Kenya bets on AI to drive disability inclusion in new multi-partner initiative

Kenya is turning to artificial intelligence to bridge long-standing gaps in access to education, employment and assistive technologies for persons with disabilities.

By Juliet Omelo 2 days ago

Kenya to host Africa's digital economy summit as push for unified market intensifies

The four-day meeting will bring together delegations from Ethiopia, Uganda, Malawi, Gabon, Guinea, Chad and Zimbabwe, alongside the African Union Commission.

By Juliet Omelo 4 days ago

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UDA admits rift with ODM over zoning, sets talks to ease tension

UDA has acknowledged emerging tensions within its coalition with the ODM, confirming that disagreements, chief among them zoning, exist and will now be subjected to structured talks.

By Juliet Omelo 5 days ago

ICJ ruling on climate change bolsters Kenya's push for climate accountability and financing

Kenya has welcomed the landmark advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice on climate change.

By Juliet Omelo 6 days ago

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Battle lines drawn: ODM's stance on zoning exposes fault lines with Ruto's UDA

ODM has rejected zoning deals and vowed to field candidates nationwide in 2027, intensifying its rivalry with UDA amid growing internal divisions.

By Juliet Omelo 7 days ago

Fuel prices undermining bottom-up model, says MP Wamboka

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka warns that the country's escalating cost of energy is eroding livelihoods and weakening confidence in William Ruto’s bottom-up economic model.

By Juliet Omelo 7 days ago

Gaps in adolescent health services exposed as SHARP Project ends

Gaps in access to essential sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents have come into sharp focus as the SHARP Project

By Juliet Omelo 7 days ago

Savula vows to sue opposition over fuel import claims

Ayub Savula has threatened to sue opposition leaders Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Matiang’i, demanding proof of claims linking President Ruto to fuel imports under the G-to-G arrangement.

By Juliet Omelo 8 days ago

Two arrested as Nacada seizes Sh4.1 million illicit ethanol in Nairobi's Runda

A search of the premises led to the recovery of the ethanol cache, which investigators believe was intended for illegal distribution within the city and its outskirts.

By Juliet Omelo 8 days ago

Atwoli calls for 23pc increase in minimum wage as labour market changes

Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli has renewed calls for a 23 per cent minimum wage increase for Kenyan workers, citing high living costs and structural changes in the labour market.

By Juliet Omelo 9 days ago

Community takes the lead in Limuru forest restoration

Local communities are taking the lead in Limuru forest restoration efforts in a government-backed drive to grow and sustain thousands of trees.

By Juliet Omelo 9 days ago

Degodia elders back Guliye as early succession politics take shape in Mandera North

Elders from the Degodia community have endorsed Abdi Yunis Guliye as their preferred candidate for the Mandera North parliamentary seat

By Juliet Omelo 10 days ago

Young agripreneurs trained in agroecology, digital marketing

Agricultural enterprises are increasingly shifting from traditional marketplaces to digital platforms

By Juliet Omelo 11 days ago

Crackdown on illegal guards drives shift to tech-led security

Kenya’s private security sector is facing a significant transition after authorities shut down 27 unlicensed firms.

By Juliet Omelo 12 days ago

Civil Servants Union threatens legal action over SHA benefits, rejects PSC structure

The Union of Kenya Civil Servants has threatened legal action against the Social Health Authority

By Juliet Omelo 12 days ago

Savula leads Western leaders in defense of Wandayi over fuel crisis

The leaders say the fuel price surge is a consequence of international instability and disruptions in global oil supply chains rather than domestic policy failure. 

By Juliet Omelo 12 days ago

IEBC projects 28.5 million voters as registration drive gains momentum

IEBC has projected that Kenya’s voter register will rise to about 28.5 million ahead of the 2027 General Election

By Juliet Omelo 13 days ago

Wetang'ula orders fast-tracking of Nairobi river petition

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has emphasized the urgency of cleaning up the Nairobi River

By Juliet Omelo 13 days ago

Opposition leaders accuse Ruto of hiking fuel prices for personal gain

Gachagua said the country’s fuel sector had been taken over by political interests, claiming that procurement decisions were no longer guided by technical merit.

By Juliet Omelo 13 days ago

512 vehicles impounded as City Hall cracks whip on parking fee evasion

City Hall has impounded more than 512 vehicles in a major crackdown targeting motorists who evade parking fees, exposing a revenue leakage estimated at Sh300,000 daily.

