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IEBC reports 45 per cent voter turnout in by-elections by 1pm
Polling stations opened at 6am and are scheduled to close at 6pm.
By 4 days ago
IEBC reports 45 per cent voter turnout in by-elections by 1pm
Breach of Privacy: PSK condemns secret recording of Gachagua at pharmacy
PSK stated that such conduct undermines the ethical standards governing healthcare environments. 
By 4 days ago
Breach of Privacy: PSK condemns secret recording of Gachagua at pharmacy
Homa Bay Deputy Governor Magwanga resigns
Magwanga also confirmed his intention to contest the Homa Bay gubernatorial seat in 2027.
By 4 days ago
Homa Bay Deputy Governor Magwanga resigns
IEBC: Vote counting begins in four by-election areas
IEBC reiterated that the results announced at the polling stations are final.
By 4 days ago
IEBC: Vote counting begins in four by-election areas
Parliament to enact regulations to advance Kenya's nuclear energy programme
KeGen has urged MPs to champion the programme through constituency-level engagements.
By 5 days ago
Parliament to enact regulations to advance Kenya's nuclear energy programme
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List of individuals to be charged over alleged multi-million fraud at SHA
The cases relate to suspected fraudulent registration of health facilities under the SHA scheme.
By 5 days ago
List of individuals to be charged over alleged multi-million fraud at SHA
National Assembly approves Ida Odinga as Kenya's UNEP envoy
The committee’s report will now be tabled before the House for debate.
By 6 days ago
National Assembly approves Ida Odinga as Kenya's UNEP envoy
Two drown in swimming pool tragedy at Sunpark Residence, Syokimau
The victims, both middle-aged men, died after one attempted to rescue the other at the facility.
By 7 days ago
Two drown in swimming pool tragedy at Sunpark Residence, Syokimau
EACC arrests three Garissa County officials over alleged Sh51.4m fraud
The three are expected to be arraigned in court on Monday for plea taking.
By 7 days ago
EACC arrests three Garissa County officials over alleged Sh51.4m fraud
Three arrested over foiled abduction of Tanzanian human rights defender
Mshabaha was allegedly lured into the suspects’ vehicle before being drugged.
By 7 days ago
Three arrested over foiled abduction of Tanzanian human rights defender
Uhuru declines planned youth visit to his Gatundu home
The statement comes hours after the Jubilee party dismissed claims that it had planned the Gen-Z event at Uhuru's home.
By 8 days ago
Uhuru declines planned youth visit to his Gatundu home
Ruto: Thika - Nairobi Expressway to ease traffic congestion
The project is intended to provide a faster alternative route for motorists commuting between Thika and the capital.
By 8 days ago
Ruto: Thika - Nairobi Expressway to ease traffic congestion
PHOTOS: Kakamega braces for showdown as teargas flies ahead of Sifuna-Babu rally
Security agencies maintained tight surveillance in and around the town as the situation continued to unfold.
By 9 days ago
PHOTOS: Kakamega braces for showdown as teargas flies ahead of Sifuna-Babu rally
'No one can stop reggae': Sifuna vows rally will go on amid chaos
Sifuna urged his supporters to remain resolute despite the tense situation, insisting that the rally would proceed as planned.
By 9 days ago
'No one can stop reggae': Sifuna vows rally will go on amid chaos
NTSA appoints Nashon Kondiwa as Director General
Kodniwa will now be tasked with advancing road transport management, improving road safety outcomes, and enhancing operational efficiency at the Authority.
By 12 days ago
NTSA appoints Nashon Kondiwa as Director General
Wetang'ula pushes for stronger Kenya - Egypt parliamentary diplomacy
Wetang’ula further observed that the Kenya–Egypt relationship is multifaceted.
By 12 days ago
Wetang'ula pushes for stronger Kenya - Egypt parliamentary diplomacy
IPOA Chair Issack Hassan resigns, heads to Appellate Court
Hassan was appointed to head IPOA on December 5, 2024.
By 13 days ago
IPOA Chair Issack Hassan resigns, heads to Appellate Court
Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy nominated as NLC Chair
President Ruto nominates Abdillahi Alawy as National Lands Commission chairperson, along with 6 commissioners, including Kigen Cheruiyot, Susan Oyatsi, pending parliamentary approval.
By 13 days ago
Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy nominated as NLC Chair
Opposition leaders snub junior police officers, demand meeting with IG
Following their refusal to be addressed by junior officers, the talks were rescheduled for Friday.
