The Mam Season Defense: A comprehensive strategy for national disaster mitigation and coordination

As the March-April-May (MAM) rainfall cycle for 2026 commences, the nation finds itself at a critical juncture in the management of its hydro-meteorological risks. These “Long Rains,” while essential for our national... Read more »

Transfer of devolved functions to counties ready, says Ruto

Audio By Vocalize  President William Ruto in a past function. [File, Standard] The government has finalised the transfer of all devolved functions to counties, President William Ruto has said. Speaking at the... Read more »

Twenty-three counties facing food shortage as drought crisis deepens

Audio By Vocalize Camels seek for pastures in Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist’s community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Twenty-three counties have been... Read more »

Kenya: University Education Watchdog Summons Former CS Mukhisa Kituyi Over Claims On Mmust Graduation Records

Nairobi — Former Cabinet Secretary Mukhisa Kituyi has been summoned by the Commission for University Education (CUE) to appear before it over allegations he made against Masinde Muliro University of Science and... Read more »

IEBC Seeks Sh502mn to Boost Diaspora Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 17 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is seeking Sh502 million to scale up diaspora voter registration and participation ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that... Read more »

Savula leads Western leaders in defense of Wandayi over fuel crisis

Audio By Vocalize Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula during a media briefing in Nairobi where he called out on the opposition for urging Kenyans to come out in the streets to protest... Read more »

New 2030 plan targets billions in financing for farmers and MSMEs

Audio By Vocalize From left: MSEA Chief Executive Officer Henry Rithaa, MESPT Chairman Noah Melly and MESPT CEO Rebecca Amukhoye during a stakeholder forum in Nairobi. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard] ... Read more »

Strathmore scientists sound alarm over rising malaria drug resistance

A study published in Nature: Scientific Reports has highlighted growing concerns about malaria drug resistance in western Kenya, suggesting that Plasmodium falciparum may be evolving more rapidly than current treatment strategies can... Read more »

Kenyan firms eye Caribbean footprint as Afreximbank seals St Kitts trade forum deal

Audio By Vocalize Dr George Elombi, President and Chairman of Afreximbank, during a past event.  [Courtesy] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a hosting agreement with the government of St.... Read more »

Opposition leaders accuse Ruto of hiking fuel prices for personal gain

Audio By Vocalize United Opposition leaders brief the media on the fuel scandal that has seen the increase on petroleum products. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The United Alternative Government, led by former... Read more »