By Juliet Omelo 13 days ago

Gachagua demands cancellation of G2G fuel deal, gives ultimatum to Ruto

Gachagua is demanding the scraping of the framework and replacement with a fully open tender system to restore transparency and accountability in the sector.

By Juliet Omelo 13 days ago

IEBC warns of funding gap as voter registration drive targets 28.5 million voters

IEBC has warned that a major funding gap could disrupt voter registration and key preparations for the 2027 General Election.

By Juliet Omelo 13 days ago

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Nurses strike paralyses services at Kenyatta National Hospital

A nurses’ strike at Kenyatta National Hospital has paralysed services as staff protest unremitted salary deductions and mounting financial distress.

By Juliet Omelo 14 days ago

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A mother's journey with autism, why early diagnosis is key

A mother’s experience with her daughter’s autism highlights the importance of early diagnosis and the challenges families face in accessing support.

By Juliet Omelo 14 days ago

Nacada nets 2.8 million litres of illegal alcohol in crackdown on drugs abuse

More than 2.8 million litres of illicit alcohol has been seized and over 970 suspects arrested in a nationwide crackdown on drugs and substance abuse.

By Juliet Omelo 14 days ago

State House wall marked for demolition

A section of the State House perimeter wall built on riparian land has been marked for demolition as part of the Nairobi River regeneration drive to reclaim waterways and enforce environmental rules.

By Juliet Omelo 14 days ago

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Private, safe, life-saving: Bungoma women now test for HPV at home

Women in Bungoma County embracing HPV self-sampling, a private and convenient method that improves access to cervical cancer screening and empowers them to take control of their health.

By Juliet Omelo 15 days ago

Lamu backs drought plan as focus shifts to long-term resilience

Lamu County has endorsed a new drought framework focused on long-term resilience, shifting from emergency response to sustainable solutions for water, food security and climate adaptation.

By Juliet Omelo 15 days ago

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Alcohol smugglers ditch flashy cars for ambulances to evade police

As Kenya intensifies its crackdown on illicit alcohol and drugs, traffickers are adopting new tactics, including using ambulances, to evade law enforcement.

By Juliet Omelo 15 days ago

Huawei boosts digital learning at New Mukuru Primary with ICT hub

Learners at New Mukuru Primary School received a major boost to digital learning after Huawei donated ICT hub equipment.

By Juliet Omelo 16 days ago

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Women, magistrates top bribery list as sextortion cases rise

The report raises fresh alarm over rising cases of sextortion, identifying it as one of the fastest-growing forms of gendered corruption in Kenya.

By Juliet Omelo 17 days ago

Raymond Omolo wanted me dead, claims Osotsi

Speaking after his discharge from the hospital, Osotsi recounted how a group of youths assaulted him at a commercial complex in Kisumu.

By Juliet Omelo 17 days ago

Gachagua unveils DCP candidate for Emurua Dikirr seat, vows to defend Kipsigis community

Local leaders and residents have questioned the manner in which Ng’eno’s funeral was conducted, describing it as rushed.

By Juliet Omelo 21 days ago

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Plan to instil values in learners rolled out

The government has rolled out a nationwide Values-Based Education programme to instil ethics and social responsibility among learners under the CBC.

By Juliet Omelo 25 days ago

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Education PS flags possible scrapping of C4 schools

Education PS Julius Bitok warns that C4 schools may be scrapped as low enrolment exposes gaps in infrastructure and parental confidence.

By Juliet Omelo 26 days ago

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Gikomba demolitions leave traders in agony, pain

Many traders said they had not expected the demolitions to happen at night and expressed frustration over what they described as abrupt action.

By Juliet Omelo 27 days ago

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KCA bets on innovation to bridge Kenya's mental health gap

Innovation to curb Mental Health challenges in Kenya

By Juliet Omelo 28 days ago

Kenyans mark Palm Sunday with calls for peace, stewardship, national unity

Kenyans marked Palm Sunday with calls from clergy for peace, unity and responsible leadership amid national challenges.

By Juliet Omelo 30 days ago

Konza, Microsoft bank on AI skills to accelerate women in creative economy

The free online training initiative is designed to equip women with practical skills in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics and responsible AI use.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

AMAC signs deal with Uganda's Grain Council to open regional markets

The transformative partnership will open domestic, regional, and global agricultural markets to more than 400 member organisations and millions of farmers for the first time.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago