Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76, according to his family. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in history aged 45. He lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in their famous Rumble in the Jungle fight in 1974. But Foreman’s professional boxing career boasted an astonishing total of 76 wins including 68 knockouts, almost double that of Ali. He…
Author: David Wafula
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country over the next five days, urging residents to prepare for possible disruptions. In its weekend advisory issued on Friday, March 21, the department stated that heavy rains will be experienced from Friday, March 21, to Tuesday, March 25, in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the South-Eastern Lowlands, and North-Eastern Kenya. Counties in the Highlands East, including Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, and Nairobi, are expected to experience significant downpours, particularly…
Governors have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the national government, demanding the immediate release of budgeted funds or risk a nationwide county shutdown. Council of Governors Vice-Chairperson Mutahi Kahiga on Friday condemned what he described as the arbitrary diversion of Development Partners’ Conditional Grants meant for county governments under the County Government Additional Allocation Bill, 2025. He termed the move a direct attack on devolution and an attempt to cripple service delivery in all 47 counties. “This blatant act is yet another attempt to systematically undermine devolution, which is enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010,” said Kahiga. As a…
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has raised concerns over the unequal distribution of fertilizer by the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), accusing the government of sidelining agricultural counties in the highlands. Methu’s protest follows reports that Uasin Gishu County received 413,103 bags of fertilizer—about 20.99% of the total allocation—while some counties received significantly fewer bags. Nakuru County was allocated 204,764 bags (10.4%), whereas Kirinyaga got 32,280, Meru 12,910, Nyeri 8,760, Murang’a 7,650, and Tharaka Nithi only 5,940 bags. Some agricultural counties, including Marsabit and Samburu, were entirely left out, raising questions about fairness in distribution. Speaking in the Senate while…
Catalyst Fund has received Sh33 million ($260,000) to support climate-focused startups in Kenya, with applications now open. The fund was selected by Village Capital as the Ecosystem Building partner in Kenya for the 2025 Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa (ESEA) program, backed by Norway through Norad – the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. According to Village Capital, the selection builds on the successful completion of the initiative’s first phase, which supported 14 ecosystem builders across five African countries. In the 2025 phase, five organizations will be tasked with running investment-readiness programs and providing direct capital to startups developing climate solutions.…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has arrested three suspects and confiscated 52 shisha bongs following a crackdown on two popular clubs in Nairobi. The Friday night operation, led by NACADA’s Director of Enforcement and Compliance, James Koskey, targeted Alfakheer Lounge on Mirema Drive and Embassy Club along Thika Road, both accused of violating the government’s ban on shisha use. At Alfakheer Lounge, officers seized 10 shisha bongs and arrested one suspect. At Embassy Club, the team recovered 42 bongs, 56 assorted shisha flavors, and took two individuals into custody. Speaking after the raid,…
KBC journalist Fredrik Parsayo has died in a suspected suicide at his home in Kinoo, Kikuyu Constituency. The national broadcaster confirmed that Parsayo passed away on Friday, March 21, with investigations underway to establish the cause of his death. The incident has been reported to Kinoo Police Station, and his body has been moved to St. Teresa Mortuary. In a statement, KBC mourned Parsayo as a valued member of its editorial team, describing his passing as a great loss. “Fredrik was a cherished member of our Editorial Team, and his absence will be deeply felt by everyone who had the…
President William Ruto on Thursday held a meeting with Members of Parliament from the Mount Kenya region ahead of his scheduled visit later this month. The meeting, held at State House Nairobi, focused on development programs aimed at transforming the region. “With Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, we met MPs from Mt Kenya counties to discuss the progress we are making in coffee, tea, and dairy farming, infrastructure development, affordable housing, and fresh produce markets, among other areas,” Ruto said. This visit comes after months of political tension in the region, following the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from…
A political showdown is expected between the Senate and the National Assembly over a proposed law that seeks to curb the National Assembly’s influence while granting the Senate greater independence. The Constitution of Kenya Amendment Bill, 2025, sponsored by Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni, proposes abolishing the Parliamentary Service Commission, currently chaired by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, and replacing it with separate service commissions for each House. Under the proposed changes, the Senate and National Assembly would each have an independent service commission to manage staff and resources. “A Service Commission shall consist of the Speaker of the relevant House…
The Ministry of Education has defended the New University Funding Model (NFM) before the Senate Standing Committee on Education, assuring lawmakers of the government’s commitment to sustaining higher education financing in Kenya. This comes as the model faces legal uncertainty following a High Court injunction that halted its implementation. Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research, Beatrice Muganda, appeared before the Committee alongside Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) CEO Geoffrey Monari and other officials. She emphasized that the NFM had reduced barriers to access and increased student applications. “The New Funding Model has indeed reduced the barriers to accessibility to…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has called on the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence, and Foreign Relations to intervene in the case of Margaret Nduta Macharia, a Kenyan citizen sentenced to death in Vietnam for drug trafficking. In his request, Onyonka urged the Committee to clarify what steps the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is taking to ensure Macharia receives fair legal representation. He also pushed for diplomatic efforts to secure her repatriation so she could face trial under Kenya’s judicial system. The senator further called for a review of possible clemency appeals, emphasizing the need to have her death sentence…
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has raised concerns over the Kenya Health Information System (KHIS) shutdown, previously known as the District Health Information System (DHIS). She now seeks a statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding its implications on Kenya’s health data management. “Kenya Health Information System (KHIS) served as the central nationwide health reporting database, playing a crucial role in collecting, analyzing and disseminating health data to inform decision-making in the healthcare sector. The system was hosted by the Health IT department of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which provided both technical and financial support. Its…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has revealed measures to prevent political interference in its fight against corruption. During a meeting with the Senate Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights Committee, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the agency remains committed to tackling corruption despite ongoing challenges. The session, chaired by Vice Chair Senator Veronica Maina, aimed to assess the implementation of the Senate’s resolution on the state of the nation, with a focus on corruption. Mohamud reported that between 2021 and 2024, EACC received more than 15,000 complaints related to bribery, corruption, economic crimes, and unethical conduct. He…
The High Court has ruled that the government’s decision to direct all public-sector advertisements exclusively to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) is unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered virtually on Thursday, March 20, by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, struck down a directive issued in March 2024 by then-ICT Principal Secretary Edward Kisiang’ani, which had required government ministries and parastatals to advertise only with KBC. Justice Mugambi ruled that the directive violated principles of good governance, equality, and media freedom as outlined in Articles 10, 27, and 34 of the Constitution. The court found that limiting government advertisements to a single broadcaster unfairly influenced…
President William Ruto announced changes in government moving a number of Principal Secretaries. A statement signed by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said Professor Edward Kisiang’ani was demoted and appointed as senior advisor and member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors. He joins former Public Service CS Moses Kuria and economist David Ndii in the council that is tasked with reviving the country’s economy. Kisiang’ani previously served as the Principal Secretary in the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications, a position that will now be occupied by Stephen Isaboke, the Group Executive, Head of Regulatory Affairs at MultiChoice Group. Amos…