We need Sh111 billion more, Education PS Bitok tells Senate

Education Ministry still faces Sh111 billion funding deficit, despite historic Sh700b demand in 2026-2027 financial year, PS Bitok tells Senate.

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DCI arrests suspect in Russia human trafficking ring

DCI arrests Festus Omwamba, man suspected of involvement in a human trafficking syndicate, set to be arraigned.

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Pastor arrested for transporting snake

The preacher alleged that the Holy Spirit showed him that there was a snake that had been buried at the corner of Maloba’s house.

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'Rebel' MPs Kibagendi, Caroli, Odinga moved in latest committee changes

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi who served as the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee chairperson was moved to the Sports and Culture Committee.

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Why Kisumu man walked to police station carrying a dead python, goat

Omondi Agak, a resident of Kasimori village in Seme, told officers the python had coiled itself around his pregnant goat on Sunday, February 23, as it grazed outside his homestead.

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Sifuna hints at 2027 presidential run, warns teargas will not silence him

"All of us who are saying Ruto must go must be available to go him," said Sifuna, adding that a united front was the only path to electoral success in 2027.

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Wet weekend ahead as heavy rains sweep across counties

Heavy rainfall to intensify from tomorrow through Feb 24 across several counties, including Migori, Makueni, Nairobi and Mombasa, raising risk of flooding, Kenya MET warns.

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KeNHA to clear structures along Thika road

According to the authority the next wave of demolitions will take place at the Roysambu roundabout after this week’s demolitions in Githurai.

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Police recover suspected cocaine, bhang worth Sh2 million

“Security agencies have intensified efforts to dismantle the broader criminal network connected to the suspects, with additional targets already being pursued.”

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Kindiki: Stalled roads to resume as Sh177bn in contractor bills cleared

“We expect contractors to ensure timely completion of road projects without compromising quality,” he emphasized.

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LSK decides: Lawyers head to the polls to elect new leaders (Photos)

LSK polls: Voting begins at Supreme Court in Nairobi with low turnout reported; advocates to elect new president, council members and upcountry representatives.

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The Bar speaks: Charles Kanjama wins LSK presidency

Charles Kanjama elected new LSK President after garnering 3,728 votes, defeating Peter Wanyama and outgoing VP Mwaura Kabata, who received 2,616 and 2,086 votes, respectively.

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Odhiambo leads congratulations as Kanjama becomes LSK's 52nd president

Outgoing LSK president Faith Odhiambo congratulates Charles Kanjama on his election victory; says Kenyans will be looking up to his leadership ahead of 2027 polls.

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Two officers accused of shooting dead Nairobi youth to be held for a week

Two police officers, Godwin Mjomba and Patrick Mutunga, accused of killing Shukri Adan in January, to remain in custody for seven more days, pending plea taking.

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Pilots raise safety concerns as aviation workers' strike enters day 2

Kenya Pilots Association calls for dialogue to end ongoing aviation workers strike, says go-slow is affecting crew scheduling and rest.

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KQ warns of delays of up to four hours

Kenya Airways says departures from JKIA are facing delays of up to four hours, urges passengers to confirm flight status before heading to the airport, explore rebooking options.

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Over 15 DCI officers trained by DEA on narcotics fight

The course ‘Basic Narcotics Investigations’ was facilitated by the United States Drugs Enforcement Agency (DEA) and took place at their academy in Quantico, Virginia.

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The roads to be closed for rugby weekend

HSBC SVNS: Aerodrome Road to be fully closed, Mombasa Road partially closed this weekend ahead of rugby tournament at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi; motorists urged to use alternative routes

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Enough is enough! Young lawyers accuse LSK of silence over sexual harassment claims

LSK was created to protect its members, yet when confronted with sexual harassment and the suffering of its members, it chose silence, delay, and avoidance, that is unacceptable.”

By 15 days ago

Bishops condemn attacks on churches, demand investigations

“Lobbing tear gas canisters at worshipers inside the Church is a gross violation of their constitutional right to worship provided under Article 32 of the Constitution of Kenya.”

By 15 days ago

Sifuna to break silence on ODM ouster

“I will speak to the press this morning to address some of your concerns. Ahsanteni sana. God bless.”

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I am still the ODM secretary general, Sifuna says

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna insists that he is ODM party’s duly elected Secretary General; says he is committed to struggle for fair, just and democratic Kenya.

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President Ruto behind Sifuna's removal, Osotsi says

The legislator also threatened to leave the party if the decision by National Executive Committee (NEC) to kick out Sifuna sails through.

By 16 days ago

Sakaja calls NMS 'defilement of devolution', defends county record

Governor Sakaja terms the 2020 creation of Nairobi Metropolitan Service a “defilement of devolution,” saying the agency left the county with a Sh16 billion hole in pending bills.

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Advocate: JSC insincere over handling of Isaac Rutto

“Why do you have to wait for action to be taken by somebody else when, amongst yourselves, you can take action?” the advocate posed.

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Four arrested at JKIA in human trafficking attempt

Police foil a human trafficking and immigration fraud attempt at JKIA, Nairobi, arrest four people, including a Sudanese national; suspects to be arraigned.

By 21 days ago

Wife of Dusit attacker, banker sanctioned over terror financing

The list includes 10 Kenyans, two Tanzanians and a Ugandan national.

By 21 days ago

'Rogue' KDF, DCI officers arrested over alleged extortion

 The suspects were identified as Samuel Ogando of KDF, Nelson Kasera of the DCI headquarters and Joseph Mulwa.

By 22 days ago

Ruto names ex-Fafi MP Bare, redeploys Warui in new envoy shake-up

Pres Ruto nominates new envoys; Frank Kosiom to Denmark, redeploys Joseph Warui to Moscow, Mohammed Nur and Elias Bare as deputy ambassadors to Tanzania and Somalia, respectively, pending approval.

By 22 days ago

JSC declines to act on commissioner Rutto's political activity

“The Commission considered your referenced letter and, upon deliberation, noted that the matter is currently pending before a court of law and is therefore sub judice.”

By 22 days ago

ODM at a turning point as questions over UDA alliance mount

“The President, the Kenya Kwanza and UDA at some point are not sincere on the implementation of the agreement,” held Oyie.

By 22 days ago

Moses Ledama Sunkuli appointed new IEBC acting CEO

IEBC appoints electoral operations director, Moses Ledama Sunkuli as its acting Chief Executive Officer, for six months; he takes over from Hussein Marjan, who resigned two days ago.

By 23 days ago

Katiba Institute wants proof former Ruto advisers' salaries stopped

The advisers earned between Sh792,000 and Sh1 million a month, excluding allowances.

By 23 days ago

Relief as government plans tax cuts for low-income earners

The government plans to introduce tax amendments once Parliament resumes, aiming to ease the burden on low-income earners.

By 24 days ago

IEBC bets on digital platform to draw more young voters

Youth to register as voters on new digital platform, where they will fill in their details online and submit biometrics at Huduma centres, IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon says.

By 24 days ago

Kajiado irrigation project cuts human-wildlife conflict

An irrigation project in Kajiado West has cut human-wildlife conflict by stabilising pastoral livelihoods and limiting encroachment into wildlife habitats.

By 24 days ago

Two arrested, ammunition recovered

The arrest was carried out by police officers manning a roadblock at the busy highway during a routine security check when they discovered the bullets under one of the seats in the bus.

By 25 days ago

I did not plan Witima church attack, says Gachagua

“It was an attempt to assassinate me…they have a special squad of police officers going by Nairobi Sierra,” said Gachagua in an interview with Deutsche Welle.

By 25 days ago

Win for Kagure in Sh100m Karen land dispute

“I find no good reason to interfere with the trial magistrate’s decision to disallow the application for withdrawal of the charges,” Justice Muya ruled.

By 28 days ago

GSU officer dies by suicide in Mandera

The officer, identified as Police Constable Nicholas Omwenga, attached to the Duse GSU camp, was found in his tent with a gunshot wound.

By 29 days ago