Tatu City, one of Kenya’s flagship Special Economic Zones (SEZ) is set to undergo a major transformative expansion, fueled by a massive Sh65 billion investment from renowned businessman, Abdiweli Hassan, the founder and chairman of the largest mall in East and Central Africa, Nairobi’s Business Bay Square (BBS) Mall. Tatu City has been identified as the next site for Mr Hassan’s next ambitious venture, which will comprise a 60-acre, mixed-use development that promises to redefine urban living. The landmark partnership signed by Mr Hassan and Mr Stephen Jennings, the founder and CEO of Rendeavour, the developer of Tatu City, will…
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The Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) has issued an ultimatum to Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) to withdraw its candidate from the Malava constituency by-election, or face a withdrawal from the opposition coalition. Patrick Butichi, chairperson of DAP-K, declared a zero-tolerance stance toward DCP’s candidate, warning that failure to step down would lead to the party severing political ties. “We send a strong warning from Malava: if your candidate is cleared by the IEBC to run after 1 to 2 pm today, we will withdraw from the coalition and stand alone,” Butichi said. This announcement follows the Independent Electoral…
László Krasznahorkai has won this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature. The Hungarian author was recognised “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. “I’m very happy, I’m calm and very nervous altogether,” the author told Swedish broadcaster Sveriges Radio after hearing the news. He has written five novels and won numerous other literary prizes, including the 2015 Man Booker International Prize, and the 2013 best translated book award in Fiction for his first novel Satantango, a postmodern work about the end of the world. Krasznahorkai was told he had won…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Murang’a Level 5 Hospital are grappling with a surge in patient numbers as the ongoing doctors’ strike in Nairobi and Kiambu counties continues to cripple public healthcare services. Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, Acting CEO of KNH, said the hospital is operating beyond capacity, particularly in critical departments such as maternity and emergency care. “Kenyatta National Hospital is witnessing an overwhelming increase in patients seeking care following the industrial action. With most public facilities in Nairobi and Kiambu unable to function fully, KNH has become the main referral point,” said Dr. Lesiyampe. He noted that the maternal…
Cancer patients, caregivers, and advocates staged protests in Nairobi County on Tuesday, demanding that the Social Health Authority (SHA) provide comprehensive health coverage for cancer patients. Organised under the Kenyan Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO), the protestors accused SHA of failing to deliver on promises, despite being operational for a year. According to them, cancer patients continue to face numerous challenges accessing treatment. Prisca Githuka, KENCO’s Vice Chairperson and a cancer survivor, said patients have suffered more frustrations than benefits from the health insurance system. “Cancer is a major problem troubling each and every one of us, and an insurance…
Lilian Odira promoted to sergeant after her golden 800m win World women’s 800m champion Lilian Odira has been honoured by the Kenya Prisons Service after winning a gold medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, last month. Odira, 26, was on Friday promoted from constable to sergeant following her remarkable performance. The ceremony was presided over by the Commissioner General of Prisons, Patrick Aranduh, at the Kenya Prisons Headquarters in Nairobi. – SJAK
Gideon Moi has officially secured the Kenya African National Union (KANU) ticket for the upcoming Baringo senatorial by-election, scheduled for 27th November 2025. The announcement was made by KANU’s Communications Director, Manasse Nyainda, who stated that Moi’s nomination followed extensive consultations, deliberations, and consensus within the party and among stakeholders in Baringo County. “The Kenya African National Union wishes to formally announce that our national chairperson, Hon. Gideon Moi, has been nominated as the party’s candidate for the forthcoming Baringo senatorial seat,” said Nyainda. KANU emphasized that Moi’s candidacy reflects the party’s commitment to experienced, visionary, and people-centered leadership. In…
The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Wednesday launched the Guidelines for the Expedited Trial of Corruption and Economic Crime Cases in Special Magistrates’ Courts at a ceremony held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. The new Guidelines are aimed at strengthening the justice system’s capacity to ensure the timely adjudication of corruption and economic crime cases. By enhancing coordination among criminal justice sector agencies, the Guidelines seek to promote efficient service delivery and uphold accountability in the fight against corruption. Speaking during the launch, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Mr. Abdi A.…
Health unions have issued a 7-day nationwide strike notice in solidarity with over 700 healthcare workers who were redeployed following a 126-day strike in Kiambu County. The unions accuse Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi of disregarding healthcare workers’ rights and presiding over poor working conditions in county health facilities. Dr. Davji Atellah, Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), criticized the governor’s handling of the crisis, urging him to resign if he cannot meet the demands of his office. “One individual, born like the rest of us, should not make life so difficult that people continue…
More than 100 infants and five mothers have tragically lost their lives since doctors in Kiambu County began a strike four months ago. The strike, which started in May, has forced many patients to seek medical care in private hospitals or travel to neighbouring counties. In a statement, Dr James Githinji, chairperson of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), said, “Since the strike began, over 105 lives have been lost. In September alone, two hospitals in Kiambu recorded 53 infant deaths.” Official data from Kiambu Level 5 Hospital shows a disturbing trend: 18 infant deaths each in…