By 14 days ago
Opposition leaders snub junior police officers, demand meeting with IG
Police recruit dies after collapsing during GSU training in Magadi
The recruit was pronounced dead on arrival at Kenyatta Hospital.
By 1 month ago
Police recruit dies after collapsing during GSU training in Magadi
EACC refutes claims of regional bias in corruption investigations
EACC termed it unfair to label any one region as more corrupt than others without credible statistics.
By 1 month ago
EACC refutes claims of regional bias in corruption investigations
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Motoring: Why Suzuki is winning Kenya's taxi market
Suzuki vehicles have steadily taken over Kenya’s taxi and ride-hailing sector, emerging as the brand of choice for thousands of drivers.
By 1 month ago
Motoring: Why Suzuki is winning Kenya's taxi market
Court dismisses petition challenging TSC CEO recruitment
The decision lifts earlier legal hurdles that had temporarily stalled the process.
By 1 month ago
Court dismisses petition challenging TSC CEO recruitment
Winnie Odinga claims intimidation of dissenters within ODM
Winnie called for the convening of an NDC to guide such coalition decisions.
By 1 month ago
Winnie Odinga claims intimidation of dissenters within ODM
Mathira MP Wamumbi responds to allegations in Othaya church attack
Wamumbi urged fellow politicians not to link him to unrest in areas outside his jurisdiction.
By 1 month ago
Mathira MP Wamumbi responds to allegations in Othaya church attack
NCCK demands apology over church teargassing
NCCK says the attack violated the constitutional right to freedom of worship.
By 1 month ago
NCCK demands apology over church teargassing
Ruto banks on coalition with ODM to secure second term
Ruto said prosperity could only be sustained in an environment of political stability and unity.
By 1 month ago
Ruto banks on coalition with ODM to secure second term
Man dies after a stray dog bite in Ruai, Nairobi
Rabies is almost 100 per cent fatal once symptoms appear.
By 1 month ago
Man dies after a stray dog bite in Ruai, Nairobi
Church service attended by Gachagua disrupted by tear gas in Othaya
Gachagua later took to social media to condemn the incident.
By 1 month ago
Church service attended by Gachagua disrupted by tear gas in Othaya
Gachagua allegedly abducted after church service disrupted in Nyeri
Malala claimed unidentified men forcibly seized Gachagua during the commotion and took him to an undisclosed location.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua allegedly abducted after church service disrupted in Nyeri
Junet: Entrenched interests denied Raila presidency
According to Junet, calls to open electoral servers after disputed polls reflected long-standing concerns that the system was never aligned in Raila’s favour.
By 1 month ago
Junet: Entrenched interests denied Raila presidency
Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominees for Court of Appeal Judges
JSC will now forward the list of successful candidates to President William Ruto for formal appointment.
By 1 month ago
Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominees for Court of Appeal Judges
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Ndii rubbishes court ruling declaring presidential advisors illegal
The court found that the appointments were conducted in secrecy and lacked transparency.
By 1 month ago
Ndii rubbishes court ruling declaring presidential advisors illegal
Wetang'ula urges Germany to champion humane migration
Wetangula condemned what he termed as inhumane treatment of immigrants in the US and atrocities in Palestine,
By 1 month ago
Wetang'ula urges Germany to champion humane migration
Ababu Namwamba appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda
Former Kisii County Deputy Governor Joash Maangi has been posted to Brussels as Ambassador to Belgium and the EU.
By 1 month ago
Ababu Namwamba appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda
Nedbank seeks controlling stake in NCBA Group
Nedbank has operations across the region and offices in London, Dubai, the Isle of Man, and Jersey.
By 1 month ago
Nedbank seeks controlling stake in NCBA Group
Two suspected robbers killed after mob justice in Ngara, Nairobi
Officers from Parklands Police Station intervened and rescued the four, who were in critical condition.
By 1 month ago
Two suspected robbers killed after mob justice in Ngara, Nairobi
PS Omollo: Drug abuse crisis affecting one in six Kenyans
The PS noted that the crisis is no longer distant, but personal to many Kenyans.
By 1 month ago
PS Omollo: Drug abuse crisis affecting one in six Kenyans
Uganda suspends KTN hours before General Election
MultiChoice said it had been instructed to suspend the channel pending further communication from the UCC.
By 1 month ago
Uganda suspends KTN hours before General Election
UDA tasks Ruto to open ODM coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls
The committee further ordered the organisation of ward-level party elections nationwide within 30 days after the repeat polls.
By 1 month ago
UDA tasks Ruto to open ODM coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls
MPs probe KNH over idle Sh453m oxygen facility
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