Nairobi City Stars, a team that competed in the Kenyan Premier League last season, has officially shut down. Team coordinator Samson Otieno confirmed that club owner Jonathan Jackson made the decision after the team dropped from the top tier. Otieno said the owner invested heavily but felt disappointed by the lack of results. Jackson believed […]
The High Court has rejected a constitutional petition seeking to abolish the mandatory retirement age in Kenya. The court ruled that retirement age limits remain lawful, reasonable, and non-discriminatory for employees in both the public and private sectors. The case was filed by Charles Chege Gitau, who challenged the policy that requires employees to retire […]
A Kenyan man who once dropped out of school now celebrates earning a university degree. He credits a dedicated teacher for transforming his future. The journey began when he left school in Class 8 after losing his parents and facing the collapse of his home life. With no other option, he took a job as […]
In the past five days, at least 80 people have died on Kenyan roads, sparking fresh concerns among citizens about road safety. The alarming death toll has intensified public debate on the causes of the accidents and the measures needed to curb them. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir addressed the issue on Monday. He revealed […]
Safaricom recently addressed a concern raised by a customer following a failed M-Pesa transaction at a local shop. The customer had made a request to an agent, but the transaction did not go through as expected. This prompted the customer to reach out for assistance through official Safaricom channels. Upon receiving the complaint, Safaricom initiated […]
Kenya’s public health system faces a looming crisis as the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a 14-day strike notice. The union accuses both national and county governments of ignoring key agreements signed to improve doctors’ welfare. In a letter addressed to senior government officials—including Public Service Head Felix Koskei, CSs […]
Kenyan religious leader Rosalind Wanyeki has broken her silence on the looming threat of deportation from Canada. In a powerful video message, she explained her reasons for leaving Kenya and called on the public to support her fight to stay. Back in 2020, Wanyeki fled Kenya to escape growing threats to her safety. She feared […]
The Kenyan government continues to struggle in its efforts to create a secure and efficient public health insurance system. The Ministry of Health (MoH) has shifted between biometric verification and one-time passwords (OTPs), yet each method has exposed critical flaws. In 2021, the MoH rolled out biometric patient verification under the National Health Insurance Fund […]
KenGen rolls out first grid battery system. The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has taken a bold step to advance clean energy by launching its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This new system delivers uninterrupted renewable power to KenGen’s Modular Data Center (MDC) at its Nairobi headquarters. KenGen installed the BESS with a […]
Nairobi buyers face arrest in hawker hotspots. Nairobi residents risk arrest if found buying goods from hawkers operating outside approved zones. The Nairobi County Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal hawking. The warning is to public not only sellers but also buyers will face legal consequences. Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi’s Chief Officer for Environment, revealed […]
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