Matatu operators threaten fresh strike over fuel prices
Public transport operators have threatened to withdraw services again next week if the government fails to address their demands over high fuel prices and rising operating costs. Federation of Public Transport Sector Chief Executive Officer Kushian Muchiri said matatus could stay off the roads again if no agreement is reached by Tuesday. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Muchiri, who also serves as national chairman of the Association of Matatu Owners, defended the operators’ earlier decision to suspend transport services, saying it was necessary to pressure the government into action. “When the government reached out to us and gave […]
Gachagua demands removal of Jubaland forces after Mandera attack
Rigathi Gachagua has called for the immediate withdrawal of Jubaland forces from Kenyan territory following a deadly attack in Mandera County that left six people dead. In a statement issued on Monday, the former deputy president blamed the killings on what he described as illegal foreign fighters operating inside Kenya, warning that their presence threatens national security and territorial integrity. “Two days ago, we witnessed and received sad news from Northern Kenya, where we lost patriotic Kenyans in an act of aggression and incursion by Jubaland forces who continue to be on Kenyan soil illegally,” Gachagua said. He extended condolences […]
Nairobi City County Begins Search for Substantive County Secretary
The Johnson Sakaja administration has officially launched the recruitment process for a substantive County Secretary and Head of Public Service, marking the first time the position is being filled permanently during the governor’s tenure. The vacancy was advertised by the Nairobi County Public Service Board after the role had been held in an acting capacity for months. Currently, Housing and Urban Renewal Chief Officer Godfrey Atiel is serving as acting county secretary, having taken over from Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo. According to the advertisement published in local newspapers, interested applicants have until May 28 to submit their applications. The […]
Safaricom and Huawei Unveil Kenya’s First Fully Connected Homes with Fibre to Every Room
Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has today announced the launch of Kenya’s first Fibre to the Room (FTTR) solution marking a major leap in home connectivity and setting a new benchmark for digital living. As Kenyan households become increasingly connected with multiple devices and high bandwidth applications running simultaneously, traditional broadband setups are no longer sufficient to meet evolving user demands. Safaricom’s new solution addresses this challenge by extending Fibre connectivity into every room of the home, delivering uninterrupted, ultra-fast, and low latency internet throughout. Unlike conventional Fibre to the Home which relies on a single router for Wi Fi […]
Champions at State House: Ruto Rewards Gor Mahia After Historic 22nd League Title Triumph
Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia FC’s visit to State House, Nairobi, on Sunday carried even deeper historical and administrative significance, with the club’s delegation featuring some of its most influential past and present figures alongside current leadership. The team, led by chairman Ambrose Rachier, presented their 22nd league title to President William Ruto in a ceremony that blended sporting achievement, national recognition, and long-term development discussions. Among those in attendance were former Gor Mahia Secretary General Sam Ochola, one of the club’s few life members whose long-standing association with K’Ogalo adds a historic dimension to the delegation. Also present […]
Kenya 7s Permutations: Do-or-Die Clash Against Great Britain Defines SVNS 1 hopes.
The stakes could not be higher for the Kenya Sevens as they head into a decisive Pool A clash against Great Britain in the final leg of the HSBC SVNS season in Bordeaux. With a place in the Cup quarter-finals and survival in the top tier of the HSBC SVNS World Series on the line, Shujaa’s future now depends on a tightly contested points race involving several nations still fighting for core-team status for the 2026/27 season. Direct qualification: Win and Shujaa are through The clearest and simplest scenario for Kenya is straightforward: beat Great Britain. Both sides are in […]
Shujaa’s SVNS Hopes Hanging in the Balance After Double Defeat in Bordeaux.
Kenya Sevens face a must-win encounter against Great Britain after suffering back-to-back defeats on the opening day of the Bordeaux Sevens, the final leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in France. Shujaa arrived in Bordeaux knowing their fate remained in their own hands as they chased a top-eight finish and qualification to the 2026/27 HSBC SVNS 1. However, defeats to Fiji and South Africa have left Kevin Wambua’s charges with plenty of work to do heading into their final Pool A fixture. Kenya’s campaign began with a 31-12 loss to Fiji in a match that showed flashes of promise […]