Kenyans will see some relief at fuel stations this month after the energy regulator reviewed pump prices slightly downward. The new prices take effect from January 15 and will remain in place until February 14, 2026. This adjustment comes at a time when many households and businesses are struggling with high costs of living and
Agnes Kagure has openly expressed her frustration with the current state of leadership in Nairobi County, making it clear that she believes the city deserves better governance. In a recent post on Facebook, she criticized what she described as incompetence and unnecessary drama at City Hall, without mentioning anyone by name. Her message focused on
Agnes Kagure has openly expressed her frustration with the current state of leadership in Nairobi County, making it clear that she believes the city deserves better governance. In a recent post on Facebook, she criticized what she described as incompetence and unnecessary drama at City Hall, without mentioning anyone by name. Her message focused on
Questions have been raised about the management of a government-funded clean cooking programme after an audit revealed gaps in planning, accountability, and oversight. The concerns were highlighted by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu following a review of how funds were used to purchase and distribute energy-saving cooking stoves, commonly known as jikos. The audit focused on
Wahome Thuku, an advocate of the High Court, has revived a past political debate with a sharp and reflective statement posted on his Facebook account. In his post, Thuku recalled an incident when Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah openly discussed him in Parliament. The debate stemmed from Thuku’s earlier public argument about constitutional succession and the
The decision to host the 2026 Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi confirms a major shift in how global leaders plan to engage with Africa. French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the meeting will take place in Kenya in May 2026 and will be jointly hosted by Kenya and France. This will be the first time
Saturday night in Nairobi’s Central Business District took an abrupt turn after an unexpected fire disrupted normal activity around Luthuli Avenue. What began as an ordinary evening quickly changed when thick smoke started rising near the Munyu Road junction, drawing attention from traders, pedestrians, and motorists in the busy area. People nearby reported seeing smoke
A wave of online debate has erupted after an Instagram post by Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore appeared to suggest that President William Ruto quietly visited Dubai—at a time when his official public schedule showed him actively working in Kenya. The unexpected post, shared by Briatore on Wednesday, quickly caught the attention of Kenyans on social
Students of Bungoma Boys High School have every reason to celebrate after the school posted exceptional results in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). In a feat that had eluded the institution for years, the school recorded a jaw-dropping three A grades and ten A- grades. This is the first time in over
The conversation on Political Ringside recently turned attention to the growing role of young people in shaping Kenya’s political and social direction. The show featured political strategist and former student leader Ndege Serikal, who spoke plainly about what the youth need to do to move from the margins into real positions of influence. The future