With government agencies warning of the looming El Niño rains, thousands of residents in flood-prone areas have begun preparing for what could be a difficult season. But in Budalangi, Busia County, the anticipated rains are being met with mixed emotions. For some farmers, the rains bring renewed hope. Others fear a repeat of the devastating […]
Former Westlands Member of Parliament Fred Gumo has said Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi missed his best opportunity to become Kenya’s president in 2002, arguing that the political moment that could have propelled him to State House has since passed. Speaking during the Nairobi Review podcast hosted by political analyst Herman Manyora on Saturday, August […]
Arsenal began their 2026/27 campaign in spectacular fashion after defeating Manchester City 3-0 to lift the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side needed only 23 seconds to take the lead, with Riccardo Calafiori finishing calmly after being played through by Myles Lewis-Skelly. The lightning-fast goal set the tone […]
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 47 people and causing widespread destruction across parts of East Nusa Tenggara. The earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island at around 5:58 a.m. local time, with the epicentre located about 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded […]
Interbank trading in Kenya increased significantly to an average of KSh18.8 billion in the week ending August 13, 2026, from KSh13.4 billion recorded the previous week, even as the money market remained liquid. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), in its weekly update shared on Friday, August 14, said the average number of interbank transactions […]
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reduced the price of diesel by KSh5 per litre, while petrol and kerosene prices remain unchanged under the latest monthly fuel price review. The new prices took effect on August 15, 2026, and will remain in force until September 14, 2026. In Nairobi, a litre of super […]
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama of being behind an attack on his convoy, vowing to intensify his political activities in the county ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua made the remarks on Saturday while opening a DCP office […]
Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka welcomes former CS Aisha Jumwa into the party in Kilifi on August 14, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka has proposed former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa for the position of Deputy Party Leader. Speaking in Kwale County on Friday, Kalonzo said he would […]
Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale is mourning the death of his wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, who passed away on Saturday morning after suffering a sudden heart attack. Senator Khalwale announced the death in a post on his official X account, saying Gloria suddenly collapsed and died earlier in the morning. “My dear wife, Gloria Sekeiyan […]
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua’s convoy was attacked in Nakuru Town West on Friday, with several vehicles in his motorcade reportedly sustaining damage during his tour of Nakuru County. Photos from the scene showed several Land Cruisers in the convoy with shattered windscreens and rear windows following the incident. The attack occurred as Gachagua and his […]