11+ hour, 32+ min ago   (214+ words) Between 1997 and 1998, El Niño rains caused heavy flooding in Kenya. There was devastating destruction of roads, buildings, and crops. Supply chains were disrupted and communities displaced. Losses ran into billions of shillings. The businesses that survived physical destruction did not…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (480+ words) Oneko writes that his decision to participate in politics was not driven by personal ambition but by a strong philosophical and ideological belief in self-determination. After completing his studies at Maseno, he joined the Kenya African Union (KAU) and became…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (350+ words) Nairobi has been ranked the 10th most climate-resilient large city in the world, placing it ahead of several major global cities despite its recurring flooding and drainage problems. The Kenyan capital was also ranked the second most climate-resilient city in Africa,…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (343+ words) Lawyer and public intellectual Prof Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba walked off the stage during a public address in Kisumu after he was asked to pause his presentation to allow Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o to be formally welcomed. Lumumba was addressing…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (278+ words) The inaugural Africa Events Summit (AES) will be held on 10 September, 2026, at the Argyle Grand Hotel on Mombasa Road in Nairobi, bringing together more than 200 leaders from across East Africa’s events and hospitality sectors. Organised by Billion Events East Africa…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (205+ words) Rhumba fans in Kenya have more big shows to look forward to after Fally Ipupa’s sold-out concert last week. Legendary Congolese stars Koffi Olomide and Ferré Gola have now confirmed Nairobi dates later this year. Koffi Olomide, widely known as…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (322+ words) Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken his political engagements beyond Kenya’s borders, arriving in the United States for an extended tour that will see him interact with Kenyans living and working across several states. Gachagua, accompanied by his wife,…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (668+ words) I thought I knew Nairobi. After more than two decades of navigating the city, I was confident I could get around without a map and recommend its attractions with ease. Then Lucy Maruhi of Shelters Tours challenged me. An award-winning…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (277+ words) Young environmental champions took center stage on Saturday as organizers of the Little Mister & Miss Environment Kenya 2026 unveiled plans to expand the initiative across all 47 counties. Noveeen Kendi Mwenda and Brandon Aboge emerged as Grand Miss and Grand Mister Environment…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (404+ words) Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta received a warm reception at the 23rd memorial service of former Vice President Michael Kijana Wamalwa at his Milimani home in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, on Sunday. The event marked Uhuru’s first appearance at a public function…...