US multilateral aid deals withdrawal threatens Kenya’s economy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 9 — For decades, Kenya’s economic stability has been partly underwritten by a multilateral framework anchored in Washington. That anchor has now been dislodged. President Donald Trump’s directive on... Read more »

KCSE is ending and the pressure-filled era is finally over

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 9 – For decades, four letters, KCSE have defined success and failure in Kenya. They decided who was celebrated, who was shamed, which schools were praised, and which students... Read more »

Kenya: 1,932 Students Score Grade a As KCSE Results Show Improved Performance

Nairobi — A total of 1,932 candidates scored a straight Grade A in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, marking a slight but significant improvement from last year, Education... Read more »

Kenya: The Simpsons Retires Iconic Character

The Simpsons has retired a fan-favourite character. The latest episode of the comedy series, Seperance, which parodied sci-fi drama Severance, saw the titular family dicover Duff Beer mascot Duffman had lost his... Read more »

ODM losing ground as rivals exploit internal rifts- analyst

Policy and governance analyst, Alenga Torosterdt. [Screen grab] The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) risks losing ground in its traditional strongholds as rival political parties exploit internal divisions to court grassroots supporters,... Read more »

ODM Divisions Deepen as Babu Owino Demands Party Leadership Overhaul » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has called on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to convene a National Delegates Convention (NDC), saying the party must allow... Read more »

Senate to seek public opinion on proposed surrogacy legislation

 Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo sponsored the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill. [File, Standard] The Senate is expected to conduct public participation on the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 61... Read more »

Kenya: Kennedy Buhere – Why Junior School Autonomy Is the Wrong Policy Choice

Junior School (JS) teachers are increasingly calling on the government to grant the Junior School level full autonomy, separating it from both primary and secondary education. Last week, they took this demand... Read more »

Kenyans Support Women’s Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Divided On Abortion

Majorities say schools should teach sex education and schoolgirls who get pregnant should be allowed to continue their education. Key findings Majorities of Kenyans say women should be able to decide for... Read more »

Kenya: Boat Riding Competition Shines Spotlight On Fish-for-Sex Menace in Rarieda

Kisumu — Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has rolled out an innovative boat-riding competition at Luanda Kotieno Beach in Rarieda, Siaya County, aimed at curbing the... Read more »