Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa could soon have a new political home after Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka proposed her for the position of Deputy Party Leader. Kalonzo made the proposal on Friday, August 14, 2026, during a visit to Jumwa’s home in Kakuyuni, Kilifi County, just weeks after she walked away from President…
Kenyan motorists and businesses that rely on diesel are set to get a small reprieve after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) cut the price of diesel by KSh5 per litre. The new prices take effect at midnight on August 15, 2026, and will remain in force until September 14, 2026, as part of…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is mourning the death of Silas Cheboi, a senior official who served as the authority’s Assistant Director for Surveillance and Enforcement. Cheboi’s death was announced by EPRA on Thursday, August 13, leaving colleagues and others who worked with him in Kenya’s energy sector mourning his loss. He is…
Kenya has found itself in the middle of a growing trade dispute between Washington and Beijing after the United States accused more than 40 countries of potentially helping Chinese companies get around US tariffs. In a report released on August 13, 2026, the White House identified Kenya as one of the countries that could be…
Kenyan exporters have received a major boost after the United States Senate approved an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), preserving duty-free access for eligible African products entering the US market. The extension runs through December 31, 2028, giving Kenyan businesses greater certainty as they plan production, investment and exports to the…
Kenyans preparing to head to the polls in the 2027 General Election will have six different ballot papers to deal with, and the electoral commission has now given voters one more way to tell them apart. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the colours that will be used for the six ballot…
KCB Group has reported a strong financial performance for the first six months of 2026, recording KSh49.3 billion in profit before tax, a 20.8 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. The lender attributed the growth to higher income across its businesses and continued efforts to control operating costs. KCB’s assets cross…
Arsenal wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a penalty shootout victory over Como after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The Gunners eventually prevailed 4-3 on penalties, with goalkeeper David Raya playing a crucial role in the shootout by saving two of Como’s attempts. The match…
Chelsea mounted a second-half comeback to defeat League One side Lincoln City 2–1, securing their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup. Match Overview Lincoln shocked the visitors by taking the lead late in the first half. Rob Street pounced on a costly mistake from Enzo Fernández, firing past goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen to…
Crystal Palace etched another historic moment at Wembley by beating Liverpool on penalties to lift the 2025 Community Shield. The match, ending 2–2 after regular time, saw Palace clinch their first-ever Shield victory. Liverpool struck early with debutants Hugo Ekitiké and Jeremie Frimpong both finding the net—Ekitiké’s opener coming within four minutes, followed by Frimpong’s…
