Benjamin Muriuki

May 09, 2026 06:14 (EAT) • 2 hours ago

Kenya bets on sports economy to unlock youth opportunity ahead of France–Africa Summit

The government has, in recent years, intensified investment in sports infrastructure, talent development, and international partnerships as part of a broader strategy to transform sports into a sustainable economic sector.

May 08, 2026 10:12 (EAT) • 1 day ago

Long awaited tarmac to link Laikipia's Rumuruti-Mutara

In April 2026, however, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) awarded a 2.47 billion shilling contract to Wak Construction to begin the tarmacking of the 25 kilometre stretch linking Rumuruti and Mutara township, an area many residents describe as the heart of Laikipia County. ...

May 07, 2026 07:31 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Gachagua impeachment hearing: National Assembly faulted on public participation

Maina, who is also part of Gachagua’s legal team, framed the dispute around three central issues: what constitutes adequate public participation, what amounts to reasonable notice, and how to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative participation. She argued that, in all three respects, the...

May 07, 2026 06:02 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Fintrust Securities secures Investment Bank License to expand into Capital Markets

The licence allows the firm to engage in bond trading, equity trading, and fund management, positioning it within a more regulated segment of the financial services sector.

May 07, 2026 05:28 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Kenya Development Corporation expands focus to innovation, creative economy financing

The state-owned development finance institution will participate in the upcoming Africa Forward Summit 2026 scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, where governments, development agencies, investors and international partners are expected to discuss financing and partnerships for innovation-driven growt...

May 06, 2026 06:17 (EAT) • 3 days ago

President Ruto appoints Justice Mohamed Warsame as Supreme Court judge

Justice Warsame fills the vacancy left after the passing of Justice Mohammed Ibrahim in December 2025.

May 06, 2026 08:45 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Protests after MP Njeri Maina blocked from commissioning classrooms in Kirinyaga

The unrest was triggered after Njeri Maina was reportedly blocked from accessing the school, where she had planned to commission newly constructed classrooms.

May 05, 2026 03:55 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Nairobi County inducts new liquor licensing board in crackdown on illegal alcohol trade

The board comprises senior officers from the Regional Commissioner’s office, Officers Commanding Police Divisions (OCPDs) from the National Police Service (Nairobi Region), the Chief Officer for Public Health, and officers from NACADA.

May 04, 2026 05:26 (EAT) • 5 days ago

SBM Bank Kenya records Ksh.246 million pre-tax profit

The improved performance reflects strengthening fundamentals, with customer deposits rising 23 per cent year-on-year to Ksh.89.0 billion, supported by growth in the bank’s customer base and increased account activity. Total assets also grew to Ksh. 109.5 billion from Ksh.102.9 billion a year earlier...

May 03, 2026 07:24 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Sakaja urges political restraint as Nairobi steps up flood control measures

Speaking at PCEA Evergreen Parish in Westlands, Sakaja said the county government is scaling up the demolition of structures built on riparian land, with reclamation works ongoing in several areas, including Kirichwa Kubwa in Kilimani