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New Energy Taxes Could Deepen Cost-of-Living Crisis in Kenya

Kenyans could soon face even higher living costs as the government plans to introduce new taxes on fuel and electricity to fund major energy projects....

1 year ago · By Jared Emillio

Kenya

Raila Odinga: The Life, Legacy, and Questions Kenyans Keep Asking

Who is Raila Odinga? Raila Amolo Odinga was a Kenyan statesman, businessman, and long-time opposition leader widely regarded as the “father of modern...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Climate

First Lady Rachel Ruto Precides Over Mazingira Awards 2025 at State House Nakuru

The lawns of State House Nakuru are abuzz as First Lady Rachel Ruto leads the Mazingira Awards 2025, celebrating young Kenyans who have made outstandi...

1 year ago · By Stephen Awino

Kenya

Kindiki Tells Youth: Register Now or Lose Your Say in 2027 Elections

MURANG’A— Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a direct appeal to young Kenyans: register to vote now or risk being locked out of choosing the...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

Government Plans to Pay Content Creators Focused on Housing, Health and Job Creation

NAIROBI — Kenya’s government says it will pay content creators and influencers who highlight its flagship programmes, from affordable housing to healt...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Education

President Ruto Unveils Sh1.4bn Complex at Umma University, praising Reforms That Cut Fees

KAJIADO COUNTY — President William Ruto has urged universities to embrace a new vision for higher education, one that produces graduates who are not o...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

Kindiki Dismisses ‘Shares Politics,’ Promise Equal Development for All Regions

WUNDANYI, Kenya — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed claims that government projects will be shared out along political or ethnic lines, i...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

Nairobi MCA Resigns, Blaming Sakaja Administration for Failed Promises

NAIROBI — Mwangi Waithira, the Member of County Assembly for Githurai 44, has resigned, accusing Nairobi’s leadership of failing to deliver on promise...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Entertainment

Kenyan Influencers Head to China on Cultural Exchange Tour

Media personality Betty Kyallo and comedians Mulamwah, Terence Creative, and MC Jessy are in the country this week on a cultural exchange programme or...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Kenya

Ruto’s costly travel exposed as it hits Sh25 billion

Kenya’s national government spent more than 25 billion shillings—around $190 million—on local and international travel in the past financial year, acc...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Africa

Africa’s Next Transformation Must Be Built on Agriculture and Agro-Processing

In every African market, from Dakar to Dar es Salaam, the sounds and smells of trade tell a story that is bigger than food. They are the pulse of Afri...

1 year ago · By Anthony Makokha

Africa

Kenya Fraud Cases Put AfDB Under US Pressure

The African Development Bank is facing renewed pressure from Washington after a confidential US Treasury report accused the institution of weak govern...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter