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Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped
“I wish to reassure all Kenyans that, as of 21st May 2026, Kenya has not reported any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease,” he said.
By Fred Kagonye 3 days ago
Duale: Three suspected Ebola cases tested negative, surveillance upped
Prime suspect in Rachel Wandeto's murder detained for ten days
Court allows police to detain main suspect Josiah Njiru for 10 days pending investigations into murder of Rachel Wandeto; case to be mentioned on June 2.
By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago
Prime suspect in Rachel Wandeto's murder detained for ten days
Ruto: Wandeto's death will not go unanswered
President William Ruto has cautioned opposition leaders against dividing the country along tribal and ethnic lines.
By Fred Kagonye 4 days ago
Ruto: Wandeto's death will not go unanswered
Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
Anti-Narcotics Unit officers found two and a half sacks of suspected cannabis sativa wrapped in brown khaki paper, weighing 142 kilograms, which they said was ready for distribution.
By Fred Kagonye 5 days ago
Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner-General at Supreme Court, hours after petition filed challenging his appointment over age concerns.
By Fred Kagonye 5 days ago
Adan Mohamed sworn in as new KRA Commissioner General
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda
WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 16.
By Fred Kagonye 5 days ago
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya arrested and placed in custody for allegedly releasing 64 people arrested during yesterday’s fuel protests; awaiting arraignment, police say.
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
Police boss arrested after releasing fuel protests suspects
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
The talks however did not yield any fruits with the owners insisting that the strike would go on since their demands were not met.
By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
Blame Ruto for high fuel prices, says Gachagua
The Democracy for Citizens Party leader said the rising fuel and electricity costs were unbearable for many Kenyans already grappling with economic hardship.
By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago
Blame Ruto for high fuel prices, says Gachagua
Lower fuel prices and resign, Kalonzo tells Wandayi
Kalonzo also accused EPRA of increasing fuel prices under instructions from the government.
By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago
Lower fuel prices and resign, Kalonzo tells Wandayi
Societies risk suspension if they fail to file annual returns within 60 days
All registered societies yet to file annual tax returns given 60 days to comply, failure to which they risk suspension or deregistration, Attorney General’s office warns.
By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago
Societies risk suspension if they fail to file annual returns within 60 days
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Explained: What triggered the latest fuel hike
Energy CS Wandayi defends sharp fuel price hike, cites volatility in global market prices and uncertainty in petroleum supply, says Sh5 billion levy applied to stabilise prices.
By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago
Explained: What triggered the latest fuel hike
Matatus to raise fares by up to 50 percent after EPRA fuel hike
Matatu operators threatens to strike and block roads on Monday over rising fuel costs; owners direct a 50 per cent fare increase following latest fuel price review.
By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago
Matatus to raise fares by up to 50 percent after EPRA fuel hike
Incorporate public health guidelines into public works, Health PS urges architects
Architects have been urged to adhere to the Ministry of Health construction guidelines to reduce deaths attributed to an unhealthy environment.
By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago
Incorporate public health guidelines into public works, Health PS urges architects
Police arrest seven, recover suspected narcotics worth millions
Police said that the suspected drugs were ready for the market.
By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago
Police arrest seven, recover suspected narcotics worth millions
Judicial power is limited, Kindiki's lawyers argue
“Judicial power just like executive power and legislative power is limited and there are things Judicial power cannot do even when it is stretched to the outer contours of its margins."
By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago
Judicial power is limited, Kindiki's lawyers argue
KQ resumes flights to and from Dubai after two months
“We will operate daily frequencies between Nairobi and Dubai, with additional frequencies to be introduced progressively in line with demand and operational requirements.”
By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago
KQ resumes flights to and from Dubai after two months
SHA owes health facilities more than Sh77 billion, official says
“As at our last checking in August last year before they shut down transparency we were at Sh44 billion on SHA and Sh33 billion on NHIF, and remember SHA did not stop accumulating debts it continues.”
By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago
SHA owes health facilities more than Sh77 billion, official says
ODM invites applications for presidency, five other elective seats
ODM invites applications for the six elective seats, including presidency, ahead of 2027 General Election; applications to be submitted by June 30, 2026.
By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago
ODM invites applications for presidency, five other elective seats
Africa should not rely on aid for development, Ruto says
“Africa is not part of the global problem. Africa is, in fact, part of the solution to the global challenges that exist today."
By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago
Africa should not rely on aid for development, Ruto says
Women's rights groups rebuke Karen Nyamu over remarks involving minor
“More is expected when one is not only a senator, but also an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya,” she said.
By Fred Kagonye 16 days ago
Women's rights groups rebuke Karen Nyamu over remarks involving minor
NPS condemns traffic officer harassment in Nakuru
National Police Service condemns viral video showing motorist allegedly abusing a female officer in Nakuru; says actions displayed by male officer in same video doesn’t represent the service.
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
NPS condemns traffic officer harassment in Nakuru
UDA party nominations underway in Ol Kalau
The seat fell vacant when the David Kiaraho died Sunday, 29th March 2026, while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital.
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
UDA party nominations underway in Ol Kalau
Police recover suspected heroin, bhang in three counties
DCI officers recovered suspected cannabis sativa and heroin in Nairobi, Kitui and Taita Taveta counties.
By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago
Police recover suspected heroin, bhang in three counties
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge
Justice Mohamed Warsame was on Thursday morning sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court at State House, Nairobi.
By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge
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Why Kenya is experiencing fuel supply shortages
Current fuel supply shortages in parts of Kenya are due to a technical and administrative hitch, Energy CS Wandayi says issue being resolved and restocking is underway.
By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago
Why Kenya is experiencing fuel supply shortages
Row erupts over who qualifies to mediate disputes in Kenya
He added that mediation complements litigation, with each serving different roles.
By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago
Row erupts over who qualifies to mediate disputes in Kenya
Tributes stream in for Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka
“We did not hear from you when the doctor was abducted and detained for a weekend. Your condolences are morbid and cynical,” Havi said.
By Fred Kagonye 23 days ago
Tributes stream in for Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka
Ruto announces 12 per cent pay rise for Kenyan workers
President Ruto announces a 12 percent increase in general wages and a further 15 percent rise in agricultural wages amid high cost of living.
By Fred Kagonye 24 days ago
Ruto announces 12 per cent pay rise for Kenyan workers
IEBC decries budget constraints, security challenges after missing registration target
IEBC fell short of continuous voter registration target by 154,524 voters, chairperson Ethekon says at least 2.3 million new voters registered between March 30 and April 28.
By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago
IEBC decries budget constraints, security challenges after missing registration target
Move to higher ground, government tells Tana River residents
Interior Ministry warns residents living along the Lower Tana River of flooding risk in coming days; says water levels continue to rise.
By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago
Move to higher ground, government tells Tana River residents
'I did it for all Kenyans' says world marathon record holder Sawe
World record marathon holder Sabastian Sawe arrives at JKIA, Nairobi, after historic sub-two-hour London Marathon; received by his parents, Sports CS Mvurya.
By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago
'I did it for all Kenyans' says world marathon record holder Sawe
JSC nominates Justice Warsame for Supreme Court post
JSC nominates Justice Mohamed Warsame, 68, to fill Supreme Court vacancy, pending appointment, after two-day interviews; he has served at Court of Appeal since 2012.
By Fred Kagonye 26 days ago
JSC nominates Justice Warsame for Supreme Court post
Katwa Kigen: I will be fair in any case involving President Ruto
Justice Katwa Kigen says he would be fair and guided by facts if a case involving President Ruto, his former client, comes before the Supreme Court.
By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago
Katwa Kigen: I will be fair in any case involving President Ruto
CHAN scandal: Mariga calls for speedy probe on Sh42 million insurance saga
Acting FKF President McDonald Mariga calls for speedy probe into alleged theft of Sh42 million CHAN insurance funds, to convene urgent NEC meeting, but no date given.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
CHAN scandal: Mariga calls for speedy probe on Sh42 million insurance saga
Lobby groups fault government over bad sugar
The groups say Kenyans have no way of distinguishing industrial sugar from refined table sugar without laboratory analysis.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Lobby groups fault government over bad sugar
CHAN scandal: FKF President Hussein Mohammed suspended
CHAN scandal: Hussein Mohammed, Yusuf Ibrahim and Dennis Gicheru suspended as president, member and acting Sec-Gen pending probe into alleged theft of Sh42 million, day after The Standard’s expose.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
CHAN scandal: FKF President Hussein Mohammed suspended
IEBC registers 505,344 new voters in a week
Some 505,344 new voters registered in the past week, bringing total registrations since March 30 to 1.8 million, as mass exercise ends Tuesday, April 28, IEBC says.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
IEBC registers 505,344 new voters in a week
Ghana summons South Africa's envoy
The minister said such conduct undermines dignity and rights of law-abiding individuals in such countries adding that follow-up reports suggested escalating tensions with foreign nationals.
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
Ghana summons South Africa's envoy
LSK demands justice after lawyer's death
“The circumstances surrounding Tom's death demand our unequivocal condemnation and immediate action.”
By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago
LSK demands justice after lawyer's death
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