to a new World Bank assessment. The lender warns that continued weak revenue collection and elevated borrowing costs threaten to intensify economic strain on households and enterprises across the East African nation.
The World Bank forecasts economic expansion averaging 4.9 percent annually through 2027, buoyed by monetary policy adjustments such as lower base lending rates and record foreign reserves exceeding Sh12 trillion. However, analysts note that persistent overspending on recurrent obligations and failure to meet fiscal consolidation benchmarks pose significant headwinds to sustainable growth...
Kenya has introduced a digital platform aimed at streamlining customs operations and accelerating trade clearance at border crossings. The Kenya Revenue Authority rolled out the eCustoms App at the Busia One Stop Border Post on the Kenya-Uganda frontier, marking a collaborative effort with the British High Commission and TradeMark Africa to eliminate paper-based processes.
The mobile application, accessible on Android and iOS devices, enables small-scale merchants to file declarations independently while allowing travelers to register baggage ahead of arrival. Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Dr. Lilian Nyawanda emphasized that the system would reduce processing expenses for traders by approximately Sh750 per transaction...
Nairobi County's banking migration to Sidian Bank stemmed from chronic salary payment bottlenecks and unfavorable lending terms at the previous financial institution, according to Governor Johnson Sakaja's testimony before Senate oversight officials. The administrator told legislators that his government conducted competitive evaluations before selecting Sidian based on superior interest rates and operational proposals, emphasizing that statutory frameworks permit counties discretion in choosing banking partners regardless of ownership structures.
Sakaja attributed the October executive decision to transfer hospital deposit operations partly to check clearance delays that hampered timely compensation for healthcare personnel...
Kenya Power has introduced Optical Character Recognition technology to eliminate manual data entry errors plaguing its monthly billing cycle, with the automated scanning system capturing meter readings directly from displays across 1.8 million postpaid customer accounts. Commercial Cycle Manager Richard Wida announced nationwide deployment following a successful six-month Nairobi trial that demonstrated significant time savings and accuracy improvements over traditional transcription methods vulnerable to human mistakes.
The digitization milestone complements existing mobile platforms like the Mypower App and USSD code that already permit self-service account management, with future enhancements planned to integrate OCR capabilities...
