Microsoft Shuts Down Nairobi Development Centre in Major Blow to Kenya’s Tech Sector
Microsoft is shutting down its Nairobi-based Africa Development Centre (ADC), marking a significant development for Kenya’s technology industry and its ambitions to become a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. The centre, established to tap into…
TEP Begins Formal Name Change to Linda Mwananchi Movement
The Equitable Party (TEP) has taken a major step towards rebranding as the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) initiated the formal name-change process. In a letter dated October 13, 2026,…
Kenya eyes China’s automated port model to modernise Lamu
Kenya is looking to adopt China’s automated port model to improve efficiency at Lamu Port, cut cargo-handling costs and position the facility as a regional logistics hub, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said. Wetang’ula said lessons from…
Matatu Operators Hike Fares as Fuel Price Increase Sparks Business Outcry
Matatu operators have announced immediate fare increases following the latest fuel price hike by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), raising concerns over higher transport costs and the potential impact on businesses and household…
DCI, INTERPOL Arrest 29 in KSh62.7 Million Counterfeit Goods Crackdown
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in collaboration with INTERPOL and other law enforcement agencies, has arrested 29 suspects and seized counterfeit and contraband goods valued at more than KSh62.7 million during a three-day nationwide…
DPP Approves Charges Against Five Suspects in Sh3.9 Billion VAT Fraud Scheme
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against five individuals and 12 companies over an alleged Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud scheme that investigators say was designed to defraud the government of billions of shillings. The…
Dr Ahmed Kalebi Joins Pathology Hall of Fame
Kenyan pathologist Dr Ahmed Kalebi has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of The Pathologist, an international publication covering pathology and laboratory medicine, following six appearances on its influential Power List. The induction recognises Dr…
Raila Odinga’s Fight for Democracy: The Struggle That Shaped Kenya’s Political History
As Kenya remembers Raila Odinga, his legacy is inseparable from the struggle for multiparty democracy, constitutional reform, political freedom and the right of citizens to demand accountability from their leaders. For decades, Raila Amolo Odinga stood…
High Court Upholds Waititu’s Corruption Conviction, Reverses Money Laundering Acquittal
The High Court has upheld the corruption convictions and sentences of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari Ndungu and two co-accused in a case involving a controversial KSh588 million county road contract. In a judgment…
Five Arrested in Meru Illicit Alcohol Crackdown as Police Seize 1,450 Litres of Brews
Police have arrested five suspects in Imenti North, Meru County, and seized more than 1,450 litres of suspected illicit alcohol in an operation targeting the production and distribution of illegal brews. The operation led to the recovery of over 1,200…
